October 1 - FAFSA Application Open [Federal College Financial Aid] (see below for more info)
October 31 - AP Exam Order/Payment Due (see below for more info)
November 11 - Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL
November 12 - due to the holiday, schedule change - periods 1, 2, 3 (more info coming soon)
November 13 - due to the holiday, schedule change - periods 4, 5, 6 (more info coming soon)
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Earlier this week, my family celebrated the birthday of our eldest kiddo. In doing so, I posted a pic of her at age four on Facebook along with an appropriately sentimental message about how incredibly wonderful she is in adulthood.
Soon thereafter, two FB friends posted sweet messages about her and about me and about moms and about daughters and about loving families.
What struck me about the two posts is that they came from women who were mentors to me back at Shadle Park when I was a student there – one was my English teacher and the other was my counselor - and they were both the department leads within in their respective content areas.
I am in the career I am today because of the influence of these two phenomenal women.
When I was a high school senior, college and career advising for female students was not exactly robust.
In fact, my college advisor coached me to ignore the generous scholarships I’d received from two private universities and pursue an AA degree from a community college because there was “no reason for a girl to take money from a university that could instead go to a man who was going to have to have a real career.” True story.
My current FB pals were at the time I met them both mothers of young families.
They were progressive educators and feminists who encouraged my scholarship and pushed me to be ambitious about college planning.
And in observing the way they took up space in the world, I began to believe that I, too, could have a career and a family and could also lead should I choose to because they did so with such warmth and integrity and strength.
I was able to look up and see a potential version of my future self in these two remarkable women.
I think about these women this week because I’m thinking about our students and wondering how they do or don’t see themselves here at LC.
Our school is beautiful and historic – but that beautiful history can, for some students, read as museum-like and impersonal.
The art collection is gorgeous, but speaks to a decidedly white, Anglo Saxon influence on art and literature that is not representative of the diversity of students who attend LC.
Our curriculum is rigorous but, like most schools’ across the country, often doesn’t include sufficiently authentic or relevant content for the array of learners we are currently called to serve.
We are working on this.
We know that a sense of belonging is one of the most important determinants of student success in high school and so want to make sure that our students “see” a potential future self here in our staff, in our halls, in the learning, and in the relationships they have here with teachers, coaches, and advisors – they need to know that they are seen here and valued.
It’s easy for a student in a school of this size to feel invisible and our current remote learning model makes the feelings of isolation likely more challenging.
Please make sure to visit with your Tigers about school. Encourage them to turn on their cameras and lean in to the learning. Assist them in securing extra time or help in the afternoons with their work.
We so very much want to know them.
Marybeth Smith
LC Principal
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Accepted: The Accepted Wall is ready to go and we're excited to fill it up with Senior celebrations! Please let Theresa Meyer know when you have been accepted to a post-high school institution. Please include scholarship information so we can share the good news! Let's fill up the wall!
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Accepted: LC Senior Launa Gorman has been accepted to Grand Canyon University. Go Antelopes!
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Accepted: LC Senior Katie Kenlein has been accepted to Taylor University and Covenant College. Go Trojans and Scots!
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Accepted: LC Senior Jacob Nickle has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!
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Accepted: LC Senior Ruby O'Neil has been accepted to Arizona State University. Go Sun Devils!
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Accepted: LC Senior Thomas Vlasak has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!
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Accepted: LC Senior Andie Zylak has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
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Good News: Share your good news with us! We love to feature the incredible things our students are doing inside and outside of school. If you have good news to share, please send it to Theresa Meyer to be included in the LCNYCU.
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Good News: Seniors, do you need help with filing out your FAFSA? We have a great video resource for you from the Washington Student Achievement Council - FAFSA Line by Line - this video will point out common mistakes, tell you the information you will need to complete the FAFSA, and walk you through every single line in the application. You can also reach out to Mr. Norton for help on FAFSA, college apps, and scholarships!
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Good News: LC Freshman Lilia Nicholson is making special limited-edition masks just for LC students, families, and staff. You can choose either the tiger stripe or orange bandana pattern. LC masks are $12 for one or $10 each for three or more. For every LC mask that is sold, Lilia is donating one other homemade mask to LC to give to LC families in need. You can learn more about her LC masks (and other styles) on her Instagram page @coronaprotectionhere.mask_up or email her at liliakate06@gmail.com.
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Mid-Quarter 1 Grades: Mid-Quarter 1 grades are available to you in PowerSchool - we usually print hard copies of this grade report, but due to remote learning we will not be printing grades reports for this grading period. The Mid-Quarter 1 grades are a snapshot in time and can change dramatically with the addition of a single assignment's points. PowerSchool will always give you the most accurate view of grades with information about each assignment. If you have questions about grades, please contact the teacher directly (his/her email is listed in PowerSchool for easy access).
