Types of Complaints
Formal Complaint Concerning ÑÇÖÞɫͼ Employees
Also known as personnel complaints, a formal complaint against a district employee would occur after the complainant exhausted all steps as outlined above. Personnel complaints include but are not limited to:
- Complaints against an employee, including office staff, teachers, administrators, etc.
- Conflict between employees
Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)
A UCP is a written statement alleging unlawful discrimination, or failure to comply with a violation of a federal and/or state law in regards to UCPs:
- Must be filed in writing using the UCP Form and submitted to the district compliance officer
- Must be investigated and resolved within 60 calendar days of receipt
- May be appealed to the school board
- All parties are notified when a complaint is filed and a decision is made
- CDE UCP Procedures Pamphlet
Williams Complaint
A Williams Complaint, another type of UCP complaint, includes concerns regarding insufficient instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of pupils, and teacher vacancy or misassignment. Complaints may be filed anonymously. Williams Complaints are filed with the principal, or their designee, of the school in which the complaint arises.