TITLE IX EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Title IX - 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.
Title IX renamed - Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act
History - Title IX is the most commonly used name for the federal civil rights law in the
USA that was passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. It prohibits sex based
discrimination.
SPOO - Severe, Pervasive, Objectively Offensive
Assists in monitoring and assessing division wide implementation and compliance in all areas
subject to Title IX regulations - While working as a supervisor in Child Protective Services
one of the responsibilities is monitoring and assessing the implementation and compliance in all
program areas including CPS, In-home (prevention) and Hotline. I also apply best practice
standards across the division in the implementation of the program.
Facilitates and evaluates training for all employees and for central and school based
administrators responsible for preventing and responding to allegations of sexual and gender
based discrimination, harassment, misconduct and retaliation - While working in CPS I
have facilitated and evaluated the training of new employees in the CPS, In Home and
Preventions teams. In addition I have collaborated with community resources to provide
training on Mandated Reporter laws and expectations.
Conducts or overseas investigation of complaints of sexual discrimination, harassment and
misconduct, including written reports of findings and recommendations. - In CPS I have
conducted over 1000 (probably close to 2000) investigations/assessments related to child
abuse/neglect. Many of the investigations were of Sexual abuse. I have collaborated with
LE/HRTD during investigations involving LCPS employees accused of sexual abuse. I am trained
in FI, Reed and conducting investigations.
Prepares a variety of required and ad-how statistical and narrative reports - In CPS we
provide weekly statistical reports to our quality assurance team, at times there are narrative
requirements.
Communicates with complainants and respondents regarding the complaint process, reporting,
available resources interim and supportive measures and resolution options. - In CPS
when conducting an investigation / assessment one of the mandates is to ensure that any
, person subject to an investigation/assessment are entitled to certain rights. It is a part of the
role to ensure that that information including about the process, options, available resources
and potential outcomes. Also a part of this process is ensuring the safety of children, at times
we may implement safety plans, work jointly with LE concerning EPO or with the JDR for the
implementation of a PO, ERO or CHINS.
Reviews and interprets relevant laws, regulations and guidance and recommends polices and
procedures for compliance and effective program administration. - Reviewing and
interpreting relevant laws is a key function in my role of CPS Supervisor. For example, when the
VA legislature makes updates to the code it is the responsibility of the local agency to be aware
of those updates and comply, even if the state has not implemented new guidance. Any changes
go into effect on July 1. Often the guidance does not become available for several months. In
addition to changes we are required to interpret code as each locality has the ability to interpret
guidance (code) in their own way, which does create some differences between jurisdictions.
Plans, directs and evaluates the work of Title IX investigative and training staff - As a CPS
supervisor I oversee the work of a number of individuals. This included the investigative process
or their joint work with other agencies. When a case if first assigned I staff the case with the
specialist to develop a plan to respond.
LCPS Mission - Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world
Core beliefs - A culture of continuous improvements drives the fulfillment of our mission.
Strong partnerships with family and our community enhance our excellence
An inclusive, safe, caring and challenging learning environment serves as the foundation for
student growth
Transparency and good stewardship of resources strengthen public trust and support
Strategic Goals (LCPS) - Develop knowledgeable critical thinkers, communicators,
collaborators, creators and contributors
Cultivate a high preforming team of professionals focused on our mission and goals
Deliver effective and efficient support for student success
Inculpatory evidence - inculpatory evidence is evidence that shows, or tends to show, a
person's involvement in an act, or evidence that can establish guilt. In criminal law, the
prosecution has a duty to provide all evidence to the defense, whether it favors the
prosecution's case or the defendant's case. Evidence that tends to show a person's innocence is
considered exculpatory evidence.
ANSWERS
Title IX - 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.
Title IX renamed - Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act
History - Title IX is the most commonly used name for the federal civil rights law in the
USA that was passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. It prohibits sex based
discrimination.
SPOO - Severe, Pervasive, Objectively Offensive
Assists in monitoring and assessing division wide implementation and compliance in all areas
subject to Title IX regulations - While working as a supervisor in Child Protective Services
one of the responsibilities is monitoring and assessing the implementation and compliance in all
program areas including CPS, In-home (prevention) and Hotline. I also apply best practice
standards across the division in the implementation of the program.
Facilitates and evaluates training for all employees and for central and school based
administrators responsible for preventing and responding to allegations of sexual and gender
based discrimination, harassment, misconduct and retaliation - While working in CPS I
have facilitated and evaluated the training of new employees in the CPS, In Home and
Preventions teams. In addition I have collaborated with community resources to provide
training on Mandated Reporter laws and expectations.
Conducts or overseas investigation of complaints of sexual discrimination, harassment and
misconduct, including written reports of findings and recommendations. - In CPS I have
conducted over 1000 (probably close to 2000) investigations/assessments related to child
abuse/neglect. Many of the investigations were of Sexual abuse. I have collaborated with
LE/HRTD during investigations involving LCPS employees accused of sexual abuse. I am trained
in FI, Reed and conducting investigations.
Prepares a variety of required and ad-how statistical and narrative reports - In CPS we
provide weekly statistical reports to our quality assurance team, at times there are narrative
requirements.
Communicates with complainants and respondents regarding the complaint process, reporting,
available resources interim and supportive measures and resolution options. - In CPS
when conducting an investigation / assessment one of the mandates is to ensure that any
, person subject to an investigation/assessment are entitled to certain rights. It is a part of the
role to ensure that that information including about the process, options, available resources
and potential outcomes. Also a part of this process is ensuring the safety of children, at times
we may implement safety plans, work jointly with LE concerning EPO or with the JDR for the
implementation of a PO, ERO or CHINS.
Reviews and interprets relevant laws, regulations and guidance and recommends polices and
procedures for compliance and effective program administration. - Reviewing and
interpreting relevant laws is a key function in my role of CPS Supervisor. For example, when the
VA legislature makes updates to the code it is the responsibility of the local agency to be aware
of those updates and comply, even if the state has not implemented new guidance. Any changes
go into effect on July 1. Often the guidance does not become available for several months. In
addition to changes we are required to interpret code as each locality has the ability to interpret
guidance (code) in their own way, which does create some differences between jurisdictions.
Plans, directs and evaluates the work of Title IX investigative and training staff - As a CPS
supervisor I oversee the work of a number of individuals. This included the investigative process
or their joint work with other agencies. When a case if first assigned I staff the case with the
specialist to develop a plan to respond.
LCPS Mission - Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world
Core beliefs - A culture of continuous improvements drives the fulfillment of our mission.
Strong partnerships with family and our community enhance our excellence
An inclusive, safe, caring and challenging learning environment serves as the foundation for
student growth
Transparency and good stewardship of resources strengthen public trust and support
Strategic Goals (LCPS) - Develop knowledgeable critical thinkers, communicators,
collaborators, creators and contributors
Cultivate a high preforming team of professionals focused on our mission and goals
Deliver effective and efficient support for student success
Inculpatory evidence - inculpatory evidence is evidence that shows, or tends to show, a
person's involvement in an act, or evidence that can establish guilt. In criminal law, the
prosecution has a duty to provide all evidence to the defense, whether it favors the
prosecution's case or the defendant's case. Evidence that tends to show a person's innocence is
considered exculpatory evidence.
