Office of Compliance

• PJ Bertemes, Title IX Compliance Manager

• Tim Bell, ADA Coordinator

 

This office monitors and inspects compliance with applicable federal and state laws relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including compliance with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and related Board policies.

The Office investigates allegations of unlawful discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Title IX violations, and non-compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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The Office conducts training for administrators relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Office also clarifies and interprets District policies and procedures relating to these federal laws.

Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that:

“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 assistance.”

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Title IX applies to any institution receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Education, including state and local educational agencies. Educational programs and activities that receive federal funds from the Department of Education must operate in a nondiscriminatory manner. Also, a recipient may not retaliate against any person for opposing an unlawful educational practice or policy or because a person made charges, testified, or participated in any complaint action under Title IX.

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Title IX at Southeastern Local District

Consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Southeastern Local does not discriminate against students, faculty, or staff based on sex in any of its programs or activities, including but not limited to educational programs, employment, and admission. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a kind of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX and the District.

 

The District is committed to responding promptly and effectively when it learns of any form of possible discrimination based on sex. The District responds to reports of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, as part of its efforts to stop the harassment and prevent the recurrence of possible sex discrimination. An individual with questions or concerns regarding possible discrimination based on sex should contact a Title IX Coordinator. An individual also may contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”).

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Title IX Coordinator

PJ Bertemes, Director of Operations and Campus/Student Affairs

226 Clifton Rd., South Charleston, OH 45368

pbertemes@sels.us  (937) 462-8388

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Title IX ADA Coordinator

Tim Bell, Southeastern Jr./Sr. High School Principal

195 E. Jamestown St., South Charleston, OH 45368

tbell@sels.us (937) 462-8308