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***NOTE**: Definitions for these terms can be found in [[ac_nondiscrimination_equal_opportunity_human_relations|policy AC]].\\ | ***NOTE**: Definitions for these terms can be found in [[ac_nondiscrimination_equal_opportunity_human_relations|policy AC]].\\ | ||
- | This policy provides a grievance process for any complaints of illegal discrimination, harassment, or retaliation that are not addressed by other Board policies. For example, while race-based or ethnicity-based harassment or discrimination could be addressed through the grievance process in this policy, sex discrimination or sex-based harassment must be addressed under [[acac_title_ix_sexual_harassment_policy_and_grievance_process|policy ACAC]].\\ | + | This policy provides a grievance process for any complaints of illegal discrimination, harassment, or retaliation that are not addressed by other Board policies. For example, while race-based or ethnicity-based harassment or discrimination could be addressed through the grievance process in this policy, sex discrimination or sex-based harassment must be addressed under [[acac_prohibition_of_sexual_harassment:policy_and_grievance_procedures|policy ACAC]].\\ |
**See [[ac_nondiscrimination_equal_opportunity_human_relations|policy AC]] for policies for those types of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for which grievance and complaint procedures are set forth in a separate policy.**\\ | **See [[ac_nondiscrimination_equal_opportunity_human_relations|policy AC]] for policies for those types of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for which grievance and complaint procedures are set forth in a separate policy.**\\ | ||
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a. The report is about the Human Rights Officer, Title IX Coordinator, or 504/ADA Coordinator, in which case the report may be made directly to the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee, who shall then appoint an alternate to act in place of the disqualified officer.\\ | a. The report is about the Human Rights Officer, Title IX Coordinator, or 504/ADA Coordinator, in which case the report may be made directly to the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee, who shall then appoint an alternate to act in place of the disqualified officer.\\ | ||
- | b. The report concerns potential sex discrimination, sex-based harassment, or retaliation, in which case the report should be made to the District Title IX Coordinator under [[acac_title_ix_sexual_harassment_policy_and_grievance_process|policy ACAC]].\\ | + | b. The report concerns potential sex discrimination, sex-based harassment, or retaliation, in which case the report should be made to the District Title IX Coordinator under [[acac_prohibition_of_sexual_harassment:policy_and_grievance_procedures|policy ACAC]].\\ |
c. The report concerns potential discrimination, harassment, or retaliation related to a real or perceived disability, in which case the report should be made to the District’s 504/ADA Coordinator under this policy.\\ | c. The report concerns potential discrimination, harassment, or retaliation related to a real or perceived disability, in which case the report should be made to the District’s 504/ADA Coordinator under this policy.\\ | ||
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**“Complaint”** means a document filed by a complainant, alleging discrimination or harassment against a respondent or the District, and requesting that the District investigate the allegation of harassment or discrimination. ("Complaint" is to be distinguished from a "Report" as defined below.)\\ | **“Complaint”** means a document filed by a complainant, alleging discrimination or harassment against a respondent or the District, and requesting that the District investigate the allegation of harassment or discrimination. ("Complaint" is to be distinguished from a "Report" as defined below.)\\ | ||
- | • Complaints involving sex discrimination, sexual harassment (whether under Title IX or other), or retaliation must be referred to the Title IX Coordinator. See policy ACAC for the Title IX Grievance Procedure. | + | • Complaints involving sex discrimination, sexual harassment (whether under Title IX or other), or retaliation must be referred to the Title IX Coordinator. See [[acac_prohibition_of_sexual_harassment:policy_and_grievance_procedures|policy ACAC]] for the Title IX Grievance Procedure. |
• Complaints involving discrimination, harassment, or retaliation relative to a real or perceived disability must be referred to the 504/ADA Coordinator. Such complaints will be addressed in accordance with this policy and “Human Rights Officer” below shall refer to the 504/ADA Coordinator. | • Complaints involving discrimination, harassment, or retaliation relative to a real or perceived disability must be referred to the 504/ADA Coordinator. Such complaints will be addressed in accordance with this policy and “Human Rights Officer” below shall refer to the 504/ADA Coordinator. | ||
• Complaints of harassment that do not involve protected classes as identified in policy AC should be processed under policy JICK, the District’s anti-bullying policy and procedures. | • Complaints of harassment that do not involve protected classes as identified in policy AC should be processed under policy JICK, the District’s anti-bullying policy and procedures. |