Contact Information
Nondiscrimination/Title IX Coordinator
Julia Pontarelli, Ed.D., CSBO
Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Personnel
Title IX Coordinator
Phone: 815-385-7900 x2260
Email: Pontarellijulia@dist156.org
4716 W Crystal Lake Rd
McHenry, IL 60050
Section 504 Coordinator
Shae Gibour, Ed.S.
Assistant Superintendent for Special Services
Section 504 Coordinator
Phone: 815-385-7900 x 2024
Email: Gibourshae@dist156.org
4716 W Crystal Lake Rd
McHenry, IL 60050
Resources
Nondiscrimination Commitment
The School District shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories. No one will be penalized solely for his or her status as a registered qualifying patient or a registered designated caregiver for purposes of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, 410 ILCS 130/.
Training Materials to Train Title IX Team Members
August 5, 2020 - The following materials have been used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process (the District’s Title IX Team members) - McHenry Basic Title IX Training
August 19, 2020 - The following materials have been used to train Title IX Coordinators - McHenry Title IX Coordinator Training
October 15, 2020 - The following materials have been used to train Title IX Investigators - McHenry Title IX Investigator Training
January 8, 2021 - The following materials have been used to train Title IX Decision Makers - McHenry Title IX Decision Maker Training.
2020-2021 School Year- All staff members in District 156 completed Title IX and Sexual Harassment training through GCN.
2021-2022 School Year- All new staff members in District 156 completed Title IX and Sexual Harassment training through GCN.
2022-2023 School Year- All new staff members in District 156 completed Title IX and Sexual Harassment training through GCN.
2023-2024 School Year- All new staff members in District 156 completed Title IX and Sexual Harassment training through GCN.
Prior to the 2024-2025 School Year - The Title IX Coordinator completed the 2024 Title IX Coordinator Training through Franczek.
Prior to the 2024-2025 School Year - The Title IX Investigators, Decision Makers, Informal Resolution Facilitators & Appellate Decision Makers completed the 2024 Title IX Administrator training through Franczek.
2024-2025 School Year - All staff members in District 156 completed 2024 Title IX training through GCN.
CTE Programming
McHenry High School offers all students a wide variety of CTE pathways such as Accounting, Business, Culinary, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, and more. CTE programs prepare students, including those from special populations, with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment after high school or continue in post-secondary education. These career pathways are open to all students at MCHS without prerequisites and MCHS staff has robust marketing and recruitment practices in place.