Title IX Protections
Liaisons
Liaisons
Elena DalFavero, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Elena DalFavero, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
edalfavero@puhsd.k12.ca.us
Title IX Adult Liaison
530.886.4401
edalfavero@puhsd.k12.ca.us
Title IX Adult Liaison
530.886.4401
Dr. Steve Caminiti, Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Steve Caminiti, Deputy Superintendent
scaminiti@puhsd.k12.ca.us
Title IX Student Liaison
530.886.4406
scaminiti@puhsd.k12.ca.us
Title IX Student Liaison
530.886.4406
13000 New Airport Road - Auburn, CA - 95603
What is Title IX?
What is Title IX?
No person---student or staff---shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity. The PUHSD has a policy that addresses Title IX and non-discrimination, and it is committed to ensuring a safe and equitable learning and work environment.
No person---student or staff---shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity. The PUHSD has a policy that addresses Title IX and non-discrimination, and it is committed to ensuring a safe and equitable learning and work environment.
Many think Title IX only addresses equal access to athletic opportunities, but Title IX is much more comprehensive as it relates to non-discrimination and equal access. As a societal issue, it has been given heightened media attention during the recent #MeToo and #TimesUp hashtag campaigns about hostile work and learning environments.
Many think Title IX only addresses equal access to athletic opportunities, but Title IX is much more comprehensive as it relates to non-discrimination and equal access. As a societal issue, it has been given heightened media attention during the recent #MeToo and #TimesUp hashtag campaigns about hostile work and learning environments.
What is sexual harassment?
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is "unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is severe, persistent and pervasive and has a negative impact on a student's ability to benefit from the educational environment."
Sexual harassment is "unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is severe, persistent and pervasive and has a negative impact on a student's ability to benefit from the educational environment."
- Flirtations or propositions
- Derogatory comments
- Sexual jokes or gestures
- Spreading sexual rumors
- Unwanted touching
- Comments on a person's body
What is sexual assault?
What is sexual assault?
- Sexual acts without consent based on coercion
- Examples include rape, rape and seduction or sodomy.
- Also, lewd and lascivious acts, oral copulation, sexual penetration.
What is sexual battery?
What is sexual battery?
- Touching a person's intimate part against the person's will
- Touching for the specific purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse
- Touch through direct physical contact or through clothing of either person
What is sexual bullying?
What is sexual bullying?
- Non-consensual "sexting"
- Sending sexually explicit texts or images with the intent to bully
- Spreading sexual rumors online with intent to inflict reputation harm
- Sex-ploitation
Who can I ask for help?
Who can I ask for help?
A person with a discrimination concern or harassment complaint may contact a counselor, administrator, teacher, nurse, mental health professional, psychologist, office staff or law enforcement. One is also encouraged to contact our Title IX Liaisons listed on this webpage.
A person with a discrimination concern or harassment complaint may contact a counselor, administrator, teacher, nurse, mental health professional, psychologist, office staff or law enforcement. One is also encouraged to contact our Title IX Liaisons listed on this webpage.
Will a report be required?
Will a report be required?
It is critically important---in order to maintain a person's safety and to preserve a healthy learning and working environment---that a report is made if there is mistreatment or if a person is experiencing sexual harassment or abuse.
It is critically important---in order to maintain a person's safety and to preserve a healthy learning and working environment---that a report is made if there is mistreatment or if a person is experiencing sexual harassment or abuse.
How do I file a complaint?
How do I file a complaint?
The Title IX Coordinator can assist you in completing a formal complaint. The procedure is also available for the complainant to follow on their own and present to the school district by way of the Superintendent's office. (see: administrative regulation of complaint procedure)
The Title IX Coordinator can assist you in completing a formal complaint. The procedure is also available for the complainant to follow on their own and present to the school district by way of the Superintendent's office. (see: administrative regulation of complaint procedure)
Will my complaint be confidential?
Will my complaint be confidential?
It will depend upon the complaint. In many cases, however, the safety of the individual will require an investigation that will involve naming names. This should not deter a person from reporting an incident, whether involving themselves or others.
It will depend upon the complaint. In many cases, however, the safety of the individual will require an investigation that will involve naming names. This should not deter a person from reporting an incident, whether involving themselves or others.
What other supports are available?
What other supports are available?
There are several interim supports for students that may be offered during an investigation: schedule changes, counseling, academic support, etc. Please ask the Liaison for the supports available in a particular situation.
There are several interim supports for students that may be offered during an investigation: schedule changes, counseling, academic support, etc. Please ask the Liaison for the supports available in a particular situation.
California Department of Education - Resources
California Department of Education - Resources
Title IX Training
Title IX Training
Board Policies
Board Policies
Sexual Harassment - Students
Sexual Harassment - Students
- Dr. Steve Caminiti
- 530.886.4406
Sexual Harassment - Adults
Sexual Harassment - Adults
- Elena DalFavero
- 530.886.4401
Uniform Complaint Procedure
Uniform Complaint Procedure