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NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS/EMPLOYEES

Why Are There Uniform Complaint Procedures?

Uniform complaint procedures were developed and established to handle complaints against the district claiming they
have unlawfully discriminated against someone in a specific educational program that is conducted with state or federal
funds. (Procedures established in accordance with State Law, Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Sections 4600-
4671).

What Is Covered?

1. Adult Education
2. Career Technical Education
3. Child Development
4. Civil Rights Violation (Discrimination occurs based on: Religion, age, gender, physical or mental disability, ethnic group
identification, race, ancestry, national origin, color)
5. Consolidated Categorical Aid
6. Indian Education
7. Migrant Education
8. Nutrition Services
9. Special Education

Williams Uniform Complaint Process, Education Code Section 35186(f)

10. Textbooks and Instructional Materials (Every school must provide sufficient textbooks and instructional materials.
Every student, including English Learners, must have textbooks or instructional materials, or both, to use in class and to
take home or use after class.)

11. Teacher Vacancy or Misassignments (Each class should be assigned a teacher and not a series of substitutes or
other temporary teachers. The teacher should have the proper credential and subject matter training to teach the class,
including training to teach English Learners, if present.)

12. Facility Conditions (School facilities must be clean, safe, and maintained in good repair.)

How To Submit A Complaint:

Any person, organization, or public agency concerned with a violation of state or federal regulations governing an
educational program are to submit a Uniform Complaint Form:

James Areida Education Support Center
1305 East Vine Street
Lodi, CA 95240

This office will provide assistance to those who cannot complete a written complaint. The district assures confidentiality of
the facts to the maximum extent possible. The district prohibits retaliation against anyone who files a complaint or anyone
who participates in the complaint investigation process.

Complainants are further advised that civil law remedies including, but not limited to, injunctions, restraining orders, or
other orders, may be available to them.

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