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Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination

Title IX

Title IX

Complaint Procedures

The Board of Trustees encourages early and informal resolution of complaints. The first step is to communicate directly at the site level whenever possible. The majority of complaints can be resolved through communicating directly with the individual.  Recognizing that is not always possible or practical, the policies below outline the steps to be taken.

• BP 1312.1 - Complaint Against Employees
• AR 1312.1 - Complaint Against Employees
• 1312.1 - Complaint Concerning School Personnel Form
• BP 1312.2 - Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials
• AR 1312.2 - Complaints Regarding Instructional Materials
• 1312.2 - Complaint Form RE: Instructional Materials
• BP 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures
• AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures
• 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Form
• AR 1312.4 - Williams Complaint Procedures
• 1312.4 A Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures
• 1312.4 B Williams Uniform Complaint Form

Local Resources

• California Department of Education Resources
• Bullying at School (PDF)
• What is Cyberbullying
• Stop Bullying

Anti-Bullying Policy

Bullying is not tolerated in Templeton schools. Students are encouraged to report incidents of bullying so that they may be addressed and resolved appropriately. Any complaint of bullying shall be investigated and, if determined to be discriminatory, resolved in accordance with law and the district's uniform complaint procedures as outlined in AR 1312.3.

• BP 5131.2 - Bullying
• BP 5137 - Positive School Climate

The Role of the School in Suicide Prevention

Children and adolescents spend a substantial part of their day in school under the supervision of school personnel. Effective suicide and violence prevention is integrated with supportive mental health services, engages the entire school community, and is imbedded in a positive school climate through student behavioral expectations and a caring and trusting student/adult relationship.

School psychologists and other crisis response team personnel, including the school counselor and school administrator, are trained to intervene when a student is identified at risk for suicide. These individuals conduct suicide risk assessments, warn/inform parents, and provide recommendations and referrals to support services.

If you or someone you know is suicidal, get help immediately via 911, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or the Crisis Text Line (text "HOME" to 741741). Suicide is the leading cause of death among school age youth.  However, suicide is preventable. Youth who are contemplating suicide frequently give warning signs of their distress.  Parents, teachers, and friends are in a key position to pick up on these signs and get help. Most important is to never take these warning signs lightly or promise to keep them secret. When all adults and students in the school community are committed to making suicide prevention a priority - and are empowered to take the correct actions - we can help youth before they engage in behavior with irreversible consequences.

• BP 5141.52 - Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
• AR 5141.52 - Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Hate-Motivated Violence

There is no place in TUSD schools for hate-motivated behavior. We are committed to providing a safe learning environment.  

BP 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior

Appropriate Adult-Student Interactions

The Governing Board expects all adults with whom students may interact at school or in school-related activities behave with the highest professional and ethical standards.

• BP 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 - Professional Standards
• BP 4119.24 - Appropriate Adult Student Interactions