Please log into your account to ensure you have the correct login/password. If PowerSchool prompts you that your password has been reset, follow the directions on the screen to reset. If you don't remember your parent or student account login, do NOT try to reset it on the site, it will not work, email Theresa Meyer for help.
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AP Test Registration DEADLINE Is October 31: Each AP Exam this year costs $95.00 (except AP Capstone is $143). The College Board has set the dates for registration with the window closing on October 31.
Payments can be made to the Business Office or online through our District payment system. This presentation walks through the steps: presentation
STEP 1: Students must create a College Board account AND enter the join code (provided by each teacher) to add the class to their account. This is required for all AP students even if the student is not taking the exam. There is nothing further that must be done on this site.
STEP 2: Parents MUST fill out the online AP Registration Form - this form lets LC know you are taking AP Exams. You MUST do both steps in order to ensure that tests are ordered for you! You can pay for the exams in person at the Business Office or online here.
Do NOT let the test cost be the reason you don't take the exam. If you qualify for Free/Reduced lunch, the State of Washington will pay 100% of testing fees. We also have a small budget set aside to help offset costs for families that do not qualify for Free/Reduced lunch but may still need a little help. We can also work out payment over time to help spread out the costs.
If your family has extenuating circumstances preventing you from paying by the deadline, we will work together to find a solution that ensures your child can take the exams.
If a student registers after the October 31 deadline, a $40 late fee will be assessed. This late fee is set by College Board and is not negotiable.
This year, there are NO fees for students who decide to not take the exams in May after ordering by the October 31 deadline. LC will issue full refunds for any student that does not test in May.
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Video Production Club Lives!!!! YOU SHOULD JOIN!!!!! You totally want to make a film, don't you!? Don't lie!! It's written all over your face!!!! No problem!!! I have a form for you to fill out!!!! Why so many exclamation marks?!!! For effect!!!!!!! Now fill out this form and Mr. Comine will send you a link for Tuesdays lunch meetings. LETS MAKE A FILM!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!....too much?
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LC Tiger Yard Signs: Show your Tiger Pride while our students are in school @ HOME! The LC Booster Club is selling LC Tiger yard signs - $10/sign (Donations happily accepted to help get these signs in every LC students yard). You can buy the signs at https://www.lcboosters.org/lc-tigers-spirit-gear/.
We also have a great selection of LC Tiger Gear in the LC Bookroom. A display case in the hallway outside of the Bookroom has samples and prices of all Booster Club merchandise. To purchase Spirit Gear, visitors must enter the building through the main doors between 8:00am and 3:00pm. Visitors must first check in at the public office before proceeding to the Bookroom, ground floor location. Masks are required. Cash or checks only.
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We love our Class of 2024: Families, Dr. Pooler your 9th grade administrator, shares info about assignments, time management/planners, and grades/attendance with you through the video link here. This was created for 9th graders – and we think it benefits all students – so take a look!
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Senior Yearbook Photos and Senior Ads: The yearbook staff is working hard to prepare for this year’s exciting book!
Senior Pictures and Senior ads will be delivered differently than in years past. We will send out information around this in the next couple of weeks. Likely deadlines will be mid-November.
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Internet Safety Warning: Families please be aware -- district computers used at home, as with any device, can be vulnerable to inappropriate content such as:
- Bullying and harassment
- Pornography
- Reference to drugs & alcohol
- Violence
- Insensitive and racist materials
Please use the following strategies to help protect students:
- Talk over the types of resources your student accesses online and how they should interact with others online in a kind, respectful, and safe way.
- Only allow use of electronic devices in common rooms of the home, not in bedrooms (if possible).
- Show an interest in what your child is doing online.
- Ask to see their work often, including comments and feedback from teachers and peers.
- Agree to put all electronic devices to bed on the charger at a designated time each night.
- Regularly review browsing history.
While the district is actively working to provide services to limit potential student exposure, such as high quality internet filters, that service should never replace other safety practices.
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Qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch? The free and reduced price meal applications are critically important for our SPS school funding that include state and federal grant programs. Keep in mind that the USDA waiver for free meals expires at the end of December and you will want to have your meal application processed before that time to continue receiving free meals. Free or reduced qualification from the 2019/2020 school year expires October 19. Please fill out the online meal application before that date. Even if you don't plan to take advantage of the school lunch program, if you qualify, the state will pay for your AP Exams ($95 each!) and SAT exams ($65 each!) - if you qualify, please fill it out! The application has to be filled out every year.
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Apply to the Student Advisory Council on Climate Change: Spokane Public Schools is looking for 11 students to join the Student Advisory Council on Climate Change (SAC3). You can read the by-laws of the committee here and you can fill out an application here. Only 11 students will be on the committee, so don't delay in getting your application in, fill it out today!
