Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) Annual Notice-11430

The Uniform Complaint Procedures (“UCP”) apply to complaints alleging a violation of applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs.  The UCP shall be used to investigate and resolve allegations made by a student, or a student’s duly authorized representative, involving unlawful discrimination, intimidation, or bullying based on a protected characteristic.

The UCP also shall be used for allegations of a violation of specific federal and state programs that use categorical funds, such as Adult Education, Career Technical Education, Child Care and Development.  A full list of complaints covered by the UCP can be found under BP 1312.3.  

UCP complaints can be filed by completing the Complaint Form (English) (Spanish) and returning it to: 

Jose Espinoza
Director, Office of Educational Equity|Title IX Coordinator
West Contra Costa Unified School District
1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
Phone: (510) 231-1118
Email: jespinoza2@wccusd.net 

More information about the UCP process is available from the California Department of Education https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cp/uc/.

Uniform Complaint Procedures

The Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) (Board Policy 1312.3 - Click to Download) are designed to address complaints related to violations of state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The types of complaints that should be submitted using the UCP form include:

1. Unlawful Discrimination: Complaints related to discrimination based on any protected characteristic, such as:

   • Race
   • Ethnicity
   • Gender or gender identity
   • Sexual orientation
   • Disability
   • Religion
   • National origin
   • Age
   • Any other characteristic protected by law

   This includes allegations of unequal treatment, access to opportunities, or resources based on these protected characteristics.
    

2. Intimidation: Complaints involving acts of intimidation, where students feel threatened or coerced due to their identity or other protected characteristics.
    

3. Bullying: Complaints regarding bullying behaviors that are based on a student’s protected characteristic, such as race, disability, or gender. This includes physical or verbal harassment or cyberbullying.
    

4. Violations of Specific Federal and State Programs: Complaints related to violations of laws or regulations governing specific educational programs funded by federal or state categorical funds, such as:

   • Adult Education
   • Career Technical Education
   • Child Care and Development

   These programs are subject to compliance with various state and federal requirements, and complaints alleging violations within these areas can be filed under the UCP.
    

How To File A Complaint 

Step 1:

Complete the Uniform Complaint Forms
English   |   Spanish

Step 2:

Return the completed form to: 

Jose Espinoza
Director, Office of Educational Equity|Title IX Coordinator
West Contra Costa Unified School District
1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
Phone: (510) 231-1118
Email: jespinoza2@wccusd.net 

More information about the UCP process is available from the California Department of Education https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cp/uc/.