The Daniel Boone Area Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, veteran’s status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection, therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the district. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Anti-Harassment/Anti-Retaliation Statement: The District does not tolerate sexual harassment. Any individual who believes they have been subjected to sexual harassment is strongly encouraged to make a report which will be thoroughly investigated. Retaliation against individuals who file complaints about sexual harassment, or participate in the investigation of such complaints, is strictly prohibited.
Students or staff found to have engaged in sexual harassment or retaliation will be promptly disciplined, and such discipline may include, if circumstances warrant, suspension, expulsion and/or termination. Students, parents and staff are encouraged to work together to prevent sexual harassment.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Daniel Boone Area School District, in accordance with Title IX and other applicable laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, national origin, or age in its educational programs and activities. The protection against discrimination extends to employment.
Designated Title IX Coordinator: In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, the District has a designated Title IX Coordinator for Employees, Students, and Athletics. The District’s Title IX Coordinators should be contacted regarding any inquiries as to the application of Title IX or filing a harassment complaint.
Title IX Coordinator contact information:
Rob Flowers - Director of Community Relations & Equity Awareness - Employees
Eileen Schmidt – Director of Athletics & Activities - Athletics & Student Activities
Melanie Hefter - Students - Primary Center
Chris Becker – Students – Intermediate Center
James Towers – Students – Middle School
Aaron Sborz – Students – High School
In addition to contacting the District’s Title IX Coordinators to file a report of harassment, all students and parents should report allegations of harassment to the applicable building principal.
