HOME ABOUT ACADEMICS SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT STUDENTS/FAMILIES COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT EGUSD EMPLOYEES Title IX | About » Our District » Policies/Procedures/Notices » Title IX Title IX/Gender Equality For students, employees, parents or guardians of its students, school and district advisory committees, appropriate private school officials or representatives, and other interested parties. Student Rights Under Title IX – SB 1375 Statement A Policy against Discrimination Based on Sex The Elk Grove Unified School District is committed to providing educational programs, activities and services that are free from unlawful discrimination based on actual or perceived legally protected characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of such characteristics, including sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The District’s general nondiscrimination/harassment policy is found at BP 0410. Sexual Harassment Prevention Poster The School’s Responsibilities Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in programs and activities of federally funded institutions. School district programs and activities must be operated free from discrimination. Key areas addressed by Title IX include athletics; sexual misconduct; including sexual harassment and sexual violence; pregnant and parenting students; off-campus activities; recruitment and admission; and employment. Schools must protect against discrimination in these areas. Schools must also prohibit retaliation against any person for opposing an unlawful practice or policy, or filing, testifying about or participating in any complaint under Title IX. For more information about schools’ responsibilities under Title IX, please visit: California Office of Equal Opportunity United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights Summary of Student Rights (Education Code section 221.8) You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and to be free from discrimination based on your sex. You have the right to an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics. You have the right to ask the athletic director of your school about the athletic opportunities offered by the school. You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships. You have the right to equitable treatment and benefits in: Equipment and supplies Scheduling of games and practices Transportation and daily allowances Access to tutoring Coaching Locker rooms Practice and competitive facilities Medical and training facilities and services Publicity You have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions about gender equity laws. You have the right to contact the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) for information on gender equity laws. You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or CDE if you believe you have been discriminated against or received unequal treatment on the basis of your sex. You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against. You have the right to be protected from retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint. Definition of Sexual Harassment The Title IX regulations define sexual harassment as conduct, performed on the basis of sex, that satisfies one or more of the following: A District employee conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the District on a student or individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct; Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the District’s education program or activity; or, “Sexual assault” as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)(v), “dating violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(10), “domestic violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 1229(a)(8), or “stalking” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(30). These definitions are also available in AR 5145.7. California Education Code section 212.5 defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the work or educational setting, under any of the following conditions: Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or a condition of an individual’s employment, academic status, or progress. Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis of employment or academic decisions affecting the individual. The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual’s work or academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment. Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through the educational institution. How to File a Title IX Complaint Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against in violation of Title IX may file a complaint with the District or the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). If a crime is involved, such as sexual assault, individuals may also file a report with the local police department. A person may pursue one or all of these avenues at the same time. Below is a summary of each process. District Complaint: Title IX complaints may be filed using the District’s uniform complaint procedure, Board Policy No. 1312.3. Uniform Complaint Form Time Requirement: A complaint with the District must be filed within six (6) months of the discrimination occurring or your awareness of the discrimination. (5 CCR 4630(b).) Upon written request setting forth the reasons for an extension, the Superintendent or designee may extend the time for filing a discrimination complaint by up to ninety (90) days for good cause. (5 CCR 4630(b).) If you have any questions about this time limit, or if you believe your complaint may be outside this time requirement but want to explore other options, please contact the Title IX Coordinator. Investigation Procedure: Upon receipt of any complaint related to a potential Title IX violation, the District will ensure every allegation is investigated promptly, adequately and impartially. The District will also take steps to protect complainants from retaliation and ensure all parties are treated fairly throughout the District’s investigation process. As part of its Title IX obligations, the District also takes steps to prevent recurrence of any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence and remedy discriminatory effects on the complainant and others, as appropriate. The District’s procedure for investigating a Title IX complaint can be found at Administrative Regulation No. 1312.3. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator if you have any questions. OCR Complaint The complainant has a right to appeal the District’s decision to the California Department of Education’s Office of Equal Opportunity by filing a written appeal within 15 days of receiving the findings. A discrimination complaint may also be filed directly with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. OCR Online Complaint Filing System United States Department of Education OCR Complaint Form Time Requirement: OCR requires complaints to be filed within 180 calendar days of the alleged discrimination. Please contact OCR, if you have any questions about this time requirement. Investigation Procedure: Information regarding OCR’s investigation process. For information regarding filing a complaint with OCR, please contact the California regional office at: 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 Police Report To file a police report, please contact EGUSD Safety and Security and/or local law enforcement. EGUSD Safety and Security Department You can make reports by calling EGUSD’s Safety and Security Department at (916) 686-7786. Elk Grove Police Department If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergency call (916) 478-8000. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Office (916) 874-5115 (non-emergency) – when crime occurred in unincorporated Sacramento County. Training Best Practices for Identifying, Responding to, and Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints Under Title IX The above training covers: Title IX and the New Regulations The Roles and Responsibilities of District Administrators and Employees 12 Steps for an Effective Title IX Investigation Additional Resources Video: Sexual Harassment: Not In Our Schools Equal Rights Advocates Know Your IX Office for Civil Rights Gender Equity/Title IX – California Department of Education CONTACT US EGUSD Mailing Address: Elk Grove Unified School District 9510 Elk Grove-Florin Road Elk Grove, CA 95624 Google Map/Directions For general information regarding the Elk Grove Unified School District, please call: 1 (916) 686-5085 For safety/emergency needs, please call: Safety and Security Department 1 (916) 686-7786 School Contact Information Department Contact Information If you are experiencing problems with the website, please email our webmaster. 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