High School Title IX Advisor - Wisconsin

Several decades ago, the federal government passed the Educational Amendments of 1972. Among these laws is Title IX - a well-intended, but ultimately flawed law that promises to protect your Wisconsin student. The United States government wrote and implemented Title IX to ensure that students nationwide had access to an education free of sexual discrimination.

In recent years, Title IX has grown to address sexual assault, harassment, and more. Any school that receives federal funding must adhere to all Title IX regulations.

Unfortunately, some provisions in Title IX make it easy for schools to forget that they need to protect the rights of both the accuser—and the accused. When one student accuses another of sexual misconduct, a federally-funded school needs to investigate right away. Public schools often side with the complainant. It's all too easy for your school to completely ignore the rights of the student standing accused—and the rights of your family.

If you're the parent of an accused student, this can be terrifying. After all, your student has worked hard. Your family has invested in your Wisconsin public school. You don't want to see years of hard work thrown away because of an unfair Title IX procedure.

It's time to make sure you can protect your child's rights. Securing legal aid and educating yourself on Title IX processes can help you be proactive during the upcoming sexual misconduct proceedings.

Title IX Procedures in Wisconsin

According to the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, each Wisconsin school district must write and review detailed procedures for Title IX compliance. These procedures may include the following:

• Each school district must have at least one designated employee serving as the Title IX Coordinator.
• The school district must write a nondiscrimination policy. The school district board has to review this policy frequently, and they have to send this policy to parents and students.
• The Title IX Coordinator for each district should include contact information in the school nondiscrimination policy.
• Every school district will maintain a Title IX grievance procedure. This procedure must detail steps for prompt, fair resolution of Title IX cases in Wisconsin high schools.
• It's okay for school districts to use already-existing disciplinary procedures for Title IX cases, as long as the school modifies these procedures to include all notifications Title IX cases require.
• Finally, every school district has to note that anyone can report sex discrimination or sexual assault. An accuser can do so in person, by telephone, by mail, or by email, as long as the information gets to the designated Title IX Coordinator.

In Wisconsin, there's also a difference between a grievance procedure and a Title IX grievance process. A grievance procedure refers to cases of possible discrimination. A Title IX grievance process is a very formal investigation into alleged sexual assault. Generally speaking, a serious Title IX grievance process must be underway before any substantial disciplinary action against the accused.

Do Title IX Cases Happen in Wisconsin High Schools?

The definition of sexual harassment or assault under Title IX is comparatively narrow, but the language used is stark. Under Title IX in Wisconsin, no student can engage in sexual misconduct. Examples of sexual misconduct may include:

• Unwelcome sexual advances
• Unwelcome requests for sexual favors
• Unwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature
• Unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature 

It can be difficult to believe that your student, or your student's peers, are capable of treating each other this way. Unfortunately, examples of student-on-student sexual assault appear in the news every day.

A Wisconsin news source recently reported that two teenage students allegedly assaulted another student in a local high school. The accuser came forward, the police arrested the accused, and both suspects faced criminal charges.

An 18-year-old student at another Wisconsin high school allegedly exposed himself to a child. The student faced arrest and has since left his school.

These cases are not unique. However, they can illustrate the fact that you need to prepare yourself and your family to protect your student's rights. Even an allegation of sexual assault can ruin your child's relationship with their school, and make it very difficult to enroll in another.

If you are currently educating yourself about Title IX and wondering how best to protect your student and your family, you're doing the right thing. However, it's also a good idea to invest in experienced legal aid. A successful Title IX advisor can ensure that your student receives a fair Title IX process and a hearing if your school offers one.

Keeping Your WI High School Accountable to Your Child

Even though your student is innocent until proven guilty, it can be easy for a school investigation to take the side of the accuser. Even though your student deserves an impartial and unbiased investigation, your school has an incentive to complete that investigation very quickly. This can mean that some rights your student has are easy for the school to gloss over.

For example, your school district's Title IX Coordinator needs to give your student important information regarding their Title IX case. Required notices may include a statement of innocence and a statement of any questions from any party.

If your student doesn't receive these crucial pieces of information, that's important to note. Your school may be infringing upon your student's rights. Consult with a seasoned legal advisor to learn what you can do to keep your student's school accountable.

