The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states:
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.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Any person who believes that s/he has been discriminated against or denied equal opportunity or access to programs or services may file a complaint, which may be referred to as a grievance, with the District Compliance Officer(s)/Title IX Coordinators.
The Board designates the following individual(s) to serve as the District Compliance Officer(s)/Title IX Coordinators:
Andrew Mains
Hopkins Elementary Principal
400 Clark Street
Hopkins, MI 49328
269-793-7286
andrmain@hpsvikings.org
Autumn Kraima
Payroll & Human Resources Specialist
400 Clark Street
Hopkins, MI 49328
269-793-7261
autukrai@hpsvikings.org
Resources
Complaint Form
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide
Board Policies