Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, & Title IX
Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment are Prohibited
The District prohibits harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, gender (including gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status identified in Board Policy.
The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program, in compliance with Title IX of Federal law and the related regulations, including as to employment. Inquiries about the application of title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator (see below), to the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both.
- Click here for Board Policy 5:20 (harassment by employees is prohibited).
- Click here for Board Policy 7:20 (harassment of students by anyone is prohibited).
You can report a concern to several different persons: your immediate supervisor; or the Complaint Managers; or Title IX Coordinators. See the list below.
Preventing & Reporting Sexual Harassment
Retaliation is Prohibited
The District prohibits retaliation against employees for bringing bona fide complaints, providing information about harassment, or participating in an investigation of such reports.
- Click here for Board Policy 2:260 (uniform grievance procedure).
- Click here for Board Policy 2:265 (Title IX sexual harassment grievance procedure).
Enforcement
A violation of Board Policy may result in discipline, up to and including discharge for employees and expulsion for students. This applies to harassment, to discrimination, and to knowingly making a false accusation regarding harassment or discrimination.
Reporting a Concern or a Complaint
Persons who feel comfortable doing so should directly inform the person engaging in the harassing conduct or communication that such conduct or communication is offensive and must stop.
It’s best to make such report as soon as possible, while facts are known and potential witnesses are available.
Employees or students can report in several ways. Report to your teacher (for students) or your supervisor (for employees), or to one of the following:
Non-Discrimination Coordinator
John W. Corbett, Ed. D.
Superintendent
543 N. Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
jcorbett@wdsd7.org
Complaint Managers
Elvia Villalobos
Curriculum Director
543 N. Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
evillalobos@wdsd7.org
Alan Buttimer
Principal
200 N. Addison Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
abuttimer@wdsd7.org
Title IX
Title IX Coordinator
John W. Corbett, Ed. D.
Superintendent
543 N. Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
jcorbett@wdsd7.org
Board Policy and Grievance Procedure:
Title IX Board Policy
Training Materials
Materials used for staff training can be found by using the link below. To view, one needs to set up an account, and the Title IX modules are at the end of the list.
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