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The content and objectives of all courses, the book used, and the materials and teaching methods used should show people from all backgrounds in a variety of positive roles. All academic courses, as well as vocational courses, are open to all students regardless of sex. (Examples: shop, drafting, family consumer sciences, cosmetology) In addition, the academic course and physical education classes must also meet these standards. This means that gym classes will have to be integrated, except for bodily contact sports. Schools must provide equal practice schedules, locker rooms, travel and publicity. If enough girls express interest in any contact sports like basketball, then a women's team must be provided. Schools must insure that physical education classes and activities, which are separate, are comparable for members of each sex. Occupational information shall include representatives of both sexes and of minority group members in a broad variety of occupational roles: Schools shall not permit materials to be used to recruit students for employment, including training, that contain a preference for individuals of a particular race, color, sex, national origin or religion. TITLE IX It is the policy of the Mashpee School Department not to discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities which it operates. The School Department is required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate on the basis of sex. This requirement not to discriminate extends to employment by the School Department. Title IX compliance inquiries regarding activities relating to non-discrimination in the admission and treatment of students, curriculum and course offerings, student policies, services and activities and employment policies and practices shall be directed to: Superintendent of Schools 150A Old Barnstable Road Mashpee, MA 02649 508-539-1500 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE UNDER TITLE IX AND CHAPTER 622 Any school employee, parent, student or interested party may file a grievance if that person feels discriminated against, denied a benefit, or excluded from participation in any educational program or activity on the basis of sex, race, color, religion or national origin. SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS • "Days" means working days, for grievances filed by employees;,and school attendance days, for grievances filed by students. • "School Department" means the Mashpee School Department. • "Employee" means a person who is on a permanent basis, as opposed to a temporary basis, on the payroll of the School Department. • A "grievance" is a complaint alleging action by the School Department in violation or Title IX of the implementing regulation. 37