Title VI, Title IX and HIB Compliance Officers

Nondiscrimination Notification

The Mercer Island 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, marital status, 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 Mercer Island School District offers classes in many College and Career Readiness programs, admission to which is non-discriminatory. Lack of English-language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in those programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

For information about Civil Rights:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Erin Battersby, Executive Director of Compliance, Legal Affairs & HR
206.230.6227
Civil Rights Coordinator Job Description

For Information about Gender-Inclusive Schools:

Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator
Erin Battersby, Executive Director of Compliance, Legal Affairs & HR
206.230.6227

Gender Inclusive Schools, Policy 3211

For information about Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying:

Harassment, Hazing, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Compliance Officer 
Erin Battersby, Executive Director of Compliance, Legal Affairs & HR
206.230.6227
Bullying: Resources and Reporting webpage

For information about Title IX:

Title IX Compliance Officer
Erin Battersby, Executive Director of Compliance, Legal Affairs & HR
206.230.6227
Title IX Athletic Program Review webpage
Title IX Sex Equity Officer Job Description  

Title IX Compliance Officer Completed Training*

• OSPI Training Module: Title IX Coordinators, 2024 Title IX Rules (8/2024)
• OSPI Training Module: Employees with Additional Title IX Responsibilities (8/2024)
• OSPI Training Module: Facilitators of the Informal Resolution Process (8/2024)
• OSPI Training Module: All Employees (8/2024)
• OCR Webinar: Title IX Regulations Addressing Sexual Harassment (OCR 5/2020)
• OCR Webinar: New Title IX Protections Against Sexual Assault (OCR 7/2020)
• OCR Webinar: Conducting and Adjudicating Title IX Hearings (OCR 7/2020) 
• OCR Webinar: Sexual Violence in Schools (OCR 3/2020)
• OCR Webinar: How to Report Sexual Harassment Under Title IX (OCR 7/2020) -
• Safe Place to Learn Resource Package:
  • Training Module 1: Sexual Harassment Under Title IX 
  • Training Module 2: School Climate and Learning 
  • Training Module 3: Developmentally Appropriate Strategies to Prevent, Intercede, and Respond 

*This list is not exhaustive. The Title IX Compliance Officer has completed additional trainings beyond the above. 

For information about 504 and ADA:

Section 504 & ADA Coordinator
Nova Williams, Director of Learning Services
206-236-4510
504 Compliance Coordinator Job Description  

Helpful links:

Social Networking, Digital Safety & Cyberbullying – A Tip Sheet for Parents  

Last Modified on August 11, 2021