Non-Discrimination
The Richland 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 or 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. This applies to all educational programs, extra-curricular activities, and employment. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinators:
- Personnel: Tim Praino (Tim.Praino@rsd.edu) Executive Director of Human Resources
- Students: Tory Christensen (Tory.Christensen@rsd.edu) Assistant Superintendent Secondary Education
Section 504 Coordinators:
- Personnel: Tim Praino (Tim.Praino@rsd.edu) Executive Director of Human Resources
- Facilities: Richard Krasner (Richard.Krasner@rsd.edu) Executive Director of Operations
- Student Services: Brian Moore (Brian.Moore@rsd.edu) Assistant Superintendent Elementary Education
Civil Rights Coordinator and Compliance Coordinator for State/Federal Law:
- Galt Pettett (Galt.Pettett@rsd.edu) General Counsel
The Richland School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact the RSD Special Programs Office at 509-967-6050.
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 with the district or OSPI. For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it by clicking the links below.
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.