Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Board of Education of Frederick County (Board) does not discriminate in its employment, programs or activities based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex or genetic information.

The Board is committed to providing students, staff and the community with a safe and supportive environment that fosters mutual respect, equity, inclusion and acceptance of the rich diversity that makes up our community. 

  • EMPLOYEES: Information on employee concern resolution options may be found at this link: https://www.fcps.org/concern-resolution-options
  • STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS:  Resources and information for students and community members is below

Board Policies and Regulations

Relevant Board policies and Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) regulations which outline expectations and processes for filing complaints are outlined below:

  • Regulation 400-66 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Implementation Guidelines
  • Policy 443 Creating Welcoming and Affirming Schools for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students
  • Regulation 400-36 Creating Welcoming and Affirming Schools for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students

Informal Resolution

The informal concern resolution process assures prompt and equitable solutions for parents, caregivers, and community members. Use the Community Concern Process Map below to guide you through the process.

Policy Regulation Website Contact Form
None None Community Concern Process Map - Printable checklist guide

List of School Directors (For school based)

The Office of the Ombuds is also available as a confidential resource to discuss options and identify the appropriate contact.
Community Concern Form

Bullying, Harassment, & Intimidation

FCPS employees, applicants or community members may file a complaint of discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, or genetic information. 

Policy Regulation Website Contact Form

Policy 437
Bullying – Harassment - Intimidation / Students

Policy 309
Discrimination and Harassment - Employees / Applicants / Community Members

Regulation 400-48
Bullying – Harassment – Intimidation Complaint Process for Students

Student Services: Bullying and Harassment

EEO-TitleIX@fcps.org

The EEO-Title IX email is only monitored by the Department of Human Resources.

Discrimination Complaint Form

Online Student Bullying, Harassment or Intimidation Reporting Form

Title IX

The Board prohibits sexual harassment of, or by, employees, students, volunteers, vendors, or others having business or contacts with the school system. All complaints of sexual harassment will be investigated and appropriate action taken to end the harassment and protect the victim from retaliation. Under Title IX, sexual harassment is defined as including the following categories of offenses:

  • Quid Pro Quo
  • Hostile School Environment
  • Sexual Violence (including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking)

Title IX Training

FCPS employees complete an annual Title IX training provided by Vector Solutions, Vector Trainings K-12.

Additional Training

Policy Regulation Website Contact Form

Policy 116

Title IX Sexual Harassment

Policy 116

Title IX Sexual Harassment

Complaints of discrimination may also be filed with:

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

EEO-TitleIX@fcps.org
Mrs. Julie Nguyen, Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator

The EEO-Title IX email is only monitored by the Department of Human Resources.

Title IX Discrimination Formal Complaint Form

Title IX Complaints Regarding Equity in Athletics

The Board of Education of Frederick County (Board) supports provisions of Title IX and the implementation of the athletic program to reflect equity in funding, scheduling and access to program and facilities. In accordance with Board Policy 509 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities, complaints regarding inequity or discrimination in interscholastic high school athletics may be submitted to Kevin Kendro, Supervisor of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities, 301-696-6845kevin.kendro@fcps.org.

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