Once Initial Decision Maker sends the decision to parties, parties get 10 school business days to make a written request to the Title IX Coordinator to appeal the matter.

An appeal may be based on:

• Procedural defect affecting the outcome;
• New evidence that could reasonably affect the outcome but not available at the time of the determination;
• Conflict of interest/bias of the Coordinator, Investigator, or the Initial Decision Maker affecting the outcome.

Written appeal is filed

Once a written appeal is filed, the Title IX Coordinator must notify the other party (and should send a copy of the appeal)

See Form # 21

Parties get 5 school business days to submit a written statement in support of, or challenging, the appeal

Title IX Coordinator forwards all investigatory materials, decisions and appeal records to the Appellate Decision Maker

Appellate Decision Maker has 30 school business days to affirm, reverse or amend the written decision of the dismissal-with explanatory rationale

Send notice of Appellate decision to parties and Title IX Coordinator

See Form # 22