Title IX Compliance
Non-Discrimination
Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the District regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status and disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. Mrs. Cristy Miller has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and other civil rights or discrimination issues, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and may be contacted at the Overton County Board of Education, 302 Zachary Street, Livingston, TN, (931) 823-1287 for additional information and/or compliance issues.
Contact
Cristy Miller
(931)-823-1287
Training
Training was conducted at the Overton County Board of Education office on November 20, 2020
Additional Training is completed each year at the Overton County Schools Mandated County-Wide in-service day. This training is held at Livingston Academy.
July 29, 2025 Training Resources
Board Policies
4.503 Parent Organizations/Booster Clubs
5.104 Equal Opportunity Employment
5.500 Discrimination / Harassment of Employees (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious)
5.501 Complaints and Grievances
6.305 Student Concerns, Complaints, and Grievances
Title IX Summary of procedures for Faculty, Staff, and Coaches
Mandatory Reporting Requirement
All coaches and teachers are mandatory reporters. If you see, hear, or suspect sexual harassment, you must report it immediately.
What Counts as Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome conduct based on sex that affects a student’s access to education. This includes sexual comments, jokes, gestures, images, messages, unwanted touching, or conditioning grades, playing time, or benefits on sexual conduct.
What To Do
Ensure safety if there is immediate risk.
Listen calmly and support the student.
Do not promise confidentiality.
Do not investigate or confront anyone.
Report the concern the same day to the Title IX Coordinator.
Where To Report
Title IX Coordinator-Cristy Miller 302 Zachary Street, Livingston, TN 38570 931‑823‑1287 If the complaint involves the Title IX Coordinator, report to the Director of Schools, Kim Dillon
What Not To Do
Do not investigate, promise confidentiality, discourage a report, share information, or retaliate in any way.
Coaches — Additional Expectations
Closely supervise locker rooms, travel, and one‑on‑one settings. Never use playing time, positions, or team status as leverage for personal conduct.
Failure to follow these procedures may result in disciplinary action. Aligned with Overton County Board of Education Policy 6.3041.
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