Title IX

Notice of Non-Discrimination

It is the policy of Valdez City School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, national origin, parenthood, marital status, changes in marital status, gender, disability, admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities. This notice is made to: applicants for admission and employment, and unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or processional agreements.

This policy is in compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Chapter 18 of the School Laws of Alaska.

What is Title IX?

Title IX is a federal law, enacted in 1972, that protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance, including state and local educational agencies. Under Title IX, no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by Valdez City Schools. This includes admission, education, and employment.

Who manages Title IX?

The Title IX coordinator is the individual designated by the District to coordinate the District’s compliance with Title IX, including overseeing all discrimination, harassment, and intimidation complaints under Title IX and identifying and addressing any patterns or systematic problems that arise during the review of such complaints.

At Valdez City Schools, Superintendent Tim Bauer serves as the District Title IX Coordinator. Please contact Mr. Bauer at tbauer@valdezcityschools.org or at 907-834-4701 with inquiries or concerns about employment rights, including rights protected under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr. Bauer currently has offices at both the VCS District Office and Valdez High School.

How can an individual file a Title IX discrimination complaint?