| The Sumner School District affirms the right of all students and employees to pursue their education or occupation with dignity in a safe environment. Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Intimidation or Bullying will not be tolerated in the Sumner School District.
Students, staff members, volunteers, or parents who believe that they have been the subject of harassment and/or discriminatory behavior will report the incident immediately to the principal or department supervisor. Complaints regarding harassment/discriminatory behavior will be investigated immediately. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Superintendent’s Office at (253) 891-6080 or Title IX Officer, Deb Barlow at (253) 891-6030.
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
SSD Board Policy |
Policy #3207, Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Policy #5112, Civility in the Workplace
Policy #5113, Harassment/Sexual Harassment |
SSD Board Procedure |
Procedure #3207P, Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Procedure #5112P, Civility in the Workplace
Procedure #5113P – See Formal Grievance Procedures in Procedure #5111P |
Reporting Form |
Discrimination & Harassment Complaint Form  |
Non-Discrimination
Sumner School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
SSD Board Policy |
Policy #3512, Non-Discrimination - Students
Policy #5111, Non-Discrimination in Employment |
SSD Board Procedure |
Procedure #5111P, Non-Discrimination in Employment |
Reporting Procedure |
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures should be directed to the school district’s Equal Opportunity Officer and/or Section 504/ADA coordinator, Debra Barlow, telephone 253 891-6000. RCW 49.60.010 |
The Sumner School District complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all district employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures should be directed to the school district’s Equal Opportunity Officer and/or Section 504/ADA coordinator, Debra Barlow, telephone 253 891-6000. RCW 49.60.010
Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention
Title IV/American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
SSD Board Policy |
Policy #5114, Disability and Accommodation |
SSD Board Procedure |
Procedure – No District Procedure |
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued regulations to enforce the provisions of Title I of the ADA on July 26, 1991 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008 which was signed into law effective January 1, 2009. If you believe you might have difficulty carrying out any of the essential duties of the position for which you are applying and need reasonable accommodations which might enable you to perform the essential functions of the position, contact the Sumner School District’s ADA Coordinator.
Debra Barlow
Executive Director Human Resources
Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Coordinator and Section 504 /ADA Coordinator
1202 Wood Avenue
Sumner, WA 98390
253 891-6030
Local Government Whistleblower Protection Act Policies and Reporting
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) http://www.k12.wa.us/default.aspx
Office of Professional Practices at OSPI
Professional Code of Conduct
Common School Manual 2009
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
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