The Wilson County Board of Education and Wilson County Schools prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment, or bullying, including on the basis of race; color; religion; ancestry; national origin; sex (including gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation); socioeconomic status; academic status; physical appearance; pregnancy or childbirth; age (over 40); mental, physical, development, or sensory disability; or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics.

To promote a safe, orderly, caring, and inviting working and learning environment, the Board has adopted the following:

Policy 1710/4021/7230:  Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying

Policy 1720/4015/7225: Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedure

Policy 1725/4035/7236: Title IX Sexual Harassment - Prohibited Conduct and Reporting Process

Policy 1726/4036/7237: Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Process

Policy 1730/4022/7231: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities

Policy 1760/7280: Prohibition Against Retaliation

Any person who believes that he or she has been discriminated against, harassed, or bullied by any student, employee, or other person under the supervision and control of Wilson County Schools, is encouraged to obtain the Wilson County Schools Formal Complaint Form, available here online or from their principal or supervisor’s office, and submit the Wilson County Schools Formal Complaint Form to their principal or supervisor, who should also be the first person notified of such complaint.

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any person who has exercised any rights made available through state or federal law or Board policies, including making reports of such violations. Any violation of these policies is considered a serious violation and appropriate action will be taken in response.   

Below are the Wilson County Schools’ contacts for discrimination, harassment, or bullying reports and complaints:

Title IX Coordinator (Sex Discrimination)
Associate Superintendent (staff)
Executive Director of Student Services (students) 
Central Office (252) 399-7700

Section 504 Coordinator (Disability Discrimination) 
Executive Director of Student Services 
Central Office (252) 399-7700 

In addition to complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and bullying, the Board and Wilson County Schools strive to resolve concerns and complaints of students, parents, and employees wherever possible. The Board has adopted the following policies to govern the resolution of such concerns and complaints:

Policy 1740/4010: Student and Parent Grievance Procedures

Policy 1750/7220: Grievance Procedure for Employees

Policy 1742/5060: Responding to Complaints

Parents, students, and employees who have concerns and complaints are encouraged to obtain the Wilson County Schools Formal Complaint Form, available here online or from their principal or supervisor’s office, and submit the Wilson County Schools Formal Complaint Form to their principal or supervisor, who should also be the first person notified of such complaint.

Title IX Presentation
For more information regarding Title IX, please contact Cheryl Baggett - cheryl.baggett@wilsonschoolsnc.net Director of Student Services (Students)