School Catalog & Student Handbook
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
SITE RULES
CAMPUS
1. Each program has specific rules and regulations. Adhere to campus specific rules and regulations.
2. The school is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
3. Loitering on campus or the parking lot is not permitted. Students found loitering will be asked to leave campus.
4. If students need to leave campus for any reason, including lunch, they must sign out.
5. Food is not permitted in any of the classrooms or buildings.
6. Students may not sell or solicit any products.
7. Smoking is not permitted on campus.
8. Cell phone usage is not allowed in the classrooms.
DISCRIMINATION
The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, gender or handicap in enrollment or
employment.
GENERAL RULES
All students are expected to behave in ways that contribute to an atmosphere conducive to learning. Students are required to participate
in maintaining discipline and order, which may be described as the absence of distractions, friction, and disturbances that interfere with
instruction.
Conduct which interferes with the learning or safety of other students will be treated as a serious problem. Students who violate
classroom rules or demonstrate inappropriate behavior may be referred to admin. Repeated inappropriate behavior will be documented
on a Student Assistance Request Form. If the behavior continues after the first referral, disciplinary action, including possible dismissal,
may be taken. Adult students will be removed permanently from the program after the first infraction for any of the following offenses:
1. Destruction of school property.
2. Possessing, selling, and/or using drugs or any other controlled substances.
3. Possessing and/or drinking alcoholic beverages.
4. Threatening to do bodily harm to others, extortion, or intimidation.
5. Possession of any type of weapons.
Any adult student receiving more than one referral will be required to meet with the Case Conference Team (CCT) to discuss the
circumstances resulting in the referral. The CCT will meet as needed to review and discuss a plan of action that will best benefit the
student and the school.
CLASSROOM RULES
1. Regular attendance is expected. Student will be dropped from class if he has been absent after 3 consecutive absences.
2. All students must work quietly to keep from disturbing others.
3. Do not disturb other students by visiting them in the classrooms.
4. Do not write in or damage books in any way. Students will be charged the cost of the book if they are written in or damaged.
STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
1. All books and materials must remain in the classroom. Do not take the book home. Students will be charged for the cost of the books
if they are not returned at the end of the class.
2. Do not bring your spouse, children, relatives, or friends to the classroom.
3. There are scheduled breaks for students. Students are expected to honor the scheduled break time.
4. Students should be in class when they are not on their scheduled break.
OFFENSES AND CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
1. The abuse of classroom rules may result in dismissal from the program. If the code of acceptable behavior to the rules and
regulations is not met, students will be referred to staff only once. If the behavior continues, documentation may result in dismissal from
the program.
2. Obnoxious, loud, rude, and other inappropriate behaviors distracting to a positive learning environment will not be tolerated and may
result in a referral and/or dismissal from the program.
HONESTY/CHEATING
Students are expected to exhibit the highest standards of academic integrity. Cheating is considered a serious academic violation and
disciplinary action may include suspension and/or recommendation for expulsion. The following are examples of cheating and includes,
but is not limited to:
1. Copying another student’s class work, homework, test, exam, or quiz.
2. Stealing work or testing materials from students or teachers.
3. Having others do a student’s work, reports, or projects.
4. Handling or receiving stolen testing materials.
5. Altering a teacher’s grade book.
6. Inappropriate communication during a test (talking, passing notes, looking at another student’s test).
SITE RULES
CAMPUS
1. Each program has specific rules and regulations. Adhere to campus specific rules and regulations.
2. The school is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
3. Loitering on campus or the parking lot is not permitted. Students found loitering will be asked to leave campus.
4. If students need to leave campus for any reason, including lunch, they must sign out.
5. Food is not permitted in any of the classrooms or buildings.
6. Students may not sell or solicit any products.
7. Smoking is not permitted on campus.
8. Cell phone usage is not allowed in the classrooms.
DISCRIMINATION
The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, gender or handicap in enrollment or
employment.