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Booster Club Meetings: All LC parents are invited to attend our Booster Club Meetings. All meetings at 6:30-7:30pm. Visit www.lcboosters.org to learn how to join.
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November 11 - TBD
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December 7 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
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January 11 - TBD
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February 8 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
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March 8 - TBD
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April 12 - TBD
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May 10 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
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LCIMPA (Lewis and Clark Instrumental Music Parents Association): IMPA provides support for the music programs at LC, and even though this year looks different, it is as important as ever to stay connected and support our musicians. Our traditional fundraisers for the fall will not be able to happen, but there are still ways you can support your students:
Amazon Smile: Every time you shop online, Amazon will donate to LCIMPA! This does not cost you anything. Go to smile.amazon.com and select LCIMPA before you shop.
PayPal Giving Fund: We accept online donations at any level and appreciate anything you wish to give.
Our board meetings will happen over zoom until we can meet in-person. They will be held the second Monday of the month at 5:45pm. Please email us before noon the day of the meeting at lcimpatigers@gmail.com if you wish to be included in the zoom board meeting.
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LC Knitting Club: All yarn artists, experienced or new, are welcome to join! We meet every Friday during the school year from 12:00-12:30pm. Click on the link to Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
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Titanium Tigers: LC Robotics now has a TEAMS portal where you can attend meetings and get the latest info about the team. Contact Lydia Thompson, Caitlyn Perritt, or Coach Megan McLean via email, or use the TEAMS join code (9n0b3wa) to become a member of the team. We will start having team meetings on Wednesdays at 12:00-12:30 and the meeting link can be shared with people who want to just check things out. We will hold elections for officers in October and after that we will hold Monday leadership meetings again.
Because having an actual competition season is unknown, our focus for this year is:
- Team Building
- Fundraising
- Philanthropy
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FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now OPEN! It is highly recommended that all LC Seniors file the FAFSA. It is the first step in getting financial aid -- including grants, scholarships, work study, and loans - from any college, technical school, or career training program. Go to to www.fafsa.gov for more information. In order to file the FAFSA, both the parent and student must first create FSA IDs. We strongly encourage you to create your FSA ID now because it takes approximately 1-3 days for the FSA ID to be verified and ready to be used. Get yours today! Learn more about FAFSA by reading 101: FAFSA
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Free College Financial Aid Zoom Sessions: The Washington Student Achievement Council, the Washington College Access Network, and the College Success Foundation are holding free webinars for students and parents in October. Click on the links to see information on the following webinar topics (with links to the Zoom sessions):
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A-Z Financial Aid - Find out how federal and/or Washington State financial aid can help your family pay for college and career education! October 13, 20, 27.
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College Bound Information - Find out how the College Bound Scholarship can help students and families pay for college and career education! October 15, 22, or 29.
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FAFSA/WAFSA Information Session - Find out how applying for the FAFSA or WASFA can help students and families pay for college and career education! October 13, 20, or 27.
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Virtual College Visits: Mr. Norton will send out links via the Remind system. See below to join.
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Montana State - Oct. 19 2:15pm
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Carroll - Oct. 20 2:00pm
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Whitworth - Oct. 28 2:00pm
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T24 Trades - Nov. 18 6:30pm
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Senior Remind Group: Seniors are encouraged to join the Senior Remind Text Group to receive updates through out the year on college deadlines, scholarships, college visits, the high school & beyond plan, and more. The directions to join are below:
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College & Career Videos: Jeff Norton, our College & Career Specialist is creating videos for seniors on how the college application process will work this year. The videos are being shown in English classes and shared on the Senior Remind (see below). Here are the first four videos:
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PSAT: Due to COVID-19 and remote learning, we are postponing the PSAT this year until January 26 (tentatively scheduled - it will depend on whether we have returned to in-person learning). This year, we will only be giving the exam to Juniors. We will have more information closer to the exam date.
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Learning at Home Resources: All classes meet online through Microsoft Teams. Every student has an account in Clever (which is our portal to all district-provided software). Inside of Clever, you can go to Microsoft 365 which is where you will find Teams. If a student gets a schedule change, it may take up to 48 hours to update in the online portal (you can contact the teacher directly for a temporary join code).
To access Clever and MS365, your login is your last name and the last 4 digits of your student ID number with sps81.org (example Tony Smith, ID 123456 = smith3456@sps81.org) and your password is your 8 digit birthday (March 1, 2005 = 03012005). It is highly recommended that you try logging into your accounts before the first day of school to ensure you can get it.
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Free 5-Day Meal Kits: 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches, ready to go! Free for all children 18 and younger. Choose traditional or vegetarian meals.
Any child 18 years and younger (Express and Day Camp students can eat for free at school and should not access 5-day meal kits.) is eligible.
