Title IX
The following information is provided in response to 34 C.F.R. Part 106.8 of the 2020 Title IX Regulations, mandating notice of a non-discrimination policy and adoption and publication of grievance procedures that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Midland ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law in providing education services, activities, and programs.
Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Prohibited
Midland ISD does not and, under Title IX, is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate on the basis of sex extends to admission of students in its educational programs or activities and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.
Title IX Coordinator
Midland ISD has designated and authorized the following employees to serve as its Title IX Coordinators to address concerns or questions regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or gender-based harassment:
Karina Barrera, Human Resources
Staff Title IX Coordinator
615 W Missouri
Midland, TX 79701
432-240-1000
Lizbet Olivas
Student Title IX Coordinator
615 W Missouri
Midland, TX 79701
432-240-1000
lizbet.olivas@midlandisd.net
Any individual may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, at any time, including during non-business hours, by mail, phone, or email. During business hours, reports may also be made in person.
For more information related to Midland ISD’s Title IX policies and grievance procedures, please see Board Policy FFH (Legal) (Local) and (EXHIBIT).
TITLE IX TRAINING
Midland ISD’s Title IX administrators have attended Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz P.C.’s “2024 Texas Title IX Administrator Conference.” Materials from this conference in compliance with Section 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) of the regulations can be found here: 2024 Texas Title IX Administrator Conference Materials
TITLE IX GRIEVANCE PROCESS
In accordance with Title IX and its implementing regulation, Midland ISD’s Board of Trustees adopted Board policies regarding responding to formal complaints of sexual harassment. To view an electronic copy of the District’s Title IX policies, FFH(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) and DIA(LEGAL) and (LOCAL), please go to:
Student Welfare - FFH
Employee Welfare - DIA
Upon receiving an allegation of sex-based harassment, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly respond in accordance with board policies FFH and DIA.
Formal and Informal Complaint Process
Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.
Contact
Lizbet Olivas
Student Title IX Coordinator
lizbet.olivas@midlandisd.net 432-240-1301
Karina Barrera Staff Title IX Coordinator karina.barrera@midlandisd.net 432-240-1810