Our Schools Protect Students from Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

Schools are meant to be safe and inclusive environments where all students are protected from Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), including in the classroom, on the school bus, in school sports, and during other school activities. This section defines HIB, explains what to do when you see or experience it, and our school’s process for responding to it.

Our School Stands Against Discrimination

Discrimination can happen when someone is treated differently or unfairly because they are part of a protected class, including their race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, use of a service animal, or veteran or military status.

Our School is Gender-Inclusive

In Washington, all students have the right to be treated consistent with their gender identity at school. Our school will:

• Address students by their requested name and pronouns, with or without a legal name change

• Change a student’s gender designation and have their gender accurately reflected in school records

• Allow students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity

• Allow students to participate in sports, physical education courses, field trips, and overnight trips in accordance with their gender identity

• Keep health and education information confidential and private

• Allow students to wear clothing that reflects their gender identity and apply dress codes without regard to a student’s gender or perceived gender

• Protect students from teasing, bullying, or harassment based on their gender or gender identity

To review the district’s Gender-Inclusive Schools Policy 3211 and Procedure 3211P, visit cersd.org. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator:

Sara Sahlinger, Human Resource Director, sahlingersa@cersd.org, 509-852-4835.