Non-Discrimination Statement.
The Beresford School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law and prohibits discrimination, including harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates. Retaliation against anyone who, in good faith, makes a report of harassment or discrimination, files a complaint of harassment or discrimination, serves as a witness, or participates in an investigation or grievance process is also a violation of the Beresford School District’s nondiscrimination policy and is prohibited.
The Beresford School District has designated the following individual(s) to coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out its nondiscrimination responsibilities, and questions regarding the Beresford School District’s nondiscrimination commitments, as well as related laws, regulations, and District policies, may be referred to the designated employee(s): Dr. Dustin Degen (Superintendent), Mr. Troy James (Elementary Principal), Dr. Renee Anderson (Middle School and High School Principal), and Mr. Owen Reinalda (Assistant MS and HS Principal, Activities Director, and Title IX Coordinator).
The Beresford School District’s Title IX Coordinator is Mr. Owen Reinalda (301 West Maple Street, Beresford, SD, 57004 FAX: 605-763-5305 & EMAIL: Owen.Reinalda@k12.sd.us)
OTHER DESIGNEES UNDER SECTION 504, THE ADA, ETC.
The Beresford School District is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex by Title IX and its implementing regulations. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Mr. Owen Reinalda, Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to https://www.beresford.k12.sd.us/page/title-ix-discrimination-harassment. Any person may also report sex discrimination, including harassment, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator.
The Beresford School District’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.beresford.k12.sd.us/page/title-ix-discrimination-harassment.
Title IX Coordinator Information:
Title IX Coordinator: Mr. Owen Reinalda
Email: Owen.Reinalda@k12.sd.us
Phone: 605-763-2145
Fax: 1-605-763-5305
Address: 301 West Maple Street, Beresford, SD, 57004
Non-Discrimination
The Beresford School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law and prohibits discrimination, including harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates. Retaliation against anyone who, in good faith, makes a report of harassment or discrimination, files a complaint of harassment or discrimination, serves as a witness, or participates in an investigation or grievance process is also a violation of the Beresford School District’s nondiscrimination policy and is prohibited.
The Beresford School District has designated the following individual(s) to coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out its nondiscrimination responsibilities, and questions regarding the Beresford School District’s nondiscrimination commitments, as well as related laws, regulations, and District policies, may be referred to the designated employee(s): Dr. Dustin Degen (Superintendent), Mr. Troy James (Elementary Principal), Dr. Thomas Merriman (Middle School and High School Principal), and Mr. Owen Reinalda (Assistant MS and HS Principal, Activities Director, and Title IX Coordinator).
The Beresford School District’s Title IX Coordinator is Mr. Owen Reinalda (301 West Maple Street, Beresford, SD, 57004 FAX: 605-763-5305 & EMAIL: Owen.Reinalda@k12.sd.us)
OTHER DESIGNEES UNDER SECTION 504, THE ADA, ETC.
The Beresford School District is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex by Title IX and its implementing regulations. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Mr. Owen Reinalda, Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to https://www.beresford.k12.sd.us/page/title-ix-discrimination-harassment.
Any person may also report sex discrimination, including harassment, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator.
The Beresford School District’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at: https://www.beresford.k12.sd.us/page/title-ix-discrimination-harassment.
The school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The school district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity in any education program or activity that it operates.
Individuals who believe that they have been the subject of unlawful discrimination or harassment due to their disability, or that have other related concerns or questions, should contact the ADA/Title II Coordinators: Troy James at 605-763-4293 (phone number), troy.james@k12.sd.us (e-mail address) or in person at Beresford Elementary School OR (Thomas Merriman) at 605-763-2145 (phone number), Thomas.Merriman@k12.sd.us (e-mail address) or in person at Beresford Middle/High School.
Individuals who believe that they have been the subject of unlawful discrimination or harassment due to their sex, or that have other related concerns or questions, should contact the Title IX Coordinator: Owen Reinalda at 605-763-4293 (phone number), owen.reinalda@k12.sd.us (e-mail address), 301 West Maple Street, Beresford, SD (mailing address) or in person at school. The School District’s specific Notice of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex may be accessed at the following link: https://www.beresford.k12.sd.us/page/title-ix-discrimination-harassment
Individuals who believe that they have been the subject of unlawful discrimination or harassment due to their race, color, or national origin, or that have other related concerns or questions, should contact the Title VI Coordinator: Dustin Degen at 605-763-4293 (phone number), dustin.degen@k12.sd.us (e-mail address), 301 West Maple Street, Beresford, SD 57004 (mailing address) or in person at school.
Beresford Elementary School. Individuals who believe that they have been the subject of any other unlawful discrimination or harassment should contact the principal (Troy James) at 605-763-5012 (phone number), Troy.James@k12.sd.us (e-mail address) or in person at Beresford Elementary School. Students may report discrimination or harassment to any staff member who will then forward it on to the appropriate coordinator or administrator. The staff member will follow school district policies to respond to the report.
Beresford Middle and High School. Individuals who believe that they have been the subject of any other unlawful discrimination or harassment should contact the principal (Thomas Merriman) at 605-763-2145 (phone number), Thomas.Merriman@k12.sd.us (e-mail address) or in person at Beresford Middle/High School. Students may report discrimination or harassment to any staff member who will then forward it on to the appropriate coordinator or administrator. The staff member will follow school district policies to respond to the report.
For additional prohibited discrimination and related information, please review school district Policy AC NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERAL PROGRAMS.
Training Materials after August 1, 2024:
Title IX Team Training from KSB Law (restricted file -contact Dustin.Degen@k12.sd.us for inspection).
Board Policy after August 1, 2024:
Training Materials circa August 1, 2024:
Title IX Administrator Training Notes from KSB Law Training
Title IX Employee Training Notes from KSB Law Training
Title IX Employee Training Notes (Spring 2023) from KSB Law Training
KSB Law Training Hub (username and password required)
Board Policy circa August 1, 2024: