Nondiscrimination Statement: 

Snoqualmie Valley School District complies with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations and 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, including gender expression or 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. This holds true for all district employment and student opportunities. The Snoqualmie Valley School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities.

Nondiscrimination Policy -  Nondiscrimination Procedure

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s compliance coordinators: 

Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure:

The Snoqualmie Valley School District is committed to a positive and productive education free from discrimination, including sexual harassment.  This commitment extends to all students and staff involved in academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs or activities of the school, whether that program or activity is in a school facility, on school transportation or at a class or school training held elsewhere. 

SVSD policy 3205 prohibits sexual harassment of students by other students, employees, or third parties involved in school district activities.  The grievance/ prescriptive complaint process is outlined in 3205P. For staff SVSD policy 5011 prohibits sexual harassment and 5011P outlines the grievance/ prescriptive complaint process. 

Gender Inclusive Policy and Procedures

In compliance with RCW 28a.642.080 the SVSD is committed to fostering an educational environment that is safe and free of discrimination for all students, regardless of gender expression, gender identity, or sex. To that end, the district recognizes the importance of an inclusive approach toward transgender and gender-expansive students with regard to key terms, communication and the use of names and pronouns, student records, confidential health and education information, communication, restroom and locker room use and accessibility, sports and physical education, dress codes, and other school activities, in order to provide these students with an equal opportunity for learning and achievement.

This policy is a component of the district’s responsibility to create and maintain a safe, civil, respectful and inclusive learning community and will be implemented in conjunction with comprehensive training of staff and volunteers. See policy (3211) and procedure (3211P)  

Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO)

The Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds works with families, communities, and schools to address problems together so every student can fully participate and thrive in Washington’s K-12 public schools. OEO provides informal conflict resolution tools, coaching, facilitation, and training about family, community engagement, and systems advocacy.

• Website: www.oeo.wa.gov

• Email: oeoinfo@gov.wa.gov

• Phone: 1-866-297-2597

These notices, as well as inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures, district level contacts and reporting forms are located on the Legal and Official Notices  page of the district website.