Bullying & Harassment
Harassment, bullying, and intimidation is defined by the Ohio Revised Code as an “intentional written, verbal, graphic, physical or electronic act that a student or group of students exhibited toward the alleged victim more than once; and the behavior both causes mental or physical harm to the other student, and is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for the other student (ORC3313.666) and that false reports will result in disciplinary action pursuant to the Student Code of Conduct that may include, but not limited to: detention, suspension, and/or expulsion depending on the circumstances.
We are proud to partner with the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Ohio Department of Education to provide the Safer Ohio Tip Line, a crucial resource for maintaining a secure and supportive school environment.
The Safer Ohio School Tip Line is a free safety resource available to all Ohio schools. The tip line is an anonymous reporting system that accepts tips via call, text, webform, and mobile app 24 hours-a-day. Anyone can download the Safer Ohio School Tip Line app (iPhone | Android) or use the webform.
What is Title IX?
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational programs or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
-- From the preamble to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs and activities. All public and private schools, school districts, colleges and universities receiving federal funds must comply with Title IX.
The regulations implementing Title IX are enforced by the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights and prohibit discrimination, exclusion, denial, limitation, or separation based on gender. Intended to end sex discrimination in all areas of education.
Board Policy 2266- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in District Programs or Activities
For a full description of the Poland Local Schools policy relating to sexual harassment, including both formal and information complaint procedures please visit Board of Education Policy 2266.
Austintown Local Schools Title IX Coordinators
Sal Maiorana
330.797.3900 ext. 1003
smaiorana@austintownschools.org
Robin Vickers
330.797.3901 ext. 6012
rvickers@austintownschools.org
Compliance Training Links
Title IX Session 1
Title IX Session 2
Title IX Session 3
Title IX Session 4