Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) Annual Notice
The Greenfield Union School District is committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing educational programs. 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 GFUSD Board Policy 1312.3.
A UCP complaint is a written and signed statement alleging a violation of federal or state laws or regulations, which may include an allegation of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. A signature may be handwritten, typed (including in an email), or electronically generated. Certain complaints (including those regarding student fees, LCAP, and certain instructional materials) may be filed anonymously provided the complainant submits evidence or information leading to evidence to support the complaint. A complaint filed on behalf of an individual student may only be filed by that student or that student's duly authorized representative. If the complainant is unable to put the complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, the District shall assist the complainant in filing the complaint. UCP complaints are filed with the District Superintendent or their designee.
The District has designated the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel as the UCP Compliance Officer. 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
Greenfield Union School District
1624 Fairview Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone: (661) 837-6000
Filing Timelines & Student Rights
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.
In accordance with Education Code requirements, the District posts standardized notices regarding the educational and graduation rights of foster youth, students experiencing homelessness, children of military families, former juvenile court school students, migratory students, and newcomer students, including information on filing a complaint under the UCP.
All complaints will be investigated in accordance with the District's UCP. A written Investigation Report 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 within the scope of the UCP, 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 under state or federal discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying laws, including but not limited to injunctions, restraining orders, or other court orders. Copies of the District’s Uniform Complaint Procedures are available to the public free of charge.
Programs and Issues Covered Under UCP
The District's UCP procedures shall be used to investigate and resolve complaints regarding non-compliance with state or federal law in the following areas: