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Title IX Statement of Non-DiscriminationTop of Page
Johnstonville Elementary School District desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all students equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits discrimination in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
Report issues to Superintendent's office:
Report issues to Superintendent's office:
Scott Smith, Ph.D.
Superintendent/Principal
(530) 257-2471
ssmith@johnstonville.org
(530) 257-2471
ssmith@johnstonville.org
Mailing Address: 704-795 Bangham Lane, Susanville, CA 96130
The Johnstonville Elementary School District Board of Trustees affirms that the district holds primary responsibility for adhering to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The district is committed to investigating complaints alleging non-compliance with these laws and/or discrimination, and will seek to resolve such complaints in line with the district's uniform complaint procedures.
The district shall utilize uniform complaint procedures to address complaints alleging unlawful discrimination against any protected group as defined by Education Code 200 and 220 and Government Code 11135. This includes discrimination based on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age, or a person's association with an individual or group possessing one or more of these characteristics in any district program or activity that receives state financial assistance.
Uniform complaint procedures shall also be applied to complaints alleging non-compliance with state or federal laws in programs such as adult education, consolidated categorical aid, migrant education, career technical education and training, child care and development, child nutrition, and special education.
Complaints concerning the sufficiency of textbooks or instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that threaten student or staff health and safety, and teacher vacancies or misassignments shall be addressed through the district's Williams uniform complaint procedure (AR 1312.4).
The Board encourages the resolution of complaints at the site level through early, informal processes whenever possible.
The Board respects the privacy rights of all individuals. Discrimination complaints will be investigated in a manner that protects the confidentiality of all parties and maintains the integrity of the process. The identity of the complainant may be kept confidential to the extent appropriate and necessary to conduct the investigation, as determined by the Superintendent or designee on a case-by-case basis.
The Board strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against individuals involved in the complaint process, including those who file a complaint or report discrimination. Participation in the complaint process shall not adversely affect the complainant's status, grades, or work assignments.
The Board acknowledges that a neutral mediator can help achieve a mutually acceptable resolution in a dispute. In line with uniform complaint procedures, when all parties agree to mediation, the Superintendent or designee will facilitate the process, ensuring that the outcomes comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
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Summary of Student Rights (Ed Code 221.8)Top of Page
ARTICLE 4. Sex Equity in Education Act [221.5 - 231.6]
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:
(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.
How to File a Title IX Complaint
Who Can File a Discrimination Complaint
Anyone may file a complaint. The person or organization filing the complaint need not be a victim of the alleged discrimination but may complain on behalf of another person or group. A complainant filing on behalf of or pertaining to another person(s) is responsible for securing any necessary written consent from that individual, including when a parent files for a student over the age of 18.
Timeliness
A complaint must ordinarily be filed within 180 days of the last act of discrimination. If your complaint involves matters that occurred longer ago than this and you are requesting a waiver, you will be asked to show good cause why you did not file your complaint within the 180-day period.
Institutional Grievance Procedures
Prior to filing a complaint with OCR against an institution, a potential complainant may want to find out about the institution’s grievance process and use that process to have the complaint resolved. However, a complainant is not required by law to use the institutional grievance process before filing a complaint with OCR. If a complainant uses an institutional grievance process and also chooses to file the complaint with OCR, the complaint must be filed with OCR within 60 days after completion of the institutional grievance process.
How to File a Complaint
Online: You may file a complaint with OCR using OCR’s electronic complaint form at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html.
Mail or Facsimile: You may mail or send by facsimile information to the address or phone number available at this link. You may use OCR’s Discrimination Complaint Form or write your own letter. If you write your own letter, please include:
- The complainant’s name, address and, if possible (although not required), a telephone number where the complainant may be reached during business hours;
- Information about the person(s) or class of persons injured by the alleged discriminatory act(s) (names of the injured person(s) are not required);
- The name and location (city and state) of the institution that committed the alleged discriminatory act(s); and
- A description of the alleged discriminatory act(s) in sufficient detail to enable OCR to understand what occurred, when it occurred, and the basis for the alleged discrimination.
Email: You may email OCR’s Discrimination Complaint Form or your own signed letter to ocr@ed.gov. If you write your own letter, please include the information identified above. For those without current email accounts, Internet access may be freely available from your local public library, and free email accounts are available from several large providers.
Note: A recipient of federal financial assistance may not retaliate against any person who has made a complaint, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an OCR matter or to interfere with any right or privilege protected by the laws enforced by OCR. If you believe that you have been retaliated against for any of these reasons, you also may file a complaint with OCR.
The OCR office for California is located at:
San Francisco Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
Mail Box 1200, Room 1545
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-486-5555
Fax: 415-486-5570; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
CDE Compiled Resources - Bullying Prevention Training & Resources
The California Department of Education compiled a list of resources that provide support to youths and their families who have been subjected to school-based discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Click here to view.