GENERAL RULES
All students are expected to behave in ways that contribute to an atmosphere conducive to learning. Students are required to participate
in maintaining discipline and order, which may be described as the absence of distractions, friction, and disturbances that interfere with
instruction.
Conduct which interferes with the learning or safety of other students will be treated as a serious problem. Students who violate
classroom rules or demonstrate inappropriate behavior may be referred to admin. Repeated inappropriate behavior will be documented
on a Student Assistance Request Form. If the behavior continues after the first referral, disciplinary action, including possible dismissal,
may be taken. Adult students will be removed permanently from the program after the first infraction for any of the following offenses:
1. Destruction of school property.
2. Possessing, selling, and/or using drugs or any other controlled substances.
3. Possessing and/or drinking alcoholic beverages.
4. Threatening to do bodily harm to others, extortion, or intimidation.
5. Possession of any type of weapons.
Any adult student receiving more than one referral will be required to meet with the Case Conference Team (CCT) to discuss the
circumstances resulting in the referral. The CCT will meet as needed to review and discuss a plan of action that will best benefit the
student and the school.
CLASSROOM RULES
1. Regular attendance is expected. Student will be dropped from class if he has been absent after 3 consecutive absences.
2. All students must work quietly to keep from disturbing others.
3. Do not disturb other students by visiting them in the classrooms.
4. Do not write in or damage books in any way. Students will be charged the cost of the book if they are written in or damaged.
STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
1. All books and materials must remain in the classroom. Do not take the book home. Students will be charged for the cost of the books
if they are not returned at the end of the class.
2. Do not bring your spouse, children, relatives, or friends to the classroom.
3. There are scheduled breaks for students. Students are expected to honor the scheduled break time.
4. Students should be in class when they are not on their scheduled break.
OFFENSES AND CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
1. The abuse of classroom rules may result in dismissal from the program. If the code of acceptable behavior to the rules and
regulations is not met, students will be referred to staff only once. If the behavior continues, documentation may result in dismissal from
the program.
2. Obnoxious, loud, rude, and other inappropriate behaviors distracting to a positive learning environment will not be tolerated and may
result in a referral and/or dismissal from the program.
HONESTY/CHEATING
Students are expected to exhibit the highest standards of academic integrity. Cheating is considered a serious academic violation and
disciplinary action may include suspension and/or recommendation for expulsion. The following are examples of cheating and includes,
but is not limited to:
1. Copying another student’s class work, homework, test, exam, or quiz.
2. Stealing work or testing materials from students or teachers.
3. Having others do a student’s work, reports, or projects.
4. Handling or receiving stolen testing materials.
5. Altering a teacher’s grade book.
6. Inappropriate communication during a test (talking, passing notes, looking at another student’s test).
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is the use and representation of other people’s words and ideas, in whole or in part, as the student’s own work. For a first
offense, the student will be referred to staff. For a second offense, the student will be referred to a meeting with the Case Conference
Team, with possible suspension or expulsion from school. The following are examples of plagiarism and includes but is not limited to:
1. Not giving proper acknowledgement from any published source, such as collections of essays, Cliff Notes, internet sites, essays
written by other students, class notes taken by a student of a teacher other than the student’s own teacher.
2. Copying word for word from any outside source without proper acknowledgement and applies to the use of an entire paper, entire
sections and paragraphs, or to the use of a few words and phrases.
3. Paraphrasing ideas from any source without proper acknowledgement.
4. Submitting in part or whole, a paper written by another student.
5. Submitting in part or whole, an assignment written for another course.
Allowing a student’s own essay, assignment, or test answers to be copied by another student.
REFUND POLICY
The goal of Pomona Unified School District’s Adult and Career Education (PUSD/ACE) is to have a fair and equitable refund policy for
the refund of tuition, fees, and other institutional charges in the event the institution cancels a class if a student does not enter or does
not complete the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged.
1. Refund for classes or programs canceled by PUSD/ACE: If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of the
program and the institution cancels the class, 100 percent of the fees collected will be refunded. The refund shall be made within 45
days of the planned start date. No written refund request by the student is required.
