TITLE IX

The following information is provided in response to 34 C.F.R. Part 106.8 of the 2020 Title IX Regulations, mandating notice of a nondiscrimination policy and adoption and publication of grievance procedures that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints. In accordance with Title IX, the district does not, and is required not to, discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. As a school district serving students in kindergarten through grade 12, the district is not subject to provisions in Title IX Regulations (Subpart C) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in admissions and recruitment. However, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admissions or transfer requests. The district has designated and authorized the following employee as the Title IX Coordinator to address concerns or inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and gender-based harassment:

Any individual may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, at any time, including during non-business hours, by mail, phone, or email. During business hours, reports may also be made in person.

Title IX Statement of Nondiscrimination
The District prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. The District prohibits dating violence, as defined by this policy. Retaliation against anyone involved in the complaint process is a violation of District policy and is prohibited.

To view an electronic copy of the District’s Title IX policies, FFH(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) and DIA (LEGAL) and (LOCAL), please go to our Board Policy tab on our website.

In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, 34 C.F.R. section 106.45(b)(10), all materials used to train the District’s Title IX personnel are available here: Title IX Compliance Training and are also available for inspection upon request by contacting the Title IX Coordinator.

All other staff receive training through Eduhero.

Title IX Coordinator
Tracy Cook
100 E 5th St Hooks, TX 75561

(903)547-6077

cookt@hooksisd.net

It is the policy of Hooks ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Hooks ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Tracy Cook at cookt@hooksisd.net, 903.547.6077, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Jean Trout at troutj@hooksisd.net, 903.547.2215.