Discrimination can happen when someone is treated differently or unfairly because they are part of a protected class, including their race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, use of a service animal, or veteran or military status.

What is discriminatory harassment?
Discriminatory harassment can include teasing and name-calling; graphic and written statements; or other conduct that may be physically threatening, harmful, or humiliating. Discriminatory harassment happens when the conduct is based on a student’s protected class and is serious enough to create a hostile environment. A hostile environment is created when conduct is so severe, pervasive, or persistent that it limits a student’s ability to participate in, or benefit from, the school’s services, activities, or opportunities.

To review the district’s Nondiscrimination Policy 3207 and Procedure 3207P, visit https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/o/esd/page/school-board-district-policies-3000-series.

What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is any unwelcome conduct or communication that is sexual in nature and substantially interferes with a student's educational performance or creates an intimidating or hostile environment. Sexual harassment can also occur when a student is led to believe they must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct or communication to gain something in return, such as a grade or a place on a sports team.

Examples of sexual harassment can include pressuring a person for sexual actions or favors; unwelcome touching of a sexual nature; graphic or written statements of a sexual nature; distributing sexually explicit texts, e-mails, or pictures; making sexual jokes, rumors, or suggestive remarks; and physical violence, including rape and sexual assault.

Our schools do not discriminate based on sex and prohibit sex discrimination in all of our education programs and employment, as required by Title IX and state law.

To review the district’s Sexual Harassment Policy 3205 and Procedure 3205P, visit https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/o/esd/page/school-board-district-policies-3000-series.

What should my school do about discriminatory and sexual harassment?
When a school becomes aware of possible discriminatory or sexual harassment, it must investigate and stop the harassment. The school must address any effects the harassment had on the student at school, including eliminating the hostile environment, and make sure that the harassment does not happen again.

What can I do if I'm concerned about discrimination or harassment?
Talk to a Coordinator or submit a written complaint. You may contact the following school district staff members to report your concerns, ask questions, or learn more about how to resolve your concerns.

Concerns about discrimination:
Civil Rights Coordinator
Stephanie Berryhill,
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Coordinator,
Director of Human Relations
2929 McDougall Avenue
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7113
Concerns about sex discrimination, including sexual harassment:
Title IX Coordinator
Stephanie Berryhill,
Director of Human Relations
2929 McDougall Avenue
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7113
Concerns about disability discrimination:
Section 504 Coordinator
Carolyne Zieske
Director of Student Support Services
2929 McDougall Avenue
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7104
Concerns about discrimination based on gender identity:
Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator
Stephanie Berryhill
Director of Student Support Services
2929 McDougall Avenue
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7113

To submit a written complaint, describe the conduct or incident that may be discriminatory and send it by mail, fax, email, or hand delivery to the school principal, district superintendent, or civil rights coordinator. Submit the complaint as soon as possible for a prompt investigation, and within one year of the conduct or incident.

What happens after I file a discrimination complaint?
The Civil Rights Coordinator will give you a copy of the school district’s discrimination complaint procedure. The Civil Rights Coordinator must make sure a prompt and thorough investigation takes place. The investigation must be completed within 30 calendar days unless you agree to a different timeline. If your complaint involves exceptional circumstances that require a longer investigation, the Civil Rights Coordinator will notify you in writing with the anticipated date for their response.

When the investigation is complete, the school district superintendent or the staff member leading the investigation will send you a written response. This response will include:

A summary of the results of the investigation
A determination of whether the school district failed to comply with civil rights laws
Any corrective measures or remedies needed
Notice about how you can appeal the decision

What are the next steps if I disagree with the outcome?
If you do not agree with the outcome of your complaint, you may appeal the decision to the School Board of Directors and then to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). More information about this process, including important timelines, is included in the district’s Nondiscrimination Procedure 3210P and Sexual Harassment Procedure 3205P.

I already submitted a HIB complaint - what will my school do?
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying (HIB) can also be discrimination if it's related to a protected class. If you give your school a written report of HIB that involves discrimination or sexual harassment, your school will notify the Civil Rights Coordinator. The school district will investigate the complaint using both the Nondiscrimination Procedure 3210P and the HIB Procedure 3207P to fully resolve your complaint.

Our School is Gender-Inclusive
In Washington, all students have the right to be treated consistent with their gender identity at school. Our school will:

Address students by their requested name and pronouns, with or without a legal name change
Change a student’s gender designation and have their gender accurately reflected in school records
Allow students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity
Allow students to participate in sports, physical education courses, field trips, and overnight trips in accordance with their gender identity
Keep health and education information confidential and private
Allow students to wear clothing that reflects their gender identity and apply dress codes without regard to a student’s gender or perceived gender
Protect students from teasing, bullying, or harassment based on their gender or gender identity

To review the district’s Gender-Inclusive Schools Policy 3211 and Procedure 3211P, visit https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/o/esd/page/school-board-district-policies-3000-series. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator:

Stephanie Berryhill
Director of Student Support Services
2929 McDougall Avenue
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7113

For concerns about discrimination or discriminatory harassment based on gender identity or gender expression, please see the information in the above accordion "What can I do if I’m concerned about discrimination or harassment?"

ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION

ASBESTOS INFORMATION

BECCA TRUANCY BILL

BULLYING AND HARASSMENT POLICY

CHILD ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION PREVENTION

CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCREENING

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES

CONTRACTED SERVICES

EARLY ENTRY TESTING FOR KINDERGARTEN

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES 3210, 3207, 3205

OFFICE OF EDUCATION OMBUDS (OEO)

PARENTS RIGHTS TO REVIEW RECORDS (FERPA)

RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION AND OPT OUT FORM

SCHOOL HEALTH LAW

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS

SECTION 504 COMPLIANCE

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY 3205

TITLE I / LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LAP)

TRANSFER PROCESS

USDA NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT FOR CHILD NUTRITION

WASHINGTON STATE REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE FOR EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH (MCKINNEY-VENTO)