Escambia
County Public Schools
Title IX
Title IX Support and Resources
WHAT IS TITLE IX?
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities that receive federal funding, including Escambia County Public Schools. It ensures that all students, regardless of sex, have equal access to education, free from discrimination, in a safe and supportive environment. Title IX addresses various issues including sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and protections for pregnant and parenting students, aiming to create equitable opportunities for all individuals in schools.
How to Report
To report sexual harrassment or sex discrimination as a student, parent/guardian, employee, or other impacted individual, click below and complete the connected form:
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment includes Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment, Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment and the following Specific Offenses:
- Sexual Assault
- Domestic violence
- Dating violence
- Stalking
SEX DISCRIMINATION
Inequitable treatment in education activities and programs including, but not limited to, athletics, clubs, educational programs.
PREGNANCY PROTECTIONS
Protections and opportunities for pregnant and parenting students and employees to provide equal access, prevent discrimination, and address disparate treatment.
Support
Escambia County Public Schools' priority is to provide a safe and supportive environment for students and employees. Students and employees who have experienced sexual harassment or discrimination are provided with non punitive supportive measures regardless of whether they request an investigation.
Process
Escambia County Public Schools follows the process required by Federal Law to investigate and resolve Title IX matters. Our goal is to make this process as simple as possible for both Complainants (individuals who have allegedly been sexually harassed or discriminated against) and Respondents (individuals accused of sexual harassment or discrimination).
Policy
Escambia County Public Schools has a Title IX and Non Discrimination Policy that is followed when investigating and resolving Title IX matters.
Meet the Title IX Team
Melia Adams
Director of Human Resource Services
EEO Officer/Title IX Compliace Officer
75 North Pace Boulevard
Pensacola, Florida 32505
EEO Direct Number: (850) 469-6102 Fax: (850) 469-6176
madams@ecsdfl.us
Dr. Lisa Joyner
Director of Student Services
District 504 Coordinator
30 East Texar Drive
Pensacola, Florida 32503
Phone: (850) 469-5382 Fax: (850) 469-5346
ljoyner@rcsdfl.us
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I report a Title IX Concern?
You can make a Title IX report several ways. If you tell a mandatory reporter (ECPS employee) that you are experiencing sexual harassment or other prohibited conduct, they are required to report that information to the Title IX Coordinator. A Title IX Team member will reach out to you and/or your guardian to offer resources. You can also self-report to HERE, call the office at Phone number, email at EMAIL or come to the Title IX Office to report information - get the right verbiage for this sentence.
Can I make a report to Title IX and get assistance with supportive measures even if the Respondent is not affiliated with Escambia County Public Schools?
YES!
Is reporting to Title IX the same as reporting to law enforcement?
No, Title IX is separate from law enforcement. Some reported behaviors may require mandatory reports to law enforcement; therefore the school employee will report the behavior immediately. You may, at any time, report to law enforcement. If there are both law enforcement and Title IX investigations, the investigations will operate separately and simultaneously. law enforcement will collaborate as much as possible and permissible within the law.
STAFF TRAINING
In accordance with federal regulations, the Escambia County Public School employees have been trained using the following modules:
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Escambia County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it
operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. A copy of our Policy of Nondiscrimination can be found at this link.