Back to School Information
2024-2025
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After reviewing all of the following slides, click link for the Google Form for Sign Off HERE
*Yellow Highlight = New information/changes
Welcome Back for 2024-2025
Dear Evergreen Employees,
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join this incredible team. I am excited to work with our dedicated and caring staff to create a learning environment for our students that lives up to our strategic plan’s tagline: “Belonging for each, Success for all.”
Every school day, each one of us has the opportunity to positively impact student lives. This is the reason we all chose to work here at Evergreen Public Schools and I can’t wait to see all the wonderful ways that we as staff members will support our children.
Thank you for the warm welcome I have already received. I am confident that, with your continued passion and expertise, our students' 2024-25 school year experience will be filled with opportunities, learning, and success.
Dr. Christine Moloney
Interim Superintendent
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EPS Strategic Plan
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Teaching, Learning and Equity
Section Includes:
Strategic Plan Pillar
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our vision is to be a diverse and inclusive community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources and support they need to be successful.
Our mission is to eliminate the predictability of outcomes by demographic group.
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Instructional Materials: Video Excerpts in classroom
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Instructional Materials: Controversial Topics
Controversial issues may arise in the instructional program when related to the subject matter of the curricular field at the given grade level. When presented with a controversial issue, educators will make a reasonable effort to effect a balance of biases, divergent points of view, and opportunity for exploration of conflicting viewpoints of the issue by students. Policy 2331
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Instructional Materials
For more information on definitions of instructional materials and Instructional Materials Committee, follow recently updated Policy 2020 and Procedure 2020P.
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Printing Materials through the Print Shop
WebCRD is the software we use to enter print jobs with the Print Shop.
For information to enter print jobs more efficiently, here is a link to a “How To” video (8 minutes): WebCRD “How To” Video
If you have additional questions, please contact the Print Shop at x4130.
If you need to cancel an order, please email DL-PrintShop@evergreenps.org.
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Print Shop: Elementary Curriculum
FPC Materials: Most of the online printables have been migrated to Google folders to allow quick access. The printables are hyperlinked onto the teacher’s plans to easily locate exact resources. Teachers will need to upload printing for FPC themselves to allow teachers to be responsive to student’s needs. Cutting will also be available through the print shop.
IM Materials: Materials will be pre-printed by unit of instruction. The first unit will be sent to the buildings by August 18, the second unit will be sent to the buildings in mid-September, etc.
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Copyright Compliance
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Digital Learning Resources
For consistent access to resources for students and families, our district uses the following Learning Management Systems:
*NEW* for 2024-25: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policies and Guidance
*Replacement* ParentSquare replaces School Messenger for family communication
*Replacement* Securly Classroom replaces Hapara for student device supervision
See the Digital Learning website for tutorials and digital resources.
Digital Resource Approval
Access EPS approved digital resources through Classlink.
If the digital resource that staff members want to use with students is not in Classlink, they should:
If either of the above are true for the digital resource, then the resource must be approved prior to use with students. Request approval through SolarWinds.
Certificated Employee Responsibilities
Section Includes:
Strategic Plan Pillars
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Responsibility to Complete Safe Schools Training
All NEW certificated employees have four hours of online Safe Schools Training assigned to them. Time to complete these two hours of training was provided on August 13 at New Teacher Orientation. The additional two hours is to be completed no later than September 30, 2024 (see next paragraph).
ALL certificated employees have two hours of online training assigned to them as part of the TRI package. Online training MUST be completed no later than September 30, 2024 by the end of the business day. If training is not completed, out of compliance staff will be removed from their assignment until training is completed and may be disciplined.
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Accident Prevention Plan/Safety Training
Evergreen Public Schools has an accident prevention plan that is available in the staff room or the main office.
Safety Training is required for all new employees. Safety training is administered through SafeSchools Training.
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Employee/Student Incident (injury) Reports
If you are injured at work, you are required to:
Evergreen Public Schools is “self insured” and coverage is provided by ESD112 through the Southwest Washington Workers Compensation Trust. Coverage pays for state allowed medical bills and time loss when a medical provider certifies that you cannot work (provide documentation to HR and supervisor).
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Employee/Student Incident (injury) Reports: con’t
If a student or visitor is injured on school district property, a student/visitor accident report must be filled out. If a student is injured under your supervision, you are responsible to ensure the incident is documented.
