Title IX Nondiscrimination
Bridlewood Academy is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Bridlewood Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, and this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the school’s Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
What Title IX Covers
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that receives federal financial assistance. This protection extends to all students, employees, applicants for admission or employment, and other members of the school community. Prohibited conduct includes sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation against anyone who reports a concern or participates in a Title IX process.
What Counts as Sexual Harassment
Under Title IX, sexual harassment means conduct on the basis of sex that meets one or more of the following:
These protections apply to conduct by students, employees, contractors, and other third parties.
Title IX Coordinators
Bridlewood Academy has designated a Title IX Coordinator to oversee the school’s compliance with Title IX, including responding to reports of sex discrimination and sexual harassment.
School Title IX Coordinator
Michael Manning
Principal
Bridlewood Academy
1543 Malvern Hill Drive, Camden, SC 29020
Phone: 803.572.4150
Email: mmanning@bridlewoodacademy.net
Bridlewood Academy is a school of the Charter Institute at Erskine. Questions or concerns may also be directed to the Institute’s District Title IX Coordinator.
District Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Sally Fickling
Chief of Compliance and State Programs
Charter Institute at Erskine
1201 Main Street, Suite 2500, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803.849.2463
Email: sfickling@erskinecharters.org
How to Report a Concern
Any person may report sex discrimination or sexual harassment, whether or not they are the person alleged to have experienced it. Reports may be made at any time, including outside of school hours, by contacting either Title IX Coordinator in person, by mail, by phone, or by email using the information above. We encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed conduct that may violate Title IX to come forward so we can respond promptly and supportively.
What Happens After a Report
When a Title IX Coordinator receives a report, the school will respond promptly and take the concern seriously. The Coordinator will contact the person who experienced the conduct to discuss supportive measures, which are available with or without filing a formal complaint, and to explain how to file a formal complaint. Bridlewood Academy is committed to a process that is fair, impartial, and respectful of the rights of everyone involved, and that follows federal regulations and the school’s adopted grievance procedures.
Read Bridlewood Academy’s Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures.
Non-Retaliation
Bridlewood Academy strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports a concern, files a complaint, or participates in a Title IX investigation or proceeding, including anyone who declines to participate. Anyone who believes they have experienced retaliation should contact a Title IX Coordinator immediately.
Filing a Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
In addition to or instead of contacting the school, you may file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
Phone: 800.421.3481 · Email: OCR@ed.gov
