Title IX
The Corning Union Elementary School District (CUESD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. CUESD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practices, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both educational services and employment.
WHAT IS TITLE IX?
WHAT IS TITLE IX?![]()
WHAT IS TITLE IX?
Title IX is a federal law that was passed in 1972 to ensure that male and female students and employees in educational settings are treated equally and fairly. It protects against discrimination based on sex (including sexual harassment). In addition, Title IX protects transgender students and students who do not conform to gender stereotypes. State law also prohibits discrimination based on gender (sex), gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. The preamble to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 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.”
From the regulations governing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681, 1682):
2020 Title IX Amendments
2020 Title IX Amendments![]()
2020 Title IX Amendments
On May 6th, 2020 the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), released a finalized version of the new Title IX Regulations. Amendments to Title IX became effective on August 14, 2020. Specifically, The Final Rule changes the way in which institutions and local education agencies are required to respond to allegations of sexual harassment. The new Title IX regulations are intended to clarify sexual harassment as a form of sex discrimination and expand on the definition of sexual harassment. The new Title IX regulation can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 34 CFR Part 106.
Sexual Harassment Policy
The Corning Union Elementary School District is committed to maintaining a safe school environment free from harassment and discrimination and to providing equal opportunities for all individuals in education. The Board prohibits sexual harassment of district employees, job applicants, and students by anyone at school, school-sponsored, or school-related activities. The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against any person who reports, files a complaint, testifies about, or otherwise supports a complainant in alleging sexual harassment.
Student Policies::
Job Applicants and Employees Policies:
STUDENT RIGHTS PURSUANT TO EDUCATION CODE SECTION 221.8
STUDENT RIGHTS PURSUANT TO EDUCATION CODE SECTION 221.8![]()
STUDENT RIGHTS PURSUANT TO EDUCATION CODE SECTION 221.8
The following list of rights, which are based on the relevant provisions of the federal regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C § 1681 et seq.), may be used by the department for purposes of Section 221.6:
- You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
- You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.
- You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
- You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
- You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:
- Equipment and supplies
- Scheduling of games and practices
- Transportation and daily allowances
- Access to tutoring
- Coaching
- Locker rooms
- Practice and competitive facilities
- Medical and training facilities and services
- Publicity
- You have the right to have access to the Title IX coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
- You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.
- You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office of Civil Rights or the State Department of Education if you believe you have been discriminated against or if you believe you have received unequal treatment based on your sex/gender.
- You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
- You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.
Complaints Concerning Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Harassement, Intimidation, and Bullying:
Complaints Concerning Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Harassement, Intimidation, and Bullying:![]()
Complaints Concerning Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Harassement, Intimidation, and Bullying:
The Governing Board designated the following persons(s) as the Title IX Coordinator/Nondiscrimination Compliance Officer:
Title IX Coordinator:
Mark Lewin, SPED and Categorical Program Coordinator
1005 Hoag Street
Corning, CA 96021
530-824-7700
TITLE IX RESOURCES
TITLE IX RESOURCES![]()
TITLE IX RESOURCES
- BP/AR 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures
- BP/AR 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment
- BP/AR 5145.7 Sexual Harassment
- BP 5145.9 Hate-Motivated Behavior
- United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
- United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Complaint Form
- California Department of Education Office of Equal Opportunity