We Commit to Be Harassment-Free
Willits Charter School believes that all young people have the right to attend school in an environment that is free from harassment. As a Charter, we know that this vision can only be realized when our values and expectations are clear and when we work collaboratively with educators, caregivers, and students to educate all community members on these topics and to inform students and staff of the steps that should be taken when they observe or experience harassment at school.
All forms of sex-discrimination and sexual harassment, whether student to student, staff to student, or student to staff, are prohibited at Charter School Association of Willits schools and in all Charter affiliated programs, including after-school programs. The policies and procedures below outline the rights all students have under Title IX and the steps the Charter will take to respond to any Complaints alleging that Title IX has been violated.
What is Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex-discrimination and sexual harassment in schools. Title IX is a federal law that was established to promote equity in education by ensuring that people of all sexes have equitable access to educational programs and activities. The federal Title IX regulations dictate to schools and school districts how they should respond when sex-discrimination or sexual harassment is reported.
Willits Charter School Title IX and 504 Coordinator: Sarah France, sfrance@willitscharter.net, (707) 459-5506 x198
Title IX Notice
Each student and employee has a right to learn and work in an environment that is free from unlawful discrimination. No student or employee shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity or expression.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is one of several federal and state anti-discrimination laws that ensure equality in education. Title IX prohibits discrimination, harassment, exclusion, denial, limitation or separation based on sex or gender. Title IX applies to both male and female students in any educational institution receiving federal funding.
On January 9, 2025, federal district court vacated the Title IX regulations that went into affect across the country, including in CSAW, on August 1, 2024. As a result of the January 9 decision, all public K-12 schools and Charters must revert to the previous Title IX regulations, commonly referred to as the "2020 Title IX Regs." CSAW is currently updating its policies and procedures to comply with the 2020 Title IX regulations. See below for updated information and resources.
For information regarding Title IX click the link below.
