The Greenfield Union School District is committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. The District recognizes its primary responsibility for compliance, including laws related to the prohibition of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying against any protected group. A comprehensive list of the programs and activities subject to the District's Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) is provided in the GFUSD Board policy 1312.3 (attached below).
The District has designated the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel as the UCP Compliance Officer, currently held by Mr. Luke Hogue. The Compliance Officer is knowledgeable about the laws and programs assigned for investigation and is responsible for processing all UCP complaints.
UCP Compliance Officer:
Luke Hogue
Assistant Superintendent of Personnel
1624 Fairview Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
All complaints under the UCP, with the exception of those alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, must be filed no later than one year from the date the alleged violation occurred. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying must be filed no later than six months from the date of the alleged incident or from the date on which the complainant first became aware of the facts underlying the incident.
Pursuant to state law, no student enrolled in a public school shall be required to pay a fee for participation in an educational activity that is considered an integral and fundamental part of the District's educational program, including both curricular and extracurricular activities.
Complaints regarding student fees or the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) may be filed anonymously, provided the complainant submits evidence or information leading to evidence in support of the complaint.
In accordance with Education Code requirements, the District will post a standardized notice regarding the educational and graduation requirements for foster youth, students experiencing homelessness, children of military families, former juvenile court school students now enrolled in the District, migratory students, and newcomer students. This notice will include information about their rights and the complaint process under the UCP.
All complaints will be investigated in accordance with the District's UCP. A written decision will be issued to the complainant within 60 calendar days of the District’s receipt of the complaint, unless an extension is granted through written agreement with the complainant.
For complaints involving programs or issues within the scope of the UCP, as identified in the Board policy, the complainant has the right to file a written appeal with the California Department of Education (CDE) within 30 calendar days of receiving the District’s decision. The appeal must include a copy of the original complaint and the District's investigation report.
Complainants are also advised that civil law remedies may be available, including but not limited to, injunctions, restraining orders, or other remedies under state or federal laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Copies of the District’s Uniform Complaint Procedures are available to the public free of charge.
Complaints Subject to UCP
The District's Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) shall be used to investigate and resolve complaints regarding the following:
However, the UCP shall not be used to investigate or resolve employment discrimination complaints. (5 CCR 4611)
A complaint alleging unlawful discrimination may, in addition to or in lieu of being filed with the District, be filed directly with the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI). (Education Code 243, 244)