Title IX is a federal law that was passed in 1972 to ensure that male and female students and employees in educational settings are treated equally and fairly.  It protects against discrimination based on sex (including sexual harassment). In addition, Title IX protects transgender students and students who do not conform to gender stereotypes.  State law also prohibits discrimination based on gender (sex), gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.  The preamble to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states that:

• “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. “
• Title IX requires that each school district have at least one person designed at the Title IX Coordinator.
  • Oasis Charter Public School
  • Title IX Coordinator
  • Dr. Natalie Zayas
  • 1135 Westridge Parkway, Salinas, Ca. 93907
  • [email protected]
  • (831) 424-9003

Education Code 221.5-231.5 Know Your Rights

The following list of rights, which are based on the relevant provisions of the federal regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 , EC 221.61

1. 1. 1. You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
      2. You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.
      3. You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
      4. You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
      5. You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:
         1. Equipment and supplies.
         2. Scheduling of games and practices.
         3. Transportation and daily allowances.
         4. Access to tutoring.
         5. Coaching.
         6. Locker rooms.
         7. Practice and competitive facilities.
         8. Medical and training facilities and services.
         9. Publicity.
      6. You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
      7. You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.
      8. You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office of Civil Rights or the State Department of Education if you believe you have been discriminated against or if you believe you have received unequal treatment on the basis of your sex.
      9. You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
      10. You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.

    

   Complaints pertaining to Title IX issues should be filed by utilizing the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP). Below is the UCP for Oasis.as identified in California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Sections 4600 et. seq. For more information on the UCP complaints and appeals visit the CDE’s Uniform Complaint Procedures and Resolution of Discrimination/Harassment Complaint pages.

   What is Title IX?

   Title IX is a federal law that was passed in 1972 to ensure that male and female students and employees in educational settings are treated equally and fairly. It protects against discrimination based on sex (including sexual harassment). In addition, Title IX protects transgender students and students who do not conform to gender stereotypes. State law also prohibits discrimination based on gender (sex), gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

   Our County Office of Education and the Title IX Coordinator are aware of and acknowledge the new Title IX regulations released on May 6, 2020 and effective as of August 14, 2020.  Our Title IX team will be receiving training on these new regulations in the near future, and will make our training materials available online for review.  We are in the process of reviewing and revising our Title IX policy and practices, which involves hearing from our stake-holders in order to implement a fair, thorough, and impartial Title IX complaint process and COE response.

   Student Rights Under Title IX

   Federal Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), implemented at 34 C.F.R. § 106.31, subd. (a), provides that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other education program or activity operated by a recipient which receives federal financial assistance. Title IX requires school districts to take immediate and appropriate action to investigate when it knows or reasonably should know of a possible Title IX violation.

   Title IX Coordinator

   Dr. Natalie Zayas
   Oasis Charter Public School
   1135 Westridge Parkway
   Salinas, Ca 939-7
   Email: [email protected]
   Phone: 831-424-9003
   Fax: 831-424-9005

   Filing a Title IX Complaint

   Any parent, guardian, individual, organization has the right to file a written complaint of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying on the basis of a protected characteristic within six months from the date the alleged incident occurred or the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged incident.

   How Oasis Investigates a Complaint

   Within 60 days from the date of receipt of the complaint, the district shall conduct and complete an investigation of the complaint and prepare a written decision. During this process, the person responsible for the filing of the complaint is to be given the opportunity to provide evidence he/she believes supports the allegations. The district decision should include:
   (1) findings of fact; (2) conclusions of law; (3) disposition of the complaint; (4) the rationale for such disposition; (5) corrective actions, if necessary; (6) notice of the right to appeal the district’s decision to the California Department of Education (CDE) within 15 days; and, (7) the procedures to be followed to initiate such an appeal. If the school district fails to follow any of these rules a complaint can be filed directly with the CDE.

   • Oasis UCP Form to file a complaint
   • Oasis Board Policy
   • Oasis Administrative Regulation

   Complaints pertaining to Title IX issues should be filed by using the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) as identified in California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Sections 4600 et. seq. For more information on the UCP complaints and appeals visit the CDE’s Uniform Complaint Procedures and Resolution of Discrimination/Harassment Complaint pages.

   Further Resources

   • California Department of Education Office of Equal Opportunity
   • United States Department of Education Civil Rights
   • Training Materials for Training Oasis Title IX Staff