Title IX: Sex Discrimination and Harassment

Sugar-Salem School District #322 is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment. The District prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy.

The District also prohibits retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or participates in a Title IX process.

Contact the Title IX Coordinator

For questions, concerns, or to report conduct that may violate Title IX, please contact:

Jennifer Robbins
105 W Center St., Sugar City, ID 83440
 (208) 356-8802
 email jrobbins@sugarsalem.com

Reports may be made at any time, including outside of normal business hours.

How to Report

Any student, employee, or community member who experiences or witnesses sex discrimination or harassment is encouraged to report it to the Title IX Coordinator.

You may report:

• In person
• By phone
• By email
• By mail

Supportive Measures

After a report is made, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly:

• Reach out to the complainant
• Discuss available supportive measures
• Explain how to file a formal complaint

Supportive measures are available whether or not a formal complaint is filed and are provided at no cost, when reasonably available.

Filing a Formal Complaint

A formal complaint is required to begin an investigation.

A formal complaint:

• Must be submitted in writing (email or paper)
• Must include the complainant’s name or signature
• Requests that the District investigate the allegations

The Title IX Coordinator will assist with filing a formal complaint if needed.

Informal Resolution Option

After a formal complaint is filed, the District may offer an informal resolution process (such as mediation), when appropriate.

• Both parties must agree in writing
• Participation is voluntary
• Either party may stop the process at any time before a resolution is reached

Grievance Process Overview

The District follows a fair and impartial process consistent with guidance from the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Step 1: Notice of Allegations

Both parties receive written notice of the allegations and an explanation of the process.

Step 2: Investigation

A trained investigator:

• Gathers evidence
• Interviews parties and witnesses
• Prepares an investigative report

Both parties have equal opportunity to present evidence.

Step 3: Determination

A Decision Maker:

• Reviews all evidence
• Issues a written decision to both parties at the same time

Step 4: Appeal

Both parties have the right to appeal the decision based on:

• Procedural errors
• New evidence
• Conflict of interest or bias

Timeframes

The District resolves complaints within reasonably prompt timeframes.

In some cases, timelines may be adjusted for good cause, including:

• Availability of parties or witnesses
• Law enforcement involvement
• Need for language assistance or accommodations

If delays occur, both parties will be notified.

File a Complaint with the Federal Government

You may also file a complaint with:

Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
800-421-3481
email OCR@ed.gov