Uniform Complaint Policy (UCP) & Procedures

Yosemite Valley Charter School (YVCS) is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

If you ever have a concern about discrimination, student rights, school programs, or specific school conditions, the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) provide a clear process for sharing your concern and receiving a response.

What Is the UCP?

The UCP is a formal, fair, and timely process for addressing specific types of complaints.

What Is Covered by the UCP?
What Is Not Covered by the UCP?

You may file a UCP complaint about:

  • Accommodations for Pregnant and Parenting Pupils (EC §46015)
  • Adult Education (EC §§8500–8538, 52334.7, 52500–52617)
  • Career Technical and Technical Education and Training Programs (EC §§52300–52462)
  • Compensatory Education (EC §54400)
  • Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs (EC §33315; 34 CFR §§299.10–299.12)
  • Course Periods Without Educational Content (EC §§51228.1–51228.3)
  • Discrimination, Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying and Provision of Resources related to Support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) Pupils (EC §§200, 220, 234.1; Gov. Code §11135)
  • Educational and Graduation Rights for Foster Youth, Homeless Students, Military Families, and Migrant Students (EC §§ 48853, 49069.5, 51225.1, 51225.2)
  • Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (20 U.S.C. §6301 et seq.)
  • Instructional Materials and Curriculum: Diversity and Discrimination (EC §243, 244)
  • Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) (EC §52075, 47606.5, 47607.3)
  • Migrant Education (EC §§54440–54445)
  • Physical Education Instructional Minutes (EC §§51210, 51222, 51223)
  • Pupil Fees (EC §§49010–49013)
  • Reasonable Accommodations for Lactating Pupils (EC §222)
  • Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (EC §§52300–52334.7)
  • School or Athletic Team Names, Mascots, or Nicknames (EC § 221.3)
  • School Plans for Student Achievement (EC §64001)
  • School Safety Plans (EC §§32280–32289)
  • Any other state or federal educational program deemed appropriate.

Some issues follow different processes:

  • Allegations of child abuse or neglect.
  • Allegations of employment discrimination (Employees should follow internal procedures outlined in the employee handbook, but may file directly with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD)).
  • Allegations regarding special education due process or IDEA services.
  • Complaints related to Williams Act issues (instructional materials sufficiency, facility conditions, teacher misassignments) (These follow Appendix B Williams Complaints procedures).
  • Allegations of Title IX Sexual Harassment (These are addressed under the School’s specific Title IX Policy and Procedures).
  • Complaints regarding Child Nutrition Programs (These are subject to separate federal and state regulations).
  • Complaints relating to:
    • 1) Common core;
    • 2) Grades;
    • 3) Homework policies and practices;
    • 4) Student advancement and retention;
    • 5) Student discipline;
    • 6) Student records;
    • 7) Open meetings and board meetings;
    • 8) Other general education requirements.

 

Important Documents & Forms

All documents are available free of charge.
Translation and disability-related assistance are available upon request.

UCP Compliance Officer

Damien Phillips

3610 E. Ashlan Ave.,

Fresno, CA 93726

(559) 258-1109

damien.phillips@centralvcs.org