Documents should be forwarded to Eliza Cornelison, Paralegal, for review and record keeping. Questions about insurance for employee or student incidents should be referred to Eliza Cornelison.
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Safety Drills and Procedures
Washington State Law requires each school to conduct one safety drill per month
Schools will practice the safety protocols for Lockdown, Secure, Hold, Fire/Evacuate and Earthquake. Schools shall use Rapid Responder to practice their emergency communication. A detailed guide will be provided to every school with more specifics around emergency preparedness.
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Student Discipline
Evergreen Public Schools follows a progressive student discipline process.
<Insert specific information for your building regarding referrals>
In Policy 3241, the School Board demonstrates its commitment to Restorative practices. “Restorative interventions and/or options will be a primary consideration, decreasing reliance on exclusionary practices.” Examples of restorative interventions include:
Discipline in the district is governed by Policy 3241 and Procedure 3241P.
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Restraint and Isolation
All students in the district, including those who have an individualized education program (IEP) or plan developed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, will remain free from the unreasonable use of restraint, restraint devices, and isolation, and other uses of physical force. Under no circumstances will these techniques be used as a form of discipline or punishment.
It is your responsibility to report any use of restraint or isolation to your building administration immediately and reported to the parent within 24 hours.
For more information see Policy 3246 and Procedure 3246P.
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Responsibility for CPS Referral/Reporting Process
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Suicide Prevention
Intervention Steps: Protocol
Suicide risk is a confidentiality exception even when you’re otherwise legally or ethically bound to confidentiality. When a student declares self harm, writes or posts something on social media, staff will intervene. Trained staff will meet with the student and review the suicide screen forms with them to determine if it is a transient or substantive threat. When you have any of the above concerns about a student, keep that student under your supervision until you can connect the student with an administrator, counselor/social worker, school nurse or school psychologist.
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Student Attendance Records
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Counts/Enrollment/Staffing
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Grade Book/Record Keeping
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Field Trip Requirements + Volunteer Clearance
All field trips regardless of funding require pre-approval (allow at least 6 weeks).
All volunteers (chaperones) on field trips must fill out a volunteer application for Human Resources and go through a criminal background check. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
Volunteer Coaches must complete a WSP and FBI fingerprint background check.
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Teacher Certification Renewal Changes
After July 1, 2023, teachers will need 100 clock hours or a valid National Board for Professional Teacher Standards Certificate to renew most teacher certificates. Some teachers may also need to submit completion of Issues of Abuse course and 15 clock hours on equity-based school practices. Specific endorsements also require 15 of the clock hours meet STEM requirements.
For more information, see PESB Certificate Renewal or OSPI Certification for Teachers.
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Certificated Staff Evaluation: Fall deadlines
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Supplemental Contracts
When an employee is issued a supplemental contract, it must be completed fully, including signatures, and returned to Human Resources within 10 days of the Issue Date to ensure payment to the employee.
It is important for all supplemental contracts to have an accurate account code and payment amount that is bargained on either the co-curricular or extra-curricular salary schedules. The employee and supervisor signatures are ensuring that work will be or has been completed.
Please see your administrator or building secretary for account code questions.
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Form A
Every Form A will need to be completed and submitted to HR for payment within 90 days of completion but before the budget year ends to ensure payment to the employee. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of pay.
The Form A is to be completed accurately and include a description of the activity, if needed, employee signature, supervisor signatures, accurate account codes and bargained rates of pay. The employee and supervisor signatures are ensuring that work has been completed.
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Payroll: Forms Cutoff Dates
In order for payroll to be processed, forms are due to payroll by 3:00 p.m. on the following dates for 2024-2025:
Sept. 4 Dec. 3 Mar. 4 Jun. 3
Oct. 2 Jan. 3 Apr. 2 Jul. 2
Nov. 4 Feb. 4 May 2 Aug. 4
Policy 5311 Payroll Disbursement
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Responsibility to adhere to the
Code of Professional Conduct
Under Chapter 181-87 WAC, certificated staff are accountable to a code of conduct. Violations of the Code of Professional Conduct shall be reported to the Office of Professional Practices at OSPI (in addition to any other consequences that may apply). The Code of Professional Conduct to include grooming behaviors towards students and inappropriate digital communications with students.
To see the full updated Code of Professional Conduct, click this link.
