Title IX Resources
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Grievance Procedures
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
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Relevant Policies
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.
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
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Lessons
- Elementary Lessons
- Middle School Lesson
- High School Lesson
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Trainings
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
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Title IX Task Force
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.
Office of Title IX
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The Title IX Office works to ensure a safe, welcoming, and harassment free-environment for all members – students, faculty and staff – of the CMS community. The Title IX Office provides training to faculty and staff, provides support with students training, provides supports to school administrators to ensure prompt and fair investigations and resolutions of all complaints related to sexual misconduct and harassment. The Title IX Office ensures that CMS is in compliance with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation.
Organizational Commitment
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is committed to a world-class school system that supports educational excellence regardless of race, gender, national origin, different abilities, or religion. Equitable academic programs and services which respond to the needs of a diverse student population and which prepare all students for a changing workplace and pluralistic society are essential. (Policy IFC)
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and CMS administration and staff are committed to providing equal access to excellent educational opportunities for all its students in all its schools. (Policy ADA)
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"), 20 U. S. C. §1681 et seq., is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex — including pregnancy and parental status — in educational programs and activities. All public and private schools, school districts, colleges, and universities receiving any Federal funds ("schools") must comply with Title IX.
Contact
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Mary Webb
Title IX, Executive Director
980-343-9900Camille Durham
District Title IX Coordinator
Title IX, Director1400 N. Graham Street