2. Refunds for students who withdraw on or before the first day of class: If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start
date of classes and the student does not begin class or withdraws on the first day of the classes, no more than $100 of the tuition and
fees may be retained by the institution. Appropriate refund for the student who does not begin classes shall be made within 45 days of
the class start date.
3. Refunds for students enrolled prior to visiting the institution: Students who have not visited the program prior to enrollment will
have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three days following a tour of the campus.
4. Refund for withdrawal after class commences: Requests for a refund must be submitted no later than five working days after
the start of class. Students must provide the original receipt. All requests for refunds will be considered by administration based on
justifiable personal reasons that are preventing long term attendance, such as extended family leave, extended medical concerns, jury
duty, or legal matters.
TRANSFERRING WITHIN PUSD/ACE PROGRAMS
PUSD/ACE accepts transfer of credits for the Career Technical Education program.
TRANSFER OF CREDIT EARNED AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION
Pomona/ACE accepts up to 300 hours for Barbering and Cosmetology programs from another accredited institution.
HARASSMENT-VERBAL AND PHYSICAL/SEXUAL AND NON-SEXUAL
The district considers harassment a major offense that may result in disciplinary action and/or dismissal of the offending employee or
suspension and/or expulsion of the offending student. Report any incidents immediately to the appropriate administrator or director.
Following are examples of sexual harassment:
Unwelcome sexual flirtations or propositions.
Unwelcome sexual slurs, leering epithets, threats, verbal abuse, derogatory comments, or sexually degrading descriptions.
Graphic verbal comments about an individual’s body or overly personal conversation.
Sexual jokes, stories, drawings, pictures, or gestures.
Spreading sexual rumors.
Touching an individual’s body or clothes in a sexual way
Purposefully cornering or blocking normal movements.
Displaying sexually suggestive objects in the work environment.
Any act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation of the district’s harassment policy, or who participates in the
investigation of a sexual harassment complaint.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
If any student feels that he or she has not been given proper consideration regarding education interests, financial aid, scheduling,
disciplinary action or interpersonal relationships, or has been discriminated against, based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender,
handicap, marital status or age, the student may pursue resolution of the problem according to the following procedures:
Step 1 The student discusses the matter with the instructor or staff member involved.
Step 2 If the student feels that the problem is not resolved to his or her satisfaction, the student may submit a written description of the
problem to Student Services, stating the facts clearly and concisely using the form provided (Student Assistance Request Form). An
informal meeting will then be scheduled with designated staff, the grievant and others significant to the problem. The complaint will be
reviewed at this time. The student’s grievance, along with comments by the staff as a result of the meeting, will be placed in the
student’s file.
Plagiarism is the use and representation of other people’s words and ideas, in whole or in part, as the student’s own work. For a first
offense, the student will be referred to staff. For a second offense, the student will be referred to a meeting with the Case Conference
Team, with possible suspension or expulsion from school. The following are examples of plagiarism and includes but is not limited to:
1. Not giving proper acknowledgement from any published source, such as collections of essays, Cliff Notes, internet sites, essays
written by other students, class notes taken by a student of a teacher other than the student’s own teacher.
2. Copying word for word from any outside source without proper acknowledgement and applies to the use of an entire paper, entire
sections and paragraphs, or to the use of a few words and phrases.
3. Paraphrasing ideas from any source without proper acknowledgement.
4. Submitting in part or whole, a paper written by another student.
5. Submitting in part or whole, an assignment written for another course.
Allowing a student’s own essay, assignment, or test answers to be copied by another student.
REFUND POLICY
The goal of Pomona Unified School District’s Adult and Career Education (PUSD/ACE) is to have a fair and equitable refund policy for
the refund of tuition, fees, and other institutional charges in the event the institution cancels a class if a student does not enter or does
not complete the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged.
1. Refund for classes or programs canceled by PUSD/ACE: If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of the
program and the institution cancels the class, 100 percent of the fees collected will be refunded. The refund shall be made within 45
days of the planned start date. No written refund request by the student is required.
