Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments

Title IX Roles

Person Responsible

Contact Information

Responsibilities

Title IX Coordinator

Jacob Smithers - Assistant Regional Superintendent

Deb Taber - Education Consultant

Email:  jacob.smithers@riroe.com
Phone:  309/736-1111

Email:  deb.taber@riroe.com
Phone:  309/736-1111

Coordinates all efforts to comply with Title IX regulations

Investigator(s)

Jacob Smithers - Assistant Regional Superintendent

Deb Taber - Education Consultant

Email:  jacob.smithers@riroe.com
Phone:  309/736-1111

Email:  deb.taber@riroe.com
Phone:  309/736-1111

Investigates allegations of sexual harassment made in a formal complaint and creates investigative report.

Decision-maker(s)

Tammy Muerhoff - Regional Superintendent ROE #49

Email:  tammy.muerhoff@riroe.com
Phone: 309/736-1111

Makes determination of responsibility based on investigative report, evidence, statements, and any hearings as to alleged sexual harassment made in a formal complaint.

Appeal Decision-maker(s)

Bob Sondgeroth - Regional Superintendent ROE #47

Email:  bsondgeroth@roe47.org
Phone: 815/625-1495

Reviews the appeal of any determination of responsibility.

Parties Involved

Role

Complainant

An individual who is alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment.

Respondent

An individual who has been reported to be the perpetrator of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment.

For more information

TITLE IX Final Regs

RIROE Policy

Sexual Harassment