Legal & Policy Services

This site is designed to:

  • Allow easy access to forms related to Governing Board policies and administrative regulations.

  • Provide a library of resources that will help schools and departments stay in compliance with federal and State laws, including guidance documents about a variety of topics concerning students and employees.

Title IX

Girl looking at her cell phone with caption that says What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including gender-based and sexual harassment and discrimination, in the District's educational programs and activities, including employment. The District is committed to maintaining an educational and working environment free from sex discrimination and harassment.  Any student or employee who believes they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of sex, or anyone who has witnessed or otherwise learned that sexual harassment has or may have occurred in a program or activity of the District, whether by students or by District employees, is encouraged to follow the procedures outlined on this site.

If you have experienced or witnessed an act of sexual harassment, discrimination, or dating/partner violence, you are encouraged to report the incident to the District’s Title IX Coordinator or by submitting the complaint form.

For Immediate Assistance:  If you are in an emergency situation, make sure you are in a safe place and call 911. For non-emergencies, contact the MPS Title IX Coordinator, the Department of Public Safety or Local law enforcement.

Submit a Complaint
To be completed by victim or victim's parent.

Denunciar una queja
Completada por la victima o los padres de la victima

If you are a district employee and have witnessed, heard about or received written information that sexual harassment has occurred at school or school-sponsored event, please click on the Intranet button above to complete the Actual Knowledge Report.