Title IX in Athletics

Piedmont Unified believes that all young people have the right to learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, including gender discrimination.

Title IX now covers all forms of sex discrimination, including harassment, but it is best known for its impact to gender equity in athletics.

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistanceTitle IX
Civil Rights Act, Amendments from 1972

Equity in Athletics

The district began an audit of its high school athletics program beginning in the 2021-22 school year. The effort was championed by new Title IX Coordinator Stephanie Griffin and new Director of Athletics Bradley Smet. A task force was assembled to bring in multiple viewpoints, and Donna Lopiano, a national Title IX figure, was brought in to provide guidance and a methodology.

The audit process identified a participation gap of 55 female students and several disparities in benefits. PHS began addressing the gap and disparities going into the 2022-23 school year and continued the task force to improve the monitoring instrument.

PHS gathers participation data for state reporting (SB1349) and for Title IX evaluation. Title IX participation data can be found below in Action Plans, and state reporting data can be found here.

Action Plans

Presentations

School Board Presentation: Title IX Gender Equity in Athletics Audit, 2022-05-25

School Board Background Memo

First page of the PDF file: TitleIXGenderEquityAuditSchoolBoardPresentation2022-05-25

School Board Presentation: Title IX Gender Equity in Athletics Audit Update, 2022-06-08

School Board Background Memo

First page of the PDF file: TitleIXGenderEquityAuditUPDATESchoolBoardPresentation

School Board Presentation: Title IX Gender Equity in Athletics Fall 2022 Update

School Board Background Memo

First page of the PDF file: TitleIXGenderEquityFALLUPDATESchoolBoard2022-09-28

PHS Parent Club Presentation: Update on Title IX in Athletics, 2023-03-03

Written answers to questions

First page of the PDF file: PHSParentsClubTitleIXinAthletics2023-03-03

Title IX Task Force

Audit Tools

Captain Questionnaire - developed in the 2022-23 school year
Interest Survey - Questions, word cloud aggregate, create your own copy of results (developed and given during the spring of 2022)
Coaches' Evaluation Form - current version

Task Force Materials

2022-23

2022-23 Mitigation Plan Monitoring document (added 4/21/2023)
2022-23 Participation (updated 3/20/2023)
Current Coach program evaluation instrument
Current Captain Questionnaire

2021-22

2021-22 Participation and Benefit Data Collection
2021-22 Student Athletics Interest Survey results for 6th-12th graders February 2022
- Word cloud aggregate (discussed by task force)
- (create own copy version)

Student Rights

The following list of rights, which are based on the relevant provisions of the federal regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 :

You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.
You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:
1. Equipment and supplies.
2. Scheduling of games and practices.
3. Transportation and daily allowances.
4. Access to tutoring.
5. Coaching.
6. Locker rooms.
7. Practice and competitive facilities.
8. Medical and training facilities and services.
9. Publicity.
You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.
You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office of Civil Rights or the State Department of Education if you believe you have been discriminated against or if you believe you have received unequal treatment on the basis of your sex. Please visit the U.S. Department of Education for information on how to file such a complaint.
You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.

CA. Educ. Code §§221.6 and 221.8

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