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Employee Absences and Benefits
Section Includes:
Strategic Plan Pillar
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Employee Absences
When an employee is absent from work, it is the employee’s responsibility to submit the absence into the Frontline Absence Management (Aesop) prior to the absence. Call the Sub Office at x4093 for any questions. Please be mindful of the following selections:
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Employee Absences
When an employee is absent from work, it is the employee’s responsibility to:
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FMLA
Contact your Benefits Specialist proactively regarding your need for FMLA leave. You may have an FMLA qualifying-event and your Benefits Specialist can assist you in getting the completed documentation. Additionally, you may qualify for other leaves that your Specialist can talk to you about at extension 4017.
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Open Enrollment for Benefits
All Washington school employees receive their health insurance and other benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For more information, go to hca.wa.gov/sebb.
NEW Certificated Employees: Enroll within first 31 days
Current Employees: Open enrollment is anticipated to take place in the fall of 2024 (October/November) and may be completed through the Benefits 24/7 portal.
All information is available on the District’s Benefits webpage.
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Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A free and confidential benefit available to employees, their dependents, and household members for all of life’s challenges. The EAP is available 24/7/365.
If you have any issues with logging in or getting assistance from Deer Oaks, please contact Karina Lorentz at x4094 or karina.lorentz@evergreenps.org
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Information Technology
Section Includes:
Strategic Plan Pillars
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Responsible User Agreement
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Social Media
Social media presents unique opportunities/challenges for employees (including FERPA challenges). Therefore, employees should:
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Pictures and filming in your classroom
Publication of pictures and movies to social media with students is a dangerous proposition.
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Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
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Phishing
“Phishing” is an attempt, usually by email, to gather information from you under false pretenses. It is often associated with stealing passwords, but can also be much simpler, such as an email appearing to be from your principal asking for your cell phone number.
Phishing messages try to motivate you to share information or to open an attachment. DocuSign requests pretending to be from HR, overdue billing notices, and urgent messages from a manager are all common methods used. Always verify messages (usually by calling the sender) before opening unexpected attachments or responding to requests for information. Never enter your username or password if prompted from an unverified email message.
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Strong Passwords and Passphrases
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
MFA is an authentication system that requires more than one distinct authentication factor for successful authentication (NIST). An example of MFA is when your bank sends you a text code to log in to your account from a new device. MFA has become a security standard in all industries and is the best method to prevent phishing attacks and other account compromises.
MFA is required for all staff when accessing email or Microsoft 365. Allowable authentication methods are by authenticator app or SMS code. Devices can be approved for authentication for 60 days when authorizing by selecting that option.
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Highlighted Policies
Section Includes:
Strategic Plan Pillars
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FERPA
All student records are protected both under FERPA and state privacy laws. There are limited exceptions to the privacy laws that allow disclosure to the public. Examples of disclosure include:
Parents have access to student records and can request to review a file or copies of a file.
Unauthorized disclosure of student information is against the law; examples include telling another employee who does not have an educational reason to have that information, posts to facebook about students and discussions with friends, neighbors and your family.
Student Records: Policy 3229 and Policy 3231
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Appropriate Student Information to Share
Employees who are charged with creating, implementing and maintaining specific student records, must share those records with other employees charged with implementation. These records include:
When a new student enrolls, records should be shared as soon as possible.
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Courts/Family Law/Restraining Orders
The district does not take sides in family law disputes or legal disputes between students.
All legal questions should be funneled through your administrator or Eliza Cornelison.
If there is an immediate family situation at your school, contact Shane Gardner, Director of School Safety and Security at x4066.
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Public Records Requests
All documents generated as part of “district business” are considered public record. It does not matter who owns the device or the means of storage.
Keep it professional and at all times avoid inappropriate comments about students and families.
Public Records Requests should be directed to publicrecordrequests@evergreenps.org
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Student Sexual/Kidnapping Offenders
“The district recognizes its responsibility for the health and safety of all students, including students required to register as a sex or kidnapping offender enrolled within the district” Policy 3143
Information about students who are registered sex offenders will be shared at the school level in accordance with Policy 3143 and Procedure 3143P, recognizing the student’s right to education and privacy but also maintaining a safe school.
If an inquiry is made from the public regarding a student required to register as a sex or kidnapping offender, they should be directed to law enforcement.
Principals have a responsibility to work with law enforcement, parents, and appropriate staff when a student who is registered sexual or kidnapping offender is enrolled in their school--see Procedure 3143P
A safety plan will be developed and will consider the risk level classification (Level I, Level II, or Level III).
