Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) shall not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. The Title IX Coordinator shall serve as the Title IX officer for the District. The Title IX Coordinator’s duties include, but are not be limited to, coordinating the District’s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX and to carry out an investigation of any grievance communicated to the District alleging its noncompliance with Title IX or alleging any actions which would be prohibited by Title IX in accordance with the procedures set forth hereinafter. The Title IX Coordinator may be assisted by other personnel as needed, including but not limited to personnel in the District’s Human Resources department.

Title IX prohibits retaliation against individuals who submit grievances or participate in the resolution process. Grievances alleging discrimination on the basis of sex in any program or activity shall be handled in accordance with the following procedures.

Any questions about complaints of student-to-student or employee-to-student sexual harassment, available counseling or educational resources for students impacted by sexual harassment, or about filing a Title IX complaint with the District may be directed to the District Title IX Coordinator: Camille Durham, Title IX Office, 1400 N. Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206; 980-343-9900; titleixcoordinator@cms.k12.nc.us

Follow the links below to see the full grievance procedures

• Title IX Grievance Procedures - English
• Title IX Grievance Procedures - Burmese
• Title IX Grievance Procedures - Spanish
• Title IX Grievance Procedures - French
• Title IX Grievance Procedures - Nepali
• Title IX Grievance Procedures - Portuguese

Student Conduct

These Regulations cover complaints of alleged sexual misconduct by CMS students against other CMS students. Sexual Misconduct, as defined by these Regulations under Rule 27, comprises a broad range of behavior that will not be tolerated in the CMS community including: consensual sexual activity, inappropriate touching, sexual assault, relationship violence, and rape.

• Code of Student Conduct Handbook

CMS Sexual Harassment Board Policies

The Board of Education forbids harassment of any student by employees based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Harassment is conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with a student's educational opportunity; creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive school environment; or otherwise affects a student's educational opportunities.

These Regulations cover complaints of alleged sexual misconduct by CMS staff against CMS students. It is improper for a CMS employee, faculty or staff to engage in improper relationships with a student. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary procedures.

Go to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools BoardDocs to review the policies below:

• Harassment of Students by Employee – Policy JBA
• Harassment of Students by Employee – Policy GBEBB

Harassment of Employees

The CMS Board of Education forbids harassment of any employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.  Such prohibited harassment includes harassment of employees by management, supervisory or non-supervisory personnel.  Such prohibited harassment also includes harassment of employees by students, parents, vendors, and other third parties.

Go to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools BoardDocs to review the policy below:

• Harassment of Employee – Policy GBAA

• Elementary Lessons
  • ES Opt Out form
  • ES Opt Out form (Spanish)
  • 1st Grade Lesson
  • 2nd Grade Lesson
  • 3rd Grade Lesson
  • 4th Grade Lesson
  • 5th Grade Lesson
• Middle School Lesson
  • MS Opt Out form
  • MS Opt Out form (Spanish)
  • Middle School Title IX Lesson
• High School Lesson
  • HS Opt Out form
  • HS Opt Out form (Spanish)
  • HS Title IX Lesson
  • High School supplemental Q2: Flirting vs Harassment
  • High School supplemental Q3: Dating Abuse & Violence
  • High School supplemental Q4: Sexual Violence

ATIXA Course Training Materials

• K-12 Coordinator One
• K-12 Coordinator Two
• K-12 Investigator One
• K-12 Investigator Two
• K-12 Decision Maker
• NPRiMer for K-12 School Districts
• Solutions for Managing Intake, Jurisdiction, and Dismissal in the Title IX Grievance Process
• Assessing Credibility Part I and II
• Applying Preponderance and Making a Finding
• Questioning 
• Addressing Trauma
• Stalking 
• Sexual Harassment
• Understanding Sexual Violence 
• Intimate Partner Violence
• Pregnancy Accommodations
• Intersection of Title VII and IX
• Transgender Issues Pertaining to Minors

Office For Civil Rights (OCR) Resources

• 2020 OCR Title IX Regulations
• Questions and Answers on the Title IX Regulations on Sexual Harrassment (July 2021)

Following is the report of recommendations resulting from the work of the CMS Title IX Task Force.

CMS remains committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students. The district works to make sure students are aware of and understand the rights and protections under Title IX. Staff continues to be trained on properly responding to and investigating claims of Title IX violations, and identifying needed supports for students.

As next steps are determined, any changes recommended will align with Board policy, state and federal law, and will be made in compliance with guidelines from the Office of Civil Rights.