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.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. 

All students in 3rd through 5th grade will be presented Title IX information each school year.  This information will be presented in a developmentally appropriate manner that is tailored to the age of the students. 

All students in 6th through 12th grade will be presented with Title IX training each year.  The following link directs to this training:  Title IX Student Presentation 

Periodic updates will be sent to all students in 6th through 12th grade. 

The following link directs to Title IX information specifically designed for elementary and middle school students and their families:  Elementary and Middle School Parent Guide to recognition & reporting- Title IX.  This information is posted at the entrance of each school building and it is on our school website.  It is also on a brochure in each school office.  The brochure will be given to all students and parents at schedule pick-up or at Meet the Teacher each school year. 

The following link directs to Title IX information specifically designed for high school students and their families:  HS Students recognition and reporting Title IX Information.  This information is posted at the entrance of each school building and is on our school website.  It is also on a brochure in each school office.  The brochure will be given to all students and parents at schedule pick-up each school year. 

Students will be trained to use STOPit to make anonymous reports of bullying, harrassment, discrimination or other concerns.  

Parents will be provided with information about the STOPit anonymous reporting tool at schedule pickup.  The following link directs to this information, and additional guidance is available on the school website:  Anonymous reporting with the STOPit app- Parent Letter.

Information related to Title IX is also found in all student handbooks and on the school website.

The link to our staff training is on the school district website.  This training is required each school year for all staff and will be provided by the Title IX Coordinator or designee.  The following link directs to this training:  Staff Title IX Training 

All certified administrators will participate in a Title IX investigators training each school year.  The Title IX Coordinator or designee will provide this training. 

All new employees will participate in the Title IX On-Boarding training once hired.  The following link directs to this training:  New Teacher On-Boarding Training- Title IX 

Staff will be trained to use STOPit to make anonymous reports of bullying, harrassment, discrimination or other concerns.  

Periodic Title IX updates will be sent to all staff. 

A periodic Title IX update will be given to the Board of Education.

Coaches and activity sponsors will attend an annual meeting on appropriate relationships and communication with students. 

The Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator will stay current with Title IX laws by periodically attending conferences and communicating with other Title IX experts at the state and federal level. 

District administrators will utilize the New Hire Screening & Training Checklist for each newly hired employee.

Core Belief

We believe that all students deserve access to a safe, positive, and productive learning environment that is free of discrimination.  

Equity Commitment

We will provide students with resources that meet their circumstances.  

We will remove barriers that impede a student's ability to learn and participate in the school environment.

We will embrace our differences and respect our diversity.

The Title IX committee will meet periodically and will review the following:

• Discipline and instructional data based on demographics

• Equitable access to athletics, activities & clubs 

• Staffing

• Student pregnancy or students as parents

• Student input on school related topics

• Title IX procedures and policies

Annually, the Title IX coordinator or designee will train staff on creating and maintaining equity in school.

Oologah-Talala Public Schools will follow the process for filing a formal Title IX complaint as outlined below:  

1. The district is given “actual notice” of a possible Title IX issue. The district is considered to have “actual notice” when any employee has been made aware of a possible violation of Title IX.

2. Contact the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator

   • Kendra Adkins, Title IX Coordinator

   • Scott Doss, Title IX Deputy Coordinator

3. Anonymous reports can also be made using the STOPit app.  These reports will be reviewed for any possible Title IX related issues.

   • Link to STOPit https://appweb.stopitsolutions.com/login 

4. This following link, Title IX Investigation Steps, explains the steps that will be taken once a Formal Title IX Complaint is filed.

• June - July

  • Review the school website, student handbooks, and all documents to ensure everything is current. 

  • Utilize the New Hire Screening & Training Checklist for all newly hired employees.

  • Respond promptly and appropriately to all Title IX complaints.

• August

  • Student Title IX presentation shared with all students in 6th through 12th grade

  • Student Orientations - Title IX information & STOPit App shared

  • Schedule Pick-Up - Distribute Title IX brochures and information to all students and parents 

  • All staff trained in Title IX

  • All new staff trained in Title IX

  • Meeting with all coaches or activity sponsors regarding appropriate relationships and communications with students

  • Title IX investigations training for all district administrators

  • Respond promptly and appropriately to all Title IX complaints

• September - May

  • Periodically send Title IX information to students to educate and inform them of their rights and responsibilities

  • Periodically send Title IX information to staff to educate and inform them of their rights and responsibilities

  • Periodically report Title IX compliance to the Board of Education

  • Periodically update district resources and information regarding Title IX

  • Review policies and procedures as needed to ensure they are all current & compliant

  • Respond promptly and appropriately to all Title IX complaints