Bullying and Harassment
The Kansas State Department of Education, in partnership with Kansas
Children’s Service League, is proud to announce the availability of the
BULLYING PREVENTION HOTLINE. This free, anonymous service is available to
provide counsel and resources to those who have questions or concerns about
bullying situations.
The 24-hour hotline can be reached at (1-800-332-6378 or 1-800-CHILDREN).
You can also contact the hotline via text or e-mail at
1800children@kcsl.org.
USD 394 Title IX Notice
USD 394 Title IX Notice The district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admissions, employment, or the educational programs or activities it operates and is prohibited by Title IX from engaging in such discrimination. Discrimination on the basis of sex of employees or students of the district in any district education program or activity is strictly prohibited. Sexual harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Act Against Discrimination. Asst. Superintendent, Julie McPherron, 104 N. Rose Hill Rd. Rose Hill, KS 67133, jmcpherron@usd394.com, (316) 776-3300, has been designated to coordinate compliance with nondiscrimination requirements contained in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Information concerning the provisions of Title IX, and the rights provided thereunder, are available from the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to the district may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington D.C. 20202-1100, (800) 421-3481, or at OCR@ed.gov; or both. The district encourages all victims of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. Complaints of sexual harassment will be promptly investigated and resolved. Any person may make a verbal or written report of sex discrimination by any means and at any time. Further information regarding reporting sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, and regarding the District’s procedures for handling such complaints can be found in School Board Policies GAAC and JGEC. Copies of these board policies are listed below...
USD 394 Sexual Harassment Policy