FAQ

How to file a complaint

Policies:
1710/4020/7230 Discrimination and Harrassment Prohibited by Federal Law

1720/4030/7235 Title IX Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex

1730/4022/7231 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities

1740/4010 Student and Parent Grievance Procedure

1750/7220 Grievance Procedure for Employees

The Swain County School district does not discriminate against anyone based on sex in its education programs or activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and federal regulations to not discriminate in such a manner.  This requirement extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing federal regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator and/or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education.

Title IX Coordinator

Thomas A. Dills
828-488-3129 ext. 5125
Email Thomas A. Dills
50 Main Street Suite 2
Bryson City, NC  28713 

Title IX states that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. 

Learn more about Title IX through the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Other School District Contacts:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 
Dr. Brandon Sutton
828-488-3129
Email Dr. Brandon Sutton 

Athletics
Neil Blankenship
Email Neil Blankenship 

Bright Adventure
Trishia Chapman
Email Trishia Chapman 

East Elementary
Amanda Sutton
Email Amanda Sutton 

West Elementary
Lisa Sutton
Email Lisa Sutton

Middle School
Ryan McMahan
Email Ryan McMahan

High School 
Sonya Blankenship
Email Sonya Blankenship