The Carlynton School District strives to provide an equal opportunity for all students to achieve their maximum potential through the programs and activities offered in the schools without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or handicap/disability. Discrimination is inconsistent with the rights of students and the educational and programmatic goals of the district and is prohibited at or, in the course of, district-sponsored programs or activities, including transportation to or from school or school-sponsored activities.
The District complies with federal law and regulations under Title IX prohibiting sexual harassment, which is a form of unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX to the district may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, or both.
Students who feel they have been discriminated against by a Carlynton employee based on their race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or handicap/disability are asked to immediately notify their building principal or the Title IX Coordinator.
When necessary, supportive measures shall be designed to restore or preserve equal access to the educational program or activity without unreasonably burdening the other party, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the educational environment, or to deter sexual harassment.
Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX, civil rights, school district policies, and grievance procedures should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Keith Bielby ([email protected]).
Filing a Complaint
If you would like to file an initial complaint, please complete the Discrimination/Sexual Harassment/Bulling/Hazing/Dating Violence/Retaliation Report Form and submit to the Title IX Coordinator.
All complaints will be acknowledged within one (1) business day. The complainant may be contacted outside of this acknowledgment by district investigators as additional information is required.
The Superintendent of Schools serves as the Title IX Compliance Officer can be contacted in writing at 435 Kings Highway, Carnegie, PA 15106 or by email at [email protected], or by phone at 412-429-2500 ext. 1101. The Human Resources Coordinator serves as the Title IX Coordinator and can be contacted in writing at 435 Kings Highway, Carnegie, PA 15106 or by email at or by phone at 412-429-2500, ext. 1113.
Non-Discrimination and Related Policies
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Policy 103: Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Students
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Policy 103.1: Nondiscrimination - Qualified Students with Disabilities
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Policy 104: Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Staff
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Policy 113: Special Education
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Policy 113.1: Discipline of Students with Disabilities
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Policy 248, 348: Unlawful Harassment
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Policy 247: Hazing
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Policy 249: Bullying/Cyber Bullying
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Policy 252: Dating Violence
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Policy 315: Americans with Disabilities Act
Announcement of this policy is in accordance with local, state, and federal laws including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.