Notification of the safety plan will also consider the risk level classification of the registered student offender.
It is staff responsibility to report any violations of the plan to administration.
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Conflict of Interest
No district employee will engage in or have a direct financial interest in any activity which conflicts with his/her duties and responsibilities. Further, no district employee may employ or use any person, money, district network, or school property under the employee’s official supervision, control or direction for the private gain of that employee or another. This includes but is not limited to solicitation of any personal gift or favor from students, parents, booster clubs, parent-teacher associations (PTAs) or parent-teacher organizations (PTOs).
Form 5251F
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Donors Choose
Donors Choose is the only allowable online fundraising organization that employees can use when pre-approved by an administrator because of the controls the entity places in their system for fund-raising.
Before creating a Donors Choose request, employees must follow a pre-approval process outlined in the links below:
Procedure 6102P
Form 6201F
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Whistle Blowing Policy
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Staff Expression Policy
The district has an interest in maintaining an orderly and effective work environment while balancing employees’ First Amendment rights to freedom of expression and diverse viewpoints and beliefs. When employees speak within their official capacity, their expression represents the district and may be regulated. The First Amendment protects a public employee’s speech when the employee is speaking as an individual citizen on a matter of public concern. Employee expression that has an adverse impact on district operations and/or negatively impacts an employee’s ability to perform their job for the district may still result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Policy 5254 and Procedure 5254P
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Religion in Schools
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Tobacco free/Marijuana free/Drug free Workplace
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Civility Policy
The board believes that a safe, civil environment of mutual respect and orderly conduct contributes to a quality educational environment. Conversely, uncivil conduct, similar to other forms of disruptive behavior, may interfere with an employee’s ability to accomplish their work and a school’s ability to educate its students.
Uncivil conduct on district property or at district-sponsored activities by school directors, staff, parents, volunteers, contractor, or visitors is prohibited.
Policy 5161 and Procedure 5161P
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Staff Complaint Form - Policy 5270
Policy 5270 addresses the resolution of staff to staff complaints.
If support is needed in resolving a complaint with a colleague or supervisor, the form can be found on the Human Resources Forms on District website and then returned to a supervisor or the Human Resource Department. Procedure 5270P
Link to form on enet (Sharepoint): Staff Complaint Form
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Employee Discipline
Certificated staff have a right to representation when meeting with a supervisor for the purpose of seeking information that may be used as the basis of a disciplinary, dismissal or non-renewal action against the certificated staff member.
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Chemicals
All chemicals in the school district are required to have a corresponding GHS sheet in the district’s online management system (MSDS Online).
The district has a chemical hygiene plan and every secondary building has a chemical hygiene officer who is responsible for managing the chemicals located in the school building.
Bringing in chemicals from outside of the district on your own is prohibited.
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Environmental Issues
Evergreen Public Schools tests and inspects buildings for environmental issues like Radon, Lead, and Asbestos.
Water testing results/Radon testing results:
https://sites.google.com/evergreenps.org/facilities/ Safe Drinking Water School Action Plan
Questions regarding environmental issues can be directed to martin.madarieta@evergreenps.org.
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Child Find
All students from birth to 21 years of age who reside within the boundaries of Evergreen Public Schools and who are believed to have a disability may be eligible to receive Special Education services from Evergreen Public Schools. If you suspect a child of having a disability, contact the following:
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Section 504 Compliance Information
A 504 Plan provides accommodations to students who are significantly impacted by a mental or physical impairment to access their education intended to equal the playing field of their non-disabled peers, 504 plans provide access not advantage.
Link to the Discipline Flowsheet for Manifestation Reviews to assist building staff when a manifestation is triggered, decision making tree, and addressing “special conditions” such as: violence, alcohol/drugs, or weapons.
Links to documents by the Department of Education to clarify the requirements of Section 504 to include medical and mental health conditions.
Link to the Evergreen Public School District 504 manual here.
Link to a summary about Section 504 created by OCR that provides quick and simple answers to many questions about what it is and what our responsibilities are.
Talk to your building administrator if you have any questions about the 504 process.
