PTAA Colorado Springs STEAM-Focused Charter School K-9th

Title IX

Title IX - Non-Discrimination Compliance

Title IX - Non-Discrimination Compliance

Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender expression, age, military status, or disability in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and students.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, visit the OCR Contact Page or call 1.800.421.3481.

Mr. Carlos Lozano – Title IX Coordinator

Email: clozano@ptaa.org

Phone: 719-428-4940, Ext. 240

Mailing Address: 6464 Peterson Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80923

Title IX Decision Making

Role Staff Member
Coordinator Carlos Lozano
Investigator Sarah Mitchell Beers
Decision Maker Shannon Houston
Informal Resolution Facilitator Emily Coyle
Appeals Shubham Pandey

Title IX Required Training Provided Through Title IX Solutions, LLC (TIXA)

All Title IX Required training is provided through Title IX Solutions, LLC and includes training on the definition of sexual harassment in the Final Rule, the scope of the school’s education program or activity, how to conduct an investigation and grievance process including hearings, appeals, and informal resolution processes, as applicable, and how to serve impartially, including by avoiding prejudgment of the facts at issue, conflicts of interest, and bias. Additionally, decision-makers received training on technology to be used at a live hearing, and both decision-makers and investigators have received training on issues of relevance.

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Training Materials provided by Title IX Solutions, LLC (TIXA): Training Materials

These materials are the exclusive property of Title IX Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved, ©2023. The publishing of these materials on this website is authorized by Title IX Solutions, LLC solely for use by this institution in compliance with Regulation 34 CFR §106.45(b)(10)(i)(D). No other use or dissemination by this institution or any third party is authorized without the prior written consent of Title IX Solutions, LLC.

The information and materials provided during this program were for educational purposes only and not intended to be legal advice. Attendees should seek independent legal advice concerning the issues presented.