Prohibited Discrimination or Harassment, Including Sexual Harassment/Title IX

The SAU 44 School District is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment free of discrimination, harassment or retaliation in admission, access, treatment or employment in it’s programs, services, activities and facilities.  Accordingly, the District prohibits any type of unlawful harassment or discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national or ethnic origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or veteran status by employees, students, members of the school community, or by vendors or visitors on school property or at school-sponsored events. No person shall be excluded from or denied the benefits of educational programs or activities on the basis of any of the above classes or economic status.  This policy and grievance procedure applies to all reports or complaints of discrimination or harassment, whether prohibited by Title IX or other state or federal laws.

Northwood School District Policies 

• AC - NONDISCRIMINATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT, AND ANTIDISCRIMINATION PLAN
• AC-R - NONDISCRIMINATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT, AND ANTIDISCRIMINATION- ANNUAL NOTICE OF CONTACT INFORMATION
• ACA - DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
• ACAC - PROHIBITION OF SEXUAL HARRASSMENT: POLICY AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
• ACN - ACCOMMODATION OF NURSING MOTHERS
• JICK - PUPIL SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION – BULLYING

TRAINING:

Pursuant to 34 CFR § 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D), the following training materials were used for Professional Development of Northwood School District Administrators.   

• Module 1
• Module 2
• Module 3

How to Report Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence in the Northwood School District   

1. School employees are required to promptly make a report to the HRO/Title IX Coordinator if they have reason to believe that a student has been discriminated against or harassed.  
2. Students (and others) who believe that they, or another student has been harassed or discriminated against should report their concern promptly to the HRO/Title IX Coordinator, or to the building principal (who will report the matter to the HRO/Title IX Coordinator).   
3. The individual making the report must provide basic information in writing concerning the allegation of harassment or discrimination (i.e., date, time, location, individual(s) who allegedly engaged in harassment or discrimination, description of allegation) to the HRO/ Title IX Coordinator.  You may choose to use this form, if you wish:  COMPLAINT FORM FOR REPORTING PROHIBITED OR ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT OR RETALIATION   
4. If an individual is unsure as to whether unlawful discrimination or harassment has occurred, or who need assistance in preparing a written complaint, they are encouraged to discuss the matter with the HRO/Title IX Coordinator.   
5. Individuals will not be retaliated against for reporting suspected discrimination or harassment, or for participating in an investigation. Retaliation is illegal under federal and state nondiscrimination laws, and any retaliation will result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge for employees, and expulsion for students.