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January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
January 16 - LC Feeder Pattern Basketball Game for Jefferson, Hutton, & Mullan Road (see below)
January 18 - Financial Aid/FAFSA/WASFA Night 6:00-8:00pm (see below)
January 19 - Evening of Ensembles 7:00pm @ the Cracker Building (see below)
January 24 - King of the Hill Wrestling - LC vs. Ferris @ LC 7:00pm
January 26 - LC Feeder Pattern Basketball Game for Sacajawea & Peperzak (see below)
January 31 - 8th grade student/parent Information Night @6:00pm
February 6 - Junior registration for next year
February 7 - Sophomore registration for next year
February 8 - Freshman Registration for next year
February 23 - Rubber Chicken/Winter Mixer 7:00-10:00pm
April 1-5 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 25 - LC College & Career Fair 8:00-11:00am
June 9 - Graduation 11:00am @ the Podium (graduates arrive by 10:00am)
June 14 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Access the GSL Athletic calendar here
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January 12, 2023
Greetings Tiger Students and Families,
Congratulations to our outstanding LC students and staff for their exceptional efforts at the Rubber Chicken Spirit Games on Wednesday evening. Your dedication, positive energy, and sportsmanship was a shining moment, making me very proud as your principal and us proud as a school community. During the Spirit Games, your enthusiasm and unwavering spirit created an electrifying atmosphere that helped bring us all together. This recognition not only reflects your prowess on the court but also embody the sense of unity and pride that define our school spirit. Your accomplishments inspire us all and serve as a testament to the incredible potential within our student body. You all are true representatives of the excellence we strive for in our high school community.
I hope you are staying warm during these very frigid times. Be safe and enjoy your holiday weekend. Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day to you and your families. As always, please contact me if you have any questions at ivanc@spokaneschools.org.
Sincerely,
Mr. Ivan Corley
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Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
The LC Community came together today to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at our annual convocation. We enjoyed listening to our guest speakers (NAACP President Lisa Gardner & SCC Director of Student Success Priya Osborne), music, poetry, and dances by LC students and the Grant Drummers & Dancers, and final words by Principal Corley. Thank you to all of the students who organized this great event - LC Multicultural Club, LC Black Student Union, LC Islander Club, LC Native American Club, and the LC ASB!
You can watch the con in its entirety here.
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School Facility Bond &
Replacement Levy Election
What is a school levy? Levies support essential programs, staff, and services that provide students with a quality education. The 2024 Educational Programs and Operation Levy replaces the expiring 2021 levy. The levy helps to provide an educational experience that our community has grown to expect to meet student needs by funding extracurricular activities, special education programs, critical health and wellness services, and other student programs and supports.
What does a school levy support?
- Athletics (LC has 51 different athletic teams)
- Arts, Music, and Drama (offers 20 different visual/performing ats classes)
- Nurses (LC has 1 nurse)
- Counselors (LC has 6 counselors)
- Advanced Placement Courses (LC offers 24 different AP classes)
- Special Education (LC has 10 Special Education teachers and 20 Special Education paraeducators)
- Technology Support (all 1,660 LC students have the option to use a district-provided laptop)
- Smaller Class Sizes
- Librarians (LC has 2 librarians)
- Custodians (LC has 8 custodians)
What is a school bond? Bonds support buildings - they pay for facility and security improvements. They cannot be used to operate schools and fund programs. Bonds require 60% approval, and 40% of voters from the prior general election for validation.
What does the 2024 bond do?
- Modernizes and replaces a few older schools and make smaller improvements across the district while keeping the tax bill predictable.
- Continues Spokane Public Schools’ proven history of constructing and maintaining durable, well-designed school buildings.
- Protects and maintains the community’s investment in school buildings, keeping the district’s long-range replacement and modernization plan on course.
Vote by February 13, 2024
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We are quickly approaching the end of 1st semester. Now is the time to check PowerSchool to make sure you are on track to finish out the semester. Seek out support from your teachers to ensure you are successful!
