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Title I
Title I Complaint Procedure
Title IX
Title IX Compliance & Harassment Officer
Michelle Bright
317-.346.8713
FCS Administration Building
998 Grizzly Cub Drive
Franklin, IN 46131
Section 504 Coordinator
Jennifer Scott
317.346.8683
FCS Administration Building
998 Grizzly Cub Drive
Franklin, IN 46131
Title I Program Administrator
Cole Zook
317.346.8300
Webb Elementary
1400 Webb Court
Franklin, IN 46131
The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes") occurring in the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities affecting the Corporation environment.
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Franklin Community Schools is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain dignity and independence.
We believe in integration and are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner.
The District will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility by complying with the accessibility of online content and functionality under the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C’s) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA and the Web Accessibility Initiative Accessible Rich Internet Applications Suite (WAI-ARIA) 1.0 for web content.
Tier II Intervention
Identifying the needs of the learner through MClass DIBELS, NWEA and classroom assessments. Meeting the needs of the learner through small group instruction and research-based interventions.
Professional Development
Bringing top-notch presenters to the district to equip teachers will skill sets needed for the 21st Century Learner.
Instructional Coaching
Teachers utilize self-reflection and the Instructional Coaching Cycle to deliver differentiated instruction in the classroom and affect positive growth in all learners.
Parent Involvement
Hosting informational and interactive parent activities to ensure parents are equipped to assist their children at home.
Definition of a Complaint
A complaint is a signed written statement that includes: 1) an allegation that a requirement applicable to the Title I local educational agency (LEA) program has been violated; and 2) information that supports the allegation.
Who May Complain
Any parent, teacher, other concerned individual(s), or organization(s) may file a complaint.
All complaints must:
- Be written.
- Be signed by the person or agency representative filing the complaint and include contact information.
- Specify the requirement of law or regulation being violated regarding the provision of Title I services and the related issue, problem, and/or concern.
- Contain information/evidence supporting the complaint;.
- State the nature of the corrective action desired.
Complaint Procedure
- Receiving Complaints: Complaints should be formally registered with the district Title I Coordinator, Cole Zook, 1400 Webb Court, Franklin, IN 46131.
- Investigating Complaints: Upon receipt of the written complaint, the LEA will investigate the complaint within five school days.
- Resolving Complaints: The LEA will resolve the complaint within 30 school days.
- Appealing Complaints: If the LEA fails to resolve the complaint or fails to resolve the issue to the satisfaction of the complainant, the complainant can appeal to the Indiana Department of Education’s Title Grants and Support division.
The School Board of the Franklin Community School Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “the Board” or “the Corporation”) does not discriminate or tolerate harassment on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities which it operates or the employment therein or admission thereto, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment.
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