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Compliance Officer: Superintendent Keri Phillips
Title IX

The Governing Board recognizes that the district has the primary responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The Board encourages early resolution of complaints whenever possible. To resolve complaints which may require a more formal process, the Board adopts the uniform system of complaint processes specified in Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 1312.3, Uniform Complaint Procedures, and Administrative Regulation 5145.3, Nondiscrimination/Harassment.

COMPLAINT FILING

When a verbal report of unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or bullying, is made to or received by the principal or compliance officer, he/she shall make a note of the report and encourage the student or parent/guardian to file the complaint in writing, pursuant to the provisions in AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures. Once notified verbally or in writing, the principal or compliance officer shall begin the investigation and shall implement immediate measures necessary to stop the discrimination and ensure that all students have access to the educational program and a safe school environment. The complaint shall be initiated no later than six months from the date when the alleged unlawful discrimination occurred, or six months from the date when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination. The time for filing may be extended for up to 90 days by the Superintendent or designee for good cause upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension. Within 10 business days after the compliance officer receives the complaint, the compliance officer shall begin an investigation into the complaint. Unless extended by written agreement with the complainant, a final decision shall be sent to the complainant within 60 calendar days of the district's receipt of the complaint. If the complainant is dissatisfied with the compliance officer's decision, he/she may, within five business days, file his/her complaint in writing with the Board. Any complainant who is dissatisfied with the district's final written decision may file an appeal in writing with the California Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within 15 calendar days of receiving the district's decision.

ON-LINE RESOURCES

Office for Equal Opportunity

U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR)

OCR Complaints Form

Materials used to train Title IX personnel include:

In response to 34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10) of the 2020 Title IX Final Rule, GTUSD is required to publicly share all materials used to train Title IX personnel.

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