Title IX


The School Board takes seriously its obligations to ensure that no student or employee suffers discrimination on the basis of sex, as defined in Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972.  Title IX is a federal law, enacted in 1972 states: 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.

Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in educational programs or activities that receive financial assistance.  Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment, which is defined as conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following:

  • An employee of the District conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the District on participation in unwelcome conduct;

  • Unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would determine to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the District’s education program or activity;

  • Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, as defined by applicable law. BDS Policy 2.133 - Title IX Policy

Reporting Harassment/Discrimination  

Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the Title IX Coordinator.  

Harassment Reporting Form


Next Steps

After a report of sexual harassment has been made, the school and/or Title IX Coordinator will reach out to the individual affected by the alleged misconduct, provide supportive measures, discuss the grievance policy, and offer the opportunity for the complainant to file a formal complaint if the behavior meets the Title IX definition of sexual harassment.  If a formal complaint is filed, appropriate steps will be taken to investigate. Upon completing the investigation, the outcome will be shared with all stakeholders.

 

Appeal Procedures

If a party does not agree with the final determination made by the school or has concerns of noncompliance with Title IX or actions that would be prohibited by Title IX, he/she may appeal the determination in accordance with School Board Policy 2.133.


Training Materials 2023-2024

Title IX Basics: https://icslawyer.com/posting-for-review-k12-title-ix-basics/

Title IX Investigator / Decision-Maker Level 1: https://icslawyer.com/posting-for review-k12-title-ix-investigator-decision-maker-level-1/

Title IX Coordinator: https://icslawyer.com/posting-for-review-k-12- title-ix-coordinator/

Title IX Decision-Maker Appeals: https://icslawyer.com/posting-for-review-k12-title-ix appellate-decision-makers/

Title IX Informal Resolution: https://icslawyer.com/posting-for-review-k-12-title-ix informal-resolution/

Title IX Athletics: https://icslawyer.com/posting-for-review-k-12-title-ix-athletics/

Title IX Putting Policy Into Practice Series: https://icslawyer.com/posting-for-review putting-policy-into-practice-k-12/

2023 Title IX Team Refresher and Update:  https://icslawyer.com/posting-for-review-title-ix-team-refresher-and-update-2023/

Parallel Response Course: https://icslawyer.com/posting-for-review-k-12-and-higher-ed parallel-response-to-title-ix-and-criminal-matters/

Title IX Coordinator:  https://icslawyer.com/posting-for-review-k12-title-ix-regional-training-st-simons-island/

 

Training Materials 2024-2025

K12 Certified 2024 Title IX Regulations Bootcamp: https://icslawyer.com/posting-for-review-k12-certified-new-title-ix-regulations-bootcamp-virtual/


Maria Lang

Title IX Coordinator

1311 Balboa Avenue

Panama City, Florida 32401

850-767-4322

langmh@bay.k12.fl.us

 


Location
1311 Balboa Avenue
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 767-4100
Mark McQueen
Superintendent, Bay District Schools
Office of the Superintendent
Holly Buchanan
Employment and Income Verification Equity Coordinator
buchahd@bay.k12.fl.us
850-767-4100
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