The Board will provide students and employees a learning and working environment in which the dignity and worth of each individual is valued and respected and which is free from all forms of harassment and discrimination due to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, marital status, order of protection status, military service or unfavorable discharge, sexual orientation, disability, or status of being homeless.
Any person wishing to make a report of Title IX Sexual Harassment may bring such report to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator, the non-discrimination coordinator, a supervisor, principal, dean, or other district employee whom they feel comfortable discussing the matter with.
The District 54 Title IX Coordinator is Colette Bell, assistant superintendent for human resources. She can be reached at 847-357-5000 or by email at [email protected]
All other complaints should follow the standard district complaint protocol. Complainant should notify the principal in the case of an alleged student violation, or notify the immediate supervisor in the case of an alleged employee violation. In the event the principal or immediate supervisor is the perpetrator, the student or employee can report the harassment or discriminatory behavior to the Superintendent.
For more information, please refer to the following board policies.
Policy 1:40 – Nondiscrimination of Students and Employees
Policy 1:60 – Prohibition of Sexual Harassment, Title IX Grievance
Policy 1:70 – Standard District Complaint Investigation
