Title IX

The Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure is designed to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment, free from discrimination based on sex. By reporting incidents of sexual harassment, individuals can help ensure that their schools are taking steps to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

All complaints shall be appropriately investigated promptly. Within ten business days after the compliance officer receives the complaint, the compliance officer, or designee, shall begin an investigation into the complaint. The investigation shall include an opportunity for the complainant, the complainant’s representative, or both to present the compliance officer or designee with any evidence or information leading to evidence, to support the allegations in the complaint. The district shall issue a written decision based on the evidence within 60 calendar days from receipt of the written complaint by the District.

Any complainant dissatisfied with the District’s final written decision may file an appeal in writing with the California Department of Education within 15 calendar days of receiving the District’s decision.

Complaints made by or on behalf of the students may also be filed with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights within 180 Calendar days of the date of the alleged discrimination unless the Office of Civil Rights extends the time for filing for good cause shown under certain circumstances.

You have a right to report an incident, anonymously or named, by email, telephone, or in writing to:

• Your School

• Local Law Enforcement

• Complaint Form

• Alternatively, by contacting your District Title IX Coordinator:

Federal Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), implemented at 34 C.F.R. § 106.31, subd. (a), provides that no person shall, on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other education program or activity operated by a recipient which receives federal financial assistance. Relevant here, Title IX requires the Pleasanton Unified School District (District) to take immediate and appropriate action to investigate when it knows or reasonably should know of a possible Title IX violation.

Students Rights Pursuant to Education Code Section 221.8

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:

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 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.

6. You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity law.

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 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.

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.

1. Title IX Sexual Harassment AR  4119.12

2. Sexual Harassment:  BP 4119.11, BP 4219.11, BP 4319.11

3. All staff receives annual training on District Policies regarding Sexual Harassment & Harassment through Keenan Safe Schools

4. Sexual Harassment Students BP 5145.7

5. Uniform Complaint Procedure BP 1312.3,  Uniform Complaint Procedure AR 1312.3.

After reporting to the school and/or the Title IX Coordinator, the District will offer you Supportive Measures. The Title IX regulations define Supportive Measures as non-disciplinary, non-punitive, individualized services that the District can offer as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge to the person targeted by the alleged harassment and to the person accused of the alleged harassment.

Supportive Measures may include, as appropriate: Counseling, referrals to health, mental health, and/or wellness services. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator to explore these services.