A Successful Title IX Advisor Ready to Serve Your Wisconsin Family

Joseph D. Lento is ready to fight aggressively for your family. He has significant experience, resolving hundred of students' Title IX cases all over the United States. Whether you need assistance with a thorough, fair investigation or are facing adjudication through a Title IX hearing, Joseph D. Lento can help you. For assistance and expertise in Wisconsin or anywhere in the nation, call the Lento Law Firm today. We are available at 888-535-3686, or you can contact us through our online form.

Wisconsin high schools where Joseph D. Lento can help as your child's Title IX advisor during investigations, hearings and appeals include, but are not limited to, the following school districts:

A

• Abbotsford School District
• Academy of Learning & Leadership
• Adams-Friendship Area School District
• Albany School District
• Algoma School District
• Alma Center School District
• Alma School District
• Almond-Bancroft School District
• Altoona School District
• Amery School District
• Antigo School District
• Appleton Area School District
• Arcadia School District
• Argyle School District
• Arrowhead UHS School District
• Ashland School District
• Ashwaubenon School District
• Athens School District
• Auburndale School District
• Augusta School District

B

• Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
• Bangor School District
• Baraboo School District
• Barneveld School District
• Barron Area School District
• Bayfield School District
• Beaver Dam Unified School District
• Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District
• Belleville School District
• Belmont School District
• Beloit School District
• Beloit Turner School District
• Benton School District
• Berlin School District
• Big Foot UHS School District
• Birchwood School District
• Black Hawk School District
• Black River Falls School District
• Blair-Taylor School District
• Bloomer School District
• Bonduel School District
• Boscobel Area School District
• Boulder Junction J1 School District
• Bowler School District
• Boyceville Community School District
• Brighton School District
• Brillion School District
• Bristol School District
• Brodhead School District
• Brown Deer School District
• Bruce School District
• Bruce Guadalupe School District
• Burlington Area School District
• Business & Economics Academy of Milwaukee (BEAM)
• Butternut School District

C

• Cadott Community School District
• Cambria-Friesland School District
• Cambridge School District
• Cameron School District
• Campbellsport School District
• Capital West Academy
• Cashton School District
• Cassville School District
• Cedar Grove-Belgium Area School District
• Cedarburg School District
• Central City Cyberschool
• Central/Westosha UHS School District
• Chequamegon School District
• Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District
• Chilton School District
• Chippewa Falls Area School District
• Clayton School District
• Clear Lake School District
• Clinton Community School District
• Clintonville School District
• Cochrane-Fountain City School District
• Colby School District
• Coleman School District
• Colfax School District
• Columbus School District
• Cornell School District
• Crandon School District
• Crivitz School District
• Cuba City School District
• Cudahy School District
• Cumberland School District
• C. Everest Area School District

D

• Darlington Community School District
• Deerfield Community School District
• De Forest Area School District
• De Pere School District
• De Soto Area School District
• Delavan-Darien School District
• Denmark School District
• Dodgeland School District
• Dodgeville School District
• Dover #1 School District
• Drummond School District
• Durand School District

E

• East Troy Community School District
• Eau Claire Area School District
• Edgar School District
• Edgerton School District
• Elcho School District
• Eleva-Strum School District
• Elk Mound Area School District
• Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District
• Elkhorn Area School District
• Ellsworth Community School District
• Elmbrook School District
• Elmwood School District
• Erin School District
• Evansville Community School District

F

• Fall Creek School District
• Fall River School District
• Fennimore Community School District
• Flambeau School District
• Florence School District
• Fond du Lac School District
• Fontana J8 School District
• Fort Atkinson School District
• Fox Point J2 School District
• Franklin Public School District
• Frederic School District
• Freedom Area School District
• Friess Lake School District

G

• Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District
• Geneva J4 School District
• Genoa City J2 School District
• Germantown School District
• Gibraltar School District
• Gillett School District
• Gilman School District
• Gilmanton School District
• Glendale-River Hills School District
• Glenwood City School District
• Goodman-Armstrong School District
• Grafton School District
• Granton School District
• Grantsburg School District
• Green Bay Area Public School District, Wisconsin
• Green Lake School District
• Greendale School District
• Greenfield School District
• Greenwood School District
• Gresham School District

