The District shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints alleging failure to comply with applicable state and federal law or regulations governing educational programs, including allegations of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.

 

Uniform complaint procedures will be followed when addressing complaints against the district alleging:

 

Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying against any protected group, including:

 

 

Unlawful discrimination under the following federal/state laws:

 

Violation of laws governing consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, career technical and technical education and training programs, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs, and special education programs

 

Violation of the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation in educational activities

 

Noncompliance with legal requirements related to the implementation of the local control and accountability plan

 

Noncompliance with legal requirements related to foster and homeless youth

 

Noncompliance with legal requirements related to instructional minutes for physical education in grades 1 through 6

 

Retaliation against a complainant or other participant in the complaint process or anyone who has acted to uncover or report a violation subject to this policy

 

Any other complaint as specified in a district policy

 

Complaints related to sufficiency of textbooks or instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of students or staff, teacher vacancies and misassignments shall be investigated and resolved pursuant to the district’s Williams Uniform Complaint Procedure (AR 1312.4) 

The Board encourages the early, informal resolution of complaints at the site level whenever possible.

 

The Board prohibits retaliation in any form against any person who files a Uniform Complaint; someone who refers a matter for investigation or complaint; someone who participates in a complaint investigation; someone who represents or serves as an advocate for an alleged victim or alleged offender; or someone who otherwise furthers the principles of the District’s unlawful discrimination policies.  Such participation in the complaint process shall not in any way affect the status, grades or work assignments of the complainant.

 

To file a complaint, fill out the Uniform Complaint form and mail or fax it to:

Fax: 858.755.4361