Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Procedures

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: 586-723-2090 Email: ablanchard@cvs.k12.mi.us / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: 586-723-2180 Email: tkoch@cvs.k12.mi.us.  Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at (800)482-3604 or MDCRservicecenter@michigan.gov.

 

 

notification of summary of complaint process for harassment/discrimination claims

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate or harass on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. As a student or employee of Chippewa Valley Schools you are protected from discrimination and harassment.

If you are a student you may not be discriminated against on the basis of the above in:

  • Admission to schools

  • Access to courses

  • Access to and use of school facilities

  • Counseling and guidance materials, tests, and practices

  • Vocational education

  • Physical Education

  • Competitive athletics

  • Graduation requirements

  • Student rules, regulations, and benefits

  • Treatment as a married and/or pregnant student

  • School-sponsored extracurricular activities

  • Most other education related services

If you are an employee, you may not be discriminated against on the basis of the above in:

  • Access to employment, including: recruitment policies/practices, advertising, application procedures, and testing and interviewing practices.

  • Hiring and promotion, including: selection practices, application of nepotism policies, demotion, layoff, and termination, tenure.

  • Compensation, including: wage and salaries, extra compensation

  • Job assignments, including: classification and position descriptions, lines of progression, seniority lists, assignment and placements.

  • Leaves of absence, including: leaves for temporary disability, maternity leave and related medical conditions.

  • Fringe benefits, including: Insurance plans, retirement plans, vacation time, travel opportunities, selection and support for training, employer-sponsored programs.

  • Labor organization contracts or professional agreements

 

If you believe that you have been discriminated against or harassed on the basis of any of the above stated reasons, you may make a claim that your rights have been denied.  This claim or complaint may be filed with the Director of Human Resources (Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator) ablanchard@cvs.k12.mi.us or the Director of Special Services regarding Disabilities (504 Coordinator) tkoch@cvs.k12.mi.us or at the following address: Administration Building, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Twp., MI 48038.

To file a complaint please complete the Discrimination/Harassment Complaint form located at http://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/departments/humanresources/  and forward it to the appropriate representative above.  If you need assistance in completing this form you may contact the Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator or anyone you believe is knowledgeable.  Once you file your complaint you will be asked to meet with those persons who would be involved in correcting the policies, practices or programs that you believe are discriminatory.  If there is agreement that you were discriminated against, corrective action will be taken to restore your rights.

You may also file a complaint of illegal discrimination or harassment with the Office for Civil Rights at (800)482-3604 or MDCRservicecenter@michigan.gov.

In preparing for your complaint you should give thought to the following:

  • Name and address of the employer, school, agency or public place or service about which you want to complain.
  • Dates of any incidents you want to include in your complaint that took place in the last 180 days.  A waiver to this timeframe may be requested.
  • Names of any persons who discriminated against you or harassed you, if you know their names. Describe them if you do not know their names.
  • Names, addresses and/or telephone numbers of any witnesses to incidents you want to complain about. If you do not know the names or contact information of witnesses, provide the best information you have about how to locate them. 
  • Copies of any work policies which you feel were unequally applied.
  • Copies of any memos or disciplinary actions you want to complain about.
  • Information about any other actions you have taken about the cited incidents.
  • Names of people, if you know of any, who did the same thing you did and were not treated the way you were. Be prepared to describe their circumstances including approximate dates, persons who treated these people differently from you, and names of persons who could verify the circumstances.
  • Name and contact information for your union representative, if applicable. Name and address of union local, if applicable.
  • The status of a grievance, if you have filed one.

If you wish to discuss your rights under Title IX, ADA, ADEA, Rehabilitation Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, or any other laws, to obtain a copy of the full complaint procedure, or to obtain help in filing a complaint, contact the district’s Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator or the 504 Coordinator listed above.