Governance and Policies
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Rooted School Vancouver (RSV) does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Additionally, RSV will offer classes in career and technical education program areas, such as Computer Information Systems and Digital Communications, under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Steven Carney / Executive Director / School Leader
Mailing Address: 10401 NE Fourth Blvd., Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98662
Physical Address: 10401 NE Fourth Blvd., Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98662
Email: steven@rootedschoolvancouver.org
COORDINATORS
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Steven Carney | Executive Director | 360-200-8974 | steven@rootedschoolvancouver.org
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Coordinator: Steven Carney | Executive Director | 360-200-8974 | steven@rootedschoolvancouver.org
Title IX / Sex Equity Office Coordinator: Sandra Yokley | Director of Operations | 360-200-8979 | sandra@rootedschoolvancouver.org
Gender Inclusive Coordinator: Sandra Yokley | Director of Operations | 360-200-8979 | sandra@rootedschoolvancouver.org
McKinney-Vento Liaison: Sandra Yokley | Director of Operations | 360-200-8979 | sandra@rootedschoolvancouver.org
Truancy Liaison: Angie Lundgren | Office Manager | 360-524-2852 | alundgren@rootedschoolvancouver.org
Section 504 / ADA Coordinator: Dylan Rossi | Student Success Coordinator | 360-524-2852 | drossi@rootedschoolvancouver.org
English Language Learner (ELL) Coordinator: Eduardo Herrera | CTE / Multilingual Ed Director |360-524-2852 | eherrera@rootedschoolvancouver.org
Rooted School Vancouver is located at 10401 NE Fourth Plain Blvd Ste 201 Vancouver, WA 98665.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal employment opportunity and respect in the workplace are fundamental principles at Rooted School Vancouver. Rooted School Vancouver prohibits and does not tolerate harassment, intimidation, bullying, discriminatory, or retaliatory behavior. All aspects of your employment are based upon your personal capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, age, military status, marital status, partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected class as established by federal, state, or local law.
ROOTED SCHOOL VANCOUVER COMPLAINT POLICY
Most complaints can be resolved by informal discussions. If the people involved cannot resolve their differences, the ED will attempt to resolve the issue through a conference with the community member and the teaching staff member; if the issue involves an operations staff member, the Executive Director will attempt to resolve the issue through a conference. In all instances, principles of restorative justice will be used. The following procedures apply to the processing of a complaint which cannot be resolved in the manner described above:
If the problem is not satisfactorily resolved after a conference, the community member should file a written complaint with the Executive Director which describes the problem, and a suggested solution. The Executive Director should send copies to the DOO and the other person involved;
The other person involved will respond to the Executive Director and DOO in writing or in person; and
The Executive Director will then attempt to resolve the matter through a conference with the community member, staff member, and DOO.
If the matter is still not resolved, the Executive Director will present the issue to the board. If the complaint is against a staff member, the board may discuss the complaint. The staff member may request that the board discuss the issue in an open meeting.
The board will attempt to make a final resolution of the matter. Any formal actions by the board must take place in an open meeting. If such action may adversely affect the contract status of the staff member, the board will give written notice to the staff member of his/her rights to a hearing.
COMMISSION COMPLAINT PROCESS
To make a general complaint about the operations and administration of the school please email steven@rootedschoolvancouver.org with the following:
A description of what the complaint is in regards to
A list of all parties involved
If you know how you would like it to be resolved please include this in the email
The best way to contact you
Expect a response from school within 72 hours
If you feel like your complaint has not been resolved from Rooted School you can make a complaint through the Washington State Charter School Commission. Please go to this page on their website and follow the instructions.
Washington State Charter School Commission Complaint Process