Non-Discrimination Notice

Shirley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Title IX Coordinator Contact Information

Inquiries regarding issues related to Title IX shall be directed to the Shirley School District Title IX Coordinator, who may be reached at (501) 518-2223, or:

Rick Ward
Title IX Coordinator
Shirley School District
199 School Drive
Shirley, AR 72153
titleixcoordinator@shirley.k12.ar.us

Inquiries may be made externally to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
Customer Service Hotline : (800) 421-3481
Facsimile: (202) 453-6012
TDD: (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Web: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws

Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, to the Title IX Coordinator in person or by using the mailing address, telephone number, or email address provided above. A report may be made at any time, including during non-business hours, and may be on the individual’s own behalf or on behalf of another individual who is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Individuals may also contact the Title IX Coordinator in order to file a formal complaint.

Shirley School District Policies Regarding Title IX and Sexual Harassment

Shirley School District’s Title IX Grievance and Appeal Process Title IX Grievance and Appeal Process

US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Training Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48UwobtiKDI US Department of Education Civil Rights Tutorials

Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Materials Title IX Getting Started Checklist Document

Other School District Training Materials Title IX PPT Title IX Training YouTube video