Legal Notifications
Non-Discrimination Notification
Yakima School District 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Olivia Martinez, Human Resources Labor Relations Program Manager, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7028, martinez.olivia@
Title IX Coordinator (Students): Omar Santoy, Executive Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7260, santoy.omar@ysd7.org
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Students): Erin Thomas, Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7261, thomas.erin@ysd7.org
; - Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Students): Shawn Orminski, Assistant Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7263, orminski.shawn@ysd7.
org;
Title IX Coordinator (Non-Students): Olivia Martinez, Human Resources Labor Relations Program Manager, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7028, martinez.olivia@
Section 504/ADA Coordinator (Students): Omar Santoy, Executive Director of Student Services, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7260, santoy.omar@ysd7.org
ADA Coordinator (Non-Students): Christopher Miller, Director of Human Resources, 104 N. 4th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 573-7066, miller.christopher@
Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to attend a program or activity sponsored by the Yakima School District should contact the appropriate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator 24 hours in advance of the event to inquire about reasonable accommodation. Deaf, deaf- blind, hard of hearing, and/or speech impaired individuals may access Washington Relay Services by calling 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave
Washington workers will be able to use Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits starting in 2020. These benefits will generally allow up to 12 weeks of paid leave per year to care for yourself or your family. This is a statewide insurance program, so workers and employers will contribute premiums together through payroll withholding. View the following flyers or visit www.paidleave.wa.gov for more information.
Paid Family Medical Leave Flyer - English
Paid Family Medical Leave Flyer - Spanish
Employee Paid Sick Leave Notification
You are entitled to accrue paid sick leave beginning January 1, 2018 [or for employees hired after January 1, 2018, your date of start of employment]. This leave will accrue at a minimum of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours you work, depending on your position.
You may use this accrued paid sick leave for the following reasons (as outlined at RCW 49.46.210(1)(b) and (c)):
- To care for yourself or a family member;
- When you or a family member is the victim of sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking; and
- In the event our business or your child’s school or place of care is closed by order of a public official for any health-related reason.
- Yakima School District’s accrual year is September 1st to August 31st.
Unless specified otherwise by a collective bargaining agreement or other District Policy, accrued, unused paid sick leave balances of 40 hours or less will be carried over to the following year. Accrued, unused paid sick leave over 40 hours will be forfeited. You are entitled to use accrued paid sick leave beginning 90 calendar days after the start of your employment.
Retaliation against you by Yakima School District for using paid sick leave for authorized purposes, or for the exercise of any rights under the Minimum Wage Act (chapter 49.46 RCW), is prohibited.