Berkeley County School District is committed to providing equal access to educational and employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, genetic information, national origin, military or veteran status, economic or social conditions, or any other protected characteristic, as may be required by law.  As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, Berkeley County School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities.  In addition, the District is committed to providing a work and student environment which is free of sexual harassment and will not tolerate sexual harassment activity by any District employee, substitute employee, student or third party.  We will act quickly and impartially to address claims of sexual harassment and discrimination and remedy discriminatory effects of inappropriate acts of discrimination. 

Dr. Susan Gehlmann, Chief Officer of Academics and Innovation, serves as the District’s Title IX Coordinator. Dr. Gehlmann can be reached at 843-899-8783 during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Monday through Friday) and via email at gehlmans@bcsdschools.net.  Inquiries regarding the application of Berkeley County School District’s Title IX Policy should be referred to Dr.Gehlman or ocr@ed.gov.  The Department offers language assistance in more than 170 languages. 

GBA EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The district provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement of all members of its work force. The district recognizes that it is both culturally and educationally sound to employ persons of diverse backgrounds. This link takes you to our BoardDocs site where all board policies can be found.

GBAA SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION
The district is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from sexual harassment and retaliation. This link takes you to our BoardDocs site where all board policies can be found.

GBAA-R SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION
The district has adopted the following procedures to promptly and fairly address reports of sexual harassment and retaliation. This document located on our BoardDocs site will open in a new window.

GBAA-E SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION COMPLAINT FORM
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GBAC DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION
The district is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment that is based on a person’s race, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

GBAC-R DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION
The district has adopted the following procedures to promptly and fairly address reports of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. Document opens in new window.

GBAC-E COMPLAINT FORM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION
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GBK STAFF CONCERNS/COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
The purpose of this procedure is to resolve in a fair and equitable manner employee disputes arising from discrimination, adverse employment actions, or an adverse working condition.

GBK-E GRIEVANCE FORM
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JCA STUDENT SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT
The district is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from sexual discrimination and harassment. This link takes you to our BoardDocs site where all board policies can be found.

JCA-R STUDENT SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT
The district has adopted the following procedures to promptly and fairly address reports of sexual harassment and retaliation. Document opens in new window.

JCA-E STUDENT SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT COMPLAINT FORM
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TITLE IX TRAINING MATERIALS
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