Northwest Regional Education Service District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status, parental or marital status or age, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status, parental or marital status or age of any other persons with whom the individual associate in its programs and activities.

These protections apply to students, employees, and other members of the public. NWRESD is committed to equal access and equal opportunity in all activities/services, educational programs, and employment. Persons having questions regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the chief human resources officer at NWRESD at 503-614-1428.

District meeting locations are accessible to people with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, or for other accommodations for people with disabilities, should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Contact NWRESD at 503-614-1428 to arrange for an accessible meeting.  The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Coordinator will arrange for an interpreter. Human Resources personnel will assist with any other needed accommodations.

Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, whether or not they are alleged to be the victim. To do so, contact the Title IX Coordinator at any time, including non-business hours as applicable, in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail using the contact information below. Reporting sexual harassment does not require scheduling an in-person appointment.

Title IX Coordinator

Debbie Simons
5825 NE Ray Circle
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-614-1428

Policies

Bullying Policies For Staff and Students

Staff

• Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Menacing, Cyberbullying - Staff (Policy GBNA)
• Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Menacing, Cyberbullying Reporting Procedures - Staff (Policy GBNA - Administrative Rule)

Students

• Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Menacing, Cyberbullying, Teen Dating Violence or Domestic Violence - Student (Policy JFCF)
• Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Menacing, Cyberbullying, Teen Dating Violence or Domestic Violence Reporting Procedures - Student (Policy JFCF - Administrative Rule)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policies

• Equal Employment Opportunity (Policy GBA)

Nondiscrimination Policies

• Nondiscrimination Policy (Policy AC)

• Discrimination Complaint Procedure (Policy AC - Administrative Rule)

Sexual Harassment Policies

• Reporting Requirements Regarding Sexual Conduct with Students (Policy JHFF)

• Sexual Conduct Complaint Form (Policy JHFF - Administrative Rule)

• Reporting Requirements for Suspected Sexual Conduct with Students (Policy JHFF/GBNAA)

Student Rights Policies

• Student Rights and Responsibilities (Policy JF/JFA)
• Equal Educational Opportunity (Policy JB)

Title IX Training Materials

The U.S. Department of Education released regulations that took effect on Aug. 14, 2020, regarding Title IX training. The new regulations require robust training of our Title IX coordinators. The regulations state that the training materials be made publicly available on our website. Below, please find links to the training materials used in compliance with these requirements.

• Title IX Compliance Training Certification
• Title IX Training for Coordinators 
• Title IX Training for Decision-Makers
• Title IX Training for Informal Resolution 
• Title IX Training for Investigators