Title IX Prohibiting Sex Discrimination in Education
WHAT IS TITLE IX?
The compliant procedures described in this administrative regulation shall be used to address any complaint governed by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 alleging that a that a River Delta USD employee or student was subjected to one or more of the following forms of sexual harassment (34 CFR 106.30)
- A River Delta USD employee conditioning the provision of a River Delta USD aid, benefit, or service on a person's participation in unwelcome sexual conduct.
- Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the River Delta USD's education program or activity.
- Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking as defined in 20 USC 1092 or 34 USC 12291.
Title IX Training
River Delta Unified Title IX Training
Athletics Compliance
River Delta Title IX Athletics Data.
Complaint Procedure Step 1 (RDUSD)
Complaint Procedure Step 2 (SCOE)
Complaint Procedure Step 3
RIVER DELTA UNIFIED ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE
STEP ONE: HOW TO FILE A TITLE IX COMPLAINT WITH RIVER DELTA UNIFIED
Title IX Coordinator
Tammy Busch, Title IX Coordinator
Mailing Address: 445 Montezuma Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Phone: (707) 374-1700
Email: contactus@rdusd.org
RDUSD has Uniform Complaint Procedures for filing a discrimination complaint:
- River Delta Unified School District Board Policy 1312.3
- RDUSD Administrative Rules and Regulations 1312.3
Upon receiving such a report, the Title IX Coordinator shall inform the complainant of the process for filing a formal complaint.
Even if the alleged victim chooses not to file a formal complaint, the Title IX Coordinator shall file a formal complaint in situations in which a safety threat exists. In addition, the Title IX Coordinator may file a formal complaint in other situations as permitted under the Title IX regulations. In such cases, the alleged victim is not a party to the case, however, will receive notices as required by the Title IX regulations at specific points in the complaint process.
A formal complaint, with the complainant's physical or digital signature, may be filed with the Title IX Coordinator in person, by mail, by email, or by any other method authorized by River Delta USD. (34 CFR 106.30)
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the Title IX Coordinator, investigator, decision-maker, or facilitator of an informal resolution process does not have a conflict of interest or bias for or against complainants or respondents generally, or an individual complainant or respondent, and that such persons receive training in accordance with 34 CFR 106.45. (34 CFR 106.45)
STEP TWO: IF NOT SATISFIED WITH THE DISTRICT'S RESOLUTION
Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) Title IX Coordinator
Al Rogers, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826-9003
Physical Location (no mail):
10474 Mather Boulevard, Mather, CA 95655
E-mail: complianceofficer@scoe.net
Phone: (916) 228-2409
Fax: (916) 228-2403
SCOE’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 County Superintendent or designee may, for good cause, extend in writing the filing period for up to 90 calendar days.
STEP 3: IF NOT SATISFIED WITH THE SACRAMENTO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION'S RESOLUTION
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
San Francisco Office Contact Information
50 United Nations Plaza
Mail Box 1200, Room 1545, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 486-5555; TDD/TTY: (800) 877-8339
FAX: (415) 486-5570
E-mail: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
How to File a Complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
A complaint must be filed within 180 calendar days of the date of the alleged discrimination, unless the time for filing is extended by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights for good cause shown under certain circumstances.
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U.S. Department of Education Contact Information
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100
Phone: (800) 421-3481
E-mail: ocr@ed.gov