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Classroom Locations and Assignments Guidance
Please review the following guidance and use when determining classroom assignments or considering changing a classroom location: Classroom Locations and Assignment Guidance
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Unexpected Housing Changes (Homelessness)
The EPS HEART Team (Hope, Equity, Access, Resilience, Thrive) assists schools in supporting unmet basic needs of students and families. HEART Team includes our McKinney-Vento Program, Foster Care Program, and Family and Community Resource Centers.
Common signs of homelessness in schools and classrooms: attendance at multiple schools, lack of records, inability to pay fees, poor organizational skills, poor health and nutrition, chronic hunger/food insecurity, fatigue, attendance problems, inability to contact parents, poor hygiene, missing homework, lack of supplies, loses books and supplies, concern for safety and belonging, etc.
If a student/family is experiencing an unexpected housing change or homelessness, please contact your school’s McKinney-Vento point of contact and the district HEART-MV team:
Information on McKinney-Vento: Our district website includes additional information on specific processes and services available to support students and families experiencing housing instability. Policy 3115
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McKenzie (Mac) English, Liaison Katie Greer, Clerk | MVHEART@evergreenps.org |
Unexpected Housing Changes (Foster Care)
Schools, child welfare agencies, communities, and families must work together to provide the equitable opportunities, specialized services, and useful supports that are essential for students in foster care to be successful in school and in life. If you become aware of a student who is in foster care, please immediately contact your school counselor to ensure they are properly identified in our system for receiving specific services we have in place to support their unique needs during this time in their lives.
For more information, review Policy 3116. Our district website includes additional information on specific processes and services.
HEART district Foster Care contact info:
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Liaison | Phone (external line) | |
McKenzie (Mac) English | (360) 604-4174 |
Non-
Discrimination and HIB
Section Includes:
Strategic Plan Pillar
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Non-discrimination statement
Add to all publications:
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Evergreen Public Schools 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, 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination.
Cale Piland Cate Winters Tracy Thompson
Title IX Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Director of Athletics/Activities Health Services Manager Senior Director of Human Resources
13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
Vancouver, WA 98684 Vancouver, WA 98684 Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: (360) 604-4430 Telephone: (360) 604-6711 Telephone: (360) 604-4014
Caleb.Piland@evergreenps.org Anna.Winters@evergreenps.org Tracy.Thompson@evergreenps.org
If you have a disability that requires you to need assistance to access school facilities, programs or services, please notify the school principal.
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Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying of Students (HIB)
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying of students is defined as (RCW 28A.300.285):
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students is an intentional
electronic, written, verbal or physical act that:
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Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying of students (HIB) con’t
Policy 3207 prohibits harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students. Your obligation is to:
Administration will investigate the bullying and implement discipline, interventions, and/or follow-up. In cases of sexual harassment of a student, the administrator will document the school’s response per Title IX as well as HIB Policy.
HIB Contact: Shane Gardner 360-604-4066
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What about Cyber bullying?
1. Cyber bullying is bullying.
2. Cyber bullying is willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices.
3. Cyber bullying is being cruel to others by sending or posting harmful materials or engaging in other forms of social cruelty using the internet or other digital technologies.
Q: When do school officials have the authority to respond to off-campus student speech?
A: Almost universally, the federal courts have said schools have the authority to respond when that speech has caused, or could cause, substantial disruption on campus or interference with the rights of students to be secure.
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Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment means unwelcome conduct or communication of a sexual nature. Examples include:
If you have a concern regarding sexual harassment, report to your supervisor or Human Resources. For more information, see Policy 5011. Administrators may need to document the response per Title IX.
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Nondiscrimination and Gender Identity Awareness
The Washington State Law regarding freedom from discrimination states “The right to be free from discrimination because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability is recognized as and declared to be a civil right. See RCW 49.60.030. Policies enforcing this law include:
RCW 28A.640 (sex discrimination); RCW 28A.642 (discrimination based on all protected classes); WAC 392-190 (discrimination based on all protected classes, discrimination complaint procedures)
HIB Compliance Officer/Gender Inclusivity, Discrimination, and Harassment: Shane Gardner
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Nondiscrimination
Evergreen School District 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, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator. You have the right to file a complaint. For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, see link on previous slide.
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Discrimination Complaint options: Con’t
Step 1. Write Out Your Complaint
In most cases, complaints must be filed within one year from the date of the incident or conduct that is the subject of the complaint. A complaint must be in writing. Be sure to describe the conduct or incident, explain why you believe discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment has taken place, and describe what actions you believe the district should take to resolve the problem. Send your written complaint—by mail, fax, email, or hand delivery—to the district superintendent or civil rights compliance coordinator.
