Complaint Procedures
A Uniform Complaint is a written and signed statement that alleges a violation of federal or state laws which may include an allegation of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. If a person is unable to put the complaint in writing, LAFSD staff can assist in filling out the complaint.
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Uniform Complaint Procedure AR 1312.3
A Williams Complaint is a type of uniform complaint regarding instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of pupils, and teacher vacancy or misassignment.
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Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures BP 1312.4
Title IX Compliance: Title IX is a portion of the United States Education Amendments of 1972 that states in part: “No person shall on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Title IX Complaints must be made under the District’s Uniform Complaint Procedures outlined above.
The following is information related to Title IX:
District policies of Sexual Harassment: BP 4119.11 and AR 4119.11
California Department of Education Office of Equal Opportunity
United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
The District Title IX Office is Betsy Balmat, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. She can be reached at 925-927-3511 or [email protected].
All other complaints: When a complaint is made, it is board policy to resolve it early and informally whenever possible and appropriate. To resolve complaints which cannot be resolved through an informal process the uniform complaint procedure process is used.