Title IX
Each student and employee has a right to learn and work in an environment that is free from unlawful discrimination. The district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is one of several federal and state anti-discrimination laws that ensure equality in education. Title IX prohibits discrimination, harassment, exclusion, denial, limitation or separation based on sex or gender. Title IX applies to both male and female students in any educational institution receiving federal funding.
The district does not discriminate based on pregnancy or related conditions. Pregnant students and teen parents have a right to equal education, full participation, and to enroll in any school or program for which they would otherwise qualify at any stage of the pregnancy. They have the right to remain in their regular or current school program and to participate in graduation; field trips; student clubs, councils, after-school activities, and any other school-related programs. In addition, the district must take certain steps to prevent discrimination and ensure access for a student who is pregnant or who has a related condition, such as by making reasonable modifications, allowing a voluntary leave of absence, allowing access to a clean lactation space, and more. Students cannot be expelled, suspended, or otherwise excluded from, or required to participate in school programs solely on the basis of their pregnancy-related conditions, or marital or parental status.
California Education Code Sections 200 through 282 and the Northern Humboldt Union High School District Board Policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or gender. Title IX requires that every school district have a Title IX Coordinator to whom concerns or complaints regarding sex discrimination can be made.
Complaint Process
Students or parents/guardians can report their verbal or written complaint of sex discrimination or other conduct prohibited by Title IX to the school administrator or Title IX Coordinator.
Who is the Title IX Coordinator?
Gayle Conway, Director of Student Services
NHUHSD District Office
2755 McKinleyville Avenue
McKinleyville, CA 95519
707-839-6481 (phone) 707-839-6457 (fax)
How may I file a complaint involving discrimination other than sex discrimination?
Complaints under the District’s Uniform Complaint Procedures regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying on protected bases other than sex, or complaints alleging a violation by the District of federal or state laws or regulations governing the programs and activities may be made by sending a complaint to:
Gayle Conway, Director of Student Services
NHUHSD District Office
2755 McKinleyville Avenue
McKinleyville, CA 95519
707-839-6481 (phone) 707-839-6457 (fax)
Email: [email protected]
A discrimination complaint may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights:
San Francisco Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
Phone: (415) 486-5555
Email: [email protected]
United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Complaint Form
Learn more about your rights under Title IX:
- Visit the website of the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html and this fact sheet on Title IX at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/t9-final-rule-factsheet.pdf.
- Visit the website of the California Department of Education Office of Equal Opportunity at:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/ and the webpage on Gender Equity/Title IX at http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/genequitytitleix.asp.
Training materials are available for inspection upon request to the Title IX Coordinator.