In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, the District has a designated Title IX Coordinator:
Title IX Coordinator: Ralph Lovelidge, Coordinator of Human Resources
Address: Salisbury Township School District
1140 Salisbury Road
Allentown, PA 18103
Phone Number: 610-797-2062 x1303
Email Address: rlovelidge@salisburysd.org
Verbal or written reports can be filed with the Title IX Coordinator at any time including non-business hours. The report can be filed utilizing the contact information above or by issuing one of the report forms listed below.
Title IX Decision Maker: Kelly Pauling, Assistant Superintendent
Address: Salisbury Township School District
1140 Salisbury Road
Allentown, PA 18103
Phone Number: 610-797-2062 x1003
Email Address: kpauling@salisburysd.org
WHAT IS TITLE IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Sex discrimination includes sex-based harassment, discrimination on the basis of sex, and retaliation related to complaints of sex discrimination. Sex-based harassment is unwelcome conduct which includes both sexual harassment, including but not limited to sexual assault, other forms of sexual violence and other sexual misconduct, and gender-based harassment. This applies to academic, educational, athletic, and residential programs.
TRAINING:
Click here for Title IX Training Presentation
POLICIES:
Policy 103 - Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Students
Policy 103.1 - Nondiscrimination - Qualified Students with Disabilities
Policy 104 - Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Staff
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT:
Salisbury Township School District is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, handicap or disability, AIDS or HIV status, union membership or national origin/ethnicity in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, VII, IX, and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, and/or information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact the Coordinator of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator at 1140 Salisbury Road, Allentown, PA 18103 610-797-2062.
