Non-Discrimination Policies

Public Notice of Non-Discrimination / Aviso Público de No Discriminación

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District’s activities and programs. Gilbert Public Schools also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s) at 140 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296, or at the phone number or email listed below.

As to issues regarding disability discrimination:

Fran Grossenbacher, Director of Special Education, Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Gilbert Public Schools
140 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480-497-3377
discrimination@gilbertschools.net

As to issues regarding Sex Discrimination:

Dr. Danielle Fuchs, Title IX Coordinator
140 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296
480-545-2174
T9reports@gilbertschools.net

As to issues regarding any other type of discrimination:

Jim Lockwood, District Hearing & Compliance Officer
Gilbert Public Schools
140 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone: 480-497-3421
discrimination@gilbertschools.net

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, etnicidad, orientación sexual, sexo (incluyendo embarazo), identidad de género, expresión de género, informacion genetica, edad (mas de 40), o discapacidad en la admisión a sus programas, servicios o actividades, en el acceso a ellos, en el tratamiento de personas o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones. El Distrito brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados de conformidad con la Ley de acceso equitativo de Boy Scouts of America. La falta de habilidades en el idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión o participación en las actividades y programas del distrito. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación o de empleo.

Este aviso se proporciona como lo requiere el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, el Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972, la Ley de Discriminación por Edad de 1975 y la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades de 1990.

Las preguntas, quejas o peticiones de información adicional con respecto a estas leyes, se pueden enviar al coordinador(es) de cumplimiento designado a 140 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296, o al número de teléfono o correo electrónico que se anotan a continuación.

Para asuntos relacionados con la discriminación por discapacidad:
Fran Grossenbacher, Director(a) de la Sección 504 de Educación, Especial/Coordinador(a) de ADA del Distrito Escolar
Escolar Unificado de Gilbert
140 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Teléfono: 480-497-3377
discrimination@gilbertschools.net

Para asuntos relacionados con acoso sexual:

Dra. Danielle Fuchs, Coordinadora de Título IX
Escolar Unificado de Gilbert
140 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Teléfono: 480-545-2174
T9reports@gilbertschools.net

Para asuntos relacionados a cualquier otro tipo de discriminación:

Jim Lockwood, Oficial de Cumplimiento y Audiencia del Distrito,
Escolar Unificado de Gilbert
140 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Teléfono: 480-497-3421
discrimination@gilbertschools.net

Title IX Sex Discrimination Information

Sex discrimination (under Title IX) is conduct on the basis of sex that is one or more of the following:

The provision of aid, benefit, or services of a school on an individuals participation in unwelcome sexual conduct;
Unwelcome sex-based conduct that, based on the totality of the circumstances, is subjectively and objectively offensive and is so severe or pervasive that it limits or denies a person's ability to participate in or benefit from the school's education programs or activities.
Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking.

Title IX Coordinator

The district shall designate and authorize an employee as the Title IX Coordinator to comply with its responsibilities pertaining to sexual harassment under Title IX. Inquiries about the application of Title IX should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator listed below:

Dr. Danielle Fuchs
Title IX Coordinator

140 S. Gilbert Road,

Gilbert, AZ 85296

480-545-2174

T9reports@gilbertschools.net

Reporting Sex Discrimination

Any person may report sex discrimination regardless of whether the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of the reported conduct or not.

Reports may be made in person, by submitting the form, by phone, or by email using the contact information provided by the Title IX Coordinator.
Reports can be made at any time, including non-business hours, by using a telephone number or email.
The district will respond promptly when any school employee has been given notice of sex discrimination.
Upon receipt of a report of sex discrimination, the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator will contact the alleged victim to inform them of the following:
- Their right to file a formal complaint.
- How to file a formal complaint.
- Supportive measures that may be available with or without filing a formal complaint.

Report of Alleged Sex Discrimination

Title IX Reporting

The formal complaint is the official document alleging sex discrimination, which can be filed by the student, employee, parent, or Title IX Coordinator. Once a formal complaint is filed and received by the Title IX Coordinator, the district’s grievance procedure is followed to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of complaints from students and employees alleging sex discrimination. The grievance procedure requires the following steps be taken:

Both the complainant (alleged victim) and the respondent (alleged abuser) will receive a written notice of the complaint with sufficient details to allow a respondent to prepare a response.
The respondent is presumed innocent.
An investigation will be initiated after the written notice has been sent to both the complainant and the respondent. A written investigative report will be prepared and available for both parties to review. Both parties will have 10 days to respond to the evidence in writing.
Evidence from the investigation will be objectively evaluated to reach conclusions about whether or not the respondent is responsible for the alleged sex discrimination. The standard of proof used is the preponderance of evidence.
A written determination will be prepared and provided to both parties, along with information on how to appeal.

Title IX Formal Complaint Form