Covington County School District's
Notice Regarding Title IX Amended Regulations
Title IX states "[n]o 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 educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." 20 U.S.C. 5 1681(a)
The Covington County School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, and this District is required by Title IX, as amended, not to discriminate in such a manner. Title IX was originally enacted in 1972. Amended regulations addressing student and employee sexual harassment under Title IX were issued on May 6, 2020 and are effective as of August 14, 2020. The amended regulations define student and employee sexual harassment under Title IX and establish procedures to respond to an allegation of Title IX sexual harassment. The District is updating its policies implementing the amended regulations. Below is a summary of these amendments/updated policies. This Notice explains how to report a complaint of sexual harassment, the steps the District takes to investigate the complaint, the decision-making process, and the appeal process. The Covington County School District complies with all federal and state laws and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marriage status, veteran status, or disability in employment or in the delivery of educational services. This applies to all educational programs and extracurricular activities. Inquiries associated with accommodations for disabled employees, and public accessibility of facilities and programs should be directed to Mr. He may be reached at (601) 765-8247 or at the district’s main office at 108 Main St. Collins, MS. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1269, Collins, MS 39428. Inquiries regarding the application of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (concerning students with disabilities who are not eligible for Special Education) and the Americans with Disability Act should be directed to Mrs. Rachel Rogers, assistant superintendent at (601) 765-2104. She may be contacted at the district’s main office located at 108 Main Street, Collins, MS. Box 1269, Collins, MS 39428. Inquiries concerning Title VI and Title IX should be directed to Mrs. Patricia Runnels, Title IX Coordinator, at (601) 765-1465. Runnels is located at 1211 South Dogwood Avenue at the Covington County Education Center.