2. Refunds for students who withdraw on or before the first day of class: If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start
date of classes and the student does not begin class or withdraws on the first day of the classes, no more than $100 of the tuition and
fees may be retained by the institution. Appropriate refund for the student who does not begin classes shall be made within 45 days of
the class start date.
3. Refunds for students enrolled prior to visiting the institution: Students who have not visited the program prior to enrollment will
have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three days following a tour of the campus.
4. Refund for withdrawal after class commences: Requests for a refund must be submitted no later than five working days after
the start of class. Students must provide the original receipt. All requests for refunds will be considered by administration based on
justifiable personal reasons that are preventing long term attendance, such as extended family leave, extended medical concerns, jury
duty, or legal matters.
TRANSFERRING WITHIN PUSD/ACE PROGRAMS
PUSD/ACE accepts transfer of credits for the Career Technical Education program.
TRANSFER OF CREDIT EARNED AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION
Pomona/ACE accepts up to 300 hours for Barbering and Cosmetology programs from another accredited institution.
HARASSMENT-VERBAL AND PHYSICAL/SEXUAL AND NON-SEXUAL
The district considers harassment a major offense that may result in disciplinary action and/or dismissal of the offending employee or
suspension and/or expulsion of the offending student. Report any incidents immediately to the appropriate administrator or director.
Following are examples of sexual harassment:
Unwelcome sexual flirtations or propositions.
Unwelcome sexual slurs, leering epithets, threats, verbal abuse, derogatory comments, or sexually degrading descriptions.
Graphic verbal comments about an individual’s body or overly personal conversation.
Sexual jokes, stories, drawings, pictures, or gestures.
Spreading sexual rumors.
Touching an individual’s body or clothes in a sexual way
Purposefully cornering or blocking normal movements.
Displaying sexually suggestive objects in the work environment.
Any act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation of the district’s harassment policy, or who participates in the
investigation of a sexual harassment complaint.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
If any student feels that he or she has not been given proper consideration regarding education interests, financial aid, scheduling,
disciplinary action or interpersonal relationships, or has been discriminated against, based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender,
handicap, marital status or age, the student may pursue resolution of the problem according to the following procedures:
Step 1 The student discusses the matter with the instructor or staff member involved.
Step 2 If the student feels that the problem is not resolved to his or her satisfaction, the student may submit a written description of the
problem to Student Services, stating the facts clearly and concisely using the form provided (Student Assistance Request Form). An
informal meeting will then be scheduled with designated staff, the grievant and others significant to the problem. The complaint will be
reviewed at this time. The student’s grievance, along with comments by the staff as a result of the meeting, will be placed in the
student’s file.
Step 3 If the student feels that the problem is not resolved to his or her satisfaction, the student may submit a written description of
the problem to Student Services, stating the facts clearly and concisely using the form provided (Student Assistance Request Form). A
Case Conference Team meeting will then be scheduled with designated staff, the grievant and others significant to the problem. The
complaint will be reviewed at this time. The student’s grievance, along with comments by the staff as a result of the meeting, will be
placed in the student’s file.
Step 4 If the student is not satisfied, the student may request a review by the Principal or designee. Persons present at this meeting
will be at the discretion of the Principal. Any changes to the previous solution will be documented and placed in the student’s file.
Step 5 If the student still feels that the problem is not satisfactorily resolved, the student may make an appointment with the Principal
of PUSD/Adult and Career Education. Persons present at this meeting will be at the discretion of the Principal. Any changes to the
previous solution will be documented and placed in the student’s file.
Step 6 If the student is dissatisfied, he or she may make an appointment with the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil & Community
Services. Persons present at this meeting will be at the discretion of the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil & Community Services. Any
changes to the previous solution will be documented and placed in the student’s file.
Step 7 If the student is still dissatisfied, he or she may meet with the president or designee of The Pomona Unified School District’s
Board of Education. Persons present at this meeting will be at the discretion of the board member. Any changes to the previous solution
will be documented and placed in the student’s file. The decision of the Board will be final.
