Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that:
"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
Golden Rule Charter School's Title IX Coordinator:
Diana Mireles
Director of Human Resources
135 W. Wintergreen, Desoto, TX 75154
469-248-4463 Ext. 921
Golden Rule Charter School's Policy prohibiting discrimination can be found here. Golden Rule Charter School’s Title IX administrator has attended training at the Region 10 Education Service Center. Materials from this training in compliance with Section 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) of the regulations can be available upon request.
Statement of Non-Discrimination – Federal Program Compliance
Golden Rule does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or gender, disability, or age in providing educational services, activities, and programs, including vocational and career technology programs. Golden Rule complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), as amended, which incorporates and expands upon the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and any other legally-protected classification or status protected by applicable law.
Any questions or concerns about Golden Rule’s compliance with these federal programs should be brought to the attention of the following persons designated as being responsible for coordinating compliance with these requirements:
- The Title IX Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, is Diana Mireles, Human Resource Director, 135 W. Wintergreen Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115, 469- 248-4463.
- The ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability, is Lina Freeman, Special Education/504 Director, 2602 W. Illinois Ave. Dallas, TX 75233, 214)333-9330.
- The Age Discrimination Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of age, is Diana Mireles, Human Resource Director, 135 W. Wintergreen Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115, 469- 248-4463.
- All other concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Diana Mireles, Human Resource Director, 135 W. Wintergreen Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115, 469-248-4463.
Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Admissions
In accordance with state law, Golden Rule does not discriminate in its admissions policy on the basis of sex; national origin; ethnicity; religion; disability; academic, artistic, or athletic ability; or the district the child would otherwise attend.
Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs
Golden Rule Charter Schools offer career and technical education programs in Business Industry and Public Services. Admission to these programs can be found in our Student Handbook.
It is the policy of Golden Rule Charter Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of Golden Rule Charter Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Golden Rule Charter Schools will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Diana Mireles, at [email protected] , and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Lina Freeman, at [email protected] . You can also call our district offices at 469-248-4463.