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    Title IX Board Policy - Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex Policy #522 -- Click Here

    Title IX Coordinator Contact Information

     All complaints should be sent to our Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached at:

     Charmon Evans, Executive Director

    University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands

    1099 Bedford Drive

    Camarillo, CA 93010

    Phone: 805-482-4608

    Email: cevans@pleasantvalleysd.org 

     Your Rights and Responsibilities Under Title IX PolicyProhibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex Policy #522

    (a) You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.

    (b) You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities and athletics offered by the University Preparation Charter School at CSU Channel Islands (“UPCS” or the “School”).

    (c) You have the right to inquire of the athletic director or other appropriate UPCS administrator as to the athletic opportunities offered by the School.

    (d) You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.

    (e) You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:

    • Equipment and supplies.
    • Scheduling of games and practices.
    • Transportation and daily allowances.
    • Access to tutoring.
    • Coaching
    • Locker rooms.
    • Practice and competitive facilities.
    • Medical and training facilities and services.
    • Publicity

    (f)  You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws. The gender equity officer is the Title IX Coordinator. Please see above for this Coordinator’s contact information.

    (g) You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.

    (h) You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office for 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. See below for more information regarding how to file a complaint.

    (i) You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.

    (j) You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.

    (k) You can find out more information regarding your rights, UPCS’s responsibilities, and access information on gender equity laws from the following resources:

    (j) You can find a list of community-based organizations that provide support to youth, and their families, who have been subjected to school-based discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying at:

     Definition of Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Under Ed. Code Section 230

    Harassment and other discrimination on the basis of sex include, but are not limited to, the following practices:

    (a) On the basis of sex, exclusion of a person or persons from participation in, denial of the benefits of, or subjection to harassment or other discrimination in, any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other program or activity.

    (b) On the basis of sex, provision of different amounts or types of student financial aid, limitation of eligibility for student financial aid, or the application of different criteria to applicants for student financial aid or for participation in the provision of student financial aid by others.

    (c) On the basis of sex, exclusion from participation in, or denial of equivalent opportunity in, athletic programs. “Equivalent” means equal or equal in effect.

    (d) On the basis of sex, harassment or other discrimination among persons, including, but not limited to, students and nonstudents, or academic and nonacademic personnel, in employment and the conditions thereof, except as it relates to a bona fide occupational qualification.

    (e) On the basis of sex, the application of any rule concerning the actual or potential parental, family, or marital status of a person, or the exclusion of any person from any program or activity or employment because of pregnancy or related conditions.

    How to File a Complaint Under Title IX

    (a) You can find more information regarding how to file a complaint as follows:

    (b) A complaint regarding discrimination or harassment based on sex must ordinarily be filed with the U.S. Office for Civil Rights within 180 days of the last act of discrimination. If your complaint involves matters that occurred longer 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. If you have questions about your situation, you can contact the California branch of the Office for Civil Rights at the address listed below. A complaint filed with UPCS under our UCP alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying must be initiated no later than six (6) months from the date when the alleged unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying occurred, or six (6) months from the date when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying. 

    (c) The U.S. Office for Civil Rights has its own policies and procedures for investigating complaints. Please review the above link for more information about this process. A complaint filed with UPCS under our UCP or Title IX, Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy will be investigated in compliance with those policies.

    (d) There are a variety of ways to file your complaint. You can use the U.S. Office for Civil Rights electronic complaint form filed directly through their website; or mail, email, or send by facsimile your own letter or a completed copy of the Office for Civil Rights Discrimination Complaint Form.

     Office for Civil Rights

    U.S. Department of Education

    400 Maryland Avenue SW

    Washington, D.C. 20202

    Telephone: 800-421-3481
    FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
    Email:
    ocr@ed.gov

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    San Francisco Office
    Office for Civil Rights
    U.S. Department of Education
    50 United Nations Plaza
    Mail Box 1200, Room 1545
    San Francisco, CA 94102

    Telephone: 415-486-5555
    FAX: 415-486-5570; TDD: 800-877-8339
    Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov

    To file a Uniform Complaint Policy or complaint under our Title IX, Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy directly with UPCS, please follow procedures set forth in those policies.

     

     Documentation of Staff Training:

    August 3, 2020 - New Title IX Regulations: Compliance Training for California's Public K-12 Schools - 3 hours 

    In attendance: Charmon Evans, Darlene Hale, Veronica Solorzano, Rebecca Kruse

    September 28, 2022 - 

          In attendance: Charmon Evans, Veronica Solorzano, Echo Reves

    May 15, 2024 -

         In attendance: Charmon Evans, Veronica Solorzano, Echo Reves