Title IX - Sex-Based Discrimination is Prohibited

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs, activities, and employment.  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 educational program or activity operated by the school.  Title IX protects all participants in the school's educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants.  The school does not discriminate on the basis of sex.  Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment and sexual violence. 

In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools.  (California Education Code §§ 220-221.1.)  Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education. 

To learn more about Title IX visit http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html, the website of the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or http://www2.ed.gov/policy/rights/guid/ocr/sex.html, the webpage on sex discrimination.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office, or both. The Title IX coordinators are the Principals:

Redwood Collegiate Academy

Caleb Cimmiyotti

1059 N. State St.

ccimiyotti@redwoodacademy.org

707-467-0500

Sequoia Career Academy

Melinda Decker

1031 N. State St. 

mdecker@scacademy.org

707-463-7080

To review the Title IX nondiscrimination policy and complaint procedure, click here.  To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please contact Elna Gordon, 707-467-0500.