Non-discrimination Policy Statement 

The Framingham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and strictly prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. Framingham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions in its educational programs and employment activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; M.G.L. c. 151B; M.G.L. c. 151C; M.G.L. c. 76, § 5. The District’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; no person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in employment, admissions, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of such public school on account of sex.

The District has adopted and implements a Title IX Grievance Procedure to ensure the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints of sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment. A copy of the Framingham Public Schools Title IX Grievance Procedure may be accessed on the District website at the following link: Title IX Discrimination Grievance Procedures or through the office of the Title IX Coordinator. 

For questions related to the District’s Non-Discrimination policy or grievance procedures, to make a report or complaint of sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, or for information relative to accommodations and services for individuals based on pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, please contact Inna London, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources,  who serves as the District’s Title IX Coordinator, ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us, 508-626-9107.

Inquires or complaints relative to sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, may also be directed to the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights: U.S. Department of Education
8^th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921. Telephone: (617) 289-0111 Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov.

Framingham Public Schools has also designated certain staff members to serve as Confidential Employees with whom a student or employee may discuss a report of sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, informally and without concern for further disclose, unless such further disclosure is requested. 

Any employee or student found to have engaged in sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action. Students found to have engaged in sexual harassment may be subject to disciplinary proceedings in accordance with procedures set forth in Student Discipline section of this handbook and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Staff members determined to have engaged in sexual harassment shall be subject to professional discipline including possible termination of employment.

The 2020 Title IX regulations 34 C.F.R. § 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) requires campuses to post training materials for Title IX coordinators, Title IX decision-makers, Title IX investigators, and all who implement informal resolution processes. Click Here for the Training.

• Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure
• Procedimento de Queixa Por Assédio Sexual do Título IX
• Procedimiento de Queja por Acoso Sexual bajo el Título IX

• Civil Rights Grievance Procedure
• Manual do Procedimento de Reclamações dos Direitos Civis
• Manual Del Procedimiento De Quejas De Derechos Civiles