Kent 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.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:  

Compliance Coordinator

Name: Daman Hunter
Title: Associate Superintendent, Human Resources
Email: Daman.Hunter@kent.k12.wa.us
Work Phone: (253) 373-7223

Title IX Officer

Name: Susanne Whitlock
Title: Director Student and Family Support Services
Email: Susanne.Whitlock@kent.k12.wa.us
Work Phone: (253) 373-7016

Section 504 Coordinator

Name: Elisa Aguayo Munoz 
Title: Guidance & Counseling Manager 
Email: Elisa.AguayoMunoz@kent.k12.wa.us
Work Phone (253) 373-7638

View the Kent School District (KSD) Non-Discrimination Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P online or contact your school office or the KSD Administration Center (12033 SE 256th Street, Kent, WA 98030) for a copy.

Report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or the KSD Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator. You also have the right to file a complaint against the district alleging that the Kent School District has violated anti-discrimination laws.

Kent School District honors and values the participation of families, guardians, and other non-English speakers in our school community.

Information regarding translation services, can be found by contacting our Communications and Public Affairs Team at Communications@kent.k12.wa.us or (253) 373-7524.

For multilingual education information, please call (253) 373-3000 to speak with the Director of Multilingual Education Team.

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has developed Students' Rights handouts to explain common civil rights topics into plain language.

• Students' Rights: Section 504 and Students with Disabilities

• Students' Rights: Discrimination Dispute Resolution Options

Some types of concerns dictate a certain response according to district policy/procedure, state law, and/or federal law.

If you believe that you or your student have experienced unlawful discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment at school, you have the right to file a complaint.

Before filing a complaint, you can report your concerns to your school’s principal or designated Kent School District (KSD) staff. This is often the fastest way to resolve your concerns.

Compliance Coordinator

Name: Daman Hunter
Title: Associate Superintendent, Human Resources
Email: Daman.Hunter@kent.k12.wa.us
Work Phone: (253) 373-7223

Title IX Officer

Name: Susanne Whitlock
Title: Director Student and Family Support Services
Email: Susanne.Whitlock@kent.k12.wa.us
Work Phone: (253) 373-7016

Section 504 Coordinator

Name: Elisa Aguayo Munoz 
Title: Guidance & Counseling Manager 
Email: Elisa.AguayoMunoz@kent.k12.wa.us
Work Phone (253) 373-7638

In most cases, complaints must be filed within one year from the date of the incident or conduct that is the subject of the complaint.

Step 1: Write Out Your Complaint

A complaint must be in writing. Be sure to describe the conduct or incident, explain why you believe discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment has taken place, and describe what actions you believe the district should take to resolve the problem.

Send your written complaint by mail, email, or hand-deliver to the superintendent or civil rights compliance coordinator.

• Email: To be determined

• Mail or Hand Deliver: Kent School District, 12033 SE 256th Street, Kent, WA 98030

Step 2: KSD Investigates Your Complaint

Once Kent School District receives your written complaint, the coordinator will give you a copy of the complaint procedure and make sure a prompt and thorough investigation takes place. The superintendent or designee will respond to you in writing within 30 calendar days - unless you agree on a different time period.

If your complaint involves exceptional circumstances that demand a lengthier investigation, the district will notify you in writing to explain why staff need a time extension and the new date for their written response.

Step 3: KSD Responds to Your Complaint

In its written response, Kent School District will include:

• A summary of the results of the investigation.

• A determination of whether or not the district failed to comply with civil rights laws.

• Notification that you can appeal this determination.

• Any measures necessary to bring the district into compliance with civil rights laws.

Corrective measures will be put into effect within 30 calendar days after this written response - unless you agree to a different time period.

If you disagree with Kent School District’s decision, you may appeal to the Kent School Board of Directors.

• You must file a notice of appeal in writing to the secretary of the school board within 10 calendar days after you received the school district’s response to your complaint.

• The school board will schedule a hearing within 20 calendar days after they received your appeal unless you agree on a different timeline.

• The school board will send you a written decision within 30 calendar days after the district received your notice of appeal. The school board’s decision will include information about how to file a formal complaint with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).