Willamette ESD Non-Discrimination Practices

Willamette ESD prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status, parental or marital status or age. This includes protections afforded by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specifically Title VI and Title VII. 

For details, please review the WESD Non-Discrimination Policy 

Willamette ESD Americans with Disabilities Act Practices

Willamette ESD prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act. These protections include equal opportunity in public accommodation, employment, transportation, services, and telecommunications.

ADA contact person: Melissa Ojeda-Hernandez, Executive Director of Human Resources: melissa.ojeda-hernandez@wesd.org  

Willamette ESD Rehabilitation Act Practices

Willamette ESD prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities as described in Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act.

Rehabilitation Act contact person: Michael Beck, Deputy Superintendent: michael.beck@wesd.org

Willamette ESD Title IX Practices

Willamette ESD prohibits discrimination as prescribed in Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972. No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Title IX contact person: Melissa Ojeda-Hernandez, Executive Director of Human Resources: melissa.ojeda-hernandez@wesd.org

Complaint Procedure

If you believe there is cause for complaint relating to discrimination by WESD or its staff, please refer to the WESD Discrimination Complaint Procedure