TITLE IX REPORTING

Equal Opportunity Statement
Notice of Nondiscrimination

Policy and Purpose
Sapulpa Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended.

This policy informs all students and all district employees of policies and procedures regarding sex-based discrimination and harassment to which all students, instructional staff, and non-instructional personnel are expected to adhere. In addition, comprehensive information is provided regarding the reporting of sex-based discrimination and harassment and avenues to seek immediate assistance.

The district seeks to create a positive educational environment on and off campus throughout our academic programs, services, and activities. These policies and procedures are aimed at providing protection against sex-based discrimination and harassment. To that end, the district condemns discrimination in its education programs and activities based on sex or gender. Any district employee with actual knowledge of conduct that constitutes sex-based discrimination or sexual harassment MUST notify the Title IX coordinator as soon as possible.

Scope of the Policy
The District must respond when sex discrimination and harassment occur in the school’s education programs or activities. Education programs and activities include locations, events, or circumstances in which the district exercises substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the discrimination or harassment occurred. Title IX applies to all of the district’s education programs or activities, whether such programs or activities occur on-campus or off-campus, including online instruction.

Reports of violations to this policy may be made in person, by mail, by telephone, or by email, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Such a report may be made at any time, including during non-business hours, by using the telephone number or email address, or by mail to the office address listed for the Title IX Coordinator.

Individuals are responsible for immediately reporting any knowledge or information concerning sexual harassment to the district’s Title IX Coordinator. The district encourages victims of sexual harassment to talk with a counselor.

This policy also applies to retaliation by the District or any person against any other person for the purpose of interfering with Title IX rights, or because the person has participated or refused to participate in any manner in a proceeding under Title IX that is prohibited.

See the complete policy (491) here or visit a section below:


If you suspect discrimination please contact one of the District's Title IX Coordinators:

Johnny Bilby, Assistant Superintendent
[email protected]
(918) 224-3400 ext. 1103

Amy Riff, Director of Accreditation and Accountability
[email protected]
(918) 224-3400 ext. 1106

Washington Administrative Center
511 E. Lee
Sapulpa, OK 74066
(918) 224-3400

 Inquiries concerning non-discrimination can also be made to, and outside assistance obtained from, the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. The contact information for the Kansas City Enforcement Office is included below:

Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
One Petticoat Lane
1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 268-0550  - TTY: (877) 521-2172   -  Fax: (816) 823-1404
Email: [email protected]

 

Grievance Resolution Procedure

Sapulpa Public Schools strives to foster a cooperative relationship between parents and our administration, teachers, and staff. It is imperative the process is transparent in its willingness and approach.

Finding a resolution or an agreeable result for situations such as misunderstandings, complaints, concerns or recurring issues is of utmost importance to our District. These situations can usually be resolved in a quick and fair manner when they are addressed foremost at the level they occur. The following steps are recommended for resolution.

STEP 1 - Contact Staff Person or Teacher

Communicating with the person directly involved, via email and/or phone call, is the most direct route to addressing the situation whether it involves a teacher, bus driver, coach, administrator, or any staff member in our District.

See the Sapulpa Public Schools Staff Directory for staff email addresses or phone extensions by site. Clearly state your misunderstanding, complaint, concern or issue with the person directly involved in the email or phone call. Please allow 24 to 48 hours for a response. If the phone or email response is not satisfactory following this communication, proceed to Step 2.

If the situation, misunderstanding, concern, or complaint resides with an SPS bus driver or cafeteria staff person, contact the Service Center at 918-224-7089.

STEP 2 - Contact the Site Administrator (Principal)

Site Administrators are to assist with school operations including communication with parents, guardians and other stakeholders with their staff. They often have knowledge of procedures and policies that can assist with a resolution once the person directly involved is contacted and/or an attempt has been made to communicate with no resolution or result achieved.

Email or call the appropriate Site Administrator and thoroughly detail the information or exchange that occurred with the staff person or teacher in Step 1. Again, please allow 24 to 48 hours for a response.

 SITE PRINCIPALS
 Seth Shibley, Sapulpa High School, 
[email protected] or 918-224-6560
 Denzil Stamper, Sapulpa Junior High School, 
[email protected] or 918-224-6710
 Jennifer Hudgins, Bartlett Academy, 
[email protected] or 918-224-7958
 Pete Carter, Sapulpa Middle School, 
[email protected] or 918-224-8441
 Alison Owens, Freedom Elementary, 
[email protected] or 918-227-7838
 Roger Johnson, Holmes Park Elementary, 
[email protected] or 918-227-6800
 Gina Ritchie, Jefferson Heights Elementary, 
[email protected] or 918-224-2028
 Jazzman Musgrove, Liberty Elementary STEM Academy,
 [email protected] or 918-224-1492


STEP 3 - Contact Central Administrator or Asst. Superintendent

If the misunderstanding, concern, issue or complaint has not been resolved following Steps 1 and 2, please contact the appropriate Central Administrator or Superintendent via email.

 CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS
Johnny Bilby, Assistant Superintendent,
HR Director & Student Services, 
[email protected]
James Lawrence, Director of Technology, 
[email protected]
Michael Rose, Athletics & Activities Director, 
[email protected]
Hayley Holmes, Child Nutrition
(food service & cafeteria), 
[email protected]
 Steve Shibley, Transportation
[email protected]
Bridget Shibley, Mental Health Coordinator, 
[email protected]

STEP 4 - Formal Resolution Request Form


Steps 1-3 are considered the informal portion of the Resolution Procedure. If a resolution has not been achieved through contact with the Staff Person or Teacher, Site Administrator, or a Central Administrator, and a legitimate attempt has been made by the parent, guardian or stakeholder, fill out the Formal Resolution Request Form (link above is clickable and will direct you to the form to fill out) which will be submitted directly to the Superintendent.