Title IX Athletic Settlement

Superintendent Dr. Adam Clark sent the following message to the MDUSD community on Jan. 8, 2025:

Dear Students, Families, and Staff of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District,

I am writing to you today to reaffirm Mt. Diablo Unified School District’s unwavering commitment to equity in our schools, specifically within our athletic programs. As a School District, we must ensure that every student, regardless of gender, has access to the resources, facilities, and opportunities they need to succeed and thrive.

This letter comes in the wake of a settlement agreed upon between the District and a class of female students addressing disparities under Title IX at College Park High School. The findings that led to this agreement highlight unacceptable inequities that have persisted for far too long. On behalf of the District, I want to sincerely apologize for these failures and assure you that we are committed to rectifying them.

As part of this settlement and beyond the settlement, the District is committed to ensuring fairness and equity across all of our high school athletic programs. Accordingly, the District is and will be instituting the following:

1. Equal access to athletic facilities, equipment, and scheduling for boys’ and girls’ teams.

2. Renovations to ensure parity in locker rooms, fields, and training facilities at CPHS by 2027.

3. Annual surveys to identify and increase athletic participation based on student interest.

4. Ensuring prime game times and equitable publicity for all sports teams.

5. Centralized scheduling and monitoring by a Title IX Coordinator to uphold compliance.

6. A comprehensive policy to oversee booster clubs, ensuring funds are distributed equitably.

We are already taking proactive steps to implement these changes, including instituting consistent and equitable practices across all District schools. A Title IX Consultant will help guide our compliance efforts, and we are working closely with not only College Park but all of our high schools to begin improvements immediately. These actions are just the beginning of our work to address inequities and strengthen equity across all schools in our District.

Athletics should serve as a platform for empowerment and growth, and we are committed to promoting an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and able to reach their fullest potential.

We invite you to stay informed about our progress as we implement these reforms. Updates will be shared regularly on the District’s website. Together, we can ensure that all students in MDUSD have access to the opportunities they deserve.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to create a more equitable future for our students.

Sincerely,

Dr. Adam Clark