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Title IX

The Board of Education of Harford County does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to HCPS’ Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.

  • HCPS’ Title IX Coordinator is Dr. Eric Davis, 102 S. Hickory Ave, 21014 at (410) 588-5202 or TitleIX@hcps.org;
  • Title IX Designee specific to students is Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 375-0408 or Kenneth.Miller@hcps.org; and
  • Title IX Designee specific to all other members of the school community is Renee McGlothlin, 102 South Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 809-6087 or TitleIX@hcps.org.

HCPS’ nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at our procedure. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to Title IX Student or Employee Resources.

Discrimination complaints may also be filed with other agencies, such as the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202, 1-800-421-3481.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal financial aid. Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is committed to providing a safe, secure, and orderly teaching, learning, and working environment free of sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, for both HCPS students and staff.

Title IX Complaint Form

  • Submit a Claim of Sexual Harassment – Student Respondent
    • Contact Ken Miller or their school administrators
  • Submit a Claim of Sexual Harassment – Adult Respondent
Title IX Student Resources

Harford County Public Schools works to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prevent, detect, and appropriately respond to reports of sex-based discrimination in the HCPS’s educational programs and activities.

Title IX Employee Resources

Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations.

Title IX Parent Resources

If your student is a victim of sexual harassment or has been accused of sexual harassment, the Title IX Office can help you through the process. Our investigations and decision-makers conduct reliable and impartial investigations of complaints. Here are resources for parents.

To obtain assistance related to the HCPS’s compliance with Title IX, you may contact Title IX Designee specific to students Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 375-0408 or Kenneth.Miller@hcps.org.

You may also make a report about sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, by contacting the Title IX Coordinator or Designee in person, by mail, by phone, or by email at the contact information provided above.

Title IX Student Respondent Grievance Process
Students and parents should reach out to Ken Miller at kenneth.miller@hcps.org or their school administrator to gain more information on the Title IX process.

Title IX Policy and Procedures

To obtain assistance related to the HCPS’s compliance with Title IX, you may contact Title IX Designee specific to all other members of the school community Renee McGlothlin, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 809-6087 or TitleIX@hcps.org.

You may also make a report about sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, by contacting the Title IX Coordinator or Designee in person, by mail, by phone, or by email at the contact information provided above.

Title IX Adult Respondent Reporting Form

Employee Investigations

Employee Reporting Form

Bullying and Harassment Information

SafeSchools Title IX Training

Title IX Policy and Procedures

Title IX Complaints
Students and parents should reach out to Ken Miller at kenneth.miller@hcps.org or their school administrator to gain more information on the Title IX process.

Title IX Parent Resources

Title IX Policy and Procedures

Additional Resources

School Psychology Services

  • Our school psychologists are mental health specialists who are available to speak to students about instances of sexual harassment.

Equity and Cultural Proficiency

  • The goal of the Office of Equity and Cultural Proficiency is to improve academic performance for all  students through the efficient and effective use of resources and the delivery of instruction that is  designed to address equity concerns in our culturally diverse school communities.

Harford County Child Advocacy Center (CAC)

Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center (SARC)

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Lyndon Baines Johnson Dept. of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, 1-800-421-3481, 1-800-877-8339 (TDD), OCR@ed.gov, or visit their website.

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