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Uniform Complaint Form and Procedures

Uniform Complaint Form and Procedures

The Uniform Complaint Process is used to address complaints under Title IX.
 
A description of the District’s complaint process and instructions and the Uniform Complaint Form, can be found here.
District Title IX Coordinator

District Title IX Coordinator

Brad Mendenhall
Superintendent 
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411 
US Dept. of Education Office of Civil Rights

US Dept. of Education Office of Civil Rights

Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg,
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: 800-421-3481
FAX: 202-453-6012
TDD: 800-877 8339
Email: OCR@ed.gov

Title IX & Gender-Based Harassment

Title IX & Gender-Based Harassment

Title IX & Gender-Based Harassment

Federal Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), implemented at 34 C.F.R. § 106.31, subdivision (a), provides that no person shall, on the basis of sex, 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 school districts to take immediate and appropriate action to investigate when it knows or reasonably should know of a possible Title IX violation.
 

List of Student Rights

Student Rights
 
Education Code section 221.8 provides as follows:
 
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. § 1681 et seq.), may be used by the department for purposes of Section 221.6:
  • You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
  • You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.
  • You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
  • You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
  • You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:
    • 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 the right to have access to an administrator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
  • You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.
  • 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.
  • You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
  • You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.

Supporting Board Policies

How to File a Title IX Complaint

Complaints shall be submitted in accordance with Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.71. 

Contacts:

District Title IX Coordinator

Brad Mendenhall
Superintendent 
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411 

US Dept. of Education Office of Civil Rights

Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg,
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: 800-421-3481
FAX: 202-453-6012
TDD: 800-877 8339
Email: OCR@ed.gov

Title IX Training Materials

Additional Resources