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Nondiscrimination Policy

SFSD Nondiscrimination Policy

Nondiscrimination Policy

Silver Falls School District does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination in any programs or activities on the basis of protected class, including age, citizenship status, color, disability, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. See SFSD Policy AC Nondiscrimination and SFSD Policy AC-AR Complaints. Complaints and/or inquiries regarding discrimination based on any protected class listed here may be directed to the building principal or the  appropriate Coordinator specified below. Unresolved complaints may be appealed to the Oregon Department of Education. Complaints and/or inquiries regarding discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, and/or sex may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator (sex discrimination):
Name and/or Title: Vicky Storey, Assistant Superintendent
Address: 612 Schlador St, Silverton, OR 97381
Phone Number: 503-873-5303
Email Address: storey_vicky@silverfalls.k12.or.us

Section 504 Coordinator (disability discrimination):
Name and/or Title: Spencer McEwen, Director of Special Services
Address: 612 Schlador St, Silverton, OR 97381
Phone Number: 503-873-5303
Email Address: mcewen_spencer@silverfalls.k12.or.us

ADA/Title II Coordinator (disability discrimination):
Name and/or Title: Spencer McEwen, Director of Special Services
Address: 612 Schlador St, Silverton, OR 97381
Phone Number: 503-873-5303
Email Address: mcewen_spencer@silverfalls.k12.or.us

Civil Rights Coordinator (any discrimination):
Name and/or Title: Vicky Storey, Assistant Superintendent
Address: 612 Schlador St, Silverton, OR 97381
Phone Number: 503-873-5303
Email Address: storey_vicky@silverfalls.k12.or.u

SFSD Policy AC

Silver Falls School District 4J
Adopted: December 14, 2015 • Readopted: March 13, 2017; July 19, 2021; March 14, 2022; December 9, 2024

Nondiscrimination Policy PDF

Nondiscrimination Statement

The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law. This includes, but is not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual:

  • Race

  • Color

  • Religion

  • Sex

  • Sexual orientation

  • Gender identity

  • National or ethnic origin

  • Marital status

  • Age

  • Mental or physical disability

  • Pregnancy

  • Familial status

  • Economic status

  • Veterans’ status

The district also prohibits discrimination because of the perceived or actual protected characteristics of any person with whom an individual associates.

“Race” includes physical characteristics historically associated with race, including natural hair, hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles, as defined by ORS 659A.001.

Areas of Protection

Discrimination and harassment are prohibited in all district operations, including:

  • Employment, assignment, and promotion of staff

  • Educational opportunities and student services

  • Student placement in schools and classes

  • Student discipline

  • Facility use and access

  • Educational programs, materials, and activities

  • Accessibility and participation in public meetings

Improving Human Relations

The Board encourages staff to:

  • Promote positive human relations within schools

  • Respect all individuals

  • Maintain effective channels for patrons to raise concerns

Civil Rights Coordination

The Board designates the Assistant Superintendent as the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator.

The Superintendent appoints district contacts for:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  • ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA)

  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

  • Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act

  • Title IX of the Education Amendments

  • Other civil rights and discrimination concerns

The district will notify students, parents, and staff of these contacts, including names, office addresses, and phone numbers.

The district maintains published complaint procedures providing for prompt, equitable resolution of complaints. These are available at the district administrative office and on the district website homepage.

Prohibition of Retaliation

The district prohibits retaliation against any individual who:

  • Opposes discriminatory actions or practices

  • Files a complaint

  • Testifies, assists, or participates in an investigation or hearing

The district also prohibits coercion, intimidation, threats, or interference with any person exercising their rights under state or federal law.

Legal References

Here are the publicly available statutes and regulations cited in this policy.
Where direct public links exist, they’ve been included:

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR)

  • OAR 581-021-0045, 0046, 0047, 0650–0665

  • OAR 581-022-2310, 2370

  • OAR 581-075-0001–0005, 0901

  • OAR 839-003
    OARs are available at: OARs are available here

Federal Laws & Regulations

  • Age Discrimination Act of 1975 – 42 U.S.C. §§ 6101–6107

  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act – 29 U.S.C. §§ 621–633

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/ADAAA) – 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101–12112

  • Equal Pay Act of 1963 – 29 U.S.C. § 206(d)

  • Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – 29 U.S.C. §§ 791, 793–794

  • Title IX (2024 rules) – 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681–1683; 34 C.F.R. Part 106

  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act – 42 U.S.C. § 2000d

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act – 42 U.S.C. § 2000e

  • Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act – 38 U.S.C. § 4212

  • Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) – 42 U.S.C. § 2000ff-1

For federal statutes: For federal statutes:
For federal regulations: For federal regulations:

Cross-References (District Policies)

  • ACA – Americans with Disabilities Act

  • ACB – Every Student Belongs

  • JBB – Educational Equity

  • GBA – Equal Employment Opportunity

  • GBEA – Workplace Harassment

  • JB – Equal Educational Opportunity

  • KL – Public Complaints