Overview

EEO and Title IX Statement 

The Board declares it to be the policy of this District to comply with federal law and regulations under Title IX prohibiting sexual harassment, which is a form of unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex, as well as to prohibit retaliation for protected conduct related to Title IX. Such discrimination and retaliation may be referred to collectively throughout Board Policy 103 and its Attachments as "Title IX sexual harassment." Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, or both.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, and that it is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. This requirement extends to admission and employment.

The Board also declares it to be the policy of this District to comply with federal and state laws prohibiting other unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation against employees, students and others who may be protected by law, as stated in this Policy.

The District is committed to the maintenance of a safe, positive learning environment for all students that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, by providing all students course offerings, counseling, assistance, services, athletics and extracurricular activities without any form of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, including but not limited to Title IX sexual harassment and retaliation. Such unlawful conduct is inconsistent with the rights of students and the educational and programmatic goals of the District.

In accordance with Title IX, the District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, and is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. The District's legal obligation not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admissions and employment.

Title IX Coordinators

District Title IX Coordinator: Melissa Ferencuha, Assistant Superintendent (724)947-8136 mferencuha@burgettstown.k12.pa.us

MS/HS Title IX Coordinator :  Dr. Shaun Cooke, Principal scooke@burgettstown.k12.pa.us (724)947-8100

Elementary Title IX Cooridinator: Mrs. Melissa Mankey, Principal mmankey@burgettstown.k12.pa.us (724)947-8150