Annual Notice

NON-DISCRIMINATION

Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities does not discriminate against any person in employment or educational opportunities because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information.

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The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies, to receive discrimination/ harassment complaints from members of the school community, and to monitor the district’s compliance with state and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations.

Title IX Coordinator Megan Davidson Principal mdavidson@clermontdd.org Voice – 513-732-4970 Fax – 513-732-4950 2040 US Highway 50 Batavia, OH 45103	Title IX Coordinator David Sininger Director of Business Operations dsinsinger@clermontdd.org Voice – 513-732-4924 Fax – 513-732-7006 2040 US Highway 50 Batavia, OH 45103
Investigator James Taylor Facilities and Safety Coordinator jtaylor@clermontdd.org Voice – 513-732-4888 Fax – 513-732-7008 2040 US Highway 50 Batavia, OH 45103	Decision Maker Kathy Booth Human Resources Coordinator cbooth@clermontdd.org Voice – 513-732-4929 Fax – 513-732-7008 2040 US Highway 50 Batavia, OH 45103	Appeal Officer Dan Ottke Superintendent dottke@clermontdd.org Voice – 513-732-4930 Fax – 513-732-7006 2040 US Highway 50 Batavia, OH 45103

Title IX

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION REPORTING PROCEDURES

The Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal opportunities and both an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The Board shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category with regard to employment opportunities nor will the Board tolerate harassment of any kind based upon the above-referenced protected characteristics.

The Board encourages those within the school who feel aggrieved to seek assistance to rectify such problems. The Board will investigate all allegations of discrimination and/or harassment and in those cases where such a claim is substantiated, the Board will take immediate steps to end the unlawful behavior, prevent its re-occurrence, and remedy its effects. Individuals who are found to have engaged in unlawful harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

Under board policy, an employee has an obligation to immediately report any information which indicates that a student, employee or visitor may have been subject to acts of harassment or discrimination of any type to a compliance officer. This obligation is triggered if an employee witnesses acts of harassment/discrimination, hear about harassment or discrimination from anyone, or receives a verbal or written complaint with allegations of harassment/discrimination.

Further, the Board upholds that any act of retaliation against a person who has made a report or filed a complaint alleging unlawful harassment, or who has participated as a witness in a harassment investigation is prohibited.

The Board has adopted policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal equal opportunity/affirmative action statutes and regulations for students and staff, including procedures to investigate complaints of possible violations. Visit the policy tool here: Policy Tool

For Title IX concerns/complaints, contact the Title IX coordinator.

Responsibilities: Coordinates the school’s compliance with Title IX and ensures that the school responds appropriately, effectively, and equitably to Title IX issues, including sex- and gender-based harassment and discrimination, which includes sexual misconduct and sexual harassment.

Title IX Coordinator Megan Davidson Principal mdavidson@clermontdd.org Voice – 513-732-4970 Fax – 513-732-4950 2040 US Highway 50 Batavia, OH 45103	Title IX Coordinator David Sininger Director of Business Operations dsinsinger@clermontdd.org Voice – 513-732-4924 Fax – 513-732-7006 2040 US Highway 50 Batavia, OH 45103

Reports may be made in person, by phone, regular mail, and by email.
Reports may be made at any time by phone, mail or email, even during non-business hours.

• Title IX Training 20-21
• Title IX Compliance Certificates of Attendance
  Megan Davidson
  Kathy Booth
  Dan Ottke
  David Sininger

Staff training material to help understand what Title IX is, what conduct may be a Title IX issue, what potential and actual violations must be reported, and to whom any complaints or observations should be reported is found on our Public Schools Works professional development platform.