The District shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints at the local level using the policies and procedures adopted by the local
board as the Uniform Complaint Procedures. These procedures shall be used when addressing complaints alleging unlawful
discrimination based on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion,
age, gender, color or physical or mental disability, or a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these
characteristics, or failure to comply with state and/or federal laws in adult education, consolidated categorical aid programs,
career/technical, Indian education, migrant education, vocational education, childcare and development programs, child nutrition
programs, and special education programs.
Any individual, public agency, or organization may file a written complaint of alleged noncompliance by the district (5 CCR 4630).
Complainants shall be protected from retaliation and the identity of a complainant alleging discrimination shall remain confidential as
appropriate.
The district complaint review shall be completed within 60 calendar days from the date of receipt of the complaint unless the parties
have agreed in writing to an extension of the timeline.
An unlawful discrimination complaint must be filed not later than six months from the date the alleged discrimination occurs, or six
months from the date the complainant first obtains knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination.
The complainant has a right to appeal the district’s decision to the California Department of Education (CDE) by filing a written appeal
within 15 days of receiving the district’s decision. The appeal to the CDE must include a copy of the complaint filed with the district and
a copy of the district’s decision. The complainant has a right to take some complaints directly to the CDE or to pursue remedies before
civil courts or other public agencies.
UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
On an annual basis, the Pomona Unified School District is required to provide parents, guardians, students, schools, District advisory
committees, appropriate private school officials or representatives, and other interested parties with the following information regarding
the District's complaint procedures for receiving and processing uniform complaints. The District shall make available copies of the
District's uniform complaint procedures free of charge.
the problem to Student Services, stating the facts clearly and concisely using the form provided (Student Assistance Request Form). A
Case Conference Team meeting will then be scheduled with designated staff, the grievant and others significant to the problem. The
complaint will be reviewed at this time. The student’s grievance, along with comments by the staff as a result of the meeting, will be
placed in the student’s file.
Step 4 If the student is not satisfied, the student may request a review by the Principal or designee. Persons present at this meeting
will be at the discretion of the Principal. Any changes to the previous solution will be documented and placed in the student’s file.
Step 5 If the student still feels that the problem is not satisfactorily resolved, the student may make an appointment with the Principal
of PUSD/Adult and Career Education. Persons present at this meeting will be at the discretion of the Principal. Any changes to the
previous solution will be documented and placed in the student’s file.
Step 6 If the student is dissatisfied, he or she may make an appointment with the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil & Community
Services. Persons present at this meeting will be at the discretion of the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil & Community Services. Any
changes to the previous solution will be documented and placed in the student’s file.
Step 7 If the student is still dissatisfied, he or she may meet with the president or designee of The Pomona Unified School District’s
Board of Education. Persons present at this meeting will be at the discretion of the board member. Any changes to the previous solution
will be documented and placed in the student’s file. The decision of the Board will be final.
The District shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints at the local level using the policies and procedures adopted by the local
board as the Uniform Complaint Procedures. These procedures shall be used when addressing complaints alleging unlawful
discrimination based on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion,
age, gender, color or physical or mental disability, or a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these
characteristics, or failure to comply with state and/or federal laws in adult education, consolidated categorical aid programs,
career/technical, Indian education, migrant education, vocational education, childcare and development programs, child nutrition
programs, and special education programs.
Any individual, public agency, or organization may file a written complaint of alleged noncompliance by the district (5 CCR 4630).
Complainants shall be protected from retaliation and the identity of a complainant alleging discrimination shall remain confidential as
appropriate.
The district complaint review shall be completed within 60 calendar days from the date of receipt of the complaint unless the parties
have agreed in writing to an extension of the timeline.
An unlawful discrimination complaint must be filed not later than six months from the date the alleged discrimination occurs, or six
months from the date the complainant first obtains knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination.
