Statement of Nondiscrimination: The Washougal School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Connor McCroskey, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3020; Title IX Officer: Brian Wilde, 1201 39th Street, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3104; Section 504 Coordinator: Connor McCroskey, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3020.
El Distrito Escolar de Washougal no discrimina en sus programas o actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano de guerra o grado militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género o identidad, discapacidad o uso de perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos de jóvenes especificados. El empleado mencionado a continuación ha sido designado para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Civil Rights Coordinator: Connor McCroskey, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3020; Title IX Officer: Brian Wilde, 1201 39th Street, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3104; Section 504 Coordinator: Connor McCroskey, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3020.
Washougal школьный округ предоставляет равные права и возможности участия во всех программах или видах деятельности независимо от пола, расы, вероисповедания, религиозных взглядов, цвета кожи, национальности, возраста, статуса ветерана или военнослужащего, сексуальной ориентации, гендерного самовыражения или самоопределения, инвалидности или использования обученной собаки-поводыря или животного-поводыря, и предоставляет равный доступ бойскаутам и другим специализированным молодёжным группам. С вопросами и жалобами о возможной дискриминации обращайтесь к следующему ответственному работнику (работникам): Civil Rights Coordinator: Connor McCroskey, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3020; Title IX Officer: Brian Wilde, 1201 39th Street, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3104; Section 504 Coordinator: Connor McCroskey, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3020.
Bullying and Harassment Complaint Officer: Tami Culp (Grades TK-5) and Jake Healea (Grades 6-12)
Tami Culp Bullying and Harassment Complaint Officer for Grades TK-5
1100 34th St
Washougal, WA 98671
360-954-3701
Jake Healea, Bullying and Harassment Complaint Officer for Grades 6-12
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
360-954-3501
Filing a complaint
Anyone can file a complaint alleging discrimination in a Washington public school based on a protected class. This includes parents, students, teachers, administrators, community members, and advocates. Please follow the complaint process closely. If you need help, or have questions, please contact the district compliance officer for the type of complaint you would like to make, and they can provide assistance through the process. Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations can contact the compliance officer for assistance with filling out forms and filing complaints.
Discrimination on the basis of sex or gender (Title IX)
The complaint process for Title IX violations, which are forms of discrimination on the basis of sex or gender, use the process described in policy 3205 for students, or policy 5011 for staff. The school board has appointed Brian Wilde, Assistant Principal, as the compliance officer. Mr. Wilde can be reached at 360-954-3104.
The steps involved include submitting a written complaint which describes the conduct or incident, why you believe there was discrimination, and what actions you believe the school or district should take to resolve the problem.
After receiving the complaint, the compliance officer for Title IX will investigate the issue or incident. They will provide you with a copy of the discrimination complaint process, and will respond to your complaint in writing within 30 calendar days, unless you agree to a different response timeline.
You have the right to appeal the determinations of the investigation, you may appeal the process. The appeal process is detailed in policy 3205 (sexual harassment) and/or policy 3210 (Nondiscrimination) for students, and 5010 (nondiscrimination and affirmative action) and 5011 (sexual harassment) for staff.
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying of Student Complaint Process
Board Policy 3207 provides students the right to a safe and civil educational environment. The school board has appointed Tami Culp as the Bullying and Harassment Complaint Officer for Grades TK-5 and Jake Healea as the Bullying and Harassment Complaint Officer for Grades 6-12. Mrs. Culp can be reached at 360-954-3701. Mr. Healea can be reached at 360-954-3501.
The steps to report an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a student are part of Policy 3207, including a form which should be used by students, parents, advocates, or staff who witness any type of harassment, intimidation or bullying of a student. Policy 3207 also outlines the appeal process.
Civility Policy for Staff, Volunteers, Parents, and Community
Board Policy 5282 provides staff, students, volunteers, parents, and community members the right to a safe and civil environment in our schools. Cindie Persons, Human Resources staff, is the contact person for reporting uncivil behavior. Ms. Persons can be reached at 360-954-3004.
The steps to report uncivil behavior, including the definitions of this type of behavior, and the process/form are part of policy 5282.
Gender-inclusive complaints
Discrimination Complaint (other than on the basis of sex/gender, which uses Title IX above)
The Washougal School District, WSD School Board, and District Staff are committed to an environment free of discrimination. The complaint process for discrimination violations excluding sex/gender covered under Title IX above, which are forms of discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal or for providing equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups, use the process described in policy 3210 for students, or policy 5010 for staff. The school board has appointed Connor McCroskey, Director of Special Education, as the Civil Rights Coordinator. Mr. McCroskey can be reached at 360-954-3020.
The steps involved include submitting a written complaint which describes the conduct or incident, why you believe there was discrimination, and what actions you believe the school or district should take to resolve the problem.
After receiving the complaint, the Civil Rights Compliance Officer will investigate the issue or incident. They will provide you with a copy of the discrimination complaint process, and will respond to your complaint in writing within 30 calendar days, unless you agree to a different response timeline.
You have the right to appeal the determinations of the investigation, you may appeal the process. The appeal process is detailed in policy 3210 for students, or policy 5010 for staff.
Section 504 Complaints
Staff or Students who have a complaint about discrimination under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 should use the same complaint process for discrimination in policy 3210 for students, or policy 5010 for staff. The school board has appointed Connor McCroskey, Director of Special Services, as the Section 504 Coordinator. Mr. McCroskey can be reached at 360-954-3020.
The staff and student policies listed above document the process including appeal rights for those filing complaints under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
