Compliance Coordinators

Title IX/Sex Equity Officer
Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, each school district that receives federal financial assistance must designate at least one employee to coordinate the district’s compliance with its responsibilities under Title IX, as well as state civil rights requirements regarding sex discrimination and sexual harassment (chapters 28A.640 RCW and 392-190 WAC). The Title IX/Sex Equity Officer also investigates complaints alleging Title IX violations, sex discrimination, and sexual harassment.   

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Under Washington law, all school districts must designate at least one employee to be responsible for monitoring and coordinating the district’s compliance with state nondiscrimination laws (chapters 28A.640 and 28A.642 RCW, and chapter 392-190 WAC). This employee also investigates complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.   

Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Coordinator for State Law
Dr. Syndi Duehn
1203 Prosser Avenue
Prosser WA 99350
(509)786-7820
syndi.duehn@prosserschools.org 

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, each school district that receives federal financial assistance must designate at least one employee to coordinate the district’s compliance with its responsibilities under Section 504, regarding disability discrimination. If a district has 50 or more employees, it must also designate at least one employee to coordinate the district’s compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Most school districts designate one employee to serve both of these roles.   

Section 508 Compliance
In 1998, Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. Inaccessible technology interferes with an individual's ability to obtain and use information quickly and easily. Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals.
Prosser School District is committed to providing our employees, students, and visitors with the most current and timely information possible. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act as amended, 29 U.S.C. Section 794d, requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities.
We are continually striving toward 100% compliancy. If you have difficulty accessing any portion of this site or would like additional information on our 508 initiative, please fill out the form located HERE. We welcome any ideas or comments that help us improve the accessibility and usability of our Web site.  

Section 504/ADA Coordinator and 508 Compliance Officer
Niki Swanson
1203 Prosser Avenue 
Prosser WA 99350 
(509)786-1820 
niki.swanson@prosserschools.org

Language Access Services
The district provides qualified adult interpreters to communicate with parents with limited English proficiency, such as at parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, discipline meetings, etc. The district translates vital documents—such as enrollment forms, discipline notices, and information about school programs—for parents with limited English proficiency within the district.
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Language Access Liaison
Eric Larez 
1500 Grant Avenue 
Prosser WA 99350 
(509)786-2881 
eric.larez@prosserschools.org

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