Non-discrimination policies
| Submitted | March 30, 2017 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Grace Raih
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to RCW Ch. 42.56 (Public Records Act), I hereby request the following records:
Any and all West Seattle High School written documents that include, but are not limited to, policies, procedures, training manuals, talking points and slideshows that include the topic of non-discrimination and anti-bullying policies regarding LGBT identified students. This includes, but is not limited to, policies on the use of bathroom facilities. Please limit this request to documents that were generated over the past two years as well as documents, such as policies, that are in effect now.
Any and all records, reports or documents generated between the last two years that detail all voluntary agreements made between the school and The Office of Civil Rights following a discrimination complaint.
Any and all records, reports or documents regarding the Washington Law Against Discrimination that inform school policies regarding gender identity and expression. These reports should include, but are not limited to, student sexual health education and dress code guidelines.
Finally, I request any and all memos, letters, policies and guidelines sent to parents that outline the use of bathroom facilities.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Grace Raih
From: Public Records Request
Hi Grace,
We are in receipt of your request below. Before we proceed with locating responsive records, we will need a bit of clarification from you. For all of the items requested, are you interested in records specifically pertaining to West Seattle High School?
Please let us know how you'd like us to proceed. Once we receive clarification from you, we will reach out to staff and will provide a date on which we anticipate providing these records to you.
Thanks!
Roxane O'Connor
Public Records Officer
Office of General Counsel
Seattle Public Schools
Tel: (206) 252-0117
radavis@seattleschools.org<mailto:radavis@seattleschools.org>
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From: Grace Raih
Dear Roxanne,
Sorry for the misunderstanding. To clarify, yes - all the records I am seeking solely pertain to West Seattle High School. I appreciate you responding so quickly.
Thank you!
Grace
From: Public Records Request
Hi Grace,
Thank you for the clarification! For the sake of referring to this request in the future, I am going to copy and paste your request with items numbered. Please note our responses in red -
1. Any and all West Seattle High School written documents that include, but are not limited to, policies, procedures, training manuals, talking points and slideshows that include the topic of non-discrimination and anti-bullying policies regarding LGBT identified students. This includes, but is not limited to, policies on the use of bathroom facilities. Please limit this request to documents that were generated over the past two years as well as documents, such as policies, that are in effect now. I have attached District policies which would apply to West Seattle High School. We have reached out to staff for any additional policies that pertain only to West Seattle High School.
2. Any and all records, reports or documents generated between the last two years that detail all voluntary agreements made between the school and The Office of Civil Rights following a discrimination complaint. Staff did not locate any voluntary agreements that meet your parameters. As such, we are closing this portion of your request as complete.
3. Any and all records, reports or documents regarding the Washington Law Against Discrimination that inform school policies regarding gender identity and expression. These reports should include, but are not limited to, student sexual health education and dress code guidelines. We have reached out to staff for responsive items.
4. Finally, I request any and all memos, letters, policies and guidelines sent to parents that outline the use of bathroom facilities. We have reached out to staff for responsive items.
We will check in with you by Friday, May 5th, regarding any additional items that we may have.
Thanks!
Natasha Walicki
Public Records Officer
Office of General Counsel
Seattle Public Schools
Tel: (206) 252-0122
Mail Stop: 32-151
nnwalicki@seattleschools.org<mailto:nnwalicki@seattleschools.org>
From: O'Connor, Roxane A
Hi Grace,
I'm writing to provide an update regarding points 1, 3, and 4 of your request below.
For Item 1, staff has indicated that there are no West Seattle High School written policies, procedures, training manuals, etc. beyond the District policies we've provided.
For Item 3, West Seattle High School staff has indicated that the school does not maintain any records or reports that specifically inform school policy regarding gender identity and expression. While the school has dress code guidelines, these are not used to inform gender identity policies established at the District-level.
For Item 4, staff members have indicated that no responsive items exist.
As we've provided all responsive records to-date, this email confirms completion of your request.
Thanks!
Roxane O'Connor
Public Records Officer
Office of General Counsel
Seattle Public Schools
Tel: (206) 252-0117
radavis@seattleschools.org<mailto:radavis@seattleschools.org>
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