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Intake

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Initial Report

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Title IX Interview

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Title IX Investigation

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Findings of Fact

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Final Report

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Appeal

Intake

• If someone discloses misconduct to you…
• Staff and faculty (except those designated as a confidential resource) who become aware of sexual misconduct or harassment are required to report such information to a Title IX Official.
• We know that conversations surrounding sexual misconduct and harassment are sensitive in nature.
• We recommend you use the Decatur County Intake Form which was created to support faculty and staff responding to disclosures.

Initial Report

• Immediately report all matters of discrimination or sexual misconduct to your Title IX Coordinator to check for Title IX Jurisdiction.
• Filed directly with a Title IX Coordinator from the reporting party
• Intake information forwarded to the Title IX Coordinator from any responsible employee

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Title IX Interview

• Title IX Coordinator meets with reporting party to discuss reporting options. Interim measures and referrals to support services offered.
• Title IX Coordinator determines if a Title IX investigation is warranted

Title IX Investigation

• An investigation will be completed by a trained Title IX Investigator. The investigator will conduct the initial interview with the reporting party using the Investigator Checklist.
• If necessary, witness interviews and follow up interviews are conducted.
• During this process, updates are provided to all parties by the Title IX Coordinator. The reporting party and responding party may receive interim measures and referrals to support services.

Finding of Fact

• The Title IX Investigator will make a finding of fact.
• The finding of fact is determined using the preponderance of evidence standard (more likely than not)

Final Report

• Findings are shared with the Corresponding Title IX Coordinator.
• Title IX coordinator also provides all materials from the investigator with the decision maker.
• The Decision Maker is the person who is not the corresponding Title IX Coordinator. The Decision is made from all of the information including witness statements, videos, audio all evidence that is made available.
• All evidence will be given to the Decision Maker.
• The decision maker will send a final report to both parties within 10 days of the final decision.

Appeal

• Either party may appeal within 10 days of notification from the Decision Maker.
• The parties appeal to the superintendent of schools. In a written statement, mailed to 100 S. West St. Bainbridge, GA 39817