IC Imagine does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and federal regulations to not discriminate in such a manner. This requirement extends to admission and employment. The board will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of sex, including any form of sexual harassment as that term is defined under Title IX, in any program or activity of the school system. Every employee of Lake Norman Charter has a duty, by law, to report allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct.

Federal Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment and sexual violence. Title IX states that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other education program or activity operated by a recipient which receives federal financial assistance.

Title IX requires schools to take immediate and appropriate action to investigate when it knows, or reasonably should know, of a possible Title IX violation. Title IX applies to all school programs and activities. Title IX protects all participants in the school programs, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants. IC Imagine Public Charter School complies with Title IX, as required by federal law.

To access IC Imagine's Title IX Policy (policy 108), visit the Board Policies webpage.

To make a report of sexual harassment and misconduct, contact

Denise Lewis, Title IX Coordinator
humanresources@icimagine.org
828-633-6491

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and implementation of federal regulations may be referred to Dr. Graham and/or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education.  

The contact information for the Office for Civil Rights with jurisdiction over North Carolina is as follows:

4000 Maryland Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1475
Telephone: 202-453-6020 
TDD: 800-877-8339
FAX: 202-453-6021
Email: OCR.DC@ed.gov