- About Title IX
- Definition of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX
- Report a Title IX Concern
- A Summary of Your Title IX Rights (Ed Code section 221.8)
- Report Discrimination, Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
- Additional Resources
About Title IX
Title IX Overview
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. 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 educational program or activity operated by Twin Rivers Unified School District. In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools. (California Education Code §§ 220-221.1.) Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education.
Who is Protected by Title IX?
Title IX protects all participants in Twin Rivers educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, volunteers, and job applicants.
What Does It Mean to be Protected from Sexual Discrimination?
Each student and employee has a right to learn and work in an environment that is free from unlawful discrimination. No District student or employee shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity or expression. Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Title IX Policies
The District has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. If the District knows or reasonably should know about sex discrimination, it must take action to eliminate the sex discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. Title IX requires that every school district or institution have a Title IX Coordinator to whom concerns or complaints regarding sex discrimination can be made.
Definition of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX
The Title IX regulations define sexual harassment as conduct, performed on the basis of sex, that satisfies one or more of the following:
- A District employee conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the District on a student or individual’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 District’s education program or activity; or,
- “Sexual assault” as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)(v), “dating violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(10), “domestic violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 1229(a)(8), or “stalking” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(30). These definitions are also available in AR 5145.7
California Education Code section 212.5 defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the work or educational setting, under any of the following conditions:
- Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or a condition of an individual’s employment, academic status, or progress.
- Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis of employment or academic decisions affecting the individual.
- The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual’s work or academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment.
- Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through the educational institution.
Report a Title IX Concern
Any member of the Twin Rivers Unified School District Community who believes they have experienced discrimination in violation of Title IX may file a complaint with the District or the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). If a crime is involved, such as sexual assault, individuals may also file a report with Twin Rivers Unified School District Police Services or the local police department. A person may file these reports simultaneously.
Title IX District Reports
Individuals may report a Title IX concern via email or phone to a site administrator, department manager, or the Title IX Coordinator. To contact the Title IX Coordinator directly, please use the contact information below:
Jim Davis, Title IX Coordinator
(916) 566-1600 ext. 32203
Twin Rivers Unified School District
5115 Dudley Blvd.
McClellan, CA 95652
Once a report has been received, the Title IX Coordinator will contact you to explain the process for filing a Formal Title IX Complaint.
Title IX US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Reports
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
Mail Box 1200, Room 1545
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-486-5555
FAX: 415-486-5570
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email:
ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
Title IX Police Reports
To file a police report, please contact TRUSD Police Services and/or local law enforcement.
A Summary of Your Title IX Rights (Ed Code section 221.8)
You have the following rights under Title IX, to the extent applicable at the District. The California Education Code § 221.5-231.5 provides a complete list of rights including:
(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.
The District has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. If the District knows or reasonably should know about sex discrimination, it must take action to eliminate the sex discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. The District must resolve complaints of sex discrimination promptly and equitably.
Report Discrimination, Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Reporting Other Types of Complaints
Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities. There may be times when a member of the Twin Rivers School Community experiences different forms of discrimination. In cases like these, people may choose to file a Uniform Complaint using the
Uniform Complaint Form and sending the complaint to:
Rudy Puente
Director of Student Services
5115 Dudley Blvd., Bay C, McClellan, CA, 95652
(916) 566-1620
Except as may otherwise be specifically provided in Board Policies, the Uniform Complaint Procedures shall be used only to investigate and resolve complaints alleging (1) violations of federal or state laws or regulations governing specific educational programs, (2) the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participating in educational activities, and (3) unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying in educational programs. Employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation claims shall not be processed through the Uniform Complaint Procedure. (5 CCR 4661.) For employment claims see Discrimination or harassment of employees or job applicants, Board Policy 4030, and Administrative Regulations 4031.
The California Code of Regulations (Title 5, Section 4600 et seq.) requires the districts, among other things, to adopt and publish procedures referred to as the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) that provide for prompt and equitable resolution of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying complaints. The district must notify students, employees, and parents, as well as others, of its local complaint procedures and identify the person or persons responsible for processing complaints.
If you are a student, parent or interested third party or organization and you want to report an instance of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, a complaint must be filed with the District no later than six months from the date the incident occurred, or the date you first obtained knowledge that the incident occurred.
For a comprehensive list of complaint and inquiry processes, please visit the District
Complaints and Inquiries webpage.
Additional Resources
Title IX Advocacy Resources:
State and Federal Resources:
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