• Title IX

    Beaufort County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, which is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and federal regulations do not discriminate in such a manner. This requirement extends to admission and employment. Discrimination on the basis of sex, including any form of sexual harassment as that term, is defined under Title IX, in any program or activity of the school system will not be tolerated. 

    Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing federal regulations may be referred to the school district's Title IX coordinator and/or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education.

    The contact information for the Title IX coordinator is as follows:

    Title IX Coordinator is: Dr. Tremaine Young,  Director of Student Services & 504/Title IX Coordinator
    Office Address: 321 Smaw Road, Washington NC 27889
    Email Address: tyoung@beaufort.k12.nc.us
    Phone Number: 252-946-6593

    The contact information for the Office for Civil Rights with jurisdiction over North Carolina is as follows:

    4000 Maryland Ave, SW
    Washington, DC 20202-1475

    Telephone: 202-453-6020 
    TDD: 800-877-8339
    FAX: 202-453-6021           
    Email: OCR.DC@ed.gov



    The contact information for the Office for Civil Rights with jurisdiction over North Carolina is as follows:

    4000 Maryland Ave, SW
    Washington, DC 20202-1475
    Telephone: 202-453-6020 
    TDD: 800-877-8339
    FAX: 202-453-6021           
    Email: OCR.DC@ed.gov

    Beaufort County Schools Anti-Harassment Statement

    Beaufort County Schools (“GCS”) does not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination or harassment in any of its educational activities or programs. BCS acknowledges the dignity and worth of all students and employees and strives to create a safe, orderly, caring, and inviting school environment to facilitate student learning and achievement. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, disability, or age.  Any student or employee who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment, any parent of such a student, or any student or employee who believes that another student or employee is being subjected to sexual harassment is encouraged to report the harassment to BCS, specifically to the Title IX Coordinator.

    BCS is committed to conducting a prompt investigation of any such reports. Counseling and educational resources will be available to students who have alleged harassment and to students accused of sexual harassment. Students found to have engaged in acts of harassment or other acts that create a hostile environment may be disciplined, including, if circumstances warrant suspension or expulsion. GCS encourages students, parents, and staff to work together to prevent sexual harassment.

    Important Board Policy Links

    Title IX - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex - Policy 1720/4030/7235

    Title IX - Sexual Harassment Prohibited Conduct and Reporting Process - Policy 1725/4035/7236

    Title IX - Sexual Harassment Grievance and Process - Policy 1726/4036/7237

    Discrimination and Harassment Prohibited by Federal Law - Policy 1710/4020/7230

    Staff - Student Relations - Policy 4040/7310
      
    Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace - Policy 1730/4022/7231

    Assaults and Threats - Policy 4331

    Bullying and Harassing Behavior Prohibited - Policy 4329/7311

    School - Level Investigations - Policy 4340

    Training Requirements

    The specific training information used by BCS Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and those involved in any informal resolution process is posted below.

     
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