Title IX

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Subject to the United States Constitution, and all applicable local, state and federal laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments, SAOIC does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law applicable to SAOIC, in its education programs and activities, in employment policies and practices, and all other areas of SAOIC.

Sex discrimination is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a federal law that provides that: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” SAOIC is required by Title IX and its regulations not to engage in sex discrimination in its education program or activity, including admissions and employment. Sex discrimination is conduct based upon an individual’s sex that excludes an individual from participation in, denies the individual the benefits of, or treats the individual differently in an education program or activity. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. In accordance with Title IX and its regulations, this Policy addresses SAOIC’s prohibition of the following forms of sex discrimination: Title IX Sexual Harassment, Non-Title IX Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Exploitation.

SAOIC prohibits unlawful sex discrimination and Sexual Misconduct in any form. SAOIC will promptly and equitably respond to all reports of sex discrimination and Sexual Misconduct. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or Sexual Misconduct or to make a complaint of sex discrimination or Sexual Misconduct, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Questions or concerns about Title IX, sex discrimination, Sexual Harassment, or other forms of Sexual Misconduct, may be directed to SAOIC’s Title IX Coordinator(s):

Megan Normandin
Director of Evaluation and Placement | Title IX Coordinator
(612) 424-6721
mnormandin@saoic.org

Lee Garr
GED Manager | Title IX Coordinator
(612) 278-5287
lgarr@saoic.org

Questions or concerns about Section 504 compliance and/or disability discrimination may be directed to SAOIC’s Title IX Coordinator:

Megan Normandin
Director of Evaluation and Placement | Title IX Coordinator
(612) 424-6721
mnormandin@saoic.org

Questions or concerns may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights:

The Office of Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: (800) 421-3481
Facsimile: (202) 453-6012
Email: OCR@ed.gov
http://www.ed.gov/ocr

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