Title IX

Title IX states that: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." 

RCPS Students

The Rockdale County Board of Education (“Board”) prohibits unlawful discrimination against students because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected group status or activity (e.g. opposition to prohibited discrimination or participation in the statutory complaint process) in its programs and activities or employment in its programs or activities.  In keeping with this commitment, the Board will not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or other unlawful treatment of its students.  It is the policy of the Board to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations.'

Please CLICK HERE for the link to the Rockdale County Public Schools Board Policy JCAC, Sexual Harassment of Students, or copy and past this web address into your browser:
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/ViewPolicy.aspx?S=4138&revid=slshVd2lu1CDdkOglXsukmhvA==&ptid=amIgTZiB9plushNjl6WXhfiOQ==&secid=p6v70fD4K8ukRv6vtplusTtSg==&PG=6&IRP=0&isPndg=false

Please CLICK HERE for the link to the Rockdale County Public Schools Student Non-Discrimination Policy and Complaint Procedure (JAA), or copy and paste this web address into your browser: 
https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/ePolicy/policy.aspx?PC=JAA&Sch=4138&S=4138&C=J&RevNo=1.92&T=A&Z=P&St=ADOPTED&PG=6&SN=true

For any questions regarding Title IX, or to submit a formal complaint, please contact the RCPS Title IX Coordinator for students in person, or by mail, email, or phone:


Dr. Patrice Y. Graham 
District Title IX Coordinator (Students) and Special Projects  
Rockdale County Public Schools
960 Pine Street NE
Conyers, Georgia 30012
T:770-860-4230
Email: [email protected]
www.rockdaleschools.org


Title IX Sports Equity
Dr. Kechia Seabrooks-Rowles
Director of Athletics
T: 404-925-2141
Email: [email protected]
www.rockdaleschools.org

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Resources

•  Title IX Team training resources - Click here or go to https://atixa.org/2020-regulations-requirement-posting-of-training-materials/

•  RCPS Title IX Training Presentation slides (PDF) (PPT)

•  RCPS School-Based and District Office (Personnel) Title IX Site Teams

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RCPS Employees

The Rockdale County Board of Education (“Board”) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities, and facilities. In accordance with law, the Board strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students, or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other lawfully protected characteristic, protected group status or activity (e.g. opposition to prohibited discrimination or participation in the statutory complaint process) as protected by law.

Please CLICK HERE for the Rockdale County Public Schools Board Policy GAEB, Sexual Harassment of Employees, or copy and paste this web address into your browser: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/ViewPolicy.aspx?S=4138&revid=4rPbGTyc9kW5rOW9l9sM1w==&ptid=amIgTZiB9plushNjl6WXhfiOQ==&secid=ruE8yj8gaZHBkLjNHWmKZw==&PG=6&IRP=0&isPndg=false

Please CLICK HERE for the Rockdale County Public Schools Employee Non-Discrimination Policy and Grievance Procedure (GAAA), or copy and paste this web address into your browser: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/ePolicy/policy.aspx?PC=GAAA&Sch=4138&S=4138&C=G&RevNo=2.13&T=A&Z=P&St=ADOPTED&PG=6&SN=true

For any questions regarding Title IX, or to submit a formal complaint, please contact the RCPS Title IX Coordinator for employees in person, or by mail, email, or phone:

Ms. Michele J. Stephens, Ed. S., SHRM-SCP, pHCLE
Chief Human Resources Officer/Title IX Coordinator for Employees
Rockdale County Public Schools
960 Pine Street NE
Conyers, Georgia 30012
T: 770-483-4713
Email: [email protected]
www.rockdaleschools.org