Title IX Summary

  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities. Title IX provides, "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."

    What is covered by Title IX?

    • Complaints of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other sexual misconduct
    • Complaints of retaliation for reporting any form of sex discrimination
    • Concerns related to gender identity or gender expression
    • Issues related to education opportunities
    • Issues related to pregnancy or parenting status

    Who can students go to, to report harassment or a Title IX concern?

    CET
    Principal, School Counselors, School Psychologist, Teachers (any adult)
    Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)/Title IX Coordinator - Ms. Kerri Bianchi

    PVC
    Principal, School Counselors, School Psychologist, Teachers (any adult)
    Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)/Title IX Coordinator - Ms. Nichole Kelly

    CHHS
    Principal, School Counselors, School Psychologist, Teachers (any adult)
    Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)/Title IX Coordinator - Mr. Mark Maxam

    District
    Principal, School Counselors, School Psychologist, Teachers (any adult)
    Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)/Title IX Coordinator - Mr. John Griffiths

    How do I file a Title IX complaint?
    Written complaints may be made using the Bullying/Harassment Report Form or complete the Sexual Harassment Complaint Form or by letter mailed to:

    John Griffiths
    10 Gerstein Street
    Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
    John.Griffiths@chufsd.org
    914-271-4713

     

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