Notice of Non-Discrimination

Sisters School District does not discriminate on any basis listed below and prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race[1], color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination:

District 504 Coordinator and American Disabilities Act Coordinator

Lorna Van Geem
Phone: 541-549-8521
Message: Nondiscrimination Coordinator

District Title VI, Title IX, Age Discrimination

Joe Hosang
Phone: 541-549-8521
Message: Title IX Coordinator

Public Complaints: Complaint Process and Procedures

Please refer to the following Board Policies on the policies page.

AC - Nondiscrimination
KL - Public Complaints
KL-AR(1) - Public Complaints Procedure

[1] Includes discriminatory use of Native American mascot pursuant to OAR 581-021-0047. Race also includes physical characteristics that are historically associated with race, including but not limited to natural hair, hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles as defined by ORS 659A.001 (as amended by House Bill 2935 (2021)).