Los Altos School District

The early informal resolution of concerns at the site level is encouraged whenever possible. Please see the graphic to the left for guidance on how to resolve and escalate your concerns.

After you have sought resolution with those directly involved at the school site and a resolution is not reached, please reach out to the appropriate District Office staff member for support.

The Los Altos School District has the responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing education programs. The district shall investigate any complaint alleging failure to comply with such laws and/or alleging unlawful discrimination, and shall seek to resolve those complaints in accordance with the district's procedures.

There are four main categories of complaints. The four categories of complaints are as follows:

Williams Complaint

A Williams Complaint concerns deficiencies related to instructional materials, conditions of facilities that are not maintained in a clean or safe manner or in good repair, and teacher vacancy or misassignment.

Williams Act Complaint   (AR 1312.4)

UCP Complaint 

A Uniform Complaint alleges a violation of federal or state laws governing educational programs, including allegations of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and failure to comply with laws relating to pupil fees.

UCP Complaint    (BP 1312.3) (AR 1312.3)

Title IX Complaint

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. The Title IX regulation describes the conduct that violates Title IX. Examples of the types of discrimination that are covered under Title IX include sexual harassment, the failure to provide equal opportunity in athletics, and discrimination based on pregnancy.

Title IX Complaint    (BP 5145.7) (AR 5145.7) (AR 5145.71)

Complaints Concerning District Employees

A complaint concerning district employees involves concerns specifically related to employee conduct. This complaint category is used after a discussion with the employee and/or the supervisor takes place and has not resulted in a resolution. Once the complaint is filed, it may be reclassified if another category is deemed more appropriate.

Email Valerie Rogers to report an employee-related complaint. (AR 1312.1)