TITLE IX

• Title IX Board Policies

• Training/Resources

• Supportive Measures

• Formal Complaint

• Written Determination

• Dismissal

• Appeals

• Confidentiality

• Emergency Removal

• Retaliation Prohibited

• Disciplinary Sanctions

• Records

The District shall investigate the allegations in a formal complaint. If the conduct alleged in the formal complaint would not constitute sexual harassment as defined in this policy even if proved; did not occur in the District’s education program or activity; or did not occur against a person in the United States, then the District shall dismiss the complaint as not meeting the definition of sexual harassment under this policy. A dismissal for these reasons does not preclude action under another provision of the District’s code of conduct. The District may dismiss the formal complaint or any allegations therein, if at any time during the grievance process:

1. The complainant notifies the Title IX Coordinator in writing that the complainant would like to withdraw the formal complaint or any allegations therein;

2. The respondent is no longer enrolled at the District; or

3. Specific circumstances prevent the District from gathering evidence sufficient to reach a determination as to the formal complaint or allegations therein.

Upon the dismissal of a formal complaint for any reason, the District shall promptly send written notice of the dismissal and reason(s) for the dismissal simultaneously to the parties.

The District may hire an individual or individuals to conduct the investigation or to act as the determination-maker when necessary.