Very soon, you'll receive a copy of your 2nd semester schedule in your 2nd period class. For most students, 2nd semester classes are the same as 1st semester. We did need to make adjustments for a small number of students in order to switch over Fitness and Health and balance classes for others. We have tried to minimize the impact to keep students with their teachers (but in different periods). If there is an error on the schedule, please see your counselor. Most of our classes are full, so schedule changes will be at a minimum.
Starting later this month, we'll begin the registration process for the 2024-2025 school year. Here is the overview (more info coming soon):
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January 22 in Advisory - counselors will hold live webinars to go over the registration process and course offerings.
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January 22-February 5 - teachers talk with their classes about department course offerings and give guidance on future classes.
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January 31 @ 6:00pm- Future Tiger Night for 8th grade parents and students to learn about the registration process, course offerings, and meet teachers from different departments to ask questions.
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February 5 in Advisory - learn how to register in PowerSchool and have Advisory teachers look over completed forms.
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February 6 - Juniors register during their Social Studies classes (bring your laptop!)
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February 7 - Sophomores register during their Social Studies classes (bring your laptop!)
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February 8 - Freshman register during their English classes (bring your laptop!)
If you have any questions about registration throughout the spring, please feel free to contact Theresa Meyer or Janet Lane.
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Accepted & Good News
If you have Good News for any of our Tigers or post-high school acceptances 2-year, 4-year, military, tech school, scholarships, etc.) for seniors, please let Theresa Meyer know! Let's fill up the wall!
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Accepted: Senior Bridger Cloninger has been accepted to the US Military Academy at West Point and the US Air Force Academy. Go Black Knights and Falcons!
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Accepted: Senior Sofia Alfaro has been accepted to Washington State University with the Distinguished University Achievement Award for $4,000 for 2 years. Go Cougs!
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Accepted: Senior Libby Bashaw has been accepted to Hawaii Pacific University. Go Sharks!
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Accepted: Senior Ellis Benson has been accepted to Western Washington University. Go Vikings!
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Accepted: Senior Emily Brick has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
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Accepted: Senior Julian Baumann has been accepted to the University of Montana, Pacific Lutheran University, and San Diego State University. Go Grizzlies, Knights, and Aztecs!
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Accepted: Senior Garrett Connor has been accepted to the University of New Mexico, Arizona State University, and Western Washington University. Go Lobos, Sun Devils, and Vikings!
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Accepted: Senior Frances Fakasiieiki has been accepted to the University of Oregon (with a $40,000 scholarship), Whitworth University, and Eastern Washington University. Goo Ducks, Bucs, and Eagles!
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Accepted: Senior Alyssa French has been accepted to Montana State University, Grand Canyon University, and Washington State University. Go Bobcats, Antelopes, and Cougs!
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Accepted: Senior Logan Henry has been accepted to the University of Portland (with a $112,000 scholarship over four years) and Hawaii Pacific University (with a $13,000 scholarship). Go Pilots and Sharks!
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Accepted: Senior Eva Holland has been accepted to Montana State University. Go Bobcats!
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Accepted: Senior Mu Paw has been accepted to Seattle Pacific University with the Faith for the Future Merit Scholarship. Go Falcons!
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Accepted: Senior Chelsie Quintanilla has been accepted to Hawaii Pacific University, Washington State University, and Arizona State University. Go Sharks, Cougs, and Sun Devils!
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Accepted: Senior Grace Schneider has been accepted to Marquette University (with the Père Marquette Scholarship for $120,000 over 4 years) and Lewis and Clark College (with the Sequoia Scholarship for $156,000 over 4 years). Go Golden Eagles and Pios!
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Accepted: Senior Ella Wissing has been accepted to Emerson College (with an annual $15,000/year Trailblazer Scholarship) and Ithaca College (with a $30,000 scholarship). Go Lions and Bombers!
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Accepted: Senior Kyle Worthy has been accepted to Washington State University and Eastern Washington University. Go Cougs and Eagles!
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Senior All Nighter Fundraiser
Support the LC Senior All-Nighter and enjoy delicious candy for yourself or give as a gift! Order your boxes here.