The complainant has a right to appeal the district’s decision to the California Department of Education (CDE) by filing a written appeal
within 15 days of receiving the district’s decision. The appeal to the CDE must include a copy of the complaint filed with the district and
a copy of the district’s decision. The complainant has a right to take some complaints directly to the CDE or to pursue remedies before
civil courts or other public agencies.
UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
On an annual basis, the Pomona Unified School District is required to provide parents, guardians, students, schools, District advisory
committees, appropriate private school officials or representatives, and other interested parties with the following information regarding
the District's complaint procedures for receiving and processing uniform complaints. The District shall make available copies of the
District's uniform complaint procedures free of charge.
Click here for Uniform Complaint Form - English
Click here for Uniform Complaint Form - Spanish
The Pomona Unified School District is primarily responsible to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Any individual, public agency or organization may file a written complaint of alleged noncompliance by the District (5 CCR 4630). The
District shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints at the local level using the policies and procedures adopted by the Pomona
Unified School District Board of Education as the Uniform Complaint Procedures that are consistent with California Administration Code,
Title 5, Sections 4600 _ 4687.
The District shall investigate complaints alleging failure to comply with state and/or federal law or regulations including, but not limited
to, allegations governing adult education, consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, career/technical education, child
care and development programs, child nutrition programs and special education programs, including complaints alleging unlawful
discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in connection with such programs, and complaints alleging non-compliance with
the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation in educational activities or with federal
school safety planning requirements.
The District shall also follow uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaint allegations of unlawful discrimination,
harassment, intimidation or bullying regarding actual or perceived characteristics such as age, ancestry, color, ethnic group
identification, gender expression, gender identity, gender, mental or physical disability, nationality, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion,
sex, or sexual orientation, or on the basis or a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived
characteristics in any program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance.
Click here for Uniform Complaint Form - Spanish
The Pomona Unified School District is primarily responsible to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Any individual, public agency or organization may file a written complaint of alleged noncompliance by the District (5 CCR 4630). The
District shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints at the local level using the policies and procedures adopted by the Pomona
Unified School District Board of Education as the Uniform Complaint Procedures that are consistent with California Administration Code,
Title 5, Sections 4600 _ 4687.
The District shall investigate complaints alleging failure to comply with state and/or federal law or regulations including, but not limited
to, allegations governing adult education, consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, career/technical education, child
care and development programs, child nutrition programs and special education programs, including complaints alleging unlawful
discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in connection with such programs, and complaints alleging non-compliance with
the prohibition against requiring students to pay fees, deposits, or other charges for participation in educational activities or with federal
school safety planning requirements.
The District shall also follow uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaint allegations of unlawful discrimination,
harassment, intimidation or bullying regarding actual or perceived characteristics such as age, ancestry, color, ethnic group
identification, gender expression, gender identity, gender, mental or physical disability, nationality, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion,
sex, or sexual orientation, or on the basis or a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived
characteristics in any program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance.
The findings of fact based on the evidence gathered, conclusion of law, the disposition of the complaint and rationale behind it, and any corrective
actions, if appropriate. The District shall follow certain modified uniform complaint procedures, known as Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures,
pursuant to Education Code section 35186, for complaints alleging deficiencies related to instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities
conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff, teacher vacancy or mis-assignment, or the provision of intensive instruction and
services to pupils who have not passed one or both parts of the high school exit examination after the completion of grade 12.
The Board of Education prohibits retaliation in any form against any complainant for participation in the complaint process.
Filing of Complaint
● Complaints shall be filed with the administrator of Community and Employee Relations, 800 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766, (909)
397-4800 extension 23950.
● Complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying may be filed directly with the Superintendent of Public
Instruction if direct state intervention would be permitted by California Administration Code, Title 5, Sections 4650 - 4652.
● For complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying, the complainant must be a person who alleges that
he/she personally was the subject of one of these acts or a person who believes that an individual or any specific class of individuals has been
subjected to one of these acts.
● An alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying complaint must be filed with the Compliance Officer no later than six (6)
months from the date of the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying incident or from the date the complainant first obtained
knowledge of the facts of the alleged incident.
