Title IX Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Spartanburg School District Seven that no person shall, on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, immigrant status, English speaking status, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status, be denied the opportunities and benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination in, any education program or activity operated by the District.  In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection, therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment.  In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the District prohibits and will not tolerate sexual harassment against its employees, students, and other persons.  The District has designated a Title IX Coordinator to receive and respond to inquiries and complaints regarding sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment. 

Employees, students, parents, and other persons may contact the following individuals with any questions or concerns about, or to make a report or file a complaint regarding, discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment) or retaliation:

Information pertaining to the district grievance procedures and processes may be found in the School Board Policy Manual. Pertinent policies include:

• Policy GBAA – Sexual Discrimination and Harassment

• AR – GBAA – R – Sexual Discrimination and Harassment (Complainant Process) 

  • Complaint Form

• Policy Jll  Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances