Rescue Union School District

For inquiries regarding District policies and complaint procedures related to harassment or discrimination please contact:

Dustin Haley, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction

Rescue Union School District
2390 Bass Lake Rd
Rescue, CA 95672
Office Phone: (530) 672-4806
Fax: (530) 677-0719
dhaley@my.rescueusd.org

 

Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in education, including K–12 schools. Title IX has been used to promote equity in education by ensuring equal resources and treatment in education and school-related athletic and extracurricular activities, providing protections for pregnant and parenting students, and prohibiting sex-based harassment, discrimination, and bullying.

 

In addition to this federal law, California Education law also prohibits schools from discriminating against students on the basis of sex (Education Code sections 220–221.1).

 

 

The Governing Board of the Rescue Union School District aspires to provide positive learning and working environments free from discrimination, harassment, and intimidation and bullying for all students, parents, job applicants, employees and community members.

The District prohibits discrimination, harassment and intimidation and bullying based on an individual’s actual or perceived:

• Race, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry or color
• Gender including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions
• Sexual orientation
• Religion
• Age (40 and above)
• Physical or mental status or ability
• Medical condition or genetic information
• Marital, parental, family or registered partner status
• Veteran status
• Political belief or affiliation (not union related)
• Association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics

In addition, the District aims to provide certain rights to its pupils and the public relevant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. You have the right to:

• Fair and equitable treatment regardless of your sex
• Equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics
• 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
  • Publicity
• Access a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws
• 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.
• Pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
• Protection against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint

Rescue USD has Uniform Complaint Procedures for filing a discrimination complaint:

Rescue Union School District's Uniform Complaint Procedures will be used to investigate and resolve Title IX complaints. A complaint must be initiated no later than six months from the date when the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or bullying occurred, or six months from the date when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or bullying. Upon written request by the complainant, the Superintendent or designee may, for good cause, extend in writing the filing period for up to 90 calendar days.

 

• Overview/Information
• Discrimination Complaint Form–online and PDF versions (bottom of linked page)