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Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Julie Hirst, Director of Student Intervention and Attendance
📍 4075 Nielson Rd, Phelan, CA 92371 (Enrollment Office – back portables)
📞 (760) 868-5817 ext. 10142
📧 [email protected]
🔗 Submit a Title IX Complaint Form

Title IX Notice: Rights & Responsibilities Under 2020 Federal Regulations

Snowline Joint Unified School District complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the 2020 Final Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Education. The District prohibits discrimination based on sex in all education programs and activities, including admissions and employment.

What is Title IX?

Title IX (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) is a federal law that states:

“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.”

The 2020 Title IX Regulations establish clear requirements for how K–12 schools must respond to reports of sexual harassment and ensure due process for all parties involved.

How the 2020 Title IX Regulations Affect Schools

Under the 2020 federal rules, K–12 schools must:

  • Respond promptly when a school employee has notice of possible sexual harassment

  • Offer supportive measures to complainants, regardless of whether a formal complaint is filed

  • Follow a grievance process that includes:

    • Presumption of innocence

    • Written notice of allegations

    • Opportunity to respond and present evidence

    • Objective evaluation by a trained decision-maker

    • Written determination following a fair process

  • Provide protection against retaliation

Definition of Sexual Harassment (2020 Regulations)

Sexual harassment under Title IX includes any of the following:

  1. Quid pro quo harassment by an employee (e.g., offering benefits for sexual conduct)

  2. Unwelcome conduct that is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it denies a person equal access to education

  3. Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking as defined in federal law

Your Rights Under Title IX and California Law

Under both federal and state law, you have the right to:

  • Be free from sex-based discrimination and harassment

  • Participate equally in academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs

  • Receive supportive measures such as academic accommodations and safety planning

  • File a complaint and have it resolved through a fair and prompt process

  • Access a trained Title IX Coordinator to ask questions and seek guidance

  • Be protected from retaliation for reporting concerns

 

California’s Sex Equity in Education Act (Ed. Code §§ 221.5–231.5) complements Title IX and expands protections related to gender equity in K–12 education.

Supportive Measures May Include:

  • Counseling referrals

  • Modifications to class schedules

  • Academic support or tutoring

  • Mutual “no-contact” directives

  • Changes in transportation or locker access

  • Extensions on assignments or exams

  • Disability accommodations, if applicable

 

Supportive measures are available to both parties and are non-punitive and non-disciplinary.

How to File a Complaint

You may pursue one or more of the following options:

  1. District-Level Report
    Contact a school administrator or Dr. Julie Hirst, Title IX Coordinator.

Dr. Julie Hirst
📍 4075 Nielson Rd, Phelan, CA 92371 (Enrollment Office – back portables)
📞 (760) 868-5817 ext. 10142
📧 [email protected]
🔗 Submit a Title IX Complaint Form

 

     2. Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
         U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

         Telephone: 415-486-5555  📧 OCR Complaint Portal

 

Time Requirement:
OCR requires that the complaint be filed within 180 calendar days of the discrimination. Please contact OCR, or visit the websites above, if you have any questions or concerns about this time requirement.

For information regarding OCR’s investigation process, please see: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaints-how.html.

 

     3. Law Enforcement
         If the conduct involves a crime (e.g., sexual assault), file a police report, please contact the Snowline School             Police Department at 3919 Nielson Rd, Phelan Ca, 92371, phone: 760-868-5805 from 7:30-4:00 pm. 

          After 4:00 pm please contact: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department 14200 Amargosa Rd, Victorville, 

         CA 92392. Phone: 760.956.5001

 

Complaints may be submitted in person, by phone, email, mail, or via online form.

 
 
Time Requirement:
A complaint with the District must be filed within six months of the discrimination occurring or your awareness of the discrimination (5 CCR 4630(b).

Investigation Procedure:
Upon receipt of any complaint related to a potential Title IX violation, the District will ensure every allegation is investigated promptly, adequately and impartially. The District will also take steps to protect all complainants from retaliation and ensure all parties are treated fairly throughout the District’s investigation process. As part of its Title IX obligations, the District also takes steps to prevent recurrence of any sexual violence and remedy discriminatory effects on the complainant and others, as appropriate. 

 

For more information please visit:

 
 
District Title IX Training
Principal Title IX Training