Title IX

Barnwell School District 45, as required by Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972 and its corresponding regulations ("Title IX"), does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. Title IX prohibits gender-based harassment which may include acts of verbal, nonverbal or physical aggression, intimidation, or hostility based on sex, even if those acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature. Barnwell School District 45 prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex or gender in all of its programs and activities by its employees, students, or third parties. Any Title IX inquiries should be directed to Rachel Wall, Barnwell 45 Title IX Coordinator. You may contact her by email at rwall@bsd45.net or by phone at (803) 541-1300.

Title IX Training Resources:

K-12 Virtual Certified Title IX Coordinator Training

Virtual Certified Title IX Investigator Training

Grievance Procedures:

Please see policies GBAAA and JIAAA for information about the following:

a) to learn how to file or report sexual harassment/discrimination complaints

b) to learn how to file a formal complaint on sexual harassment

c) to learn how the district will respond to reports