No Child Left Behind Act - Kennewick School District in Improvement Status under NCLB
Parent Notification Letter - English
Carta de Notificación a los Padres - Spanish
KSD Policy Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Cyber Bullying
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Highly Qualified Teachers
The Kennewick School District continues to be committed to hiring and retaining "Highly Qualified" Teachers. The average teacher in Kennewick has over fourteen years of experience and possesses a Master's Degree. In addition, all KSD teachers are encouraged to pursue National Board Teacher Certification. Under the new Elementary and Secondary Education Act, part of NCLB, parents have the right to request information on the professional qualifications of their child's teachers. Paraprofessionals and qualifications: Under certain circumstances, paraprofessionals who may work with your child must possess an AA degree. For more information, contact the Kennewick School District Human Resources Department at (509) 222-5010.
Workplace and Student Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with RCW 49.60, the Kennewick School District does not discriminate in employment or in schools. The Kennewick School District offers equal treatment and access to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation - including gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person witha disability. This also applies for students who participate in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Inquires regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to Title IX/RCW 28.A.640 Officer, Bev Johnson Torelli, Human Resources 222-5010.
Sexual Harassment
The Kennewick School District is committed to a positive and productive education and working environment free from discrimination, including sexual harassment. The district prohibits sexual harassment of students, employees, and others involved in school district activities. At a minimum, sexual harassment recognition and prevention and the elements of this policy will be included in staff, student, and regular volunteer orientation. This policy shall be posted in each district building in a place available to staff, students, parents, volunteers and visitors. The policy will be reproduced in each student, staff, volunteer, and parent handbook. For more information, contact the Kennewick School District Human Resources Department at (509) 222-5010.
Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
The Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits the Kennewick School District to release certain information known as “directory information,” to certain people or institutions, unless parents request, in writing, that such information not be released. In many cases, requests for this type of information come from news media or the armed forces for recruiting purposes. Directory information may include: 1) student name, address, and telephone number, 2) date and place of birth; 3) participation in officially recognized activities and sports; 4) weight and height of athletic team members; 5) dates of attendance; 6) photographs or other similar information. Photographs may occasionally be taken of students for use in the news media or school district publications.
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