PVSD Nondiscrimination

NOTICE OF TITLE IX NONDISCRIMINATION

The district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates. The prohibition against discrimination on the basis of sex is required by federal law (20 USC 1681-1688; 34 CFR Part 106) and extends to employment. The district also prohibits retaliation against any employee for filing a complaint or exercising any right granted under Title IX.

The district is required, as specified in Title IX, to take prompt and equitable action to address any potential  Title  IX  violations  that  are  brought  to  its  attention. Any  inquiries  about  the application of Title IX, this notice, and who is protected by Title IX may be referred to the district’s  Title  IX  Coordinator,  to  the  Assistant  Secretary  for  Civil  Rights  of  the  U.S. Department of Education, or both. The district has designated and authorized the following employee(s) as the district's Title IX Coordinator, to address concerns or inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment: 

Lynette Hovland
Ormondale School Principal
200 Shawnee Pass Road
Portola Valley, CA   94028
(650) 851-1777 x2650
lhovland@pvsd.net

Any individual may report sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, to the Title IX Coordinator or any other school employee at any time, including during non-business hours, by mail, phone, or email.  During district business hours, reports may also be made in person.  Upon receiving an allegation of sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly notify the parties in writing of the applicable district complaint procedure.

To view an electronic copy of the district's policies and administrative regulations on sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, including the grievance process that complies with 34 CFR 106.45, see Board Policy / Administrative Regulation 4119.11 / 4219.11 / 4319.11 Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment, and Administrative Regulation 4119.12 / 4219.12 / 4319.12 Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Complaint Procedures   on the district's website: https://www.pvsd.net/about/pvsd-nondiscrimination.

To inspect or obtain a copy of the district's sex discrimination and sex-based harassment policies and administrative regulations,   please   contact the district's Title IX Coordinator (above)

Materials used to train employees; the Title IX Coordinator; investigator(s), decisionmaker(s), and other person(s) who are responsible for implementing the district’s grievance procedures or have the authority to modify or terminate supportive measures; and any person(s) who  facilitates   an   informal   resolution   process are  available  at the district office upon request. 

Department of Fair Employment and Housing

PVSD BP #0410  Nondiscrimination In District Programs And Activities
PVSD BP #1312.3  Uniform Complaint Procedures
PVSD BP #4119.11  Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment   (all personnel)
PVSD BP #5145.3  Nondiscrimination/Harassment  (students)
PVSD BP #5145.7  Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment (students)
PVSD BP #5145.9  Hate Motivated Behavior
PVSD BP #1312.1  Complaints Concerning District Employees
PVSD BP #4030  Nondiscrimination In Employment
PVSD BP #5141.52  Suicide Prevention
PVSD BP #1114  District-Sponsored Social Media

PVSD BP 5131.2  Bullying

Link to all PVSD Board Policies
Link to Complaint Procedures

Use the buttons below to view specific procedures that are in place as part of PVSD's Nondiscrimination Policy.

Title IX Williams Complaint Procedure