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Non-Discrimination, Title IX, & Sexual Harassment Policies and Statements

ANNUAL NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

(Education Code §§ 200–262.4, 220; 5 CCR § 4622)

Parlier Unified School District is committed to providing a safe school environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The District’s academic and other educational support programs, services and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person’s actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the 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. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic activities, and sports. Transgender students shall be permitted to participate in gender-segregated school programs and activities (e.g., athletic teams, sports competitions, and field trips) and to use facilities consistent with their gender identity. The District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Process. Such complaints must be filed no later than six months after knowledge of the alleged discrimination was first obtained. 

The Parlier Unified School District (“District”) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived:

  • Race
  • Color
  • Ancestry
  • Nationality
  • National origin
  • Immigration status
  • Ethnic group identification
  • Ethnicity
  • Age
  • Religion
  • Marital status
  • Pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related medical conditions
  • Parental status
  • Physical disability
  • Mental disability
  • Medical condition
  • Genetic information
  • Sex
  • Sex stereotypes
  • Sex characteristics
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender
  • Gender identity
  • Gender expression
  • Political affiliation
  • Military or veteran status
  • Association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics

The District does not discriminate in any program or activity it conducts, including employment, and complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other applicable state and federal nondiscrimination laws.

For a complaint form or additional information contact:

Title IX Coordinator

Fred Guerrero, Executive Director of Human Resources
900 Newmark Avenue
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2731
[email protected]

ADA/Title II & Section 504 Coordinator

Vanessa Gaona, Director of Special Education
900 Newmark Avenue
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2123
[email protected]

For Students

Student Title IX & Non-Discrimination

Student Title IX & Non-Discrimination Statement

Students have the right to learn in an environment free from discrimination and harassment, including sex-based discrimination under Title IX.

Reporting:
Students may report concerns to a teacher, counselor, school administrator, or the District’s Title IX Coordinator & Equity Officer. Reports may be made verbally or in writing. Retaliation is prohibited.

Student Complaint Procedures

 

For Personnel

Personnel Title IX & Non-Discrimination

Personnel Title IX & Non-Discrimination Statement

The District prohibits discrimination and harassment in employment and protects the rights of employees and applicants under Title IX, Title VII, FEHA, and other applicable laws.

Reporting:
 Personnel may report concerns to a supervisor, administrator, or the District’s Title IX Coordinator & Equity Officer. Retaliation is prohibited.

Personnel Complaint Procedures