Report an Incident

Complaints may be filed with the Title IX Coordinator in person, by mail, or by email.

Kelly French – Title IX Coordinator
Pleasanton Unified School District
5758 W. Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 410-4381
titleix@pleasantonusd.net

If someone is unable to put their complaint in writing due to conditions such as disability or illiteracy, District staff will assist them in filing a complaint.

Complaints alleging unlawful sex discrimination may be addressed consistent with the procedures set forth in AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures or other applicable process.

The Board prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sex. BP 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment. Reports alleging discrimination in employment on the basis of sex will be addressed in accordance with AR 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment. These procedures apply to complaints of employment discrimination by employees, job applicants, interns, volunteers, and other persons contracted to provide services to the District.

A written complaint may be filed with the Title IX Coordinator or Nondiscrimination Coordinator in person, by mail, or by email. The Complaint should contain the complainant’s name, the name of the individual who allegedly engaged in the conduct, a description of the conduct alleged, the date(s) and location(s) where the alleged conduct occurred, any witnesses who may have relevant information, any available evidence of the discrimination, and any other pertinent information which may assist in addressing the complaint. 

A complainant may report a concern to their direct supervisor, another supervisor, the Title IX Coordinator, Nondiscrimination Coordinator, or the Superintendent. Complaints alleging unlawful employment discrimination on the basis of sex will be investigated consistent with the investigation procedures set forth in AR 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment or other applicable process.

Anyone who believes they have experienced, witnessed or received a report of sexual harassment is strongly encouraged to report the incident to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, District administrator, or any District employee with whom the person is comfortable. District employees receiving a report of or witnessing sexual harassment are required to report it to the Title IX Coordinator.

You can report by sending an email, by telephone, in writing, or by contacting the Title IX Coordinator at any time of the day:

Kelly French – Title IX Coordinator
Pleasanton Unified School District
5758 W. Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 410-4381
titleix@pleasantonusd.net

You may report sexual harassment or sexual assault using the online reporting form. Anonymous reports may also be filed.

Upon receiving a report of sexual harassment, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly contact the alleged victim(s) to discuss the availability of supportive measures, inform them of their right to file a formal complaint and explain the process for filing a formal complaint.

A formal complaint, with the complainant’s physical or digital signature, may be filed with the Title IX Coordinator in person, by mail, or by email. If someone is unable to put their complaint in writing due to conditions such as disability or illiteracy, District staff will assist them in filling a complaint.

Upon receipt of a report of sexual harassment, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly take appropriate steps to address the allegations consistent with the applicable procedures. The procedures applicable to Title IX sexual harassment complaints are set forth in AR 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12 and AR 5145.71 Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures. Reports of sexual harassment by non-employees, which are not covered by the definition of Title IX Sexual Harassment, will be addressed in accordance with AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures, AR 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment for employees or other applicable process. The determination of whether the allegations meet the definition of Title IX Sexual Harassment under Title IX will be made by the District’s Title IX Coordinator.

A complainant also has the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights within 180 days of the date of the most recently alleged misconduct. If the complaint involves matters that occurred longer ago than this, a complainant may request a waiver of the requirement from OCR by providing an explanation as to why the complaint was delayed. Information regarding OCR’s investigation process can be found HERE.

Additional information about filing a complaint with OCR is available HERE. OCR complaints can be submitted to OCR using that link or by mail or fax.

OCR's Discrimination Complaint Form is available HERE

To file a police report, please contact local law enforcement.