Equity Staff
Equity Coordinator & Title I
The Equity Coordinator oversees compliance issues regarding issues related to harassment, bullying and discrimination for employees, parents and students. The Equity Coordinator is responsible for carrying out laws related to the protected classes and the equitable treatment of individuals as aligned with civil rights laws. The coordinator investigates complaints of students, parents and employees in related to possible violations in these areas. Grievance / harassment forms and additional equity information can be located on the District’s website. (www.west-branch.k12.ia.us)
Equity Contact Information:
Dave Hlas, Elementary Principal, West Branch C.S.D.
148 N. Oliphant St., West Branch, Iowa 53258
319-643-7211 or dhlas@west-branch.k12.ia.us
Multi-Cultural Gender Fair
Multi-Cultural Gender Fair Coordinator assists educators in implementing curriculum, instruction and assessments for diverse learners and supports student activities that extend Multi-Cultural, Gender- Fair classroom environments.
M.C.G.F. Contact Information:
Sara Oswald, West Branch High School Principal, West Branch C.S.D.
900 W. Main St., West Branch, Iowa 52358
319-643-5234 or soswald@west-branch.k12.ia.us
Homeless Liaison
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistant Acts provides rights to children and families. If your family lives in any of the following situations: In a shelter, motel, vehicle or campground, on a street, in an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations, doubled up with friends or relatives because you can’t find affordable housing, please don’t hesitate to call Mrs. Johnson.
Homeless Liaison Contact Information:
Jamie Johnson, District Resource Navigator, West Branch C.S.D.
225 N. Maple St., West Branch, Iowa 52358
319-643-7213 or jjohnson@west-branch.k12.ia.us
(or)
Iowa Homeless Coordinator
The State of Iowa’s Homeless Coordinator is Sandra Johnson, Department of Education, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Work: 515-281-3965