Title IX Overview

The Greater Johnstown School District (District) provides an equal opportunity for all students to achieve their maximum potential through the programs and activities offered in the schools without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religious creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, disability or pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related medical conditions, consistent with the requirements of federal and state laws and regulations.  Additionally, the District provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this district, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, disability or pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related medical conditions, consistent with the requirements of federal and state laws and regulations.

The District is committed to the maintenance of a safe, positive learning environment for all students that is free from discrimination by providing all students admission, course offerings, counseling, assistance, services, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities without any form of discrimination, including Title IX sex-based discrimination or harassment. Discrimination is inconsistent with the rights of students and the educational and programmatic goals of the District and is prohibited at or in the course of District-sponsored programs or activities, including transportation to or from school or school-sponsored activities. Additionally, the District is committed to the maintenance of a safe, positive employment environment that is free from discrimination by providing employment access, workplaces, programs, processes, and protocols without any form of discrimination, including Title IX sex-based discrimination or harassment.  Discrimination is inconsistent with the rights of employees and is prohibited at or in the course of any District employment-related programs or activities.

The District complies with federal law and regulations under Title IX prohibiting sex-based discrimination or harassment, other discrimination, or retaliation. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, or both.