Title IX & Nondiscrimination

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Crest Collaborative does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity it operates, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 106). This requirement extends to admission and employment.

In accordance with Massachusetts law, Crest Collaborative also does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, homelessness, or any other class protected by state or federal law in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.

Inquiries about Title IX may be directed to Crest's Title IX Coordinators, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, or to both.

Title IX Coordinators

Elizabeth Conway
Director of Human Resources
Crest Collaborative, 20 Shattuck Rd , Andover MA 01810
978-685-3000, ext. 1112
econway@crestcollaborative.org

Bill Bryant
Program Director
Crest Collaborative, 20 Shattuck Rd , Andover MA 01810
978-685-3000, ext. 1116
bbryant@crestcollaborative.org

Reporting Sex Discrimination or Sexual Harassment

Anyone may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment. This includes people who are not the person the conduct allegedly happened to.

Reports can be made at any time, including outside business hours, by phone, email, mail, or in person to either Title IX Coordinator listed above.

All Crest employees must promptly notify a Title IX Coordinator when they learn of possible sexual harassment.

After receiving a report, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly contact the complainant to:

  • discuss supportive measures, which are available whether or not a formal complaint is filed

  • explain how to file a formal complaint

Grievance Process

Crest responds to formal complaints of sexual harassment through a fair and equitable grievance process. Key features:

  • The respondent is presumed not responsible until a determination is made at the conclusion of the process.

  • Both parties receive written notice of the allegations.

  • Both parties may have an advisor of their choice.

  • Both parties have the opportunity to review evidence and respond in writing.

  • Decisions use the preponderance of the evidence standard.

  • Both parties receive a written determination.

  • Either party may appeal within 15 school days.

  • Informal resolution may be available if both parties voluntarily agree in writing.

Retaliation against anyone who reports or participates in a Title IX process is prohibited.

Title IX Training Materials

In accordance with 34 CFR 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D), Crest Collaborative publishes the materials used to train its Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and informal resolution facilitators.

Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100
Phone: 800-421-3481 | TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Web: www.ed.gov/ocr