Notice of Title IX Nondiscrimination
The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates. The prohibition against discrimination on the basis of sex is required by federal law (20 USC 1681-1688; 34 CFR Part 106) and extends to employment. The District also prohibits retaliation against any employee for filing a complaint or exercising any right granted under Title IX.
The District is required, as specified in Title IX, to take prompt and equitable action to address any potential Title IX violations that are brought to its attention. Any inquiries about the application of Title IX, this notice, and who is protected by Title IX may be referred to the District's Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, or both.
The District has designated and authorized the following employee(s) as the district's Title IX Coordinator, to address concerns or inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment:
For complaints involving
District employees:
Michael Gotto, Ed.D
Assistant Superintendent,
Human Resources
12820 Pioneer Boulevard
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2133
TitleIX@nlmusd.org
For complaints involving
District students only:
Kristine Cvar, Ed.D
Assistant Superintendent,
Educational Services (Elementary)
Jessica Medrano, Ed.D
Assistant Superintendent,
Educational Services (Secondary)
12820 Pioneer Boulevard
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 210-2117
TitleIX@nlmusd.org
Any individual may report sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, to the Title IX Coordinator or any other school employee at any time, including during non-business hours, by mail, phone, or email. During district business hours, reports may also be made in person. Upon receiving an allegation of sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly notify the parties, in writing, of the applicable District complaint procedure.
To view an electronic copy of the District's policies and regulations on sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, including the grievance process that complies with 34 CFR 106.45, please see:
Board Policy 4019.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment
Regulation 4019.11 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment
Regulation 4019.12 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex Based Harassment Complaint Procedures
Board Policy 5145.7 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment
Regulation 5145.7 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment
Regulation 5145.71 - Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment Complaint Procedures
To inspect or obtain a copy of the District's sex discrimination and sex-based harassment policies and regulations, please contact TitleIX@nlmusd.org.
Materials used to train employees; the Title IX Coordinator; investigator(s), decision maker(s), and other person(s) who are responsible for implementing the District's grievance procedures or have the authority to modify or terminate supportive measures; and any person(s) who facilitates an informal informal resolution process, are available at the District office upon request.