Nondiscrimination Notification

Public Notification of Nondiscrimination

The Lake Havasu Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations.  The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District’s activities and programs. The Lake Havasu Unified School District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act The Lake Havasu Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.  

 

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s) at 2200 Havasupai Boulevard, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, or at the phone number or email listed below. 

Title IX Sexual Harassment Information

see policy 1-203
Training for Employees

Sexual Harassment (under Title IX) is conduct on the basis of sex that is one or more of the following: 

  • A school employee conditions the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the school on an individual’s unwelcome sexual conduct 
  • Unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would find to be so sever, pervasive, and objectively offensive that is “effectively denies a person equal access” to the school’s education program or activity; OR 
  • Sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking 

Reporting Sexual Harassment

Any person may make a report of sexual harassment regardless of whether the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of the reported conduct or not. 

  • Reports may be made in person, by mail, telephone, online form submission, or email using the contact information provided for the appropriate Title IX Coordinator below. 
  • Reports can be made at any time, including non-business hours, by using the telephone number or email. 
  • The District will respond promptly when any school employee has been given notice of sexual harassment. 
  • Upon receipt of a report of sexual harassment, the Title IX Coordinator will contact alleged victim to inform them of the following: 
  • Their right to file a formal complaint. 
  • How to file a formal complaint. 
  • Free supportive measures available to them with or without filing a formal complaint. 

Formal Complaint

The formal complaint is the official document alleging sexual harassment, which can be filed by the student, employee, parent, or Title IX Coordinator. Once a formal complaint is filed and signed by the Title IX Coordinator, the District’s grievance procedure is followed to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of complaints from student and employees alleging sexual harassment. The grievance procedure requires the following steps be taken:

  • Both the complainant (alleged victim) and the respondent (alleged abuser) will receive written notice of the complaint with sufficient details to allow respondent to prepare a response.
  • Respondent is presumed innocent.
  • An investigation will be initiated after the written notice has been sent to both the complainant and the respondent. A written investigative report will be prepared and made available for both parties to review. Both parties will have 10 days to respond to the evidence in writing.
  • Evidence from the investigation will be objectively evaluated to reach conclusions about whether or not the respondent is responsible for the alleged sexual harassment. The standard of evidence used is the preponderance of evidence standards. A written determination will be prepared and provided to both parties, along with information on how to appeal.

Retaliation

Neither the District nor any person may intimidate, threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Title IX, or because the individual has in good faith made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner in an investigation.

District Contacts

For issues regarding discrimination or sexual harrassment...
related to students, contact:

Jon Moss
Director of Student Services, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator (Students) 

2200 Havasupai Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Phone: 928-505-6948 

related to staff, contact:

Lindsay Bitterman
Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator (Staff) 

2200 Havasupai Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Phone: 928-505-6900 

Website Accessibility

In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Lake Havasu Unified School District is committed to providing accessible web content for all individuals seeking online information about the District’s programs, services, and activities. 

If, because of a disability, you are unable to access the District’s web content, have questions about the accessibility of the District’s web content, and/or would like to report barriers to accessing web content regarding the District’s programs, services, and activities, then please contact us by phone at 928-505-6900 or email the District Web Manager.

When you contact the District, please provide the URL of the material you tried to access, the problem you encountered, and your contact information.