Title IX

Title IX Information

The Western Wayne School District is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or non-relevant handicap/disability/differently-abled status in activities, educational/vocational programs, or recruitment/employment practices.   Title IX and 34 C.F.R.  §106.8 specifically require the district not to discriminate on the basis of sex, to provide educational programs and activities free of sexual harassment and sexual assault, and the Title IX and 34 C.F.R. §106.8 requirements also extend to employment with the district. The district has established personnel to promptly respond to concerns and reports of discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. All investigations into reports of discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault will be impartial, free of bias and conflicts, and will not prejudge the facts for either side. The district strives to maintain an environment where all students, staff, and the greater community feel safe.

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures contact:

Dr. Cynthia A. LaRosa
Assistant Superintendent/Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer
Western Wayne School District
1970 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
complianceofficer@westernwayne.org
(800) 321-9973 Option 5

Relevant Board Policies

• Policy 103 – Nondiscrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Students
• Policy 103.1 – Nondiscrimination – Qualified Students with Disabilities
• Policy 104 – Nondiscrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Staff
• Policy 234 – Pregnant/Parenting, Married Students

All Board Policies are stored in the BoardDocs system. To access the full text of these policies, click here. Next, click on ‘Policies’ (top right of screen), then click on the policy you wish to access.

Training Materials

Vector Solutions – Title IX Training

• Title IX Compliance Overview
• Title IX and Gender Equity in Athletics