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Rubber Chicken Dance
The Rubber Chicken mixer has been moved to February 23 from 7:00-10:00pm. This is an LC only dance (no outside guests). Ticket information coming soon.
Chaperones needed!
Parents, please sign up here to help make the dance a success.
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In Search of Wheelchairs
We are asking for donations of wheelchairs that are in good condition. We use the wheelchairs to help transport injured or ill students and ideally, we would like to have multiple chairs stationed around the school. If you have a wheelchair that you would like to donate, please let Theresa Meyer know.
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FAFSA/WASFA Opens December 31
Here's why completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is essential:
🌟 Funding Access:
- FAFSA opens on December 31, providing access to federal aid, including grants, work-study, and loans. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens
- WASFA opens avenues to state financial aid for non-citizens, including undocumented students, who can't complete FAFSA. It's for those without a Social Security Number but meeting Washington State residency requirements.
🎓 Scholarship Gateways:
- Numerous scholarships hinge on FAFSA or WASFA completion.
💡 Institutional Aid Eligibility:
- FAFSA details may determine eligibility for coveted institutional aid.
🚀 Early Advantage:
- Apply early for priority consideration; some aid operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
💰 Financial Insight:
- Examine your family's financial landscape for personalized aid packages.
- FAFSA opens doors to affordable federal student loans.
💼 Work-Study Prospects:
- The FAFSA paves the way for work-study programs, marrying work experience with financial support.
How to Begin:
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Running Start Information
If you are going to be a junior or senior next year and you are interested in learning more about Running Start, plan to attend one of these online meetings to start learning about your options:
February 12 from 6:00-7:00pm - Zoom link
February 13 from 6:00-7:00pm - Zoom link
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NewTech Skills Center Career Night
Career Night is an evening event that allows prospective students and their parents to visit the NEWTech program(s) they are interested in enrolling in for the 2024-25 school year. Guests will be able to meet our instructors and current students, tour our programs and learn about the opportunities available at NEWTech. Our 2024-25 Enrollment Application will also be available at Career Night - before it goes live to the public on February 1st.
When: Thursday, January 25, from 5:30-7:00pm
Where: NEWTech Prep- located @ 4141 North Regal Street
Who? Any prospective student (current 10th and 11th graders) who is interested in enrolling in a NEWTech program for the 2024-25 school year. These can be students who have attended a Welcome Wednesday or the 10th Grade Expo and now they are bringing their parent(s) to the program they are most interested in so they can learn about NEWTech and the program too. Some prospective students might be touring NEWTech for the first time @ Career Night.
Mandatory? This event is not mandatory. Guardians are not required to attend Career Night with their student(s).
Structure:
- This is a drop-in event - no advanced signup/rsvp required.
- As families arrive, they will go directly to the programs they want to tour.
- Students/parents may stay as long as they like between 5:30-7:00pm.
Next Steps: NewTech 2024-25 Enrollment Application goes live February 1, however, students/families who attend our Career Night will receive early access to our 2024-25 Enrollment Application. There will be a QR code posted throughout the building for families to obtain early access to our 2024-25 Enrollment Application.
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2nd Semester SVL Registration
SVL Second Semester Registration is open until Sunday, February 4.
To access the SVL registration system, visit SVL Website - Spring Registration. Once students complete the online registration process, they will receive a confirmation email with a link to their SVL registration form (accessible for 30 days) for viewing purposes (there is no longer a need to print the email to get a counselor signature).
If you are in a 1st semester SVL class that is a full year class (English, Math, Science, or Social Studies), you will be automatically enrolled for 2nd semester.
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Parent Advisory Committee
All LC parents are invited to join us for our Parent Advisory Committee on the 4th Monday of each month.
January 22
February 26
March 25
April 22
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Senior Cap/Gown Orders for Jostens
All seniors who are going through the graduation ceremony must wear an approved cap and gown. Please contact Jostens directly with any questions you may have. Order Online at Jostens.com by clicking the Direct Order Link (cap/gown/tassel package for $53).
