Title IX
Title IX Non-Discrimination
Title VI, Title IX, and Non-Discrimination Notice
Stride K12-powered schools in Arizona are committed to providing an environment free from all forms of sex discrimination, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence as regulated by Title VI and Title IX, and to insuring the accessibility of appropriate grievance procedures for addressing all complaints regarding all forms of sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) reserves the authority to independently deal with sex discrimination and sexual harassment whenever becoming aware of their existence, regardless of whether a complaint has been lodged in accordance with the grievance procedure set forth below.
Information and Assistance
Definition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (for students):
Sex discrimination occurs when a person, because of his or her sex, is denied participation in or the benefits of any education program or activity that receives federal financial assistance.
Sexual harassment is conduct that: 1) is sexual in nature; 2) is unwelcome; and 3) denies or limits a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from a school’s educational program or activity. Sexual harassment can be verbal, nonverbal, or physical.
Definition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (for employees):
Sex discrimination occurs when a person who is qualified for a position at issue is subjected to an adverse employment action because of his or her sex.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: 1) submission to such conduct is made a term or condition of employment; 2) submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting the individual; or 3) the conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the employee’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.
Any individual, who believes he or she may have experienced any form of sex discrimination or sexual harassment, or who believes that he or she has observed such actions taking place, may receive information and assistance regarding AZVA's policies and reporting procedures.
As required by Title IX, AZVA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Title VI and IX Coordinator
Kylee Mills
5323 N. 99th Ave, Suite 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
kmills@k12.com
480.228.5519
The Title IX Coordinator has been trained on policy, grievance procedure, and investigation through Udall Shumway Counselors at Law Firm and the Office of Civil Rights.
Title Coordinator Training PDF
Additionally, you may call the Office of Civil Rights at 800.421.3481.
