Title IX
The Marlborough Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and strictly prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. Marlborough Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions in its educational programs and employment activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; M.G.L. c. 151B; M.G.L. c. 151C; M.G.L. c. 76, § 5. The District’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; no person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in employment, admissions, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of such public school on account of sex.
The District has adopted and implements a Title IX Grievance Procedure to ensure the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints of sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment. A copy of the Marlborough Public Schools Title IX Grievance Procedure may be accessed on the District website at the following link:
Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure
For questions related to the District’s Non-Discrimination policy or grievance procedures, to make a report or complaint of sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, or for information relative to accommodations and services for individuals based on pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Inquires or complaints relative to sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, may also be directed to the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights:
U.S. Department of Education
8th Floor
5 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109-3921
Telephone: (617) 289-0111
Facsimile: (617) 289-0150
Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Marlborough Public Schools has also designated certain staff members to serve as Confidential Employees with whom a student or employee may discuss a report of sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, informally and without concern for further disclose, unless such further disclosure is requested. Contact information for those Confidential Employees is available through the Marlborough Public Schools Human Resources Office.
Any employee or student found to have engaged in sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action. Students found to have engaged in sexual harassment may be subject to disciplinary proceedings in accordance with procedures set forth in Student Discipline section of this handbook and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Staff members determined to have engaged in sexual harassment shall be subject to professional discipline including possible termination of employment.
Coordinators:
Civil Rights Coordinators:
For Staff:
Patricia Brown, Director of Human Resources
508-460-3509
25 Union Street
Marlborough MA 01752
For Students:
Robert J. Skaza, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
508-460-3509
25 Union Street
Marlborough MA 01752
Title IX Coordinators:
For Staff:
Patricia Brown, Director of Human Resources
508-460-3509
25 Union Street
Marlborough MA 01752
For Students:
Robert J. Skaza, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
508-460-3509
25 Union Street
Marlborough MA 01752
Below are training materials provided to District’s Title IX personnel (coordinator, investigators, decision-makers, and facilitators):