Title IX

What is Title IX?

Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any District program, service or activity, but not limited to: educational programs or activities, e.g., extracurricular activities, student services, academic counseling, discipline, classroom assignment, grading, athletics, transportation, etc.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment and retaliation, may be referred to the District’s applicable Coordinator and/or an agency with jurisdiction, such as the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Department of Justice.

Designated Title IX Coordinator

Shannon Watts, Director of Compliance & Communications

6900 Rives Junction Road, Jackson, MI 49201

(517) 817-4970

shannon.watts@nwschools.org

Second Title IX Coordinator

Julie Lawless, Director of Human Resources

6900 Rives Junction Road, Jackson, MI 49201

(517) 817-4758

julie.lawless@nwschools.org

Designated Section 504 Coordinator

Caitlin Williams, 504/Tier 3/McKinney-Vento Coordinator

6900 Rives Junction Road, Jackson, MI 49201

(517) 817-4921

caitlin.williams@nwschools.org

Designated Civil Rights Coordinator/Employment Compliance Officer

Julie Lawless, Director of Human Resources

6900 Rives Junction Road, Jackson, MI 49201

(517) 817-4758

julie.lawless@nwschools.org

The District’s Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Grievance Procedures is available on this web page.

To report information about conduct that may constitute unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment and retaliation, or make a complaint of such conduct, please contact the applicable Coordinator listed above.

Who Can Report?