Fortuna Union High School District

Title IX

What is Title IX?

Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. This includes discrimination based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and sexual harassment, including sexual violence.

Fortuna Union High School District is committed to ensuring that all students and employees have equal access to educational programs and activities in a safe environment free from sex-based discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and retaliation.

Title IX applies to all aspects of the District’s operations, including academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and employment.

Title IX Coordinator

Fortuna Union High School District has designated the following individual to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX:

Clint Duey
Title IX Coordinator
Fortuna Union High School District

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for:

Receiving and responding to Title IX complaints
Coordinating investigations
Monitoring compliance with federal and California laws
Providing information about rights, procedures, and available resources

For questions, assistance, or to file a complaint, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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How to File a Title IX Complaint

Any student, employee, or member of the public who believes they have been subjected to sex discrimination, harassment, or retaliation may file a complaint.

Filing a Complaint

A complaint may be filed:

In person
By mail
By email
By phone

Complaints should be submitted to the District’s Title IX Coordinator listed above.

What to Include

While not required, providing the following information will assist the District in responding promptly:

Your name and contact information
A description of the incident(s)
Name(s) of the individual(s) involved (if known)
Date(s) and location(s) of the incident(s)
Names of any witnesses
Any relevant documents or evidence

You may file a complaint even if you do not have all of this information.

Other Title IX Information

Complaint Process & Timeline (California Law)

Fortuna Union High School District follows California’s Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) for investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment.

Complaints should generally be filed within one (1) year of the alleged conduct
The District will conduct a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation
A written decision will typically be issued within 60 calendar days of receiving the complaint, unless an extension is agreed upon

During the process, the District will:

Provide notice of the allegations to the involved parties
Allow both parties to present evidence
Maintain confidentiality to the extent possible
Take appropriate corrective action if a violation is found

Prohibition of Retaliation

Fortuna Union High School District strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual who:

Reports discrimination or harassment
Participates in an investigation
Exercised rights under Title IX

Any act of retaliation should be reported immediately to the Title IX Coordinator.

Additional Complaint Options

Individuals also have the right to file complaints with external agencies:

California Department of Education (CDE)
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Filing a complaint with the District does not prevent you from filing with these agencies.

Related Title IX Board Policy and Administrative Regulation

Non-Discrimination Statement

The district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates. The prohibition against discrimination on the basis of sex is required by federal law (20 USC 1681-1688; 34 CFR Part 106) and extends to employment. The district also prohibits retaliation against any employee for filing a complaint or exercising any right granted under Title IX.

The district is required, as specified in Title IX, to take prompt and equitable action to address any potential Title IX violations that are brought to its attention. Any inquiries about the application of Title IX, this notice, and who is protected by Title IX may be referred to the district's Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, or both.