Below are links to PDFs with information about the trainings for RSD's compliance coordinators

• 2023 K-12 Title IX Coordinator Training

• Virtual Certified Informal Resolution Facilitator Training

• Civil Rights Training Overview

• Creating Gender Inclusive Schools

• Discriminatory Harassment and Sexual Harassment

• Investigating and Resolving Complaints

• Navigating Section 504

• Title IX Athletics

• Understanding Discipline Disparities: Identifying Root Causes and Taking Action

• K-12 Title IX Investigator Training

• Title IX Sex-Based Harassment Training

The Ridgefield School District is a community of learners COMMITTED TO EQUITY AND THE SUCCESS OF EACH STUDENT.  This commitment means that student success will not be predicted nor determined by race, ethnicity, family economics, mobility, language, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, initial proficiencies or religion.  We value the diversity of our community and recognize the importance of celebrating this diversity within the learning environment. 

Ridgefield School District values the diverse ethnic heritage of the students we serve and believes to be prepared for today’s global society and workforce, students must be able to understand, appreciate, work with and learn from people with cultures and backgrounds different from their own.

We understand educating our children requires a partnership. Students need support at home and from the community to succeed in school and life. Each student is unique and learning styles are different. We believe the diversity of our school community, which in simplest terms means the ways in which people are different, enhances the district’s ability to implement our goals.

Education involves acknowledging and valuing what is comfortable and known and leading students to an understanding and appreciation of what is new and different. Encountering different perspectives, ideas, ways of thinking, and understandings is an essential part of this process. Through their experience with such differences students develop the ability to think critically, to make informed judgments, to imagine, to understand, and to grow. Helping students understand their connection to the world and to each other will enable them not only to achieve their highest potentials, but also to serve as strong and effective leaders. This principle is at the heart of our mission to foster unlimited possibilities.

The Ridgefield School District recognizes its responsibility to create and maintain a safe, civil, respectful and inclusive learning community. To that end, the Board of Directors has created policy to support all students. Click to view the policy and procedure.

Ridgefield School District No.122 complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and provides equal opportunity in programs and employment and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/language, marital status, HIV/Hepatitis C status, sex, sexual orientation-including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For information regarding translation services, please contact your school office. 

 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.

 Who to contact with concerns:

Concerns about discrimination:
Civil Rights Coordinator: Luke LeCount, Executive Director of Employee Services, luke.lecount@ridgefieldsd.org, (360) 619-1367.

Concerns about sex discrimination, including sexual harassment:
Title IX Coordinator:  Luke LeCount, Executive Director of Employee Services, luke.lecount@ridgefieldsd.org, (360) 619-1367.

 Concerns about disability discrimination:
Section 504 Coordinator: Curtis McConnell, Director of Special Education Services, curtis.mcconnell@ridgefieldsd.org, (360) 619-1348.

 Concerns about discrimination based on gender identity:
Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Kalin Heath, Assistant Director of Employee Services, kalin.heath@ridgefieldsd.org, (360) 619-1314.

More Information About Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
 
Click the links to review the district’s Sexual Harassment Policy 3205 and Procedure 3205P.

 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.

• Civil Rights Complaint Form

  • Send completed form to Luke LeCount
    

• Request for Special Education Community Complaint (SECC) Form

  • Send completed form to OSPI and Luke LeCount (see instructions on page 2 of the form)