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Nondiscrimination / Title IX Policy

Salem-Keizer Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups.

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Human Resources (HR)
Lancaster Professional Center
2450 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem
OR
97305
503-399-3061

Salem-Keizer Public School's Statement of Nondiscrimination

Salem-Keizer Public Schools promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, veteran’s status, genetic information or disability.

District meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities.  A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

Who Do I Contact?

If you have any questions or concerns about compliance with our district's nondiscrimination policies, please contact the following employees.

Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights

If you have questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination within a school, please contact the administrator at your school.

If the school administrator cannot answer your questions, your issue does not involve a school, or you need more help, please contact:

John Beight, Civil Rights Coordinator
Executive Director of Human Resources
Email beight_john@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Call 503-399-3061
2450 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305

Title II 

Questions about Title II can be directed to:

John Beight, Title II Coordinator
Executive Director of Human Resources
Call 503-399-3061
Email beight_john@salkeiz.k12.or.us
2450 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305

Section 504

Questions about Section 504 can be directed to:

Chris Moore, Section 504 Coordinator
Director of Mental Health & Social-Emotional Learning
Call 503-399-3000
Email moore_chris@salkeiz.k12.or.us

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Questions about Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), can contact:

Barbara Svensen, Coordinator Student Services and Special Education
Call 503-399-3000 
Email svensen_barbara@salkeiz.k12.or.us

Title IX

Title IX HUM-A036

Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states in part that, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”  Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admissions and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.

The Salem-Keizer Public Schools nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on this website.

Title IX Grievance Procedure HUM-P020

To report information about conduct that that may constitute sex discrimination or to make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please contact:

John Beight, Title IX Coordinator
Executive Director of Human Resources
Email beight_john@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Call 503-399-3061
2450 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem, OR 97305

OR

Debbie Joa, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Human Resources Manager 
Email joa_debbie@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Call 503-399-3061
2450 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem, OR 97305

Staff Trainings for Title IX Complaints

The district will ensure that all individuals who coordinate, investigate, or serve as decision makers for Title IX complaints receive proper training.

Filing a Complaint

Additional Policies & Procedures