Gender Inclusive Schools
The Richland School District Board of Directors believes in fostering an educational environment that is safe and free of discrimination for all students, regardless of gender expression, gender identity, or sex. To that end, the Board recognizes the importance of an inclusive approach toward transgender and gender-expansive students with regard to key terms, communication and the use of names and pronouns, student records, confidential health and education information, communication, restroom and locker room use and accessibility, sports and physical education, dress codes, and other school activities, in order to provide these students with an equal opportunity for learning and achievement.
Gender Inclusive Schools
The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
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Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Tory Christensen, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary: Tory.Christensen@rsd.edu
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Civil Rights Coordinator: Tim Praino (Tim.Praino@rsd.edu) Executive Director of Human Resources
Who else can help with Discrimination Concerns?
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
All reports must start locally at the school or district level. However, OSPI can assist students, families, communities, and school staff with questions about state law, and the discrimination and sexual harassment complaint processes.
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Email: equity@k12.wa.us
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Phone: 360-725-6162
Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO)
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Website: www.oeo.wa.gov
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Email: oeoinfo@gov.wa.gov
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Phone: 1-866-297-2597
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
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Website: www.ed.gov/OCR
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Email: orc@ed.gov
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Phone: 1-800-421-3481
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