Title IX

GPA Complaint Policy

GPA Complaint Form English

GPA Complaint Form Spanish

 

(Sixty Calendar Days for Resolution – Timeline may be extended by written agreement of complainant)

DAY 1: Complainant files written complaint with office of the Charter School Superintendent

-NO LATER THAN-

DAY 10: Site administrator conducts investigation

DAY 20: Site administrator sends written decision to complainant = Complaint resolved

-OR-

DAY 25: Complainant appeals decision to CSS

DAY 30: CSS or a designee arranges mediation or administrative review

DAY 40: Mediation or administrative review completed = Complaint resolved

-OR-

DAY 45: Complainant files appeal to Board of Education with CSS

DAY 60: GPA decision sent to complainant = Complaint resolved

-OR-

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DAY 75: Complainant may appeal to California Department of Education

     Complainant may appeal to United States Secretary of Education

 

The following complaints shall be referred to the specified agencies for appropriate resolution and are not subject to the local procedures set forth by this form:

1. Allegations of child abuse shall be referred to the applicable County Department of Social Services (DSS) Protective Services Division or appropriate law enforcement agency.
2. Health and safety complaints regarding a Child Development Program shall be referred to Department of Social Services for licensed facilities, and to appropriate Child Development regional administrator for licensing-exempt facilities.
3. Discrimination issues involving Child Nutrition Programs shall be referred to the Administrator of Food and Nutrition Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
4. Discrimination issues involving Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 shall be referred to the U.S. Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
5. Employment discrimination complaints shall be referred to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

GPA Sexual Harassment Policy BP 5102

GPA Suicide Prevention Policy BP 5141

California Education Code § 221.5-231.5 provides a complete list of rights, including:

(a) You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.

(b) You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.

(c) You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.

(d) You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.

(e) You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:

(1) Equipment and supplies.

(2) Scheduling of games and practices.

(3) Transportation and daily allowances.

(4) Access to tutoring.

(5) Coaching.

(6) Locker rooms.

(7) Practice and competitive facilities.

(8) Medical and training facilities and services.

(9) Publicity.

(f) You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.

(g) You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.

(h) 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.

(i) You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.

(j) You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.

The District has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. If the District knows or reasonably should know about sex discrimination, it must take action to eliminate the sex discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. The District must resolve complaints of sex discrimination promptly and equitably.

•  US Dept of Education Office of Civil Rights Complaint Form
• California Department of Education Office of Equal Opportunity & Access
• United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
• United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights webpage on sex discrimination
• United States Department of Education for Civil Rights, Know Your Rights documents
• California Department of Education Office of Equal Opportunity
• California Department of Education Gender Equity/Title IX