Spencer Valley School

Spencer Valley School District

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Under the law, students shall receive fair and equitable opportunity to participate in all academic opportunities, including athletics. Below we have outlined your rights, the Compliance Officer for the Spencer Valley School District and the process to file a complaint. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Compliance Officer:

Compliance Officer

      Superintendent/Principal, Kelly Baas       
      4414 Highway 78/79
      Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
      760-765-0336
      Fax 760-765-3135
      [email protected]

Your rights under the law:

• 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 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:
  1. Equipment and supplies.
  2. Scheduling of games and practices.
  3. Transportation.
  4. Access to tutoring.
  5. Coaching.
  6. Practice and competitive facilities.
  7. Medical and training facilities and services.
  8. Publicity.

• You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
• You have the right to contact the State Department of Education to access information on gender equity laws.
• You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office of Civil Rights or the State 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.

For Additional Information, please visit the California Department of Education, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity:

California Department of Education Title IX Website

Filing a Complaint

For complaints regarding Title IX, you may file a uniform complaint.
http://www.svesd.net/district/uniform_complaint

In addition, the United States Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights has additional information on their website. A complaint must ordinarily be filed within 180 days of the last act of discrimination. If your complaint involves matters that occurred longer ago than this and you are requesting a waiver, you will be asked to show good cause why you did not file your complaint within the 180-day period. You may also contact the Office of Civil Rights at 800-421-3481 or [email protected] .

Sexual Harassment Policy

Spencer Valley School District policy prohibits sexual harassment of students at school or at school-sponsored or school-related activities. The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against any person who reports, files a complaint or testifies about, or otherwise supports a complainant in alleging sexual harassment.

BP 5145.7 Sexual Harassment
AR 5145.7 Sexual Harassment
AR 4119.12 Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures

Non-Discrimination/Harassment Policy

BP 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities
BP 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment
AR 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment