Discrimination, Equity, Civil Rights & Title IX

Discrimination is the unfair or unequal treatment of a person or a group because they are part of a defined group, known as a protected class. Discrimination can also occur when a school's policy is neutral on its face and is administered in an evenhanded manner but has a disparate impact—i.e., a disproportionate and unjustified effect—on students of a particular protected class.

Protected class refers to a group of people who share common characteristics, and who are protected from discrimination and harassment under federal and state laws. In Washington, discrimination based on these protected classes is prohibited.

• Sex
• Race and color
• Religion and creed
• National origin
• Sexual orientation
• Gender identity and gender expression
• Disability and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal
• Honorably discharged veteran or military status

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. 

parents/legal guardans, students and community members rEPORTING A STUDENT

All incidents of harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, bullying and cyberbullying should be promptly reported to your child's school principal. The name and contact information for each school's administrator is posted on each school website.

View the districts policy, procedure and Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (HIB) Incident Reporting form. 

Anonymous reporting is available through the district's safety alert system.

Parents/legal guardians, students and community members Reporting aN employee

All reports of sexual harassment by a KSD employee should be reported to the school principal or Human Resources at hr@ksd.org. View the districts policy, procedure and complaint form. 

Anonymous reporting is available to through the district's safety alert system.

Staff Reporting 

Information about how staff may report incidents of discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment may be found here.

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

Civil Rights Officer:
Bronson Brown
Attorney
Kennewick School District
1000 W 4th Ave. 
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5010 | bronson.brown@ksd.org

Title IX Officer: 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

 

Equity and Civil Rights ensures that each student has equal access to public education without discrimination.

Washington state law prohibits discrimination in public schools on the basis of  sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status.

parents/legal guardans, students and community members rEPORTING A STUDENT

All incidents of harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, bullying and cyberbullying should be promptly reported to your child's school principal. The name and contact information for each school's administrator is posted on each school website.

View the districts policy, procedure and Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (HIB) Incident Reporting form. 

Anonymous reporting is available through the district's safety alert system.

Parents/legal guardians, students and community members Reporting aN employee

All reports of sexual harassment by a KSD employee should be reported to the school principal or Human Resources at hr@ksd.org. View the districts policy, procedure and complaint form. 

Anonymous reporting is available to through the district's safety alert system.

Staff Reporting 

Information about how staff may report incidents of discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment may be found here.

 

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

 

Civil Rights Officer:
Bronson Brown
Attorney
Kennewick School District
1000 W 4th Ave. 
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5010 | bronson.brown@ksd.org

Title IX Officer: 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

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:
Bronson Brown
Attorney
(509) 222-5010 | bronson.brown@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:

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