Title IX/Non-Discrimination Policy & Procedures

Policy Statement

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), the Berkeley County Board of Education (“District”) does not discriminate and does not permit the discrimination on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities that it operates. This policy and administrative procedures only apply to complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of sex as prohibited by Title IX including sexual harassment, quid pro quo, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking (as those offenses are defined in the Clery Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f), and the Violence Against Women Act, 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)). If an employee or student believes that he or she has been discriminated against in violation of Title IX, please reference the District’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy Guidelines and Procedures which are available on the District’s website, in every school site administrative office, and on request from the District’s Department of Pupil Services.

Grievance Procedures

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. In May of 2020, the United States Department of Education released new Title IX regulations that change the way school districts are required to respond to allegations of sexual harassment. These procedures have been revised accordingly so as to comply with the new Title IX regulations which went into full force and effect on August 14, 2020.
Download: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures

JGH-E- Formal Title IX Complaint Form

INSTRUCTIONS: Individuals alleging Title IX discrimination and requesting review are required to complete this form and submit it to the appropriate administration as soon as possible and within 180 days of the alleged violation(s) after the occurrence of the alleged discrimination:
Download: JGH-E- Formal Title IX Complaint Form

Contact

For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the following individuals:

 Elice Gregory, emgregor@k12.wv.us

Melissa Hollen, mhollen@k12.wv.us

Training

Non-Discrimination Policies & Procedures

No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program, activity, or employment available in any school on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, sex, religion, political belief, age, national origin, linguistic and language differences, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status, height, weight, marital or familial status, disability or veteran status.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and questions regarding the application of nondiscrimination policies.

Contact Information

Title IX/Gender/Sexual Harassment

Title IX/Gender/Sexual Harrassment
Elice Gregory, Director of Student Support Services | Melissa Hollen, Safety Coordinator
1453 Winchester Avenue
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405
(304) 267-3500
Email Elice Gregory

Email Melissa Hollen

Philadelphia Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education
The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, Suite 515
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323
(215) 656-8541
Email U.S. Department of Education

Section 504

504 Coordinator
Sam Turner, Assistant Director of Special Education
401 South Queen Street
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401
(304) 264-5055
Email Sam Turner

Employees/ Employment

Dr. Justin Schooley, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
1453 Winchester Avenue
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405
(304) 267-3500
Email Dr. Justin Schooley

Students/Educational Programs

Dr. Jessica Alfonso, Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Inclusion
1453 Winchester Avenue
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405
(304) 267-3500
Email Dr. Jessica Alfonso 

Web Accessibility

Tyler Hawn, Assistant Director of Communications
1453 Winchester Avenue
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405
(304) 267-3500
Email Tyler Hawn