North Park School District Non-Discrimination Information

North Park School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or gender, disability and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person(s) have been identified for the district:

Compliance Officer

Amy Ward, Superintendent 910 4th Street Walden CO 80480 970-723-3300 superintendent@npk12.org

Title IX Coordinator

Ryan Russell – Business Manager 910 4th Street Walden, Colorado 80480 970-723-3300 finance@npk12.org

Office of Civil Rights

US Department of Education Region VII Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310 Denver, Colorado 80204

Nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at** https://npk12.org/en-US

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or harassment: Complaint Form.

A lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.* North Park School District offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) which includes Introduction to Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture, Ag Business, Ag Leadership, Welding, Structure Design and Fabrication, Equine Science, Small Engine Repair, Principles of animal & vet sciences, On the Job Training, and Greenhouse Management.Agricultural sciences aim to improve the efficiency and sustainability of agriculture by studying and applying principles from various fields like biology, chemistry, and economics. This helps ensure a stable food supply, develop sustainable farming methods, and improve nutrition. The CTE programs are available to all interested students.

Non-Discrimination Policies and Procedures:

Title IX: Sexual Harassment

    North Park Title IX Student Information

    North Park School District Students It is important to know that you have a right to go to school and learn in an environment that is free from sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and sex discrimination.

    If you have concerns about something that you have experienced or that you have seen someone else experience, please report to a school staff member. The school staff can then help to determine the best way to handle the situation.

    What is Title IX?
    • Federal civil rights law that does not allow discrimination on basis of sex in educational program
    • North Park is committed to addressing any Title IX concerns
    How do I know if my concerns fall under Title IX?
    • It doesn’t matter! Always just report any concerns and at any time!
    • North Park will help determine what is the best way to handle the situation and respond
    What concerns should I report?
    • Gender identity and expression
    • Sexual Orientation
    • Pregnancy
    • Sexual harassment
    • Sexual Assault
    • Dating violence
    • Stalking
    How do I report?
    • All school staff have been trained to take reports. Report to any school staff at any school!
    • Title IX Coordinator (Ryen Russell or Amy Ward)
    • Title IX Team (Ryen Russell, Amy Ward, Chrissy Carlstrom)
    • Contact anyone at the school preferably the Title IX Coordinator or Team.
    • Safe2tell (Please give as much detail as possible- who is involved, where it happened, as much detailed information as possible and stay on the line/chat feature to answer any other information the respondent asks for.