Non-Discrimination

Discrimination can happen when someone is treated differently or unfairly because they are part of a protected class, including their race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, use of a service animal, or veteran or military status.

What is Discriminatory Harassment?

Discriminatory harassment can include teasing and name-calling; graphic and written statements; or other conduct that may be physically threatening, harmful, or humiliating. Discriminatory harassment happens when the conduct is based on a student’s protected class and is serious enough to create a hostile environment. A hostile environment is created when conduct is so severe, pervasive, or persistent that it limits a student’s ability to participate in, or benefit from, the school’s services, activities, or opportunities.

Visit Board Docs to review the district’s Nondiscrimination Policy 3210, Regulation 3210R (for students), and Regulation 5010R (for employees).

Puyallup School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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

• Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Gordon Brobbey, brobbg@puyallupsd.org, (253) 840-8863;
• 504/ADA Coordinator: Maija Delaquin, delaqm@puyallupsd.org, (253) 435-6919;
• Title IX Coordinator Staff: Amie Brandmire, brandmah@puyallupsd.org, (253) 841-8666;
• Title IX Coordinator Students: Gordon Brobbey, brobbg@puyallupsd.org, (253) 840-8863.

302 2nd St. SE, Puyallup, WA 98372