Notice of Non-Discrimination
Notice of Non-discrimination
As an equal rights and opportunities agency, the Bethlehem Area School District will not discriminate in its educational and vocational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national creed, age, sex, ancestry, union membership, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability or because the employee is a victim of a violent crime (including crimes involving domestic violence). Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.
Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Sex discrimination includes sex-based harassment, discrimination on the basis of sex, and retaliation related to complaints of sex discrimination. Sex-based harassment in unwelcome conduct which includes both sexual harassment, including but not limited to sexual assault, other forms of sexual violence and other sexual misconduct, and gender-based harassment. This applies to academic, educational, athletic, and residential programs.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, the Bethlehem Area School District has designated Title IX Coordinators.
Employee Title IX Coordinator
Rebecca Getz Keller
Human Resources Manager
610-861-0500 ext. 60241
Student Title IX Coordinator
Tracey Hirner
Director of Student Services
610-861-6055 ext. 60280
Address
Bethlehem Area School District
Education Center
1516 Sycamore Street
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Filing a Complaint
Verbal or written reports (see Reporting Forms linked to policies below) can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator at any time, including non-business hours. The report can be filed by sending an email to titleix@basdschools.org or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the verbal or written report.
Title IX Policies
School Board Policy 103 Nondiscrimination in School and Classroom Practices | Reporting Form
School Board Policy 103.1 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in School and Classroom Practices | Reporting Form
School Board Policy 104 Nondiscrimination in Employment/Contract Practices | Reporting Form
School Board Policy 104.1 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Employment/Contract Practices | Reporting Form
School Board Policy 248 Unlawful Harassment - Pupils | Reporting Form
School Board Policy 248.1 Unlawful Sexual Harassment – Pupils| Reporting Form
School Board Policy 249 Cyberbullying | Reporting Form
School Board Policy 348 Unlawful Harassment, Administrative Employees | Reporting Form
School Board Policy 348.1 Unlawful Sexual Harassment – Administrative Employees | Reporting Form
School Board Policy 448 Unlawful Harassment, Professional Employees | Reporting Form
School Board Policy 448.1 Unlawful Sexual Harassment – Professional Employees | Reporting Form
School Board Policy 548 Unlawful Harassment, Support Employees | Reporting Form
School Board Policy 548.1 Unlawful Sexual Harassment – Support Employees | Reporting Form