Non-Discrimination
The Ephrata 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX
Coordinator
Aaron Cummings
Assistant Superintendent
111 4th Ave. NW, Ephrata WA 98823
(509) 754-2474
Section 504 / ADA
Coordinator
Jamie Bessette
Director of Special Services
111 4th Ave. NW, Ephrata WA 98823
(509) 754-3538
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Sharon Scellick
Director of Teaching & Learning
Director of State and Federal Programs
111 4th Ave. NW, Ephrata WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Coordinator
Aaron Cummings
Assistant Superintendent
111 4th Ave. NW, Ephrata WA 98823
(509) 754-2474
The Ephrata 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 programs, contact the Ephrata School District's State and Federal Programs Office at (509) 754-5881.
You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint with the district or OSPI.
Non-Discrimination for Students
Non-Discrimination for Personnel
Gender Inclusive Schools
The Ephrata School District Board of Directors believes in fostering an educational environment that is safe and free of discrimination for all students, regardless of gender expression, gender identity or sex. The Board recognizes the importance of an inclusive approach toward transgender students with regard to official records, confidential health and education information, communication, restroom and locker accessibility, sports and physical education, dress codes and other school activities, in order to provide these students with an equal opportunity for learning and achievement.
Gender Inclusive Schools
Non Discrimination in Career and Technical Education (CTE)
The Ephrata 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 Ephrata School District offers classes in many career and technical education program areas (including agriculture, architecture & construction, aviation, business & marketing, culinary classes, education & training, fashion & design, health science, information technology, multimedia arts, welding & manufacturing, etc.) under its open admissions policy.
For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact Sarah Vasquez, CTE and Technology Director (111 4th Avenue NW, Ephrata WA 98823) or (509) 754-7220 or Cathy Wulf, Central Registrar (111 4th Avenue NW, Ephrata WA 98823) or (509) 754-2474.
Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.