Arlington Public Schools provides equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, 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. The District will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
TITLE IX/SEX EQUITY OFFICER AND CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
Mr. Eric DeJong
Executive Director, Human Resources
315 N French Ave.
Arlington, WA 98223
360.618.6212
[email protected]
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING (HIB) COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Ms. Kerri Helgeson
Director of Equity and Student Well-Being
315 N French Ave.
Arlington, WA 98223
360.618.6228
[email protected]
SECTION 504/ADA COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
Mr. Dave McKellar
Director of Special Education
315 N French Ave.
Arlington, WA 98223
360.618.6209
dave.mckellar@asd16.org