​1284 CHESTNUT STREET
CLARKSTON, WA  99403
PH: (509) 758.4508
Fax: (509) 758.4509

NONDISCRIMINATION

Clarkston 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) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

     - Troy Whittle, Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, 1294 Chestnut St.,
       Clarkston, WA 99403 (509)758-2531, whittlet@csdk12.org; or
     - Rebecca Lockhart, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 1294 Chestnut St.,
       Clarkston, WA 99403, (509) 758-2531, lockhartr@csdk12.org

Anyone may file a complaint against the district alleging that the district has violated anti-discrimination laws.  This complaint procedure is designed to assure that the resolution of real or alleged violations are directed toward a just solution that is satisfactory to the complainant, the administration and the board of directors.  This grievance procedure will apply to the general conditions of the nondiscrimination policy (Policy 3210) and more particularly to policies dealing with guidance and counseling (Policy 2140), co-curricular program (Policy 2150), service animals in schools (Policy 2030) and curriculum development and instructional materials (Policy 2020). As used in this procedure:

“Grievance” means a complaint which has been filed by a complainant relating to alleged violations of any state or federal anti-discrimination laws.​  

“Complaint” means a written charge alleging specific acts, conditions or circumstances, which are in violation of the anti-discrimination laws. The time period for filing a complaint is one year from the date of the occurrence that is the subject matter of the complaint. However, a complaint filing deadline may not be imposed if the complainant was prevented from filing due to: 1) Specific misrepresentations by the district that it had resolved the problem forming the basis of the complaint; or 2) Withholding of information that the district was required to provide under WAC 392-190-065 or WAC 392-190-005. Complaints may be submitted by mail, fax, e-mail or hand-delivery to any district, school or to the district compliance officer responsible for investigating discrimination complaints. Any district employee who receives a complaint that meets these criteria will promptly notify the compliance officer.

“Respondent” means the person alleged to be responsible or who may be responsible for the violation alleged in the complaint.

For details regarding the grievance steps, please ask the building administrator or refer to our nondiscrimination policy located on the Clarkston School District webpage at www.csdk12.org.