Title IX

Yes. Both Parties have the right to have an Advisor present for every meeting related to the case.

The role of the Advisor is to provide support and assistance in understanding and navigating the investigation process. The Advisor may not testify in or obstruct an interview or disrupt the process. The Title IX Coordinator has the right to determine what constitutes appropriate behavior of an Advisor and take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with this procedure. A Party does not have a right to self-representation at the hearing; an Advisor must conduct any cross-examination. The District must provide an Advisor of its choice, free of charge to any Party without an Advisor in order to conduct cross-examination. If an Advisor fails to appear at the hearing, the District will provide an Advisor to appear on behalf of the non-appearing Advisor. To limit the number of individuals with confidential information about the issues, each Party may identify one Advisor.

The results of the investigation of a formal complaint will be set forth in a written report that will include at least all of the following information:

• A description of the circumstances giving rise to the formal complaint;
• A description of the procedural steps taken during the investigation, including all individuals contacted and interviewed;
• A summary of the testimony of each witness the Investigator interviewed;
• An analysis of relevant evidence collected during the investigation, including a list of relevant documents;
• A specific finding as to whether the allegations occurred using a preponderance of the evidence standard;
• A table of contents if the report exceeds ten pages; and
• Any other information deemed appropriate by the District.

The Investigator will not make a determination regarding responsibility. The Investigator may redact information not directly related to the allegations or privileged information. However, the Investigator will keep a log of information he/she/they do not produce to the Parties. The Investigator will provide this log only to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator will not disclose the log to the Parties but will maintain the log in the
Title IX Coordinator’s file, in the event it later becomes relevant.
At least ten days prior to a hearing or other time of determination regarding responsibility, the District will send the investigative report to each Party and their Advisors, if any, the investigative report in an electronic format or a hard copy, for review and written response. The Parties will have at least ten days to submit a written response.

Some Respondents request interim academic measures such as extensions on assignments and rescheduled exams. As such, The Title IX Coordinator may need to provide limited details to accommodate such a request.

Yes, after completing an investigation and prior to completing a determination regarding responsibility, the District will hold a live hearing to provide the Complainant and Respondent an opportunity to respond to the evidence gathered before a Decision-Maker. Neither Party may choose to waive the right to a live hearing, but the Parties can choose whether to participate in the hearing or answer some or all cross-examination questions