Non-Discrimination

Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II Americans with Disabilities Act

The government has made legal provisions to ensure that no person is discriminated against on the basis of the protected classes of race, color, national origin, gender, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), age (except as authorized by law), religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”) in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. In order to protect these rights and assure compliance, Traverse City Area Public Schools has appointed the following employees as the Coordinators of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, and Title II.

Inquiries concerning the application of, or grievances for, any of these regulations or concerns that the rights of an individual may have been violated should be directed to:
 

  • Coni Taylor, Associate Superintendent 
    Labor Relations & Legal Services
    Traverse City Area Public Schools
    1009 S. Oak Street
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    231.933.1716
    [email protected]
     

Further, Traverse City Area Public Schools has designated the following employees as Title IX Coordinator(s), Title IX Investigator(s), Title IX Decision Maker(s), and Title IX Appeals Officer(s):
 

  • Coni Taylor, Associate Superintendent 
    Labor Relations & Legal Services
    Traverse City Area Public Schools
    1009 S. Oak
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    231.933.1716
    [email protected]
     

  • Erika Lahti
    Director, Human Resources
    Traverse City Area Public Schools
    1009 S. Oak
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    231.933.1719
    [email protected]
     

  • Maire Lajko
    Compliance Coordinator
    Traverse City Area Public Schools
    1009 S. Oak
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    231.933.1703
    [email protected]
     

  • Kendal Glaze
    Executive Assistant
    Traverse City Area Public Schools
    1009 S. Oak
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    231.933.1711
    [email protected]

Any person who feels that the rights of an individual may have been violated in relation to the provision of equal opportunity in any educational programs, activities, or services may contact:
 

  • Coni Taylor, Associate Superintendent 
    Labor Relations & Legal Services
    Traverse City Area Public Schools
    1009 S. Oak
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    231.933.1716
    [email protected]

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