In accordance with Title IX and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106.8, Williston Basin School District #7 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in any district education program or activity. Additionally, the District is committed to providing a work and student environment that is free of sexual harassment, and shall not tolerate sexual harassment by any employee, student, parent, or third party. The District shall provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of all sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation grievances by and against staff, students, parents, and third parties, as described in board policy. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the district’s Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Williston Basin Public School District #7 (WBSD7) is committed to a positive learning, working and living environment. WBSD7 will not tolerate acts of sexual harassment or related retaliation against or by any employee or student. In working to achieve this intent, WBSD7 commits to: (1) taking action to stop sexual harassment; (2) taking action to remedy its effects by providing advocacy, support and appropriate referral services for complainants; (3) taking action to prevent recurrence; (4) educating individuals and promoting discussions on interpersonal abuse and violence; and (5) conducting impartial investigation of all reports/notices of sexual harassment through fair, equitable and prompt procedures. Investigations will be independent of and separate from law enforcement investigations of criminal activity.

This policy is required by federal law and implementation of this policy is guided by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights.

WBSD7 encourages all members of the campus community to seek support for and report any sexual harassment directly to the Title IX Coordinator who oversees the WBSD7’s Title IX compliance.

WBSD7’s Title IX Coordinator 
Judy Billehus, Human Resources Director
1201 9th Ave NW
(701)572-1850 x01009
judith.billehus@willistonschools.org

Section 504 Coordinator
Darla Ratzak
1201 9th Ave NW
(701)572-1850 x01021
darla.ratzak@willistonschools.org

AAC - Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy

AACA - 504 Policy

AAC- AR1 - Discrimination Grievance Procedure

AAC-AR2 - Title IX Grievance Procedure

Title IX Training Outline & Powerpoint

The Williston Basin School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX-- Judy Billehus/Human Resources Director, 1201 9th Ave NW, Williston, ND 58801, (701)572-1580, humanresource.director@willistonschools.org. Section 504-- Darla Ratzak, 1201 9th Ave NW, Williston, ND 58801, (701)572-1580, darla.ratzak@willistonschools.org.