Title IX - Discrimination Information / Section 504
Title IX - Discrimination Information
Vallivue School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Parents and patrons with concerns related to gender or Title IX should contact the Title IX Coordinator:
Annie Deming at (208) 454-0445, ext. 1149. [email protected]
Our offices are located at 5207 S. Montana Avenue in Caldwell, Idaho.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by the district. Title IX protects all participants in the district’s educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees and job applicants. The district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities. As used in this policy and accompanying Title IX grievance procedures (see Policy 296P1), sex discrimination includes complaints of sexual harassment or sexual violence.
All questions regarding Title IX requirements may be referred to the district’s Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator may be contacted at: Vallivue School District 5207 South Montana Ave., Caldwell Idaho 83607, (208) 454-0445. The Title IX Coordinator can provide information on Title IX, including information about the Coordinator’s position, complaint procedures and applicable district policies to any student or employee who feels that his or her rights under Title IX have been violated by the district or its officials. In addition, any student or employee may make an inquiry or complaint directly to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.
This policy, and the procedures for filing a Title IX grievance, will be available in every school site administrative office, posted on the district’s website, and included in student handbooks or other policy and procedure notices provided to students on an annual basis.
506.5 Prohibition Against Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
506.5 Spanish Prohibition Against Harassment, intimidation & Bullying
Section 504
Your Righs Under Section 504
WHAT IS SECTION 504?Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, commonly called “Section 504,” is a federal law that protects students from discrimination based on disability. Section 504 assures that students with disabilities have educational opportunities and benefits equal to those provided to students without disabilities. To be eligible, a student must have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATIONYour child has the right to: ● Receive a free and appropriate public education. ● Participate in and benefit from the district’s educational programs without discrimination. ● Be provided an equal opportunity to participate in the district’s nonacademic and extracurricular activities. ● Be educated with students who do not have disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate. ● Be educated in facilities and receive services that are comparable to those provided to students without disabilities. ● Receive accommodations and/or related aids and services to allow your child an equal opportunity to participate in school activities. ● Receive educational and related aids and services without cost, except for those fees imposed on the parents of children without disabilities. ● Receive special education services if needed. YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATIONAL RECORDSYou have the right to: ● Review your child’s educational records and to receive copies at a reasonable cost. You will not be charged if the cost would keep you from reviewing the records. ● Ask the district to change your child’s education records if you believe that they are wrong, misleading, or are otherwise in violation of your child’s privacy rights. If the district refuses this request, you have the right to challenge the refusal by requesting an impartial hearing. ● A response to your reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of your child’s education records. |
THE SECTION 504 PROCESSYour child has the right to an evaluation before the school determines if he or she is eligible under Section 504. You have the right to: ● Receive notice before the district takes any action regarding the identification, evaluation, and placement of your child. ● Have evaluation and placement decisions made by a group of persons, often called a “504 team”, including persons who know your child, the meaning of the evaluation information, and the placement options available. ● Have evaluation decisions based on a variety of sources, such as aptitude and achievement tests, teacher recommendations, physical conditions, medical records, and parental observations. ● Refuse consent for the initial evaluation and initial placement of your child. If your child is eligible under Section 504, your child has a right to periodic re-evaluations, including re-evaluations before any significant change is made in your child’s placement. IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE DISTRICT’S DECISIONIf you disagree with the district’s decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation, educational program, or placement under Section 504, you may request mediation or an impartial due process hearing. You and your child have the right to take part in the hearing and have an attorney represent you. Hearing requests and other concerns can be made to your district’s Section 504 Coordinator: Section 504 Compliance Officer
Letha Blick
5207 S Montana Ave Caldwell, ID 83607 (208) 454-0445 You have the right to file a complaint of discrimination
with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or to file a complaint in federal court. Generally, an OCR complaint may be filed within 180 calendar days of the act that you believe was discriminatory. The regional office is located at 915 Second Ave, Room 3310, Seattle, WA 98174-1099. Phone: 206-607-1600/TDD: 206-607-1647
Website: www.ed.gov/OCR . |