● The six (6) month deadline set forth above may be extended by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (or designee) for a period of not
more than ninety (90) days if (1) the complainant requests an extension in writing and sets forth the reasons for the extension and, (2) good cause
exists for the extension.
● All complaints should be in writing and signed by the complainant. If the complainant is unable to put the complaint in writing due to
illiteracy or other handicaps, the District must assist the complainant in the filing of the complaint. (See Form 4)
Processing of Complaint
● Upon the Principal's receipt of the complaint, the complaint shall be date stamped and given a code number.
● The Principal shall maintain a log of all complaints received. Complaints shall be assigned by the Principal to case carriers for
investigation and completion.
● Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying shall be investigated in a manner that maintains the
confidentiality of the parties and the facts, including the identity of the complainant, except to the extent necessary to carry out the investigation and
proceedings.
● Retaliation for the filing or reporting of a complaint is strictly prohibited. Participation in the Uniform Complaint Procedure shall not
affect the status, grades or work assignment of the complainant.
● The identity of the complainant alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying shall remain confidential when appropriate.
● Within ten (10) days of the Principal's receipt of the complaint, the case carrier shall mail notices to all parties involved in the allegations
set forth in the complaint.
● A complainant may seek mediation assistance with outside mediators.
● The manner of investigation shall be conducted at the case carrier's discretion. The case carrier must, however, provide an opportunity for
the complainant or the complainant's representative, or both, and District representatives to present information relevant to the complaint. The case
carrier may, in his or her discretion, provide an opportunity for parties to the dispute to meet to discuss the complaint or question each other's
witnesses.
Completion of the Investigation
● The case carrier shall complete his or her investigation and issue a written decision ("Decision") within sixty (60) days of the filing of the
complaint, unless you agree, in writing, to extend the timeline.
● The "Decision" shall contain the following:
● The rationale for such disposition. Notice of the complainant's right to appeal the Decision to the Department of Education.
● The Decision shall be sent to the complainant within sixty (60) days of the filing of the complaint.
● The District's procedures for initiating an appeal shall be provided by the District and shall include information regarding your right to
file an appeal with the California Department of Education within fifteen (15) days of receiving the District's decision.
● If you file an appeal with the California Department of Education, you must include a copy of your complaint along with a copy of the
District's decision. You must include the basis for the appeal of the decision and whether the facts are incorrect and/or the law was misapplied.
● Civil law remedies may be available under state or federal discrimination laws, if applicable. A complainant may pursue available civil
law remedies outside of the District's complaint procedures. Complainants may seek assistance from mediation centers or public/private interest
attorneys. Civil law remedies that may be imposed by a court include, but are not limited to, injunctions and restraining orders.
The Complainant can also reach out to the Council of Occupational Education at (800) 917-2081 local (770) 396-3898 Fax (770) 396-3790. 7840
Roswell Road Building 300, suite 325 Atlanta, GA 30350. Website: Council.org
Where to Obtain More Information
For more information, or to obtain copies or the filing of uniform complaints, the Williams Complaint Procedure, Board Policies and/or
Administrative Regulations are available upon request at the school or District offices located at 800 S. Garey Ave., Pomona 91766. If you have any
questions you may also contact the District's Community Employees Relations Department at (909) 397-4800 x 23950.
Grading Scale
A: 90-100%
B: 80-89%
C: 70-79%
D: 60-69%
F: Below 60%
actions, if appropriate. The District shall follow certain modified uniform complaint procedures, known as Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures,
pursuant to Education Code section 35186, for complaints alleging deficiencies related to instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities
conditions that pose a threat to the health or safety of pupils or staff, teacher vacancy or mis-assignment, or the provision of intensive instruction and
services to pupils who have not passed one or both parts of the high school exit examination after the completion of grade 12.
The Board of Education prohibits retaliation in any form against any complainant for participation in the complaint process.
