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As per California Education Code, below are direct links to important district policies, regulations, and resources for easy reference. 

Mental Health Crisis Resources

Resources for youth who have experiences bullying or discrimination at school

 

Title IX Prohibiting Sex-Based Discrimination

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. 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 educational program or activity operated by the District. Title IX protects all participants in the District's educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants. The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment and sexual violence.

In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools. (California Education Code §§ 220-221.1.) Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education.

 

Title IX Coordinator

The District's Title IX coordinator oversees compliance with Title IX requirements and promotes sex equity in District programs.

Dr. Laurie Mason, Superintendent~Principal

Montgomery Elementary School District 

18620 Fort Ross Road

Cazadero, CA 95421 Telephone: 707.632.5221

Email: Lmason@mescaz.org

 

Your Rights Under Title IX

You have the following rights under Title IX, to the extent applicable at the District. You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of any of the following.

  • 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 or appropriate District personnel as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
  • You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following related to athletics, if provided by the District:
    • Equipment and supplies;
    • Scheduling of games and practices;
    • Transportation;
    • Access to tutoring;
    • Coaching;
    • Locker rooms;
    • Practices and competitive facilities;
    • Medical and training facilities and services; and
    • Publicity.
  • You have the right to have access to a sex/gender equity coordinator, referred to as the Title IX Coordinator (find contact information above), to answer questions regarding sex/gender equity laws.
  • You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on sex/gender equity laws.
  • You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the California 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.

(The above is from California Education Code § 221.8.)

The District has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. If the District knows or reasonably should know about sex discrimination, it must take action to eliminate the sex discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. The District must resolve complaints of sex discrimination promptly and equitably. Information on filing a complaint alleging sex-based discrimination is below, including contact information for the District's Title IX Coordinators.

For more information specific to anti-discrimination in SCOE employment, please contact the Title IX Coordinator (contact information above).

Accessibility Notice: All of the links below are to external websites and will open in a new window.

Learn more about your rights under Title IX:

Review related District policies and regulations by visiting the links provided in the first section of this page or by contacting the District's Title IX coordinator

 

Non-discrimination Statement

Montgomery School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in employment, education services, and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Any student, staff member, or parent who feels that unlawful discrimination has occurred should immediately contact a teacher, the school principal or district Title IX Compliance Officer. A formal complaint may be initiated at the school or by directly contacting the Title IX Compliance Officer. Please refer to the district's Uniform Complaint Procedures process.

Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) Annual Notice 

The Montgomery School District annually notifies our students, employees, parents, or guardians of our students, the district advisory committee, school advisory committees, appropriate private school officials, and other interested parties of the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) process.

The Montgomery School District is primarily responsible for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including those related to unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying against any protected group, and all programs and activities that are subject to the UCP.

Programs and Activities subject to the UCP:

·     Accommodations for Pregnant and Parenting Pupils

·     Adult Education

·     After School Education and Safety

·     Agricultural Career Technical Education

·     Career Technical and Technical Education and Career Technical and Technical Training Programs

·     Child Care and Development Programs

·     Compensatory Education

·     Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs

·     Course Periods without Educational Content

·     Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying against any protected group as identified under sections 200 and 220 and Section 11135 of the Government Code, including any actual or perceived characteristic as set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, in any program or activity conducted by an educational institution, as defined in Section 210.3, that is funded directly by, or that receives or benefits from, any state financial assistance.

·     Educational and graduation requirements for pupils in foster care, pupils who are homeless, pupils from military families and pupils formerly in Juvenile Court now enrolled in a school district

·     Every Student Succeeds Act

·     Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP)

·     Migrant Education

·     Physical Education Instructional Minutes

·     Pupil Fees

·     Reasonable Accommodations to a Lactating Pupil

·     Regional Occupational Centers and Programs

·     School Plans for Student Achievement

·     School Safety Plans

·     School site Councils

·     State Preschool

·     State Preschool Health and Safety Issues in LEAs Exempt from Licensing

And any other state or federal educational program the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) of the California Department of Education (CDE) or designee deems appropriate.

 

Pupil Fees

A pupil fee includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:

A fee charged to a pupil as a condition for registering for school or classes, or as a condition for participation in a class or an extracurricular activity, regardless of whether the class or activity is elective or compulsory, or is for credit.

A security deposit, or other payment, that a pupil is required to make to obtain a lock, locker, book, class apparatus, musical instrument, clothes, or other materials or equipment.

A purchase that a pupil is required to make to obtain materials, supplies, equipment, or clothes associated with an educational activity.

A pupil fees complaint may be filed with the principal of a school or our superintendent or his or her designee. A pupil fee and/or an LCAP complaint may be filed anonymously, however, the complainant must provide evidence or information leading to evidence to support the complaint.

A pupil enrolled in a school in our district shall not be required to pay a pupil fee for participation in an educational activity.

A pupil fee complaint shall be filed no later than one year from the date the alleged violation occurred.

Filing a complaint

A UCP complaint shall be filed no later than one year from the date the alleged violation occurred.

For complaints relating to Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP), the date of the alleged violation is the date when the reviewing authority approves the LCAP or annual update that was adopted by our agency.

A pupil enrolled in any of our public schools shall not be required to pay a pupil fee for participation in an educational activity.

A pupil fee complaint may be filed with the principal of a school or our superintendent or their designee.

A pupil fee or LCAP complaint may be filed anonymously, that is, without an identifying signature, if the complainant provides evidence or information leading to evidence to support an allegation of noncompliance.

Additional Information

We shall post a standardized notice of the educational rights of pupils in foster care, pupils who are homeless, former juvenile court pupils now enrolled in a school district, and pupils in military families as specified in Education Code Sections 48645.7, 48853, 48853.5, 49069.5, 51225.1, and 51225.2.  This notice shall include complaint process information, as applicable.

Contact Information

The staff member, position, or unit responsible to receive UCP complaints in our agency is:

Dr. Laurie Mason, Superintendent~Principal

Montgomery Elementary School District 

18620 Fort Ross Road

Cazadero, CA 95421 Telephone: 707.632.5221

Email: Lmason@mescaz.org

Complaints will be investigated and a written report with a Decision will be sent to the complainant within sixty (60) days from the receipt of the complaint. This time period may be extended by written agreement of the complainant. The person responsible for investigating the complaint shall conduct and complete the investigation in accordance with our UCP policies and procedures.

The complainant has a right to appeal our Decision of complaints regarding specific programs and activities subject to the UCP, pupil fees, and the LCAP to CDE by filing a written appeal within 15 days of receiving our Decision. The appeal must be accompanied by a copy of the originally-filed complaint and a copy of our Decision.

We advise any complainant of civil law remedies, including, but not limited to, injunctions, restraining orders, or other remedies or orders that may be available under state or federal discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying laws, if applicable.

 

 

 

 



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