TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROCEDURE:

When made aware of conduct that may constitute prohibited sexual discrimination or sexual harassment to include quid pro quo, hostile educational environment, sexual assault (fondling, rape, etc.) dating violence, and stalking (definitions), the Administrator should - 

Step 1 - Complete the  Minimal Facts Interview Form. Do not re-interview the complainant (victim) or conduct additional interviews of the respondent (accused) or witnesses.  Incidents required to report to the SRO

Step 2 - Contact outside agencies as required to report sexual or physical abuse per the Memorandum of Understanding with Henrico Police Department and Child Protective Services

• CPS at (804) 501-5437 or (800) 552-7096

• SRO or SRO Supervisor (804) 501-5000

• In the event of an emergency, contact 911

Step 3 - Once the Minimal Facts Interview Form has been submitted, an individual from the Compliance Office will call to discuss next steps and supportive measures. Supportive measures must be offered to the complainant/victim even if a formal complaint is not filed. 

No discipline can be issued until the allegation is reviewed.  If the allegation does not meet Title IX, then discipline can be issued.

If the allegation involves a HCPS employee, the employee may be placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation which could be conducted by the Compliance Office, Henrico County Police, and/or Child Protective Services.

Title IX No Contact Agreement 

PROTECTED CLASS DISCRIMINATION &/OR HARASSMENT PROCEDURE:

When made aware of conduct that may constitute prohibited discrimination or harassment the Administrator should immediately contact the Division Level Compliance Office of the complaint by submitting the Protected Class Discrimination/Harassment Allegation Report.  Together it will be determined how the allegation will be investigated. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Title II  - Students with Disabilities 

Title II applies to State and local government entities, and, in subtitle A, protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability in services, programs, and activities provided by state and local government entities.

TITLE VI - Student Discrimination

Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity that receives federal funds or other federal financial assistance. 

TITLE VII - Employee Discrimination

Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. (The Civil Rights Act of 1991.)

TITLE IX - Sex Discrimination

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity) in education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment or discrimination of students and employees can be a form of discrimination prohibited by Title IX.  

HELPFUL LINKS:

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Title IX Administrative Guidelines 

Title IX Process Flowchart

Title IX Definitions

Roles within the Grievance Process

POLICY & LEGAL REFERENCES:

P4-01-001 - Equal Employment Opportunity 

P4-01-001-R - Regulations Pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity

P4-01-010 - Grievance Process for Sexual Discrimination or Harassment Prohibited by Title IX

P4-06-004-R - Procedure of Filing Complaints & Grievances of Harassment or Discriminations

P4-10-002-R - Procedure for Adjusting Grievances for Non-Instructional Personnel and Support Staff

ADA.gov - Information & Technical Assistance

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Office for Civil Rights