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Notice of Student Nondiscrimination/Notice of Nondiscrimination

San Diego Unified is committed to making schools free from unlawful discrimination and providing equal opportunities for all individuals in education.

The district prohibits discriminatory practices whose purpose or effect has a negative impact on the student’s academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment. The district promotes programs that ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities.

Any student who engages in discrimination of another student or anyone from the district may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Any employee who permits or engages in discrimination may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

A student or parent/guardian who believes that discrimination has occurred may contact the principal for immediate resolution at the site. A student or parent/guardian is not required to attempt resolution through the school site before contacting the District Title IX Coordinator.

Student Sexual Harassment Policy

San Diego Unified is committed to making the schools free from sexual harassment. This means that the district prohibits harassment made by someone from or in the educational setting. Sexual harassment can be such actions as unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; or verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the educational setting.

The district prohibits conduct that has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the student’s academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.

The district further prohibits sexual harassment in which a student’s grades, benefits, services, honors, program or activities are dependent on submission to such conduct.

How to File a Discrimination, Bullying or Harassment Complaint

The district believes discrimination, harassment, and bullying issues may be resolved at the school site. As such, students, parents/guardians may report:

Any act of discrimination, harassment, or bullying by a student, staff member or third party to the site principal. The responsible school official will conduct a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation into the complaint. A student or parent/guardian is not required to attempt resolution through the school site before contacting the District Title IX Coordinator.

When sexual harassment is reported, interim steps will be taken to stop harassment and protect the victim from further harassment pending outcome of the complaint.

At any time during the complaint process students or parent/guardian may contact the Title IX Coordinator to file a complaint directly with the district. A student or parent is not required to attempt resolution through the school site before contacting the District Title IX Coordinator.

Lynn A. Ryan
Title IX Coordinator 
San Diego Unified School District
4100 Normal Street, Room 2129
San Diego, CA 92103
619-725-7225

Filing a Uniform Complaint
At any time during the site resolution process, students or parent/guardians may file a Uniform Complaint Form which can be obtained from the school, district Legal Services Office or on the SDUSD website (AP 1700). The Uniform Complaint should be filed with the district Legal Services Department:
 
Legal Services Department
San Diego Unified School District
4100 Normal Street, Room 2148
San Diego, CA 92103

Investigation of a Uniform Complaint
San Diego Unified School District will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation of the allegations and provide a written report within 60 days of when the complaint was filed. The report will include a summary of the facts, a decision on the complaint, reason for the decision and corrective actions that have or will be taken, including remedies for the victim. The complainant has the right to present witnesses and evidence.

Action
If the district determines that its policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, or bullying have been violated, disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion or dismissal will be taken. Remedies will also be provided to the victim and remedial action(s) will be required of the school site.

Remedial actions will be taken that are designed to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence and address its effects on the harassed student.

Follow up with the student will occur to ensure the harassment has stopped and that there is no retaliation.

The district prohibits retaliation against any participant in the complaint process including witnesses. A separate Uniform Complaint may be filed if retaliation occurs against any individual involved in the processing of discrimination, harassment, or bullying complaint. Each complaint shall be investigated promptly and in a way that respects the privacy of all parties concerned.

A student who has a complaint of discrimination or sexual harassment may contact the principal for immediate resolution at the school site. A student or parent/guardian is not required to attempt resolution through the school site before contacting the District Title IX Coordinator.
 
Lynn A. Ryan
Uniform Complaint Office
San Diego Unified School District
4100 Normal Street, Room 2129
San Diego, CA 92103
619-725-7225
 
For questions or additional information, please call 619-725-7225.