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Duncan Unified discusses Title IX compliance and possible PR role to handle complaints
Summary
Board members heard an informational update on Title IX compliance after a Civil Rights audit; administrators discussed designating a person to oversee complaints (potentially contracted), but the board took no formal action.
At the July 13 meeting, Superintendent Eldon Merrell briefed the board on Title IX compliance measures the district has taken following a Civil Rights audit and described proposals for who would oversee complaints.
Merrell said the district had to designate employees to different Title IX roles after the audit and that, in a small district, "we have a small amount of people in charge." He described discussion among administrators about creating a PR (primary/responsible) person to oversee complaints and said such a person would need to be familiar with district policies and procedures and that "it would not be a full‑time position."
Member Pamela Harrington asked about qualifications for the PR role and suggested the district consider contracting the position. Principal David Gonzales reminded the board there is a cost to meeting with the district attorney if legal counsel is involved in Title IX matters. Principal Marcy Harris suggested the school and the PTO could host community training and noted administrators had discussed developing a staff handbook.
No formal vote was taken; the Title IX item was listed as information only. The board did not direct staff to hire a PR person at the meeting; discussion centered on next steps, including whether to pursue a contracted specialist and whether attorney input or community training would be appropriate.
