To complete an Initial or Formal Title IX Complaint, please use one of the two linked documents below. Both versions can be printed and completed by hand or completed online and then printed or emailed. In both instances, once you click the link, you will need to save a copy to your computer or other device in order to edit the forms. If you need support completing the forms, please be sure to contact our Title IX Coordinator. Contact information is located at the bottom of each form or just below on this web page.
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The Title IX regulations governing sexual harassment in educational settings have recently changed. As of January 9, 2025, a federal court ruling reinstated the 2020 Title IX regulations after invalidating the 2024 updates. Strafford School District's Title IX Grievance Process is developed and enforced according to the currently applicable federal regulations and our Board Policy ACAC.
All employees of SSD are required to read policy ACAC and will use the ACAC-R Checklist to help understand what constitutes sexual harassment and their reporting obligations when they become aware of sexual harassment involving any student or staff member. The District encourages students, families, and community members to report instances of known or suspected sexual harassment to our Title IX Coordinator:
Melissa McKeon
Melissa McKeon
via email - mmckeon@strafford.k12.nh.us
via phone - (603) 905-9555
via in person, by mail, by package delivery service, or by courier - Strafford School District, 28 Roller Coaster Rd, Strafford, NH 03884
Title IX Reporting and Complaints
Title IX Reporting and Complaints
What is Title IX? The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that:
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
What is Sexual Harassment Under District Policy? The Strafford School District prohibits all forms of sexual harassment and discrimination. Sexual harassment is addressed under federal Title IX regulations, other federal laws, and New Hampshire state law, each with different definitions and procedures.
Any employee or student who engages in sexual harassment shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge or expulsion.
A. Title IX Sexual Harassment Under federal Title IX regulations, sexual harassment includes conduct on the basis of sex occurring within the District's education programs and activities:
Quid pro quo harassment: A District employee conditioning an aid, benefit, or service on participation in unwelcome sexual conduct;
Hostile environment harassment: Unwelcome sex-based conduct that is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies equal access to the District's education programs or activities; or
Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking as defined under federal law.
B. Non-Title IX Sexual Harassment Under Title VII and New Hampshire law (RSA 354-A), sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
Submission to such conduct is made a term or condition of employment or education;
Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for decisions affecting an individual; or
Such conduct substantially interferes with an individual's performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
C. How to Report Any person may report sexual harassment to the District's Title IX Coordinator - Melissa McKeon
Email: mmckeon@strafford.k12.nh.us
Phone: (603) 905-9555
Office: 28 Roller Coaster Rd, Strafford, NH 03884
Reports can be made in person, by phone, email, or in writing. The District will respond promptly and equitably to all reports in accordance with Board Policy ACAC and applicable federal and state regulations.
Educational Materials
Under federal Title IX regulations, school districts are required to make publicly available all training materials used for Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process.
The Strafford School District provides copies of training materials used to educate staff regarding Title IX reporting, investigation, and grievance processes. Training materials used by the District Leadership Team are available for public review.
All training materials were provided by Drummond Woodsum Law Firm and represent their intellectual property. Materials may not be copied or disseminated without their express permission.
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