Non-Discrimination

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Salida School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer and Title IX Coordinator for the district:

William Wooddell
627 Oak Street/ Salida CO 81201
719-530-5469

In addition, the grievance/complaint process is available here for discrimination claims and here for sexual harassment claims.

The grievance/complaint form to file with the Title IX Coordinator and Complaint Officer is here.

The training materials used with the Title IX team are available here.

Relevant policies (AC, AC-R1, AC-R2, AC-E1, AC-E2, GBA, GBAA, JB, JBB*) are available here.

The Crest Academy

SMS Athletics