{581 Plumb tne» Reno, Hv 89502» Phone (775) 321-2160» FAX (775) 333-5108 . ‘Washoe County School District» P.O. Box 20425 «Reno, HV 89520 a Leah Keuscher, Principal Marly Barainca, Assistant Prince Mike Nakashima, Aesetant Principal « Charlie Walsh, Assstent Prinelpal Fg. % EARL WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOL j November 13, 2017 Re: Administrative Investigation of Bullying - Findings and Conclusion Dear Mr. & Mrs. Chatfield: 11am writing asa follow up to thereport you made on October 19, 2017. You are alleging that during a leyball practice on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, Coach Ron Malcolm had the team play a game called >mpliments and insults,” where players were told they had to pay a complement to a team member when they performed adequately, and an insult when they performed badly. Allegedly, Coach Malcolm Joined in and insulted your daughter, Hannah Chatfield, calling her "Black, thus implying that being Black. fs abad thing, Allegedly, on Octoter 19, 2017, the day after the incident at practice occurred, Coach Malcolm approached your daughter and tried to apologize. Allegedly, Coach Malcolm told your daughter that he did not mean the word “Biack" to be an insult but rather a characteristic, athe could have used her physical attributes like her “sprained ankle," “nose, or “Geri curls," the latter two implying racial stereotypes. In accordance with Nevada state law, an administrative investigation into this allegation was initiated. ‘on October 19, 2017. This investigation has been completed by school administration. After conducting interviews with 12 students and two staff members, we are able to substantiate that during the volleyball practice on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, Coach Ron Malcolm did have the team play a game called compliments and insults, and Coach Malcolm joined in and insulted your daughter, by calling her "Black”. On October 19, 2017, we confirmed that Coach Malcolm approached your daughter and tried to apologize and said something ofthe naturethat he did not mean the word "Black to be an insult but rather a characteristic, that he could have used her physical attributes like her “sprained ankle," “nose, or her "Geri curls.” We have determined that these instances do meet the qualifications for bullying. This behavior meets the three point criteria. The staff meniber used the foregoing words, which were associated with her ‘membership ina protected class,and insulted your daughter, causing her to feel distressed, There was use ofa put-down of demeaning humor regarding your daughter’s race and color. Harm did occur, as she ‘was upset from the incident. The conduct was unwelcome as was expressed by your daughter, Furthermore, there was an imbalance of power as Coach Malcolm is an adult responsible for appropriate conduct infront of students. Our schoo! has taken appropriateaction to ensure the complained of activity will no longer occur. We have additional outlined interventions and supports available to your daughter as listed below. nevada Reed Statutes (NAS) 388.121~ 38.145, rowsion of Safle and Respect Learning Environmentme XL, WOOSTER HIGH SCH > UmyoommugnscHon: (G9 avy suns, Asante Mika tatetes oor Pcl» Cie Wa, Asian Print ‘The following interventions are recommencled to support your daughter at Wooster: + Counseling support at school- as needed, you can access this at any time while on campus. ‘Implement an Office Pass system - as needed - to speak with her counselor, Mr. McCann or to Principal Keuscher as situations arise that need to be reported that feel retaliatory in nature. ‘You have the right to appeal these findings in writing within 10 business days in accordance with Washoe School District Regulation $706. You should send your appeal to Area 2 Superintendent, Dr. Roger Gonzalez at rgonzalezwashoeschools.net ‘Thank you for your cooperation and patience during the investigation process, There was a delay in communicating my findings as tals involved a staff member and I was required to adhere to certain due process requirements. Please let me know if you have any questions eah Keuscher, Principal ce: ‘Katherine Loudon, WCSD Counseling Services Roger Gonzalez, Area 2 Superintendent Gina Session, Title X Complianc» OfficerWesD 2-Point Criterion «© Did harm or heat to harm cecur othe person or hislher property ors he victim a member of protected cass? er real ox perceived imbalance of power? Ws the action severe or persistent or pervasive?