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Title IX

What is Title IX?
 
Federal Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. Title I states that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other education program or activity operated by a recipient which receives federal financial assistance. 
 
Title IX requires the school district to take immediate and appropriate action to investigate when it knows, or reasonably should know, of a possible TITLE IX violation. Title IX information provided here applies to every school site and to all District programs and activities. Title IX protects all participants in the district programs, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants. El Monte City School District complies with Title IX, as required by federal law. 
Rights Under Title IX
 
Under California Education Code 221.8: 
(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, including athletics. 
(c) You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school 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:
(1) Equipment and supplies.
(2) Scheduling of games and practices.
(3) Transportation and daily allowances
(4) Access to tutoring.
(5) Coaching.
(6) Locker rooms.
(7) Practice and competitive facilities.
(8) Medical and training facilities and services.
(9) Publicity.
(f) You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
(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 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.
(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.
Title IX Coordinator
 
In the event of a complaint regarding gender equity or sexual harassment, or discrimination, including harassment, intimidation, and bullying because of actual or perceived disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, submit it to one of the following Title IX Nondiscrimination Coordinators: 
 
Chief Uniform Complaint Officer  (UCP) / Equity Compliance Officer 
Steve Sallenbach, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel 
3540 N. Lexington Ave. El Monte, CA 91731
626-453-3723 [email protected]

Consolidated Categorical Aid, EIA/LEP, Title Programs, Gender Equity Title IX (Students)
Doris Tran, Director of Student Support Services 
3540 N. Lexington Ave. El Monte, CA 91731
626-453-3760 [email protected]
Filing a Title IX Complaint with the District
 
Complaints shall be submitted in written form in accordance with Board Policy 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures. If the complainant cannot prepare the complaint in writing, they may contact the Title IX Coordinators' offices for assistance.
Complaints must be filed within six months from the date when the alleged unlawful discrimination occurred, or from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying that is based on sex unless the Superintendent or Designee grants an extension under 5CCR 4630. 
 
All complaints shall be appropriately investigated in a timely manner. Within three days of receiving the complaint, the compliance officer may informally discuss with the complainant the possibility of using mediation. If mediation is not feasible, or does not resolve the problem, an investigation will commence. Within 5 business days after the compliance officer receives the complaint, the compliance officer, or designee, shall begin investigating the complaint. The investigation shall include an opportunity for the complainant, or the complainant’s representative, or both, to present the compliance officer, or designee, with any evidence, or information leading to evidence, to support the allegations in the complaint. The District shall issue a written decision based on the evidence within 30 calendar days from receipt of the written complaint by the District. 
 
Any complainant who is dissatisfied with the District’s final written decision may file an appeal in writing with the California Department of Education within 15 calendar days of receiving the District’s decision. Complaints made by or on behalf of students may also be filed with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, within 180 calendar days of the date of the alleged discrimination, unless the Office of Civil Rights extends the filing deadline for good cause shown under certain circumstances.
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