Policy on Discrimination, Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Health and Safety
The Landing School Policy on Security and Dignity
The Landing School is committed to providing a safe environment that promotes the dignity and worth of each member of the community. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its own goals of pluralism, the Landing School does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. For this reason, the Landing School will not tolerate discrimination, discriminatory harassment, sexual assault and other sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or retaliation in any form.
Although students and employees are not required to take or attend training in violence prevention, the Landing School believes that the promotion of good listening and communication skills and common courtesy are essential facets of healthy community behavior. Therefore, each year, all students and employees are invited and encouraged to attend a communications workshop exploring these topics and others with the goal of keeping the Landing School an example of a dignified and respectful academic community.
SUBMIT A TITLE IX INCIDENT REPORT
The Landing School does not discriminate on the basis of gender—which includes sex and gender identity or gender expression—or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities.
The Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation in employment, as well as in all education programs and activities operated by the school (both on and off campus), including admissions. The protection against discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation includes harassment, sexual misconduct, gender-based dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to have experienced the conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, by electronic mail, using the contact information listed below for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person's verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the Title IX Coordinator.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination Policies and Title IX complaints for The Landing School:
Kate Baldwin
Email: kbaldwin@landingschool.edu
Telephone: 207-604-0501
What Is Covered by Title IX?
Sexual Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Gender Discrimination
Sexual Misconduct
Stalking
Domestic Violence
Rape and Sexual Assault
Gender Equality in Athletics
In November 2018, the U.S. Department of Education issued a proposal to amend the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The proposed regulations focused on sexual harassment (including sexual assault) and were intended to replace prior guidance issued by the Federal Government in the last several years. The Federal Title IX Rules have now been released, and additional information and timeline for implementation can be found on the U.S. Department of Education website.
TITLE IX
Keeping students healthy and safe is a top priority at The Landing School.
The Landing School takes the safety of our students and visitors seriously. Shops are equipped with safety equipment including safety goggles and vents in areas where fumes may be present and students are trained thoroughly before they use tools.