H

• Hamilton School District
• Hartford J1 School District
• Hartford UHS School District
• Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District
• Hayward Community School District
• Herman School District
• Highland School District
• Hilbert School District
• Hillsboro School District
• Holmen School District
• Horicon School District
• Hortonville School District
• Howard-Suamico School District
• Howards Grove School District
• Hudson School District
• Hurley School District
• Hustisford School District

I

• Independence School District
• Iola-Scandinavia School District
• Iowa-Grant School District
• Ithaca School District

J

• Janesville School District
• Jefferson School District
• Johnson Creek School District
• Juda School District

K

• Kaukauna School District
• Kenosha School District
• Kettle Moraine School District
• Kewaskum School District
• Kewaunee School District
• Kickapoo Area School District
• Kiel Area School District
• Kimberly Area School District
• King's Academy
• Kohler School District

L

• La Crosse School District
• La Farge School District
• Lac du Flameau School District
• Ladysmith-Hawkins School District
• Lake Country School District
• Lake Geneva J1 School District
• Lake Geneva-Genoa City UHS School District
• Lake Holcombe School District
• Lake Mills Area School District
• Lakeland UHS School District
• Lancaster Community School District
• Laona School District
• Lena School District
• Linn J4 School District
• Linn J6 School District
• Little Chute Area School District
• Lodi School District
• Lomira School District
• Loyal School District
• Luck School District
• Luxemburg-Casco School District

M

• Madison Metropolitan School District
• Manawa School District
• Manitowoc School District
• Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District
• Maple School District
• Marathon School District
• Marinette School District
• Marion School District
• Markesan School District
• Marshall School District
• Marshfield School District
• Mauston School District
• Mayville School District
• McFarland School District
• Medford Area School District
• Mellen School District
• Melrose-Mindoro School District
• Menasha School District
• Menominee Indian School District
• Menomonee Falls School District
• Menomonie Area School District
• Mequon-Thiensville School District
• Mercer School District
• Merrill Area School District
• Merton Community School District
• Middleton-Cross Plains School District
• Milton School District
• Milwaukee Academy of Science
• Milwaukee College Preparatory School
• Milwaukee Public School District
• Milwaukee Renaissance Academy
• Mineral Point School District
• Minocqua J1 School District
• Mishicot School District
• Mondovi School District
• Monona Grove School District
• Monroe School District
• Montello School District
• Monticello School District
• Mosinee School District
• Mount Horeb Area School District
• Mukwonago School District
• Muskego-Norway School District

N

• Necedah School District
• Neenah Joint School District
• Neillsville School District
• Nekoosa School District
• Neosho J3 School District
• New Auburn School District
• New Berlin School District
• New Glarus School District
• New Holstein School District
• New Lisbon School District
• New London School District
• New Richmond School District
• Niagara School District
• Nicolet UHS School District
• Norris School District
• North Cape School District
• North Crawford School District
• North Fond du Lac School District
• North Lake School District
• North Lakeland School District
• Northern Ozaukee School District
• Northland Pines School District
• Northwood School District
• Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District
• Norway J7 School District

O

• Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
• Oakfield School District
• Oconomowoc Area School District
• Oconto Falls School District
• Oconto School District
• Omro School District
• Onalaska School District
• Oostburg School District
• Oregon School District
• Osceola School District
• Oshkosh Area School District
• Osseo-Fairchild School District
• Owen-Withee School District

P

• Palmyra-Eagle Area School District
• Pardeeville School District
• Paris J1 School District
• Parkview School District
• Pecatonica Area School District
• Pepin Area School District
• Peshtigo School District
• Pewaukee School District
• Phelps School District
• Phillips School District
• Pittsville School District
• Platteville School District
• Plum City School District
• Plymouth School District
• Port Edwards School District
• Port Washington-Saukville School District
• Portage Community School District
• Potosi School District
• Poynette School District
• Prairie du Chien Area School District
• Prairie Farm School District
• Prentice School District
• Prescott School District
• Princeton School District
• Pulaski Community School District

R

• Racine Unified School District
• Randall J1 School District
• Randolph School District
• Random Lake School District
• Raymond School District
• Reedsburg School District
• Reedsville School District
• Rhinelander School District
• Rib Lake School District
• Rice Lake Area School District
• Richfield J1 School District
• Richland School District
• Richmond School District
• Rio Community School District
• Ripon School District
• River Falls School District
• River Ridge School District
• River Valley School District
• Riverdale School District
• Rosendale-Brandon School District
• Rosholt School District
• Royall School District
• Rubicon J6 School District

