Your Rights
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school principal and/or the appropriate District personnel, which you can find in the Title IX/IV Coordinators section below.
Title VI
Title VI: Civil Rights Act of 1964
Every student has a protected right to feel safe at school.
It is the right of all students to be free from discrimination from other students and adults at school.
Under Title VI, students have the federally-protected right to an education free from discrimination and harassment. It protects everyone participating in programs that receive federal funding from discrimination based on their race, color, or national origin. This protection extends to all federally-financed programs, including both public and non-public schools, and is therefore under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Education and is enforced by the Office for Civil Rights.
A few things to know about Title VI:
- Discrimination can come from other students AND/OR adults at school.
- Students could be discriminated against at any age.
- Discrimination against students based on their religion can be considered a Title VI violation when their religion relates to their ethnic heritage.
- A school violates a student’s Title VI rights when it fails to appropriately remedy a hostile climate or inequity in treatment due to race, color, or national origin.
- You don't need to be the victim or their parent/legal guardian in order to file a Title VI complaint with the Office for Civil Rights on their behalf.
You may also file a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. For more information, visit the OCR Complaint Forms page, linked in the sidebar. The electronic complaint form for the Office for Civil Rights is available online or you can access the Discrimination Complaint Form as a PDF. You can find both of these in the sidebar.
Contact the Office for Civil Rights
San Francisco Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 486-5555
Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
Fax: (415) 486-5570; TDD: (800) 877-8339
For information about how to file other types of complaints and the procedures for those complaints, please contact the appropriate District's Title IX coordinator.
Non-Discrimination
Roseland School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Title IX
Title IX: Prohibiting Sex-Based Discrimination
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination and sex-based harassment 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 Roseland School District. Title IX protects all participants in Roseland School District's educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants. Roseland School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sex-based harassment, sexual violence, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
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.
Information provided here applies to every school site, programs and activities in the Roseland School District. Please refer to the following specific policies and procedures regarding sexual harassment.
- sexual harassment of employees
- sexual harassment of students
- Your Rights Under Title IX
- Title IX Coordinators
- Filing a Complaint
- How Roseland School District Investigates Complaints
Your Rights Under Title IX
- You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
- You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.
- You have the right to have access to a sex/gender equity coordinator, referred to as the Title IX Coordinator (find contact information below), to answer questions regarding sex/gender equity laws.
- You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on sex/gender equity laws.
- You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the California 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.
- You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
- You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.
—(California Education Code § 221.8.)
At this time the Roseland School District does not provide the following items related to athletics, but you have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following if any are provided by the Roseland School District in the future:
- Equipment and supplies;
- Scheduling of games and practices;
- Transportation and daily allowances;
- Access to tutoring;
- Coaching;
- Locker rooms;
- Practice and competitive facilities;
- Medical and training facilities and services; and
- Publicity.
Roseland School District's Responsibilities
Roseland School District's has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. If Roseland School 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. Roseland School District must resolve complaints of sex discrimination promptly and equitably. Information on filing a complaint alleging sex-based discrimination is below, including contact information for Roseland School District's Title IX Coordinator.
For more information specific to anti-discrimination in Roseland School District employment, please contact the Title IX Coordinator (contact information below).
Learn more about your rights under Title IX
- Visit the website of the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at https://www.ed.gov/about/ed-offices/ocr and the webpage on sex discrimination at https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/title-ix-and-sex-discrimination.
- Review United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, Know Your Rights documents:
- Title IX prohibits sexual harassment and sexual violence: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/title-ix-and-sex-discrimination.
- Title IX requires Roseland School District to address sexual violence: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/know-rights-201404-title-ix.pdf.
- Title IX prohibits discrimination against pregnant or parenting individuals: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/title-ix-and-sex-discrimination.
- Visit the website of the California Department of Education Office of Equal Opportunity at http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/ and the webpage on Gender Equity/Title IX at http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/genequitytitleix.asp.
- Review related Roseland School District policies and regulations by visiting the links provided in the first section of this page or by contacting Roseland School District's Title IX coordinator.
Title IX Coordinators
Roseland School District's Title IX coordinators oversee compliance with Title IX requirements and promote sex equity in Roseland School District programs. Please contact the appropriate coordinators as needed.
Title IX Coordinator for Staff and Job Applicants:
Jenny Young, Director of Human Resources
707-545-0102 extension 4242
jyoung@roselandsd.org
Title IX Coordinator for Students:
Dr. Jason Lea, Superintendent
707-545-0102 extension 4236
jlea@roselandsd.org
Filing a Complaint
When
A complaint alleging unlawful discrimination or retaliation must be filed no later than six months from the date the discrimination or retaliation occurred, or six months from when the complainant first learned of the unlawful discrimination. The Superintendent or designee may extend this timeline by up to ninety days for good cause, upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension.
How
A student, parent, guardian, employee, individual, or organization may file a written complaint alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying on the basis of a protected characteristic under the District's Uniform Complaint Procedure by sending a complaint to the District's Title IX Coordinator (contact information listed above).
The Uniform Complaint Procedure is available below in both English and Spanish.
Accessibility: If you need assistance putting your complaint in writing, please contact Human Resources at 707-545-0102 or jyoung@roselandsd.org. You may file a complaint anonymously, but the District's ability to investigate and respond may be limited by a lack of information.
You may also file a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. For more information, visit http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html. The electronic complaint form for the Office for Civil Rights is available online at https://ocrcas.ed.gov.
Contact the Office for Civil Rights
San Francisco Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 486-5555
Fax: (415) 486-5570; TDD: (800) 877-8339
Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
For information about how to file other types of complaints and the procedures for those complaints, please contact the appropriate District Title IX coordinator.
