Parent Concerns and Complaints

Title IX

Overview: Title IX Prohibition of Sex Discrimination

Philip Pierschbacher

Assistant Superintendent of Personnel
600 N. Cherry, Tulare, CA  93274

E-mail: [email protected]
(559) 685-7227

Applicable Board Policies and Administrative Regulations

The District’s nondiscrimination policy, sexual harassment policy, and Title IX grievance procedures can be located at [Link Coming]

Applicable Board Policies and Administrative Regulations include:

• California Department of Education (“CDE”):

• California Civil Rights Department (“CRD”):

• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”):

• United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html
• United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Complaint:
  https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html
• United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Contact Information:
  1-800-421-3481 or [email protected]
• California Interscholastic Federation, Gender Diverse Youth Sport Inclusivity Toolkit:
  https://www.cifstate.org/parents-students/CA_Gender_Diversity_Toolkit.pdf
• California Interscholastic Federation, Discrimination or Harassment Complaint Form:
  https://www.cifstate.org/sports/sportsmanship/response/Discrimination_Harassment_Co
  mplaint_Form.pdf

 Employee Rights Under Title IX:  Employees have the following rights under Title IX:

1. To participate in a District program or activity without being subject to acts of sex discrimination, including but not limited to acts of sex-based harassment.
2. To be reasonably accommodated for pregnancy and related conditions.
3. To reasonable protection of privacy.
4. To be notified of how to receive confidential assistance.
5. To receive adequate notice of the District’s grievance procedures, including informal resolution and a formal investigation.
6. To file a complaint alleging sex discrimination and to do so without being subject to retaliation.
7. To receive supportive measures that are non-disciplinary in nature and appropriate under the totality of the circumstances.
8. To receive adequate notice of the allegations, dismissals, delays, meetings, proceedings, and determinations.
9. To be treated equally during participation in the grievance procedures.
10. To have conflict-of-interest free and bias-free Title IX Coordinators, investigators, and decision-makers.
11. To a reasonably prompt and effective completion of applicable grievance procedures.
12. To an objective evaluation of the relevant evidence and the exclusion of the impermissible evidence.
13. To an equal opportunity to present fact witnesses and other evidence.
14. To an equal opportunity to access the relevant and not otherwise impermissible evidence or an accurate description of this evidence, and a reasonable opportunity to respond to such evidence.
15. To have reasonable steps taken by the District to prevent and address unauthorized disclosures of evidence gathered during the grievance procedure.
16. To have an advisor of their choice attend all meetings and/or proceedings as well as assist with inspection and review of evidence.
17. If it is determined that sex discrimination occurred, to remedies; disciplinary sanctions for the individual(s) responsible; and other appropriate prompt and effective steps to ensure that sex discrimination does not occur or recur.
18. To appeal or challenge decisions regarding supportive measures, dismissals, and determinations of responsibility, in accordance with the District’s Title IX Grievance Procedures.

1. To be presumed not responsible until grievance procedures are completed and a determination of responsibility is made.
2. To not be disciplined until grievance procedures are completed and a determination of responsibility is made.

1. To participate in a District program or activity without being subject to acts of sex discrimination, including but not limited to acts of sex-based harassment.
2. To be reasonably accommodated for pregnancy and related conditions.
3. To reasonable protection of privacy.
4. To be notified of how to receive confidential assistance.
5. To receive adequate notice of the District’s grievance procedures, including informal resolution and a formal investigation.
6. To file a complaint alleging sex discrimination and to do so without being subject to retaliation.
7. To receive supportive measures that are non-disciplinary in nature and appropriate under the totality of the circumstances.
8. To receive adequate notice of the allegations, dismissals, delays, meetings, proceedings, and determinations.
9. To be treated equally during participation in the grievance procedures.
10. To have conflict-of-interest free and bias-free Title IX Coordinators, investigators, and decision-makers.
11. To a reasonably prompt and effective completion of applicable grievance procedure.
12. To an objective evaluation of the relevant evidence and the exclusion of the impermissible evidence.
13. To an equal opportunity to present fact witnesses and other evidence.
14. To an equal opportunity to access the relevant and not otherwise impermissible evidence or an accurate description of this evidence, and a reasonable opportunity to respond to such evidence.
15. To have the District take reasonable steps to prevent and address unauthorized disclosures of evidence gathered during the grievance procedure.
16. To have an advisor of their choice attend all meetings and/or proceedings as well as assist with inspection and review of evidence.
17. If it is determined that sex discrimination occurred, to remedies; disciplinary sanctions for the individual(s) responsible; and other appropriate prompt and effective steps to ensure that sex discrimination does not occur or recur.
18. To appeal or challenge decisions regarding supportive measures, dismissals, and determinations of responsibility, in accordance with the District’s Title IX Grievance Procedures.

1. To be presumed not responsible until grievance procedures are completed and a determination of responsibility is made.
2. To not be disciplined until grievance procedures are completed and a determination of responsibility is made.

1. You have the right to fair and equitable treatment, and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
2. You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.
3. You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
4. You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
5. You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all 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.
6. You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
7. You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.
8. You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office for 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.
9. You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
10. You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.

24-25 Title IX Training Materials

• 2024 Final NCR TIX Investigator
• 2024 Title IX Coordinator Training
• 2024 Title IX Coordinators Flowchart
• 2024 Title IX Investigations
• 2024 Title IX Regulations Workbook

Please also see: Parent/Student Handbook (pages 45-49) [English] [Español]

23-24 Title IX Training Materials

• Title IX Coordinator Training
• Title IX Investigator Training
• Title IX Informal Resolution Facilitator Training
• Title IX Decision Maker Appeals Training
• Title IX Athletics Training

Williams Act Uniform Complaint Procedures

The Governing Board desires to identify and resolve any deficiencies related to Williams Act Complaint Procedures:

1. There should be sufficient textbooks and instructional materials in usable condition. For there to be sufficient textbooks and instructional materials, each pupil, including English learners, must have a textbook or instructional materials, or both, to use in class and to take home.
2. School facilities must be clean, safe, and maintained in good repair.
3. There should be no teacher vacancies* or misassignments**. There should be a teacher assigned to each class and not a series of substitutes or other temporary teachers. The teacher should have the proper credential to teach the class, including the certification required to teach English learners if present.

Williams Act UCP Reporting Form (English)

Williams Act UCP Reporting Form (Español)

*Teacher vacancy means a position to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of the year for an entire year or, if the position is for a one-semester course, a position to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of a semester for an entire semester.

**Misassignment means the placement of a certificated employee in a teaching or services position for which the employee does not hold a legally recognized certificate or credential or the placement of a certificated employee in a teaching or services position that the employee is not otherwise authorized by statute to hold.

Please also see: Parent/Student Handbook (pages 39-40) [English] [Español]