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            <h3><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Title IX</span></span></h3>
            <p></p><div class="edit"><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">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:</span></span></p><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">“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.”</span></span></p><p><br></p></div><p></p>
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            <h3><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Title IX Coordinator</span></span></h3>
            <p></p><div class="edit"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Michael Wharton,&nbsp;District Superintendent, is the Title IX Coordinator for the Siskiyou Union High School District.&nbsp; </span></span><br><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">He can be reached by telephone at&nbsp;</span></span><br><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">530-926-3006 or by email at&nbsp;</span></span><a href="mailto:mmatheson@sisuhsd.net"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">mwharton@sisuhsd.net</span></span></a></div><div class="edit"><br></div><div class="edit"><br></div><div class="edit"><br></div><div class="edit"><br></div><p></p>
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    </div><div class="edit"><h3><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Students' Rights Under Title IX</span></span></h3><div><br></div><div class="edit"><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Federal Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"), implemented at 34 C.F.R. 106.31, subd. (a), provides that 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 academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other education program or activity operated by a recipient which receives federal financial assistance. Relevant here, Title IX requires school districts to take immediate and appropriate action to investigate when it knows or reasonably should know of a possible Title IX violation.</span></span></p><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Students' Rights Pursuant to Education Code Section 221.8</span></span></p><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Education Code Section 221.8 provides as follows:</span></span></p><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">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. ss 1681 et seq.), may be used by the department for purposes of Section 221.6:</span></span></p><ol><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You have the rights to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:</span></span><ol><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Equipment and supplies.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Scheduling of games and practices.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Transportation and daily allowances.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Access to tutoring.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Coaching.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Locker rooms.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Practice and competitive facilities.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Medical and training facilities and services.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Publicity.</span></span></li></ol></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity&nbsp;laws.&nbsp;</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You have the&nbsp;right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States&nbsp;Office&nbsp;for 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 on the basis of your sex.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.</span></span></li><li><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You have the right to be protected&nbsp;against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.&nbsp;</span></span></li></ol><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Title IX requires the Siskiyou Union High School District to take immediate&nbsp;and appropriate action to investigate when it knows or reasonably should know of a possible Title IX violation.</span></span></p></div></div>
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            <p></p><div class="edit"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Complaints pertaining to Title IX issues should be filed by utilizing the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) as identified in&nbsp;</span></span><em><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">California Code of Regulations</span></span></em><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">, Title 5, Sections 4600 et. seq.&nbsp;</span></span></div><div class="edit"><a href="https://www.sisuhsd.net/en-US/resources-346dc9fa" target="_blank"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Uniform Complaint Procedures</span></span></span></span></a></div><div class="edit"><br></div><p></p>
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            <h3 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Helpful Links</span></span></h3><div><br></div><h3><div style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Participation Census Link</span></span><br></div><div style="font-size: 14px;"><div class="edit"><a href="https://www.cifstate.org/coaches-admin/census/index"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">https://www.cifstate.org/coaches-admin/census/index</span></span></a></div></div><div class="edit" style="font-size: 14px;"><div class="ui-draggable"><div class="edit"><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">California Department of Education-</span></span></p><p><a href="https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/index.asp"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Equal Opportunity &amp; Access</span></span></a></p><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights</span></span></p><p><a href="https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Office for Civil Rights</span></span></a></p><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Title IX Rights section 221.8</span></span></p><p><a href="http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&amp;sectionNum=221.8"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Rights</span></span></a></p></div></div></div></h3>
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