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Student & Staff Rights Under Title IX

Overview Non-Discrimination Policy

The Sacramento City Unified School District is committed to providing an educational environment free of unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature including sexual advances, requests for sexual favor, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment, as defined and otherwise prohibited by state and federal law.  Sexual harassment includes verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature which may have a negative impact upon the victim’s academic or work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational/work environment. 

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How to File My Complaint

Formal Complaint Concerning District Employees

Formal complaints for school or district personnel may be done so in writing and submitted to the Personnel Department. Formal complaints must be indicated on the written correspondence and will be addressed based on the severity of the claim.

Formal Complaint Concerning District Employees Form ( | )

Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)

For violations of federal and/or state law in regards to specific categorical programs, individuals may submit a formal complaint in writing using the UCP form below to the compliance officer. The complaint must be investigated and resolved within 60 calendar days of receipt.

Uniform Complaint Form ( | )

Compliance Officer

Melinda Iremonger
Title IX Coordinator
5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95824
(916) 643-7446
melinda-iremonger@scusd.edu

Williams Complaint

The complainant must indicate which area covered under the Williams Act proves insufficient. Complaints must be submitted in writing using the form linked below to their principal, or their designee of the school in which the complaint arises.

Williams Complaint Form ( | )

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Types of Complaints

Formal Complaint Concerning District Employees

BP/AR 1312.1, Article XVII

Also known as personnel complaints, a formal complaint against a district employee would occur after the complainant exhausted all steps as outlined above. Personnel complaints include but are not limited to:

  • Complaints against an employee, including office staff, teachers, administrators, etc. 
  • Conflict between employees

Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)

BP/AR 1312.3

A UCP is a written statement alleging unlawful discrimination, or failure to comply with a violation of a federal and/or state law in regards to UCPs:

  • Must be filed in writing using the UCP Form and submitted to the district compliance officer
  • Must be investigated and resolved within 60 calendar days of receipt
  • May be appealed to the school board
  • All parties are notified when a complaint is filed and a decision is made
  • CDE UCP Procedures Pamphlet

Williams Complaint

BP/AR 1312.4

A Williams Complaint, another type of UCP complaint, includes concerns regarding insufficient instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of pupils, and teacher vacancy or misassignment. Complaints may be filed anonymously. Williams Complaints are filed with the principal, or their designee, of the school in which the complaint arises.

Complaints and Concerns

Overview

Our objective is to cultivate positive relationships with every member of our school community by establishing open lines of communication among students, staff, and families. Occasionally, questions or concerns may arise. Unsure of whom to contact or what to do? Below, we have provided a straightforward guide to assist you in navigating the complaint resolution process within the Sacramento City Unified School District

Board Policy & Admin Regulation 1312.3
Uniform Complaint Procedures

Board Policy BP 1312.3

Community Relations

Uniform Complaint Procedures

The Governing Board recognizes that the district has the primary responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The Board encourages early resolution of complaints whenever possible. To resolve complaints which may require a more formal process, the Board adopts the uniform system of complaint processes specified in 5 CCR 4600-4670 and the accompanying administrative regulation.

Uniform Complaint Procedure

Overview

The district shall follow uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying regarding or based on actual or perceived characteristics such as age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender expression, gender identity, gender, mental or physical disability, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, or sexual orientation, or on the basis or a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or in any program or activity th