Step 2: School District Investigates Your Complaint
Once the district receives your written complaint, the coordinator will give you a copy of the complaint procedure and make sure a
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Discrimination Complaint options: Con’t
prompt and thorough investigation takes place. The superintendent or designee will respond to you in writing within 30 calendar days—unless you agree on a different time period. If your complaint involves exceptional circumstances that demand a lengthier investigation, the district will notify you in writing to explain why staff need a time extension and the new date for their written response.
Step 3: School District Responds to Your Complaint
In its written response, the district will include a summary of the results of the investigation, a determination of whether or not the district failed to comply with civil rights laws, notification that you can appeal this determination, and any measures necessary to bring the district into compliance with civil rights laws. Corrective measures will be put into effect within 30 calendar days after this written response—unless you agree to a different time period.
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Discrimination Complaint options: Con’t
Appeal to the School District
If you disagree with the school district’s decision, you may appeal to the school district’s board of directors. You must file a notice of appeal in writing to the secretary of the school board within 10 calendar days after you received the school district’s response to your complaint. The school board will schedule a hearing within 20 calendar days after they received your appeal, unless you agree on a different timeline. The school board will send you a written decision within 30 calendar days after the district received your notice of appeal. The school board’s decision will include information about how to file a complaint with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
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Discrimination Complaint options: Con’t
Complaint to OSPI
If you do not agree with the school district’s appeal decision, state law provides the option to file a formal complaint with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). This is a separate complaint process that can take place if one of these two conditions has occurred: (1) you have completed the district’s complaint and appeal process, or (2) the district has not followed the complaint and appeal process correctly.
You have 20 calendar days to file a complaint to OSPI from the day you received the decision on your appeal. You can send your written complaint to the Equity and Civil Rights Office at OSPI:
Email: Equity@k12.wa.us ǀ Fax: 360-664-2967
Mail or hand deliver: PO Box 47200, 600 Washington St. S.E., Olympia, WA 98504-7200
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Compliance Coordinators
Questions regarding specific programs should be directed to:
Coordinator (Students) -- Shane Gardner x4066
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Boundary Invasion
Section Includes:
Strategic Plan Pillar
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Boundary Invasion
Employees are prohibited from engaging in sexual, intimate or romantic conduct or contact with a student, regardless of age, who is currently enrolled in the District. Staff members are expected to maintain professional and ethical relationships with students even when interacting with students outside the school day. Policy 5253. Staff members are required to immediately report any suspicious employee behavior, no matter how small. Boundary invasions with students may lead to discipline, including and up to termination of employment with the school district, an investigation by the Office of Professional Practices (OPP), CPS, and/or law enforcement and criminal consequences.
Taking an Undue Interest in a Particular Student: Having a special relationship with a particular student; favoring certain students with special privileges or inviting them to come to the classroom at non-class times or during prep period; engaging in peer-like behavior with students.
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Boundary Invasion: Tell someone if you see...
An Adult Using Poor Judgment in Relation to a Particular Student: allowing a student to get away with inappropriate behavior; being alone with a student behind closed doors; giving gifts or money to a student; being overly friendly with certain students or touching students for no educational or safety reason; giving students a ride in the educator’s personnel vehicle, especially alone; electronic or phone communication with a particular student without an educational reason.
An Adult Becoming Involved in the Student’s Private Life: talking about the adult’s personal problems with student; becoming confidant for the student’s personal problems when that is outside their job responsibilities; extending contact outside of the school day; inviting student to adult’s home or visiting their home; asking them to keep things from others, such as parents; friending/following on social media.
An Adult Engaging in Sexually Related Conduct: engaging in sex talk with students (including innuendos, banter, jokes); talking with students about sexual topics not related to curriculum; showing students pornography; hugging, kissing or any affectionate physical contact with student.
REPORT Boundary Invasions immediately to building principal or Jenae Gomes at jenae.gomes@evergreenps.org
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Policy 5253 General Staff Conduct
and Student Boundaries
In addition to not engaging in student boundary invasion, Policy 5253 describes conduct expected by all staff. Included in the policy, staff are expected to:
For more information, see Policy 5253 and Procedure 5253P.
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Can I transport a student in my own car?
Typically, you should not; however, if a situation arises, consider and do the following:
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