ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.

Students, Parents and/or Guardians with Concerns

Students, parents and/or guardians participating in any of the following ESD 112 programs:

Curae Center, Spero Center, Florens Academy, Gorge Academy, Quest Academy, Student Transition Educational Program Services (STEPS), Open Doors, Early Learning and Child Care Centers

should contact the following individuals for assistance with questions and concerns about alleged discrimination, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB), and/or gender inclusivity:

Student Discrimination Concerns

Contact:

Melissa Kreuder, Civil Rights Coordinator
Email: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org
Phone: 360-952-3328

Student Sex Discrimination/ Sex-Based Harassment / Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Concerns

Contact:

Wendy Niehaus, Title IX / HIB Coordinator
Email: wendy.niehaus@esd112.org
Phone: 360-952-3574

Student Disability Discrimination Concerns

For Open Doors, ESD 112 Early Learning and Child Care Centers contact:

Melissa Kreuder, Civil Rights Coordinator
Email: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org
Phone: 360-952-3328

For Curae Center, Spero Center, Florens Academy, Gorge Academy, Quest Academy, STEPS contact:

Jeffrey Niess, ADA Compliance Coordinator
Email: jeffrey.niess@esd112.org
Phone: 360-952-3529

Gender-Inclusive Programs for Students

Contact:

Jillany Wellman, Gender-Inclusive Programs Coordinator
Email: jillany.wellman@esd112.org
Phone: 360-952-3552

HIB, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Inclusive Schools Student Handbook Language

ESD 112 student programs and activities are meant to be safe and inclusive environments where all students are welcome and protected. Please read ESD 112’s student handbook language adapted per OSPI’s model student handbook language related to HIB, discrimination, sexual harassment, and gender-inclusive schools as required by RCW 28A.300.286.

Students, parents/guardians with a complaint about an ESD 112 student program or activity may submit a complaint in writing via mail, email or fax or verbally by phone or in person.

Including the following information in your written and/or verbal complaint is recommended but not required:

  • Complainants first and last name and contact information
  • Your role in the complaint
  • Type of Discrimination Complaint
  • The date(s) of incident(s) when discrimination/harassment/assault/retaliation took place.
  • Description of the incident(s) and how you were subjected to discrimination/harassment/assault/retaliation.
  • Name(s) of the person(s) involved.
  • Name(s) of those who may have witnessed the incident(s).

The use of a particular form is not required. Please do not refrain from filing a complaint if you are missing some of the requested information. Provide as much detail as you are able. To file a complaint contact:

Student Discrimination Complaints

Melissa Kreuder, Civil Rights Coordinator
Email: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org
Phone: 360-952-3328
Fax: 360-750-9836

Mail:
ESD 112
2500 NE 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661

Student Sex Discrimination including Sex-Based Harassment and Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Complaints

Wendy Niehaus, Title IX / HIB Coordinator
Email: wendy.niehaus@esd112.org
Phone: 360-952-3574
Fax: 360-750-9836

Mail:
ESD 112
2500 NE 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661

Your complaint will be assigned to the appropriate compliance coordinator and processed to resolution based on the appropriate ESD 112 policy and procedure.

ESD 112 will attempt to maintain confidentiality to the degree possible with all information provided by sharing this information only with those people who are considered essential to the investigation and disposition of your complaint. Due process requirements for the person(s) complained about may also require the release of all information regarding the complaint to the respondent. A request that you and/or your students identity remain confidential or anonymous from the respondent may prevent ESD 112 from resolving the complaint to your satisfaction due to the limitations placed on the investigation by confidentiality and/or anonymity request.

It is against ESD 112 policy for anyone to retaliate against you for filing your complaint or to retaliate against persons who participate in an investigation.

ESD 112 student related nondiscrimination policies and procedures are available on the ESD 112 website at www.esd112.org and can be found here:

ESD 112 Employees with Concerns

ESD 112 employees with questions about or complaints of alleged discrimination, including sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or requests for disability related accommodations should contact:

Melissa Kreuder, Human Resources Director, 360-952-3328 or melissa.kreuder@esd112.org

ESD 112 Employees may submit a complaint in writing via mail, email or fax or verbally by phone or in person.

Including the following information in your written and/or verbal complaint is recommended but not required.

  • First and last name and contact information.
  • Your role in the complaint (complainant, filing on behalf of complainant, etc.)
  • Type of discrimination complaint.
  • The date(s) of incident(s) when discrimination/harassment/assault/retaliation occurred.
  • Description of the incident(s) and how you were subjected to discrimination/harassment/assault/retaliation.
  • Name(s) of the person(s) involved.
  • Name(s) of those who may have witnessed the incident(s).

The use of a particular form is not required. Please do not refrain from filing a complaint if you are missing some of the requested information. Employees should submit their written, email, faxed or verbal complaint to:

Melissa Kreuder, Human Resources Director
Email: melissa.kreuder@esd112.org
Phone: 360-952-3328
Fax: 360-750-9836

Mail:
ESD 112
2500 NE 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661

The ESD 112 Human Resources Director, with assistance from the Human Resources Department and other agency compliance coordinators, will process employee complaints to resolution based on the appropriate ESD 112 policy and procedure.

ESD 112 will attempt to maintain confidentiality to the degree possible with all information provided by sharing this information only with those people who are considered essential to the investigation and disposition of your complaint. Due process requirements for the person(s) complained about may also require the release of all information regarding the complaint to the respondent. A request that your identity remain confidential or anonymous from the respondent may prevent ESD 112 from resolving the complaint to your satisfaction due to the limitations placed on the investigation by confidentiality and/or anonymity request.

It is against ESD 112 policy for anyone to retaliate against you for filing your complaint or to retaliate against persons who participate in an investigation

ESD 112 nondiscrimination policies and procedures are available on the ESD 112 website at www.esd112.org and can be found here: