HWSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category that is protected by Federal or State civil rights laws, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

HWSD designates and authorizes the Title IX Coordinator to oversee and coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX and its implementing regulations.

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the District's efforts to comply with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, including the District's duty to address in a prompt and equitable manner any inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, retaliation or denial of equal access. The Title IX Coordinator will receive all complaints related to civil rights and will disseminate them to the applicable department for resolution and/or investigation.

Students and Board employees are required, and all other members of the School District community and Third Parties are encouraged to promptly report incidents of unlawful discrimination and/or retaliation to a teacher, administrator, supervisor, or other District official so that the District may address the conduct. Any teacher, administrator, supervisor, or other District employee or official who receives such a complaint shall report it to the Title IX Coordinator and/or his/her designee(s) within two (2) days.

Click here to report a civil rights concern with the Harper Woods School District Title IX Coordinator.