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Title IX Compliance

The following information is provided in response to 34 C.F.R. Part 106.8 of the 2020 Title IX Regulations, mandating notice of a nondiscrimination policy and adoption and publication of grievance procedures to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints. In accordance with Title IX, JISD does not and is not required to, discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. As a school district serving students in kindergarten through 12, the district is not subject to provisions in Title IX Regulations (Subpart C) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in admissions and recruitment. However, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admissions or transfer requests. 

The district has designated and authorized the following employee as the Title IX Coordinator to address concerns or inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and gender-based harassment:

Title IX Coordinators: Toby Cox (Students) and Debra Brakel (Staff)
Physical Address: 310 E. 18th St. Joshua, TX 76058

During district business hours, reports may also be made in person. 

To view an electronic copy of the District's Title IX policies, FFH (LEGAL) and (LOCAL) and DIA (LEGAL) and (LOCAL), please visit the district policy online here.

To obtain a copy of the District's Title IX policies, including the grievance process that complies with 34 C.F.R. § 106.45(b) of the 2020 Title IX Regulations, please contact: 

Emily Owen
owene@joshuaisd.org

Upon receiving an allegation of sex-based harassment, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly respond in accordance with board policies FFH and DIA.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district's Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Title IX Training Materials

All materials used to train Title IX personnel are available by clicking the documents below, and are also available for inspection upon request by contacting Emily Owen at owene@joshuaisd.org.

Title IX Formal Complaint Procedure - Students | Staff

Title IX Investigator Training

Title IX Informal Resolution Facilitator Training

Title IX Coordinator Training

Title IX Sexual Harassment Training

Title IX Decision-Maker Training

Title IX Administrator Training