Title IX Non-Discrimination Policies

Three Rivers Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

In addition, TRCS will not tolerate any retaliation against individuals who submit complaints and/or who participate in investigations relating to such complaints.

Further, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), students, employees, and candidates for admission to any educational program and/or employment and all other persons are protected against all forms of sex discrimination and sexual harassment, including based on gender identity or stereotypical notions of gender identity.

Policy 2266: Non-discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities

To file a formal Title IX report, or to ask questions regarding Title IX, you may contact the Title IX Coordinator at 269-279-1100 or via email at titleixcoordinator@trschools.org.  You may also file a formal Title IX report online (including anonymously) by filling out the reporting form below.

TRCS Title IX Coordinators

The following people are designated as the Title IX Coordinators with respect to any Title IX complaint of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation involving staff members, students or third parties. 

Title IX Coordinators have undergone extensive training on the Title IX policy, which includes but is not limited to: investigations, decision making, informal resolution and appeals. Should you wish to view the District's training materials, please contact one of the Title IX Coordinators below or via email at titleixcoordinator@trschools.org.

Lorie Camino

Executive Assistant
Three Rivers Community Schools 
851 Sixth Avenue Rd.
Three Rivers, MI 49093
269-279-1100

Katherine Garfield

Human Resources
Three Rivers Community Schools 
851 Sixth Avenue Rd.
Three Rivers, MI 49093
269-279-1100

David Soderquist

Principal - Hoppin Elementary
Three Rivers Community Schools 
415 N. Main Street
Three Rivers, MI 49093
269-279-1142

Title IX Reporting Form

Use this form to report incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual exploitation. State law requires faculty and staff to report any sexual assaults they are made aware of, regardless of the location.

You may make an anonymous report, which means you inform someone that you have experienced sexual violence without identifying yourself or providing sufficient information to determine your identity. Please note, however, that TRCS may be limited in its ability to investigate or respond to the incident if it does not have sufficient information to follow up on. Every effort will be made to protect confidentiality, when possible, particularly where a safety concern exists.

Reports are typically reviewed within one (1) business day. Once the report is received, a Title IX Coordinator initiates a preliminary investigation. Individuals identified in the report might be contacted to provide further information.

If you have any questions regarding filing an incident report, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at 269-279-1100 or titleixcoordinator@trschools.org.

Title IX Reporting Form
SECTION 1
This form is being submitted by:   (required)
SECTION 2
IF THE COMPLAINANT IS A STUDENT. If you are a Staff Member, please enter N/A for all answers and proceed to Section 3
SECTION 3
IF THE COMPLAINANT IS A DISTRICT EMPLOYEE. If you are a Student, please enter N/A for all answers and proceed to Section 4
SECTION 4
COMPLAINT DETAILS PLEASE BE SPECIFIC. Describe the incident(s) and identify the individuals and potential witnesses involved. Describe or attach any evidence you believe is relevant.
Incident Type (Check any that apply):   (required)
Is the Alleged Respondent:   (required)
Aggrieved/Complainant and Alleged/Respondent Relationship:   (required)
Please describe the alleged sexual harassment that you are requesting the District investigate. Please be specific. Describe the incident(s) and identify the individuals and potential witnesses involved. Describe any evidence you believe is relevant.
If you need more space, please upload a PDF with the additional details. (maximum of 10 files)
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DISCLOSURE: The District will undertake an objective evaluation of all relevant evidence – including both inculpatory and exculpatory evidence – and provide that credibility determinations will not be based on a person’s status as a Complainant, Respondent, or witness. It is a violation of District Policy for a Complainant(s), Respondent(s), and/or witness(es) to knowingly make false statements or knowingly submit false information during the grievance process, including intentionally making a false report of sexual harassment or submitting a false complaint. The Respondent is presumed not responsible for the alleged conduct until a determination regarding responsibility is made at the conclusion of the grievance process. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who reports or files a sexual harassment complaint or who cooperates in the investigation of such a complaint. Retaliation can result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge or expulsion. Retaliation allegations should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. A person alleging discrimination by the District on the basis of sex may file a complaint through the District’s grievance procedure. A complaint may also be filed at any time with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Department of Education, 1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 325, Cleveland, OH 44115. Filing a complaint with the District is not a prerequisite to filing with OCR. For additional information about the District’s grievance procedure, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: By electronically signing this form, I acknowledge that I am filing a Title IX complaint and am requesting to initiate the grievance procedure under the District's Title IX Policy. Note: All parties may voluntarily agree to an informal resolution at any time throughout the grievance process.
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