How Roseland School District Investigates Complaints
Complaints filed under Roseland School District's Uniform Complaint Procedure will be investigated and a decision made within sixty calendar days of the Roseland School District's receipt, unless the complainant agrees to an extension. Roseland School District's compliance officer or designee may interview alleged victims, alleged offenders, and relevant witnesses. The compliance officer may review available records, statements, or notes related to the complaint, including evidence or information received from the parties during the investigation. The compliance officer may visit reasonably accessible locations where discrimination is alleged to have occurred. As appropriate, Roseland School District's compliance officer periodically will inform the parties of the status of the investigation. The complainant will be notified when a decision is made. Complaints that are not filed under Roseland School District's Uniform Complaint Procedure will be investigated and decided pursuant to the applicable procedure.
What Happens After the Investigation
For complaints filed under the Uniform Complaint Procedure, the compliance officer will prepare and send a final written decision to the complainant and respondent, if any, within 15 working days of Roseland School District's receipt of the complaint (unless this deadline is extended by mutual agreement).
If the complainant or respondent is not satisfied with the decision, either the complainant or respondent may, within five business days, file the complaint in writing with the Board. The Board may consider the matter at a Board meeting or decide not to hear the complaint, in which case the compliance officer’s decision shall be final.
The complainant or respondent may appeal Roseland School District's decision within fifteen calendar days to the California Department of Education. The appeal must specify the reason for the appeal and whether Roseland School District's facts are incorrect and/or the law is misapplied. The appeal must include a copy of the original complaint to Roseland School District and a copy of Roseland School District's decision. For more information, visit the California Department of Education’s webpage on Uniform Complaint Procedures: https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cp/index.asp.
For complaints alleging unlawful discrimination based on state law, the complainant may pursue available civil law remedies, including seeking assistance from mediation centers or public/private interest attorneys, sixty calendar days after filing an appeal with the California Department of Education. (California Education Code § 262.3.) Note that this sixty day moratorium does not apply to complaints seeking injunctive relief in state courts or to discrimination complaints based on federal law. (California Education Code § 262.3.)
Complaints may also be filed with the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, within 180 days of the alleged discrimination. For contact information, see the section above on “How do I file a complaint of sex discrimination?” For more information, visit http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html.
If the compliance officer finds that a complaint has merit, Roseland School District will take appropriate corrective action.
Website Accessibility
Website Accessibility
We want everyone who visits the Roseland School District website to feel welcome and find the experience rewarding.
What are we doing?
To help us make the Roseland School District website a positive place for everyone, we've been using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user friendly for everyone.
The guidelines have three levels of accessibility (A, AA and AAA). We’ve chosen Level AA as the target for the Roseland School District website.
How are we doing?
We've worked hard on the Roseland School District website and believe we've achieved our goal of Level AA accessibility. We monitor the website regularly to maintain this, but if you do find any problems, please get in touch.
Let us know what you think
If you enjoyed using the Your School website, or if you had trouble with any part of it, please get in touch. We'd like to hear from you in any of the following ways:
- email us at accessibility@roselandsd.org
- call us on 707-545-0102
This accessibility statement was generated on 16th May 2017 using the Accessibility Statement Generator.
Williams Uniform Complaint
When
A complaint alleging unlawful discrimination or retaliation must be filed no later than six months from the date the discrimination or retaliation occurred, or six months from when the complainant first learned of the unlawful discrimination. The Superintendent or designee may extend this timeline by up to ninety days for good cause, upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension.
How
A student, parent, guardian, employee, individual, or organization may file a written complaint alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying on the basis of a protected characteristic under the District's Uniform Complaint Procedure by sending a complaint to the District's Title IX Coordinator (contact information listed above).
The Uniform Complaint Procedure is available below in both English and Spanish.
Accessibility: If you need assistance putting your complaint in writing, please contact Human Resources at 707-545-0102 or jyoung@roselandsd.org. You may file a complaint anonymously, but the District's ability to investigate and respond may be limited by a lack of information.
You may also file a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. For more information, visit http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html. The electronic complaint form for the Office for Civil Rights is available online at https://ocrcas.ed.gov.
Contact the Office for Civil Rights
San Francisco Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 486-5555
Fax: (415) 486-5570; TDD: (800) 877-8339
Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
For information about how to file other types of complaints and the procedures for those complaints, please contact the appropriate District Title IX coordinator.
Title IX Coordinator for Staff and Job Applicants:
Jenny Young, Director of Human Resources
707-545-0102 extension 4242
jyoung@roselandsd.org
Title IX Coordinator for Students:
Dr. Jason Lea, Superintendent
707-545-0102 extension 4236
jlea@roselandsd.org
Privacy Statement
Roseland School District Privacy Statement
Thank you for visiting Roseland School District’s website. Roseland School District is committed to protecting your privacy and developing technology that gives you the most powerful and safe online experience. This Statement of Privacy applies to the Roseland School District’s website, SMS communication, and governs data collection and usage.
Collection of your Personal Information
Some of our webpages and communication we send out through our communication portals (i.e. parentsquare, schoolwise) contain online forms that allow you to voluntarily submit Personal Identifiable Information(PII) such as your email address, name, home or work address or telephone number. Roseland School District makes every effort to protect your personal information and does not rent, lease, or sell your PII. Roseland School District makes every effort to secure the personally identifiable information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use or disclosure.
Use of your Personal Information
Roseland School District collects and uses your personal information to operate the Roseland School District website and deliver the services you have requested. Roseland School District also uses your personally identifiable information to inform you of other products or services available from Roseland School District and its affiliates. Roseland School District may also contact you via surveys to conduct research about your opinion of current services or of potential new services that may be offered.
Roseland School District will disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Roseland School District or the website; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of Roseland School District; and, (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of Roseland School District, or the public.
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SMS Communication
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Changes to this Statement
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