Title IX Liaison Information
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is committed to providing a world-class school system that supports educational excellence regardless of race, gender, national origin, different abilities, or religion, by providing the following:
- Equitable academic programs and services that respond to a diverse student population's needs and prepare all students for a changing workplace and pluralistic society are essential (Policy A-MULT).
- Equal access to excellent educational opportunities for all its students in all its schools (Policy B-EQU).
In compliance with Federal Law and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) prohibits discrimination or harassment against any person on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
If a staff, student, or parent/guardian has any concerns regarding discrimination or harassment, don't hesitate to contact an administrator, your school's Title IX Liaison or the District Title IX contact.
Contact
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Pinewood Elementary School
Campus Title IX Liaison
Douglas Franzone
Assistant Principal, Pinewood Elementary
(980) 343-5825
douglas.franzone@cms.k12.nc.us
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For district level concerns, please contact:
Mary Webb
Title IX, Executive Director
CMS District Title IX Administrator
Notice of Non-Discrimination Act
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (“CMS”) does not tolerate acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual or gender based harassment, any parent of such a student, or any student who believes that another student is being subjected to sexual or gender-based harassment is encouraged to report the harassment to CMS, specifically to the District Title IX Administrator: Stephanie McKinney, 980-343-9433, titleixcoordinator@cms.k12.nc.us.
CMS is committed to conducting a prompt investigation of any such reports. Counseling and educational resources will be available to students who have alleged harassment and to students accused of sexual or gender-based harassment. Students found to have engaged in acts of harassment or other acts that create a hostile environment may be disciplined including, if circumstances warrant, suspension or expulsion. CMS encourages students, parents, and staff to work together to prevent sexual and gender-based harassment.
