Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Longview School District is an Equal Opportunity district in education programs, activities, services, and employment. Longview School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran, or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. We provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. We also comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Older Worker Protection Act, and all other state, federal, and local equal opportunity laws. If you have a physical or mental disability that causes you to need assistance to access school facilities, programs, or services, please notify the school principal. This district endeavors to maintain an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against should contact the following district employees, located at 2715 Lilac Street, Longview, 98632, who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Section 504, Student ADA Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator
Kari Montgomery, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning
360.575.7980
kmontgomery@longview.k12.wa.us

 

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Penny Andrews, Director of Human Resources
360.575.7004
pandrews@longview.k12.wa.us

 

Complaint Process

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is available in languages other than English.

To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online here or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

fax: (202) 690-7442; or

email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Longview School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, or age in its program or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The Longview School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education program areas including Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arts and Communication, Business, Finance and Information Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing Technology, Health Sciences, and Technology and Human Services under its open admissions policy.  For more information about Career and Technical Education course offerings and admissions criteria, contact Jill Diehl, Director of Career and College Readiness, 2715 Lilac Street, 360-575-7991.  Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical Education programs.  The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Dr. Elizabeth West, Executive Director of Special Education
2715 Lilac Street
360-575-7008
ewest@longview.k12.wa.us

Tony VanderMaas, Assistant Superintendent
2715 Lilac Street
360-575-7200
tvandermaas@longview.k12.wa.us