Nondiscrimination

The district shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, or non-program-related physical, sensory or mental disabilities. RCW 49.60 Law Against Discrimination. District programs shall be free from sexual harassment.

The superintendent shall provide for the annual evaluation, periodic surveys, annual notice and complaint procedures as required by law to insure that there is in fact equal opportunity for all students in the district.

The board shall designate a staff member to serve as affirmative action/ Title IX compliance officer.

Cross References:

(cf. 2020 Curriculum Development and Adoption)

(cf. 2140 Guidance and Counseling)

(cf. 2150 Co-Curricular Program)

Legal References:

RCW 28A.640 Sexual Equality Mandated for Public Schools

RCW 49.60 Law Against Discrimination

42 USC 12101 - 12213 Americans with Disabilities Act

WAC 180-40-215 Student rights

WAC 392-190 Equal Educational Opportunity--Sex - Discrimination Prohibited

Adoption Date: 2/27/01

St. John - Endicott Cooperative Schools