Legal Services
Freedom of Information Act
In accordance with South Carolina Code of Laws Title 30, Chapter 4, the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act grants citizens access to certain public records, subject to applicable legal exemptions. The South Carolina Freedom of Information Act grants citizens access to certain public records, subject to applicable exemptions under relevant state and federal laws. Lexington County School District One may deny requests to non-citizens of the State of South Carolina. To minimize delays in processing, your request should be specific so that the District may respond appropriately.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email: foiarequests@lexington1.net
Address: Lexington County School District One, PO Box 1869, Lexington, SC 29071
Title IX
Title IX is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including pregnancy and parental status, in educational programs and activities. The law states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Brittney Pecori
Legal and Title IX Compliance Specialist and
Title IX Coordinator
Legal Services
100 Tarrar Springs Rd.
Lexington, SC 29072
Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin or any other applicable status protected by local, state or federal law.
The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The district designates specific individuals to handle inquiries or complaints. To find out whom to contact and how to contact them, please go to our Nondiscrimination Statement page.