A Reference Guide of the Bakersfield City School District

4. attempt to interfere with other users’ ability to send or receive electronic mail;5. attempt to read, delete, copy, modify, or forge other users’ mail or files.Rights and ResponsibilitiesCopyrighted material may not be placed on the system without the author’s permission. Users may downloadcopyrighted materials for their own use only. Vandalism includes uploading, downloading, or creating computerviruses and/or any malicious attempt to harm or destroy district equipment or materials or the data of any other user.Electronic files and databases are included in the definition of school property.The principal or designee shall make all decisions regarding whether or not a student has violated Board policy or thedistrict's Acceptable Use Agreement. The decision of the principal or designee shall be final. Inappropriate use of theDistrict’s system may result in cancellation of the student's user privileges, disciplinary action, and/or legal action inaccordance with law and Board policy.Education Code 48980, 51870.5 et seq.; Penal Code 313 & 632; and Board policy 400.43Uniform Complaint ProceduresFor Parents and/or Guardians, Pupils, Employees, Advisory Committees,Private School Officials, and Other Interested PartiesThe Governing Board recognizes that the district is responsible for complying with applicable state and federal lawsand regulations governing educational programs.The district shall follow uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discriminationbased on age, perceived or actual sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, nationalorigin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability in any program or activity that receives or benefits from statefinancial assistance. Uniform complaint procedures shall also be used when addressing complaints alleging failure tocomply with state and/or federal laws in consolidated categorical aid programs, migrant education, vocationaleducation, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs, and special education programs.(cf. BP 300.27 - Nondiscrimination) (cf. BP 300.31 - School-Based Program Coordination) (cf. BP 300.13 - ComplaintsAgainst District Employees) (cf. BP 400.38 - Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials) (cf. BP 1000.3 - Free andReduced Price Meals) (cf. BP 603.7 - Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Procedures) (cf. BP 400.47 - Child Care andDevelopment) (cf. BP 606.9 - Individualized Education Program) (cf. BP 400.46 - Title I Programs)The Board encourages the early, informal resolution of complaints at the site level whenever possible.The Board acknowledges and respects student and employee rights to privacy. Discrimination complaints shall beinvestigated in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the parties and the facts. This includes keeping the identityof the complainant confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the investigation or proceedings, asdetermined by the Superintendent or designee on a case-by-case basis.(cf. BP 300.49 - Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information) (cf. BP 605.7 - Pupil Records)(cf. BP 100.51 - Disclosure of Confidential/Privileged Information)The Board prohibits retaliation in any form for the participation in complaint procedures, including but not limited tothe filing of a complaint or the reporting of instances of discrimination. Such participation shall not in any way affectthe status, grades, or work assignments of the complainant.The Board recognizes that a neutral mediator can often suggest a compromise that is agreeable to all parties in adispute. In accordance with uniform complaint procedures, whenever all parties to a complaint agree to try resolvingtheir problem through mediation, the Superintendent or designee shall initiate mediation. The Superintendent ordesignee shall ensure that mediation results are consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.The Board intends for the Superintendent or designee to receive, investigate, and resolve complaints to ensure districtcompliance with law, board policy, and administrative regulations. The Board does not intend to hear cases where thecomplainant is dissatisfied with the district’s decision. The Superintendent or designee's decision shall be consideredfinal. However, the Board may decide to hear an appeal if the complainant provides sufficient information to establish31