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Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying & Civil Rights

Our Schools Protect Students from Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

Schools are meant to be safe and inclusive environments where all students are protected from Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), including in the classroom, on the school bus, in school sports, and during other school activities. This section defines HIB, explains what to do when you see or experience it, and our school’s process for responding to it. 

Our School Stands Against Discrimination

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.

Our Schools are Gender-Inclusive

In Washington, all students have the right to be treated consistent with their gender indentity at school. Our schools 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

Visit the district website to review the Gender-Inclusive Schools Policy 3211 and Procedure 3211P. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator.

For concerns about discrimination or discriminatory harassment based on gender identity or gender expression, please see the information above.

Who else can help with HIB or Discrimination Concerns?

Discrimination Concern:

DeeDee Buckingham, Civil Rights Coordinator
P: 360.458.1900
E: doyla_buckingham@ycs.wednet.edu

Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Concern:

Shannon Powell, HIB Coordinator
P: 360.458.6124
E: shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu

Sex Discrimination including Sexual Harassment Concern:

Lisa Cadero-Smith, Title IX Coordinator
P: 360.458.6120 
E: lisa_cadero-smith@ycs.wednet.edu

Disability Discrimination Concern:

Shannon Powell, Section 504 Coordinator
P: 360.458.6124
E: shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu

Discrimination Based on Gender Identity:

Lisa Cadero-Smith, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator
P: 360.458.6120
E: lisa_cadero-smith@ycs.wednet.edu