Compliance & Reporting
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District affirms the right of all students and employees to pursue their education or occupation with dignity in a safe environment. Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Intimidation or Bullying will not be tolerated in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
Students, staff members, volunteers, or parents who believe that they have been the subject of harassment and/or discriminatory behavior will report the incident immediately to the principal or department supervisor. Complaints regarding harassment/discriminatory behavior will be investigated immediately. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Superintendent’s Office at (253) 891-6080 or Title IX Officer at (253) 891-6047.
Non-discrimination
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District does not discriminate in any programs, services or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained guide dog or serving animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, TitleIXcoordinator@sumnersd.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District’s nondiscrimination policy may be located at Legal Notices. The Nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at Policy 3210: Nondiscrimination, Procedure 3210: Nondiscrimination.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the District Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXcoordinator@sumnersd.
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District will also take steps to assure that persons without English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services contact Elle Warmuth at (253) 891-6083 or for transitional bilingual education programs contact Michelle Lewis at (253) 891-6143.
| SBLSD Board Policy | Policy 3210: Non-Discrimination - Students Policy 5010: Non-Discrimination in Employment |
| SBLSD Board Procedure | Procedure 5010P: Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action - Personnel |
Equal-opportunity/affirmative action employer
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all district employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures should be directed to the school district’s Equal Opportunity Officer and/or Section 504/ADA coordinator, telephone (253) 891-6000. RCW 49.60.010
Sexual harassment and sexual misconduct
| SBLSD Board Policy | Policy 5011: Harassment/Sexual Harassment |
| SBLSD Board Procedure | Procedure 5011P |
| Reporting Form | Discrimination & Harassment Complaint Form |
Harassment, intimidation and bullying
| SBLSD Board Policy | Policy 3207: Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Policy 5012: Civility in the Workplace Policy 5011: Harassment/Sexual Harassment |
| SBLSD Board Procedure | Procedure 3207P: Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Procedure 5112P: Civility in the Workplace Procedure 5011P |
| Reporting Form | Discrimination & Harassment Complaint Form |
Child abuse, neglect and exploitation prevention
| SBLSD Board Policy | Policy 3421: Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention |
| SBLSD Board Procedure | Procedure 3421P: Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention |
| RCW Duty to Report | RCW26.44.030 – Child Abuse Reporting Law |
Title IV/American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
| SBLSD Board Policy | Policy 5014: Disability and Accommodation |
| SBLSD Board Procedure | Procedure: No District Procedure |
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued regulations to enforce the provisions of Title I of the ADA on July 26, 1991 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008, which was signed into law effective January 1, 2009. If you believe you might have difficulty carrying out any of the essential duties of the position for which you are applying and need reasonable accommodations which might enable you to perform the essential functions of the position, contact the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District’s ADA Coordinator.
Local Government Whistleblower Protection Act
| SBLSD Board Policy | Policy 5271: Reporting Improper Governmental Action |
| SBLSD Board Procedure | Procedures 5271P: Reporting Improper Governmental Action |
| OSPI Reporting Info | OSPI Website |