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Title IX Policy, Forms, and Training
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Title IX and Sexual Harassment Policies, Forms, and Training

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to District programs and activities. 

The District prohibits unlawful sex discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any of its education programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and corresponding implementing regulations.

For more information on the District's policies, forms, coordinator information, and training, please see the information contained in the expandable boxes below:

Please click on the link below to access the Policy Manual for the Board of Education at Fruitport Community Schools. 

Policies pertaining to nondiscrimination, retaliation, Title IX, and sexual harassment are summarized below and can be found within the Policy Manual at the link above.

  • Policy 3115 - Nondiscrimination and Retaliation
  • Policy 3118 - Title IX and Sexual Harassment

An individual who desires to file a Title IX Sexual Harassment complaint should complete the form below and submit the form to the District's Title IX coordinator. The District's grievance procedures, including how to report sexual harassment, how to submit a formal complaint, and how the school will respond to a complaint are outlined in the policies referenced above.

The Board of Education designates the following individuals to serve as the District’s Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator:

  • Greg Bodrie

Director of Special Education

3255 E. Pontaluna Rd.

Fruitport, MI 49415

Phone: (231) 865-4012

Email: gbodrie@fruitportschools.net

 

  • Laura Gavin

Supervisor of Special Education

3255 E. Pontaluna Rd.

Fruitport, MI 49415

Phone: (231) 865-4011

Email: lgavin@fruitportschools.net

The following employee has also completed the requisite comprehensive training Title IX training required to serve as a coordinator, investigator, decision maker, or appeals officer:

  • Jason J. Kennedy

Superintendent

3255 E. Pontaluna Rd.

Fruitport, MI 49415

Phone: (231) 865-4007

Email: jkennedy@fruitportschools.net

The names, titles, and contact information of these individuals are published annually in multiple sources of District communication.

Materials and training resources used to train the Title IX coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, facilitators, and staff are outlined below:

  • Title IX Sexual Harassment Comprehensive Training - Copyright Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
    • Posted with permission for training documentation purposes. This document may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
  • SET SEG / Vector Solutions: Title IX Compliance Training
    • This course is designed to provide school staff with an overview of Title IX regulations to ensure that the District is in compliance. Topics covered include: the role of legal precedent, regulatory and sub-regulatory guidance related to Title IX; relevant terminology used in Title IX guidance; and guidelines that the District must follow to remain in compliance with the law.
  • SET SEG / Vector Solutions: Sexual Harassment - Student Issues and Response
    • This course will provide school personnel with information about sexual harassment in both student-to-student and adult-to-student situations, background to know the consequences of inappropriate behavior and what might happen when the appropriate action isn't taken, corrective actions that will help remedy sexual harassment situations in an education environment, related statistical data, and indicators for identifying sexual harassing behaviors.
  • SET SEG / Vector Solutions: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) - Staff to Student
    • This course is designed to provide school staff with adversity awareness training. Topics covered include: defining diversity, identifying behaviors - both intentional and unintentional - that can discriminate or contribute to a hostile learning environment, examining communication strategies that will enable staff members to comply with federal, state, and districts statutes and policies, and exploring positive reinforcing behaviors that show respect and appreciation for students and staff who are different than you.

Additional Training Information:

  • Investigator Training - Copyright Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
    • Posted with permission for training documentation purposes. This document may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
  • Title IX Sexual Harassment Comprehensive Training
    • Posted with permission for training documentation purposes. This document may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of Thrun Law Firm, P.C.
  • Title IX Sexual Harassment Coordinator Training
    • Posted with permission for training documentation purposes. This document may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without the express written permission of Thrun Law Firm, P.C.