Non-Discrimination

The Richland 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 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. This applies to all educational programs, extra-curricular activities, and employment. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: 

• Title IX Coordinator (Students): Tory Christensen, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary: Tory.Christensen@rsd.edu
• Title IX Coordinator (Personnel): Tim Praino, Executive Director of Human Resources: Tim.Praino@rsd.edu

• Section 504 Coordinator (Students): Dr. Bryan Jones, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary: Bryan.Jones@rsd.edu
• Section 504 Coordinator (Personnel): Tim Praino, Executive Director of Human Resources: Tim.Praino@rsd.edu
• Section 504 Coordinator (Facilities): Richard Krasner, Executive Director of Operations: Richard.Kranser@rsd.edu

• Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Tory Christensen, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary: Tory.Christensen@rsd.edu

• Civil Rights Coordinator: Tim Praino, Executive Director of Human Resources: Tim.Praino@rsd.edu

The Richland School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact the RSD Special Programs Office at 509-967-6050. 

You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint with the district or OSPI. For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it by clicking the links below.