Title IX is a federal law that prohibits any educational institution that receives federal financial assistance (such as grants or student loans) from discriminating on the basis of sex. 

Source: U.S. Department of Education

"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."

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"), is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. No person 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 operated by the District. While Title IX had a significant impact on equal opportunity in school sports, the focus of the law is currently aimed at prevention of and response to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence.

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, which includes promoting and maintaining a safe and respectful school environment free from sexual harassment or sexual violence. Sexual harassment and sexual violence are forms of sex discrimination in that they deny or limit an individual's ability to participate in and/or benefit from the FNSBSD's programs or activities.

Title IX information provided here applies to every school site and to all district programs and activities.

Title IX requires the District to have a coordinator to oversee compliance efforts and to adopt a grievance procedure to respond to alleged Title IX violations. This work is carried out by the District's Title IX Coordinator.

Click here to view current 2020 Title IX Regulations

• Definitions
• Formal Grievance Process
• Informal Resolution Process
• Sanctions
• Statement of Rights of the Parties
• Supportive Measures
• Title IX Process Overview
• Title IX Process Flow Chart
• Who's Who Investigation Flow Chart

Coming soon...

Training Documents

The FNSBSD is committed to providing an adequate, impartial and reliable response to harassment. The District's process for addressing Sexual Harassment and Discrimination are grounded in fairness and provide support for all parties. The process includes procedural safeguards that ensure notice and a meaningful opportunity to participate in the process. 

• Students have the right to equal learning opportunities in their schools.
• Employees and students have the right to fair and equitable treatment, and they shall not be discriminated against on the basis of sex.
• Students and employees may not be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to harassment or other forms of discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in any program or activity.
• Students may not be required to take and or may not be denied enrollment in a course because of their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
• Students have the right to be evaluated and graded without regard to their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
• Students will be provided counseling and guidance that is not discriminatory.
• Counselors may not urge students to enroll in particular classes or programs or activities based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
• Schools must offer female and male students equal opportunities to play sports.
• Equipment and supplies, game and practice schedules, budget, coaching and travel allowances, facilities, publicity, support services, and tutoring offered to teams are to be equivalent between male and female teams. 
• You have the right to have access to the Title IX Coordinator to answer questions you might have regarding Title IX.

Sex-based harassment can take multiple forms. Harassers can be students, school staff, or even someone visiting the school, such as a student or employee from another school. 

NEW DEFINITIONS

Source: U.S. Department of Education

The District takes allegations of sexual discrimination very seriously. If you, or someone you know has been subjected to sex-based discrimination, you can file a report BY CLICKING HERE.

You can also report incidences of sexual discrimination directly to the Title IX Coordinator at (907) 452-2000, ext. 11466 or michelle.pippin@k12northstar.org.

No. Title IX also protects employees.

Source: U.S. Department of Education

Yes. All school districts, colleges, and universities receiving federal financial assistance must designate at least one employee to coordinate their efforts to comply with and carry out their responsibilities under Title IX. Allison Baldock is the District's Educational & Employment Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator and is available via phone or email for any questions or concerns. 

Michelle Pippin, Title IX Coordinator
michelle.pippin@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x 11466

Yes. All programs in a school are covered if the school district receives federal financial assistance. Title IX covers all the operations of a school that receives financial assistance including academics, extracurricular activities, athletics, and other programs. Title IX applies to the actions of a school regardless of where they occur, including those that take place in the facilities of the school, on a school bus, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere off-campus if it is impacting the education of the student.

Source: U.S. Department of Education

Coming soon!

2020 Regulations Requirement: Posting of Training Materials

Title IX Team Trainings

• NPRiMer: Preparing Your K-12 School or District for the 2023 Title IX Regulations Training & Certification Course June 12, 2023

• K-12 Coordinator One: Foundations Training and Certification Course June 13, 2023

Training Provided to FNSBSD Staff

• Investigator Training
• Counselor Training