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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 & 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

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

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

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

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.

Read the full Salem-Keizer Public Schools Nondiscrimination policy.

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

Download a PDF of the Title IX Grievance Procedure.

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.

CTE Nondiscrimination Statement

CTE Salem-Keizer Public Schools offers career and technical programs to all students in the following program areas:

  • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Systems
  • Arts, Information and Communication
  • Business and Management (including Hospitality and Tourism)
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Resources
  •  Industrial and Engineering Systems

Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veteran status, or because of a perceived or actual association with any other persons within these protected classes. Admission in the specific courses may be determined by grade level, and in some cases, completion of prerequisite courses. The district will take steps to assure that lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

For more information about career and technical programs and admissions criteria, email the Salem-Keizer CTE Department or call 503-299-1990.