UNIFORM COMPLAINTS

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    A Uniform Complaint alleges a violation of federal or state laws governing educational programs, including allegations of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and failure to comply with laws relating to pupil fees.  (See BP 1312.3 for more information) 
     
    A Uniform Complaint alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying may be filed only by a person who alleges having personally suffered unlawful discrimination, a person who believes that any specific class of individuals has been subjected to unlawful discrimination, or a duly authorized representative who alleges that an individual student has been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
     

    A UCP complaint, except for a UCP complaint alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, shall be filed no later than one year from the date the alleged violation occurred.

    A statement that a UCP complaint alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying must be filed no later than six months from the date of the alleged conduct or the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged conduct.

     
    If you wish to submit a Uniform Complaint to the District, please complete and sign the Uniform Complaint Form and submit it to the appropriate Compliance Officer identified below:
     

    Donald Ogden, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator (employees), and Equity Compliance Officer
    dogden@fcusd.org
    916- 294-9000 ext. 104410

    Jim Huber, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, Title IX Coordinator (students), 504 Coordinator, and Equity Compliance Officer
    jhuber@fcusd.org
    916- 294-9000 ext. 104625


    1965 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
    (916) 294-9000
    Fax: 916-294-9020
     
    Timeline for Processing Uniform Complaint:
    • The investigation will begin within 10 business days after the District receives the Uniform Complaint.
    • Within one (1) business day of initiating the investigation, the compliance officer will provide the Complainant with an opportunity to present information and evidence in support of the Complaint.
    • Following completion of the investigation, and within 60 calendar days of the District's receipt of the Complaint, the Compliance Officer will send the Complainant a written investigation report.
    • Complainant may, within 30 calendar days of receipt of the investigation report, file an appeal in writing with the California Department of Education (CDE).
     
    If you are unsure whether your complaint is a Uniform Complaint, please file a General Complaint, and the District will determine whether it should be processed as a General Complaint, Complaint Against Employee, Sexual Harassment Complaint, Uniform Complaint, or Williams Complaint. General Complaint procedures/form
     
    If you wish to file a complaint concerning noncompliance with health and safety standards for license-exempt California State preschool Programs, please complete the Preschool Complaint Form Exhibit 1312.3-E(2)
     
     Links to Uniform Complaint Forms:
     
    FCUSD Board Policy and Procedures