Title IX and the First Amendment - Idaho Novus Classical Academy

What is Title IX?

Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX applies, with a few specific exceptions, to all aspects of federally-funded education programs or activities.

What does this mean for Idaho Novus Faculty, Staff, and Students?

Title IX ensures legal protections for all members of the Idaho Novus community, faculty, staff, and students from misconduct, harassment, and discrimination regardless of race, gender, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, country of origin, or any other legally protected category.

Discrimination and misconduct may include, but is not limited to:

– Unequal treatment in educational programs or employment.
– Sexual Harassment, such as unwelcome sexual advances, stalking or harassment on social media.
– Sexual violence, such as sexual assault, dating violence or domestic violence.

Policies Related to Title IX

Idaho Novus Family Handbook
– Non-Discrimination in Enrollment
– Non-Discrimination in Nutrition Program

Idaho Novus Employee Handbook
– Non-Discrimination in Hiring
– No Harassment Policy

Non-Discrimination Statement

With regard to employment, Idaho Novus Classical Academy is committed to:

Selecting employees based on skill, training, ability, knowledge, attitude, and character without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, service member status, or any category protected by law.

Idaho Novus Classical Academy does not tolerate the harassment of, or discrimination against, applicants, employees, students, parents, or vendors. Any form of harassment or discrimination relating to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law is a violation of this policy and will be treated as a disciplinary matter.

Title IX Coordinator Contact Information

Maj Bruce Sims
19255 N. McLeod Way
Boise, ID 83714
Email: bsims@idahonovus.org
Phone: (208) 817-0618