Non-discrimination policies

Grace Raih filed this request with the Palmer High School of Colorado Springs, CO.
Submitted March 6, 2017
Status
Completed

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From: Grace Raih

Subject: Colorado Open Records Act Request: Non-discrimination policies

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all written documents that include, but are not limited to, policies, procedures, training manuals, talking points and slideshows that include the topic of non-discrimination and anti-bullying policies regarding LGBT identified students. This includes, but is not limited to, policies on the use of bathroom facilities. Please limit this request to documents that were generated over the past two years as well as documents, such as policies, that are in effect now.

Any and all records, reports or documents that detail all voluntary agreements made between the school and The Office of Civil Rights following a discrimination complaint.

Any and all records, reports or documents regarding Colorado's 2008 Public Accommodation Law that inform school policies regarding gender identity and expression. These reports should include, but are not limited to, student sexual health education.

Finally, I request any and all memos, letters, policies and guidelines sent to parents that outline the use of bathroom facilities.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Grace Raih

From: RITCHIE RAPP, KATHERINE

Subject: Records Request

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Good Afternoon Ms. Raih:
Please find below the responses (highlighted in yellow) to your recently submitted records request sent to Palmer High School in Colorado Springs:

1) Any and all written documents that include, but are not limited to, policies, procedures, training manuals, talking points and slideshows that include the topic of non-discrimination and anti-bullying policies regarding LGBT identified students. This includes, but is not limited to, policies on the use of bathroom facilities. Please limit this request to documents that were generated over the past two years as well as documents, such as policies, that are in effect now.

The District's bullying policy can be found at the following link: http://www.d11.org/BOE/Policies/SectionJ/JICDE.pdf#search=bullying

You can see the main nondiscrimination policy in place in District 11 at the following link: http://www.d11.org/BOE/Policies/Board%20Policy%20Section%20A/AC.pdf.

You'll see at the bottom of the policies cross references to regulations and other policies. You can access all of those items at the following link: http://www.d11.org/BOE/Policies/Pages/default.aspx

2) Any and all records, reports or documents that detail all voluntary agreements made between the school and The Office of Civil Rights following a discrimination complaint.

No such records exist

3) Any and all records, reports or documents regarding Colorado's 2008 Public Accommodation Law that inform school policies regarding gender identity and expression. These reports should include, but are not limited to, student sexual health education.

The Institute for Responsible Sex Ed provided a training to high school teachers at the beginning of the 16/17 school year. The attached documents were used for the LGBTQ content.

4) Any and all memos, letters, policies and guidelines sent to parents that outline the use of bathroom facilities.

No such records exist
Regards,

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Katherine Ritchie Rapp
Director of Archives and Records
Colorado Springs School District 11
719-520-2075 | rappkr@d11.org<mailto:rappkr@d11.org>
www.d11.org/Records<http://www.d11.org/Records>

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