Choose a pick-up time:
Mondays from 11:50am-12:50pm
Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00pm
Wednesdays from 11:50am-12:30pm
Choose a pick-up location. Please keep the same pick-up place for the whole time we're distance learning. Mobile meals for families with barriers to accessing meal pickup at schools. Check out the unboxing video to see what you'll get in your 5-day meal kit!
Free for all children 18 and younger! USDA has extended the Free Summer Meals Program through Dec. 31, 2020. Families: Remember to turn in your free & reduced-price meals application to help ensure district funding and your qualification for the meal program once the extension ends.
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Second Harvest Food Distribution: If you need food assistance, Second Harvest has food pick up available around the city throughout the week. Please help us spread the word!
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FamilyID Athletic Clearance/Registration: FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides an easy, user-friendly way to register for activities, while helping us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register, the system keeps track of your information, so you only have to enter it once for multiple uses, family members and programs. If you do not have Internet access, you can use a computer at LC. The first time you register, it is recommended that you use a computer. After that, registrations can easily be done on your phone. If needed, paper packets are still available in the Business Office. Register at:
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Go to: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/lewis-clark-high-school
- Open an account using a valid email and password of your choice
- Within minutes, you will be sent a link to begin registration
- After selecting your program and completing registration - CONFIRM REGISTRATION
- You will see a confirmation page and you are IN!!
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Face Masks: Per the Washington State Department of Health, all students attending in-person services and any one entering the building must wear a face covering. If your child is unable to wear a face mask due to their disability or medical condition, then you will need to get a note from your child’s medical provider stating they are exempt. The note should be delivered to the school nurse and you will receive confirmation that they are cleared to attend without a face covering. We can provide clear face shields as an alternative to a face mask for those who need it.
Once we return to in-person learning, students will be required to do a health check each day prior to entering the building. Below are training videos on masks, the health check, hygiene practices, and physical distancing for in-person learning.
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Absences: If your student is going to be absent, please call our attendance hotline to excuse the absence at 354-6968. Please leave a message with your name, your student's name, clearly spelling out the last name, how long your student will be absent, and the reason for the absence. An unexcused absence will generate an automated phone call home. If your child is going to have an extended absence, please have them go to the Student Office to pick up an Extended Absence Sheet to give teacher advanced notice of the absence.
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Donate to the Student Assistance Fund: When you come in to pay student fees in the Business Office, please consider donating to the Student Assistance fund. This fund helps needy students pay for the required class fees and athletic fees. Every dollar donated goes directly to LC students.
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Contact Information: If you have any questions as we begin the year, please feel free to reach out to the administrative and counseling team members, we are all here to help!
Administrators:
Counselors: Lewis and Clark Counselors will continue to provide Academic, Personal/Social and T24 counseling support to all students and families throughout distance learning. Counselors are available 9:00am-3:00pm and can be reached through email, phone, or by appointments through Microsoft Teams. In person appointments can be accommodated in the event a remote appointment is not available to student or family. To schedule an appointment with a counselor please contact our Guidance Secretaries: Julie Croteau 354-6966 or JulieHa@spokaneschools.org or Annette Gregory 354-5680 AnnetteG@spokaneschools.org.
LC Counselor Distribution:
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Kathy Blancher, Counselor A-E (10-12) 354-6893 kathyb@spokaneschools.org
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Lesa Renner, Counselor F-K (10-12) 354-6894 lesar@spokaneschools.org
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Stacey Donahue, Counselor L-R (10-12) 354-5788 staceyd@spokaneschools.org
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Emily Magnuson, Counselor S-T (10-12), ELD 354-6895 (9-12) emilym@spokaneschools.org
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Alana Pazevic, U-Z (10-12), SpEd (9-12) 354-6897 alanap@spokaneschools.org
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Tatriana Muravez, A-Z (9) 354-7002 tatrianam@spokaneschools.org
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Charlene Dupper, A-Z (9, M/W all day, F 12-3pm) 354-6869 charlened@spokaneschools.org
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Jeff Norton, College & Career 345-6912 jeffn@spokaneschools.org
School Support:
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Absence Hotline: parents can call us at 354-6968
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Main Office: 354-7000
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Non-Discrimination Statement: Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, 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, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer:
o 504 Compliance Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7269
o ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
o Affirmative Action Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o AHERA Officer: Robert Findley, 509.354.7143
o ALE Officer: Gwen Harris, 509.354.7393
o Certification Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o Claims Agent: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o Contract Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o Copyright Compliance Officer: Mark Martell, 509.354.7212
o Equal Opportunity Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306
o Personnel Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o Public Records Officer: Terri LeFors, 509.354.7395
o Safety/OSHA/WISHA Officer: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o Secretary, Board of Directors: Dr. Adam Swinyard, 509.354.7268
o Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306
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