We do have limited supply of caps and gowns that students can borrow. See Mrs. Meyer in the Public Office for assistance.
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LC Booster Club
Concessions opportunities for winter sports now available - please encourage other team parents to join you, we need lots of volunteers to keep the concession stand open during girls/boys basketball games and wrestling matches.
Volunteer here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0C45AAA62FA0FD0-45989485-202324.
Everyone is welcome to attend Booster Club meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00pm in room 133.
- Monday, February 12
- Monday, March 11
- Monday, April 8
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Monday, May 13 - allocation meeting
All LC Booster Club information is on our website or follow us on Facebook @lcboosters.
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Graduation Honors
At graduation, all Spokane Public Schools use the Latin Honors system to honor our top graduates. This system recognizes the top students using weighted grade point averages. Students have the ability to get three different levels of recognition: Summa Cum Laude (4.3 weighted GPA and above), Magna Cum Laude (4.1-4.299 weighted GPA), and Cum Laude (3.8-4.099 weighted GPA) - GPAs will not be rounded up. These are the same designations that colleges across the nation use to recognize top students. Latin Honors will be based on all high school credits through the end of 1st semester.
Weighted grades are calculated by providing higher points for grades earned in Honors courses and still higher points for grades earned in AP courses:
- Unweighted Courses: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
- Honors Courses: A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, D=1.5, F=0
- AP Courses A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0
- Because SPS uses a +/- grading scale, the above table is only a sampling of options. The easiest way for students to calculate the weighted grade point average is to add .5 to the GPA for honors classes and a 1.0 for Advanced Placement classes.
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BigFuture Scholarships/College Planning
BigFuture is a FREE resource from the College Board. The site can help with scholarship searches (23,000 in their database), FAFSA, college searches, college prep, college apps, and career exploration. Completing tasks on the site also make you eligible for BigFuture scholarships.
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AP College Credit Search
If you are taking an AP class and wondering what credit the exam will give you with different colleges, check out the FREE AP College Credit Search tool. Select the AP class and the tool will let you know what score you need to earn (on a 1-5 point scale) for any college you are researching.
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SAT Saturday Exam Dates
Registration for Saturday SATs is open (all Juniors will take the SAT for FREE in March and the PSAT for FREE in October). The SAT is $60 - register here. You can pick from one of the local SAT test centers - North Central, Mead, Mt. Spokane, or East Valley (LC is NOT a Saturday SAT testing location).
March 9 - register by February 23
May 4 - register by April 19
June 1 - register by May 17
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ACT Saturday Exam Dates
Registration for Saturday ACT is open. The ACT is $60 ($85 with writing) this year and you can register here. The ACT website will help you find a testing location (LC is NOT a Saturday ACT testing location).
February 10 - register by January 5
April 13 - register by March 8
June 8 - register by May 3
July 13 - register by June 7
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Attendance
If your child is going to be absent, please call our Attendance Hotline at 354-6968
If your child is going to be late or needs to leave early, please call the Attendance office at 354-6902
If your child will be missing 3 or more days of school, please complete a Prearranged Absence form. Forms can be found in the Attendance Office or here.
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LCTV1 News
Every Monday, we begin Advisory with the LCTV1 News show. Check it out here to see all of the amazing things happening at LC.
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Open Gym
WHO: All SPS 5th-12th graders
WHAT: Open gym basketball and other sports-related activities
WHERE: Shadle Park, Lewis & Clark, Ferris, Peperzak and Garry
WHEN: 12:00- 2:00pm on Sundays (some sites have exceptions on certain Sundays)
HOW: Fill out this registration form OR print the Open Gym waiver, sign, and bring to your open gym session.
WHY: To have fun, stay active & meet new friends!
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Pay for Yearbook, GSL, & Parking Passes
$42 student GSL Card (required for all students participating in activities and athletics)
GSL Single and Family Passes for 2023-2024 are on sale now at www.shopgsl.com. The sports pass is good for all regular season games at all 16 GSL schools.
$50 Yearbook, yearbook pre‐sales end December 22, order online.
