Sexual Harassment Or Discrimination
The Vacaville Unified School District maintains a uniform complaint procedure for investigating complaints of:
(1) Discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying on the basis of actual or perceived characteristics of age, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, nationality, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, including retaliation
(2) Violations of the laws and regulations governing consolidated categorical aid programs, Adult Education, Career/Technical Education, Child Development, Special Education and Nutrition services, or Federal and State Categorical Programs (No Child Left Behind, Title 1, McKinney-Vento, English Language Learners, Foster Youth, other programs) and the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participating in educational activities. Any individual, public agency or organization may file a written complaint of noncompliance.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et. seq. (Title IX) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities that receive or benefit from Federal financial assistance. Generally, a provider may not exclude, deny or provide different or lesser services to applicants or beneficiaries on the basis of sex.
Uniform Complaint Procedure Form (English)
Uniform Complaint Procedure Form (Español)
List Of Rights
EDUCATION CODE 221.8.
The following list of rights, which are based on the relevant provisions of the federal regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681 et seq.), may be used by the department for purposes of Section 221.6:
- You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex
- You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics
- You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school
- You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships
- You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:
- Equipment and supplies
- Scheduling of games and practices
- Transportation and daily allowances
- Access to tutoring
- Coaching
- Locker rooms
- Practice and competitive facilities
- Medical and training facilities and services
- Publicity
- You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws
- You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws
- You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office of Civil Rights or the State Department of Education if you believe you have been discriminated against or if you believe you have received unequal treatment on the basis of your sex
- You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against
- You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint
(Added by renumbering Section 271 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 43, Sec. 3. (AB 1538) Effective January 1, 2016.)
Statute Of Limitations
A complaint alleging retaliation or unlawful discrimination (such as discriminatory harassment, intimidation or bullying) must be filed not later than six months from the date it occurred, or six months from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination. The time for filing may be extended for up to 90 days by the Superintendent or designee for good cause upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension.
How A Title IX Complaint Will Be Processed
Any student who feels that he/she has been subjected to unlawful discrimination is strongly encouraged to immediately contact the compliance officer, principal, or any other staff member. In addition, any student who observes any such incident is strongly encouraged to report the incident to the compliance officer or principal, whether or not the alleged victim files a complaint.
When any report of unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or bullying, is submitted to or received by the principal or compliance officer, he/she shall inform the student or parent/guardian of the right to file a formal complaint pursuant to the provisions in AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures.
A Title IX complaint is filed through the Uniform Complaint process.
How A Title IX Complaint Will Be Investigated
Within 10 business days after the compliance officer receives the complaint, the compliance officer shall initiate an investigation. Unless extended by written agreement with the complainant, within 60 calendar days of the district's receipt of the complaint, the compliance officer shall prepare and send to the complainant a written report. Administrative Regulation AR 1312.3, Uniform Complaint Procedures, provides further details on the investigation process.