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Uniform Complaint Procedures

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:

  • Accommodations for pregnant and parenting students (Education Code 46015)
  • Adult education programs (Education Code 8500–8538, 52334.7, 52500, 52616.18)
  • After School Education and Safety programs (Education Code 8482–8484.65)
  • Agricultural career technical education (Education Code 52460–52462)
  • Career technical education and career technical training programs (Education Code 52300–52462)
  • Child care and development programs (Education Code 8200–8488)
  • Compensatory education (Education Code 54400)
  • Consolidated categorical aid programs (Education Code 33315; 34 CFR 299.10–299.12)
  • Course periods without educational content (Education Code 51228.1–51228.3)
  • Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in district programs and activities—including those funded directly by, receiving, or benefiting from state financial assistance—based on one or more protected characteristics. These include, but are not limited to: actual or perceived race or ethnicity, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, nationality, national origin, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotypes, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or related conditions and recovery, parental status, marital status, and family status. Also protected are characteristics identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or association with a person or group with one or more of these characteristics. (Education Code 200, 210.1, 210.2, 212, 212.1, 220, 221.51, 230, 260; Government Code 11135, 12926; 5 CCR 4610; 20 USC 1681–1688; 42 USC 2000d–2000d-7)

However, the UCP shall not be used to investigate or resolve employment discrimination complaints. (5 CCR 4611)

  • Educational and graduation requirements for students in foster care, students experiencing homelessness, students from military families, students formerly in a juvenile court school, students who are migratory, and newcomer students (Education Code 48645.7, 48850, 48853, 48853.5, 48911, 48915.5, 49069.5, 51225.1, 51225.2)
  • Every Student Succeeds Act (Education Code 12030, 52059.5, 64000; 20 USC 6301 et seq.)
  • Instructional materials and curriculum diversity (Education Code 243)
 

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)

  • Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) (Education Code 52075)
  • Migrant education (Education Code 54440–54445)
  • Physical education instructional minutes (Education Code 51210, 51222, 51223)
  • Student fees (Education Code 49010–49013)
  • Reasonable accommodations for lactating students (Education Code 222)
  • Regional occupational centers and programs (Education Code 52300–52334.7)
  • School plans for student achievement are required for the consolidated application for specified federal and/or state categorical funding (Education Code 64001)
  • School site councils are required for the consolidated application for specified federal and/or state categorical funding (Education Code 65000)
  • State preschool programs (Education Code 8200–8488, 33315)
  • State preschool health and safety issues in license-exempt programs (Education Code 8212)
  • School or athletic team names, mascots, or nicknames pursuant to Education Code 221.3
  • Any complaint alleging retaliation against a complainant or other participant in the complaint process, or anyone who has acted to uncover or report a violation, subject to this policy
  • Any other state or federal educational program the SPI or designee deems appropriate