Student ID replacement fees: 1st replacement ID is free, $5 after that. Replacement GSL sticker fee is $20.
The freeway AND meter parking passes are SOLD OUT.
Donate to the Yearbook Fund: Donation to Yearbook fund for students who are unable to purchase one. Every dollar donated helps a family in financial need. Thank you for your donation!
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The Tiger Tribune
We are excited to introduce our student-led newspaper - The Tiger Tribune!
The LC Tiger Tribune is an online newspaper that showcases the immense talent and creativity of the student body at Lewis & Clark. In each edition we have reviews, student spotlights, creative writing pieces, and more. We believe that every student has a unique story to tell, and our objective is to provide a space where these stories can shine. Check out all that has been posted at lctigertribune.com!
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Buy Your Game Tickets Ahead of Time!
Skip the line and buy your ticket ahead of time!
Click HERE for Hometown Ticketing to purchase a ticket to upcoming LC Games in Volleyball and for the Homecoming Dance.
NOTE: Football and Soccer at One Spokane Stadium use TicketsWest for tickets.
Download the app to help keep your tickets in one place!
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After School Homework Center
Tuesday-Thursday - 2:45-3:45pm in Room C119. Help is available every homework center session, but we will have content specific teachers available on focused days if you need help in a particular subject.
Tuesdays - Math
Wednesdays - Science
Thursdays - English/Social Studies
We will also have two Monday-Thursday push weeks where all content focused teachers will be available. They will occur mid Q2 and Q4. Snacks will be provided.
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Student & Parent/Visitor Parking
Parent/Visitor Parking: LC does NOT have designated visitor parking, so you can park at any of the metered spots across the street. For after-hours events, you can park for free in any of the parking lots under the freeway. The doors to the Commons building are handicap accessible.
Student Drop-off/Pick-Up: Buses pick up students all around the perimeter of the school. Please do not park in these locations before school/after school. We recommend arriving for pick up after the buses have left at 2:40pm.
Student Parking: LC students can park in the two freeway lots (in front of the Field House and in front of the church to the east). Be sure to display your student parking permit to avoid getting a ticket in the student lots.
The lots under the freeway directly in front of the main building and the Commons and the Field House parking garage are ONLY for LC staff and are monitored and ticketed for cars without staff permits.
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Bite 2 Go
Hey Tigs! Bite2Go is an anonymous program our school offers to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Our 2023-2024 Bite2Go program has started back up again and here are two ways you can sign up.
Scan the QR code on posters in the hallways or click here.
Make sure to include the room number and teacher of where you would like the food dropped off when filling out the form! Bags will be delivered to your chosen location on Thursdays!
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Contact Us
Administrators:
Counselors:
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Non-Discrimination Statement: Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained 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.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
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Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7344
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Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509.354.7284
Other district contacts:
- ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993 StephanieB@spokaneschools.org
- Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon 509.354.7344 JodiH@spokaneschools.org
- AHERA Officer: Bob Turner, 509.354.7143 RobertTu@spokaneschools.org
- ALE Officer: Heather Bybee, 509.354.7361 HeatherB@spokaneschools.org
- Certification Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318 CindyCo@spokaneschools.org
- Claims Agent: Rebecca Doughty, 509.354.7298 RebeccaDo@spokaneschools.org
- Contract Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318 CindyCo@spokaneschools.org
- Copyright Compliance Officer: Mark Martell, 509.354.7212 MarkM@spokaneschools.org
- Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon 509.354.7344 JodiH@spokaneschools.org
- Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509.354.7284 MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org
- Personnel Officer: Jodi Harmon 509.354.7344 JodiH@spokaneschools.org
- Public Records Officer: Terri LeFors, 509.354.7395 TerriL@spokaneschools.org
- Safety/OSHA/WISHA Officer: Rebecca Doughty, 509.354.7298 RebeccaDo@spokaneschools.org
- Secretary, Board of Directors: Adam Swinyard, 509.354.7268 AdamSw@spokaneschools.org
Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282.
You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Officer, listed above.
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