Filing of Complaint
● Complaints shall be filed with the administrator of Community and Employee Relations, 800 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766, (909)
397-4800 extension 23950.
● Complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying may be filed directly with the Superintendent of Public
Instruction if direct state intervention would be permitted by California Administration Code, Title 5, Sections 4650 - 4652.
● For complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying, the complainant must be a person who alleges that
he/she personally was the subject of one of these acts or a person who believes that an individual or any specific class of individuals has been
subjected to one of these acts.
● An alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying complaint must be filed with the Compliance Officer no later than six (6)
months from the date of the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying incident or from the date the complainant first obtained
knowledge of the facts of the alleged incident.
● The six (6) month deadline set forth above may be extended by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (or designee) for a period of not
more than ninety (90) days if (1) the complainant requests an extension in writing and sets forth the reasons for the extension and, (2) good cause
exists for the extension.
● All complaints should be in writing and signed by the complainant. If the complainant is unable to put the complaint in writing due to
illiteracy or other handicaps, the District must assist the complainant in the filing of the complaint. (See Form 4)
Processing of Complaint
● Upon the Principal's receipt of the complaint, the complaint shall be date stamped and given a code number.
● The Principal shall maintain a log of all complaints received. Complaints shall be assigned by the Principal to case carriers for
investigation and completion.
● Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying shall be investigated in a manner that maintains the
confidentiality of the parties and the facts, including the identity of the complainant, except to the extent necessary to carry out the investigation and
proceedings.
● Retaliation for the filing or reporting of a complaint is strictly prohibited. Participation in the Uniform Complaint Procedure shall not
affect the status, grades or work assignment of the complainant.
● The identity of the complainant alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying shall remain confidential when appropriate.
● Within ten (10) days of the Principal's receipt of the complaint, the case carrier shall mail notices to all parties involved in the allegations
set forth in the complaint.
● A complainant may seek mediation assistance with outside mediators.
● The manner of investigation shall be conducted at the case carrier's discretion. The case carrier must, however, provide an opportunity for
the complainant or the complainant's representative, or both, and District representatives to present information relevant to the complaint. The case
carrier may, in his or her discretion, provide an opportunity for parties to the dispute to meet to discuss the complaint or question each other's
witnesses.
Completion of the Investigation
● The case carrier shall complete his or her investigation and issue a written decision ("Decision") within sixty (60) days of the filing of the
complaint, unless you agree, in writing, to extend the timeline.
● The "Decision" shall contain the following:
● The rationale for such disposition. Notice of the complainant's right to appeal the Decision to the Department of Education.
● The Decision shall be sent to the complainant within sixty (60) days of the filing of the complaint.
● The District's procedures for initiating an appeal shall be provided by the District and shall include information regarding your right to
file an appeal with the California Department of Education within fifteen (15) days of receiving the District's decision.
● If you file an appeal with the California Department of Education, you must include a copy of your complaint along with a copy of the
District's decision. You must include the basis for the appeal of the decision and whether the facts are incorrect and/or the law was misapplied.
● Civil law remedies may be available under state or federal discrimination laws, if applicable. A complainant may pursue available civil
law remedies outside of the District's complaint procedures. Complainants may seek assistance from mediation centers or public/private interest
attorneys. Civil law remedies that may be imposed by a court include, but are not limited to, injunctions and restraining orders.
The Complainant can also reach out to the Council of Occupational Education at (800) 917-2081 local (770) 396-3898 Fax (770) 396-3790. 7840
Roswell Road Building 300, suite 325 Atlanta, GA 30350. Website: Council.org
Where to Obtain More Information
For more information, or to obtain copies or the filing of uniform complaints, the Williams Complaint Procedure, Board Policies and/or
Administrative Regulations are available upon request at the school or District offices located at 800 S. Garey Ave., Pomona 91766. If you have any
questions you may also contact the District's Community Employees Relations Department at (909) 397-4800 x 23950.
Grading Scale
A: 90-100%
B: 80-89%
C: 70-79%
D: 60-69%
F: Below 60%