S

• Saint Croix Central School District
• Saint Croix Falls School District
• Saint Francis School District
• Salem School District
• Sauk Prairie School District
• School for Early Development & Achievement
• Seeds of Health Elementary
• Seneca School District
• Sevastopol School District
• Seymour Community School District
• Sharon J11 School District
• Shawano-Gresham School District
• Sheboygan Area School District
• Sheboygan Falls School District
• Shell Lake School District
• Shiocton School District
• Shorewood School District
• Shullsburg School District
• Silver Lake J1 School District
• Siren School District
• Slinger School District
• Solon Springs School District
• Somerset School District
• South Milwaukee School District
• South Shore School District
• Southern Door County School District
• Southwestern Wisconsin School District
• Sparta Area School District
• Spencer School District
• Spooner Area School District
• Spring Valley School District
• Stanley-Boyd Area School District
• Stevens Point Area Public School District
• Stockbridge School District
• Stone Bank School District
• Stoughton Area School District
• Stratford School District
• Sturgeon Bay School District
• Sun Prairie Area School District
• Superior School District
• Suring School District
• Swallow School District

T

• Tenor High School
• Thorp School District
• Three Lakes School District
• Tigerton School District
• Tomah Area School District
• Tomahawk School District
• Tomorrow River School District
• Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District
• Tri-County Area School District
• Turtle Lake School District
• Twin Lakes School District
• Two Rivers School District

U

• Union Grove J1 School District
• Union Grove UHS School District
• Unity School District

V

• Valders Area School District
• Veritas High School
• Verona Area School District
• Viroqua Area School District

W

• Wabeno School District
• Walworth J1 School District
• Washburn School District
• Washington School District
• Washington-Caldwell School District
• Waterford Graded J1 School District
• Waterford UHS School District
• Waterloo School District
• Watertown School District
• Waukesha School District
• Waunakee Community School District
• Waupaca School District
• Waupun School District
• Wausau School District
• Wausaukee School District
• Wautoma School District
• Wauwatosa School District
• Wauzeka-Steuben School District
• Webster School District
• West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
• West Bend School District
• West De Pere School District
• West Salem School District
• Westby School District
• Westfield School District
• Weston School District
• Weyauwega-Fremont School District
• Wheatland J1 School District
• White Lake School District
• Whitefish School District
• Whitehall School District
• Whitewater School District
• Whitnall School District
• Wild Rose School District
• Williams Bay School District
• Wilmot UHS School District
• Winneconne Community School District
• Winter School District
• Wisconsin Dells School District
• Wisconsin Heights School District
• Wisconsin Rapids School District
• Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District
• Wonewoc-Union Center School District
• Woodruff J1 School District
• Wrightstown School District

Y

• YMCA Young Leaders Academy
• Yorkville J2 School District

It is critical to make certain the Title IX investigation at your child's Wisconsin high school is handled properly and that the accused student's interests and rights are protected from as early as possible during the sexual misconduct investigative process.  One major reason is because even at high schools where a finding of responsibility for sexual misconduct charges is made at a hearing, the investigation will set the stage for what the hearing panel is provided prior to a hearing (and what the hearing panel will in large part rely on at a hearing), and at high schools where the finding of responsibility is made solely through the investigative process, what takes place during the investigation itself will determine whether the accused student is found responsible or not responsible for Title IX charges.

Unfortunately, some parents make the mistake of not taking the necessary precautions as soon as possible when accused of sexual misconduct.  Some people will mistakenly believe that if they "just explain what happened," their school will be fair and impartial and will arrive at the truth.  In a perfect world this may be the case, but in a perfect world, sexual misconduct allegations and Title IX charges would not exist.

Fighting passionately for the future of his clients at schools throughout the nation for many years, Joseph D. Lento knows how important it is to mount the strongest defense because he understands that an accused high school student's academic future is on the line. He does not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritizes his clients' needs and well-being. Joseph Lento is a licensed attorney in New Jersey and New York, is admitted as an attorney pro hac vice in state and federal court if needed when representing clients nationwide, and serves as a Title IX attorney advisor to high school students facing sexual misconduct investigations and disciplinary cases in Wisconsin and throughout the nation. Make certain your or your student's interests are protected - Contact National High School Title IX Attorney Joseph D. Lento today at 888-535-3686.