Title IX Update
On August 14, 2020, the United States Department of Education’s Title IX Final Rule became effective. Though there may be some public controversy about the changes to Title IX legislation, the District’s obligation and commitment to respond to, investigate and act upon reports of sexual harassments, sexual assault or other violations to Title IX law remain the same. We look forward in the coming weeks to working with staff and students to develop and provide additional resources for our students related to reporting and preventing teen sexual and/or dating violence.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 states: “No person . . . shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” In accordance with federal Title IX statutes and similar State statutes, the Board prohibits any discrimination based on gender, sex, or sexual orientation in any District educational program or activity, including, but not limited to program and activities; course accessibility; counseling; physical education; athletics; sexual harassment; pregnant and parenting students; extra-curricular activities, programs and clubs.
Further, the Board of Trustees affirms the Sweetwater Union High School District’s commitment to Title IX legislation through the ongoing support of the Final Joint Compliance Plan for Girls Sports at Castle Park High School. This plan ensures that female student-athletes at Castle Park High School and throughout the District have access to supports and resources to promote athletic participation and excellence.
With regards to allegations of sexual harassment or sexual assault, District employees will continue to follow and enforce California and District procedures which include receiving reports of misconduct, prompt intervention, thorough investigations and disciplinary actions, when warranted.
For more information about the Title IX Final Rule, please click the following link:
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/blog/20200515.html
For more information about California’s Sex Equity Act in Education, please click on the following link: https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/genequitytitleix.asp
For more information about Sweetwater Union High School District’s Title IX Policies, please click the following link:
http://www.gamutonline.net/district/sweetwater/DisplayPolicy/1123814/0
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Board Policy
Board Policy 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities/Title IX
“Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in any federally funded education program or activity.”
Title IX in Athletics provides for:
Equal Opportunities to Play Sports
Equal Treatment and Benefits in School Sports Programs
Prohibition of Retaliation when making a complaint about inequalities
“Our Board is dedicated to ensuring equity permeates our entire organization.” –
Dr. Karen Janney, Superintendent
If you have a question or a concern relating to Title IX at your school please contact your School
Title IX Officer by clicking on the link below
- Bonita Vista High School
Christopher Alvarez
Assistant Principal
751 Otay Lakes Rd. Chula Vista 91913
619 397-2050
Christopher.alvarez@sweetwaterschools.org - Castle Park High School
Michelle Owens
Assistant Principal
1395 Hilltop Dr. Chula Vista 91911
619-585-2000
Michelle.Owens@sweetwaterschools.org - Chula Vista High School
Dianne Cabe
Assistant Principal
820 Fourth Ave Chula Vista 91911
619-476-3350
Dianne.Cabe@sweetwaterschools.org - Eastlake High School
David E. Lopez
Assistant Principal
1120 Eastlake Pkwy Chula Vista 91915
619-397-3850
David.Lopez@sweetwaterschools.org - Hilltop High School
Mark Carpizo
Assistant Principal
555 Claire Ave Chula Vista 91910
619-476-4250
Mark.Carpizo@sweetwaterschools.org - Mar Vista High School
Jessica Neamon
Assistant Principal
505 Elm Ave Imperial Beach 91932
619-628-5751
Jessica.Neamon@sweetwaterschools.org - Montgomery High School
Andrea Currier
3250 Palm Ave San Diego 92154
619-628-3951
Andrea.Currier@sweetwaterschools.org - Olympian High School
Sasha Scott
Assistant Principal
1925 Magdalena Ave. Chula Vista 91913
619-656-2450
Sasha.Scott@sweetwaterschools.org - Otay Ranch High School
Veronica Cording
Assistant Principal
1250 Olympic Parkway Chula Vista 91913
619-591-5050
Veronica.Cording@sweetwaterschools.org - San Ysidro High School
Elizabeth Exum
Assistant Principal
5353 Airway Rd. San Diego 92154
619-710-2350
Elizabeth.Exum@sweetwaterschools.org - Southwest High School
Patricia Perez
Assistant Principal
1685 Hollister St. San Diego 92154
619-628-3650
Patricia.Perez@sweetwaterschools.org - Sweetwater High School
Deborah Morris
Assistant Principal
2900 Highland Ave. National City 91950
619-474-9750
Deborah.Morris@sweetwaterschools.org
SUHSD Complaint Process
Title IX – CPH
- Castle Park Notice to Class
- CPH Athletics Complaint Procedure & Notice
- CPH Maintenance Schedules
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- Title IX Planning Calendar
CDE and US Dept of Ed Links
- California Department of Education – Office of Equal Opportunity
- United States Department of Education – Office for Civil Rights
Title IX Compliance Team
Sonia Picos
Director, Student Support Services / Title IX Officer
Phone: (619) 691-5564
Email: Sonia.Picos@sweetwaterschools.org
Address: 1130 Fifth Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911-2896
Robert Hughes
Chief Compliance Officer
Phone:(619) 796-7720
Email: robert.hughes@sweetwaterschools.org
Address: 670 L Street Suite G, Chula Vista, CA 91911