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Non-Discrimination, Equity, Civil Rights & Title IX

Non-Discrimination, Equity, Civil Rights & Title IX

Non-Discrimination

Equity & Civil Rights

Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, often referred to as Title IX, is a federal civil rights law.

Title IX, which began with a focus on discrimination and ensuring equity in sports, includes a major focus on prevention of and response to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

  • Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities.

    All public and private elementary and secondary schools, school districts, colleges and universities receiving any federal funds must comply with Title IX.

    For a statement describing the rights and responsibilities of victims of sexual harassment or those who are the subject of complaints, contact your school office.

     

    TITLE IX COORDINATOR

    The Kennewick School District's Title IX coordinator must have knowledge of all Title IX requirements, the district's policies and procedures on sex discrimination, and of all complaints throughout the district that raise Title IX Issues.

    The Title IX coordinator's core responsibilities include:

    • Tracking the district's response to reports and complaints of sexual harassment.
    • Determining the appropriate response and remedial actions.
    • Identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems revealed by such reports and complaints.

     

    KSD'S NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

    Discrimination/Harassment

    The Kennewick 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 employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

     

    Civil Rights Coordinator:
    Dr. Tom Brillhart
    Assistant Superintendent of Operations
    (509) 222-5335 | thomas.brillhart@ksd.org

     

    Title IX and 504 Officer: 
    BJ Wilson
    K-12 Student Services Director
    (509) 222-5003 | bj.wilson@ksd.org

     

    You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office: Kennewick School District 1000 W. Fourth Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336 or view in the Polices and Forms tab below.

     

    COMPLAINT OPTIONS: DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT

    If you believe that you or your child have experienced unlawful discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment at school, you have the right to file a complaint.

    Before filing a complaint, you can discuss your concerns with your child’s principal or with the school district’s Section 504 coordinator, Title IX officer, or civil rights coordinator, who are listed above. This is often the fastest way to resolve your concerns.

    In most cases, complaints must be filed within one year from the date of the incident or conduct that is the subject of the complaint. A complaint must be in writing. Once the district receives your written complaint, the coordinator will give you a copy of the complaint procedure and make sure a prompt and thorough investigation takes place. The superintendent or designee will respond to you in writing within 30 calendar days — unless you agree on a different time period. In its written response, the district will include a summary of the results of the investigation, a determination of whether or not the district failed to comply with civil rights laws, notification that you can appeal this determination, and any measures necessary to bring the district into compliance with civil rights laws. Corrective measures will be put into effect within 30 calendar days after this written response — unless you agree to a different time period.

  • PARENTS/LEGAL GUARDANS, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS:

    Please contact the district's Title IX Officer.

     

    KSD Title IX Officer: 
    BJ Wilson
    Director of K-12 Student Services
    Kennewick School District
    1000 W 4th Ave. 
    Kennewick, WA 99336
    (509) 222-5003 | bj.wilson@ksd.org

  • STUDENT NON-DISCRIMINATION

    Policy 3210 STUDENTS Non-Discrimination
    Procedure 3210 STUDENTS Non-Discrimination

     

    KSD'S NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

    The Kennewick 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 guide dog or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

     

    STUDENT HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, BULLYING, AND CYBERBULLYING

    Policy 3207 STUDENTS Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Cyber Bullying
    Procedure 3207 STUDENTS Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Cyber Bullying
    Policy 3207 STUDENTS Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Incident Reporting Form

     

    STUDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT

    Policy 3206 STUDENTS Sexual Harassment Prohibited - Students
    Procedure 3206 STUDENTS Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited

     

    STAFF DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT

    Policy 5150: PERSONNEL: Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment Prohibited
    Procedure 5150 PERSONNEL: Discrimination Complaint Procedure
    Form 5150 PERSONNEL: Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Form

     

    STAFF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

    Policy 5013 PERSONNEL: Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited
    Procedure 5013 PERSONNEL: Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited
    Form 5013 PERSONNEL: Sexual Harassment Complaint Form

  • Title IX Officer: 
    BJ Wilson
    Director of K-12 Student Services
    Kennewick School District
    1000 W 4th Ave. 
    Kennewick, WA 99336
    (509) 222-6534 | bj.wilson@ksd.org

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