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Notice of Non-discrimination and Title IX Policy 

In accordance with Title IX and this Policy, the Board requires the Superintendent to notify applicants for admission/enrollment/placement and employment; students; parents or legal guardians of students; Board employees and members; volunteers; and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the Board of the following information: 

Pursuant to and in accordance with Title IX and its regulations, the Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate in its educational program or activity extends to admission/enrollment/placement and employment. The Board’s Title IX Coordinators are:

Mr. Sean Kern

Director of Financial Services

4791Woodridge Dr.

Austintown, Ohio 44515

skern@mahoningcountyoh.gov

Dr. Gina Symsek

Director of Education

4801 Woodridge Dr.

Austintown, Ohio 44515

Gina.symsek@mahoningcountyoh.gov

Any inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Board’s Title IX Coordinators, the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. 

The Board has adopted Policy No. 3729 TITLE IX POLICY AND PROCEDURE REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND MISCONDUCT, which contains a complaint and investigation process that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action that is prohibited by Title IX and/or its regulations. Policy No. 3729 is available at www.mahoningdd.org. Policy No. 3729 addresses how to report a complaint of sex discrimination or harassment, how to file a formal complaint of sexual discrimination or harassment, and how the Board will respond.