Title IX Information

• Tell a teacher or school building-level principal right away.
• Contact the District Title IX Coordinator directly via phone or email.
• Reports can be submitted anonymously, but formal disciplinary action cannot be taken solely based on an anonymous report.
• Download Student Complaint Form JIAA-E1

The district provides immediate, confidential support before an investigation begins. These measures are non-punitive. Examples include:

• Individualized counseling support and referrals
• Classroom modifications or academic adjustments
• Class schedule adjustments or changes
• Increased monitoring or campus supervision
• Mutual no-contact restrictions between active parties

Special Note: Investigative timeframes may be temporarily extended on a case-by-case basis for verified good cause.

1. Are reports kept completely confidential?
   The district protects privacy to the fullest extent practicable. Information is shared only with administrators directly involved in resolving the safety issue. Complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed as identities are disclosed to the accused party.
2. Do parents have the right to remain present?
   Yes. Parents or legal guardians of any student making or receiving a complaint will be notified as soon as possible and receive all correspondence.
3. What protections exist against retaliation?
   Retaliation against any student or parent who steps forward, reports misconduct, or serves as a witness is a severe, separate policy violation. Students or staff found to have engaged in substantiated retaliatory behavior or intimidation will be subject to strict disciplinary actions and progressive graduated consequences.

• Mandatory Reporting: Staff must immediately report any known or suspected instances of sex discrimination or harassment.
   
• 2-Day-Business Rule: All details not made directly to the coordinator must be memorialized in writing and sent to the Title IX Coordinator within 2 business days. Failure to report may lead to discipline.
   
  Strict Anti-Retaliation & Employment Sanctions: The district strictly prohibits any form of intimidation, reprisal, or harassment against students or staff members who report violations or participate in investigations. Students or staff found to have engaged in substantiated retaliatory behavior or intimidation will be subject to strict disciplinary actions and progressive graduated consequences. A staff member who fails to promptly report suspected sexual harassment or retaliation may also face independent disciplinary action.
   
• Download Employee Grievance Form GBAA-E1

In compliance with Federal requirements and Human Resources standards, all active staff members must complete specialized annual compliance assignments through internal tracking systems.

For those employees involved in the Title IX process, log in securely using your Richland One credentials to access the training modules.

Title IX Personnel Training Records

The following training courses have been used to train the District's Title IX personnel:

• 2025 Title IX Introduction and Overview
• 2025 Title IX Coordinator
• 2025 Title IX Investigator
• 2025 Title IX Decision Maker  
• 2025 Title IX Appellate Decision Maker  
• 2025 Title IX Informal Resolution Facilitator  
• 2025 Title IX Athletics 
• 2025 Title IX Introduction to Pregnancy Obligations  
• 2025 Title IX Refresher

Students, parents, and employees retain the right to file an oversight grievance directly with the federal government if they believe a K-12 institution is failing to meet nondiscrimination enforcement standards.

• Oversight Agency: U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
• Contact Headquarters: Call (800) 421-3481 or email ocr@ed.gov
• Regional Office: Office for Civil Rights, Washington, DC Office, servicing South Carolina school districts.
• Access the OCR Complaint Assessment System