Uniform Complaint Procedure
Filing a Formal Complaint
Southern California Regional Occupational Center is committed to upholding the rights of all school stakeholders to access the benefits of public education in a supportive, equitable and caring environment. Should you have concerns about any type of misconduct, harassment, bullying, or non-compliance with Board policies, or State or Federal laws, you may file a formal complaint by using the Center’s Consolidated Complaint Form.
Click Here for Consolidated Complaint Form
A description of the types of formal complaints that can be filed may be found on the form, as well as in the references to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations below.
Although complaints may be filed anonymously in some instances, confidentiality cannot be assured in all cases. Additionally, the ability to successfully investigate a complaint and take any subsequent necessary corrective action often depends on the willingness of individuals to substantiate the claims alleged in their complaint.
Anyone wishing to file a formal complaint anonymously using the Consolidated Complaint Form should use the name “anonymous” and the email [email protected] to initiate the complaint. All other required fields can be completed with “declined to state.”
Retaliation against individuals providing information related to any complaint is absolutely prohibited under numerous State and Federal laws. Retaliation includes any attempt to coerce, harass, intimidate, threaten, cajole, dissuade or in any other way discriminate against a witness. Disciplinary measures will be imposed on any individuals engaged in retaliation against complainants or witnesses.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT | BP & AR 5145.3
The Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all students equal access to and opportunities in the Center’s programs and activities.
The Board prohibits, at any Center activity, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidates, and bullying of any student by anyone based on the student’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or medical information or association with a person or group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics.
BP/AR5145.3
UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES | BP & AR 1312.3
The Governing Board recognizes that the Center has the primary responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The Board encourages early resolution of complaints whenever possible. To resolve complaints which may require a more formal process, the Board adopts the uniform system of complaint processes specified in 5 CCR 4600, as applicable, and the accompanying administrative regulation.
The Center's uniform complaint procedures (UCP) shall be used to address complaints outlined in BP 1312.3. Non-UCP complaints shall not be subject to the Center's UCP, but shall be referred to the specified agency or addressed as described in BP 1312.3.
BP/AR 1312.3
SEXUAL HARASSMENT STATEMENT | BP & AR 5145.7 Students
The Governing Board is committed to maintaining a safe school environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. The Board prohibits, at school or at school-sponsored or school-related activities, sexual harassment targeted at any student by anyone. The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against a person who reports, files a complaint or testifies about, or otherwise supports a complainant in alleging sexual harassment.
Sexual Harassment Complaints
Complaints will be addressed through either Uniform Complaint Procedures or Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures.
Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator will assess and determine which complaint procedure is applicable
Complaints of behavior that meet the federal definition of sexual harassment will be addressed through the Title IX complaint procedures.
BP/AR 5145.7
COMPLAINTS CONCERNING CENTER EMPLOYEES | BP & AR 1312.1
The Governing Board accepts responsibility for providing a means by which the public can hold employees accountable for their actions. The Board desires that complaints be resolved expeditiously without disrupting the educational process.
The Board prohibits retaliation against complainants. The Superintendent or designee at his/her discretion may keep a complainant's identity confidential, except to the extent necessary to investigate the complaint. The Center will not investigate anonymous complaints unless it so desires.
AR 1312.4
COMPLIANCE OFFICERS
The compliance officers for SoCal ROC are listed below. To file a complaint, please download and complete the forms below and submit them to the corresponding compliance officer.
The Superintendent or designee shall determine whether a complaint should be considered a complaint against the Center and/or an individual employee and whether it should be resolved by the Center's process for complaints concerning personnel and/or other Center procedures. Every effort should be made to resolve a complaint at the earliest possible stage.
Director of Programs & Student Support Services, Burgandie Montoya, Ed.D.
230 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
Assistant Superintendent, Atlas Helaire, Ed.D.
230 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
Director of HR, Linda Larson
230 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501