Title IX

WCPA’s Title IX Policy and Procedures

Title IX Coordinator/Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer

WCPA designates the following individuals as the responsible employees to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and California Education Code Section 234.1, as well as to investigate and resolve sexual harassment complaints under WCPA’s uniform complaint procedures. WCPA’s Title IX Coordinator and Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer may be contacted at:

WCPA’s Title IX Coordinator:
Bill Toomey, Chief Business Officer
Wonderful College Prep Academy, Main Office
2070 Veneto Street, Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Email

WCPA’s Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer:
Ana Martinez, Interim Superintendent
Wonderful College Prep Academy, Main Office
2070 Veneto Street, Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Email

How do I file a compliant under Title IX?
A sexual harassment complaint may be filed verbally or in writing with the school site principal, Superintendent, or with WCPA’s Title IX Coordinator (see above). You may file a complaint alleging sex or gender-based discrimination with the Title IX Coordinator at any time by telephone, in person, US mail, or by e-mail. Claims should be made within six months from the date the alleged incident occurred or you first obtained knowledge of the incident.

When must a complaint be filed?
Discrimination complaints (alleging discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying) may be filed only by persons who allege that they have personally suffered unlawful discrimination or who believe that an individual or any specific class of individuals has been subjected to unlawful discrimination. The complaint shall be initiated no later than six (6) months from the date that the alleged unlawful discrimination occurred, or six (6) months from the date that the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination. The time for filing may be extended for up to 90 days by the Superintendent or designee for good cause upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension. (5 CCR 4630)

How will a complaint be investigated?
You have the right to a prompt and equitable response. WCPA will investigate your complaint and render findings within a specified time period. The investigation may include interviewing alleged victims, alleged offenders, and relevant witnesses, as well as reviewing available records, statements, or notes related to the complaint, including evidence or information received from the parties during the investigation. The investigator may visit reasonably accessible locations where discrimination is alleged to have occurred. As appropriate, WCPA’s TItle IX coordinator periodically will inform the parties of the status of the investigation. The parties have the right to review relevant evidence. The parties will be notified when a decision is made.

You may find additional information and resources regarding Title IX and sex-based harassment here:

Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: 800-421-3481
FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR@ed.gov

Main Page-Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Know Your Rights: Title IX Prohibits Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Where you Go to School

Know Your Rights: Title IX Requires Your School to Address Sexual Violence

How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the OCR

OCR-Discrimination Complaint Form

California Department of Education

Office of Equal Opportunity

Gender Equity/Title IX - Equal Opportunity & Access (CA Dept of Education)