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AB 34: Bullying, Suicide, and Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies and Procedures
Alameda County Court and Community Schools are committed to providing a safe school environment that protects students from physical and emotional harm. No individual or group shall, through physical, written, verbal, visual, or other means, harass, sexually harass, threaten, intimidate, cyberbully, cause bodily injury to, or commit hate violence against any student or school personnel, or retaliate against them for filing a complaint or participating in the complaint resolution process.
Together we can:
- Develop positive relationships
- Teach and learn about each other, our cultures, our experiences and our shared values
- Examine our personal biases and counter negative stereotypes
- Identify unsafe or disrespectful words and behaviors and take action to learn better and correct them
- Celebrate our diversity
- Be allies and support one another
Bullying
Bullying has harmful effects on student well-being, student learning and school attendance.
All students, staff and adults in the lives of students have a role to play to ensure a safe, respectful and supportive environment for our youth to thrive in.
If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying or harassment, there are several different ways to get help:
- You can talk with a trusted adult (parent, teacher, principal, etc.) right away
You can submit a uniform complaint with Anika Patterson Director, Strategic District and School Support (510) 670-4171 apatterson@acoe.org
BULLYING PREVENTION RESOURCES
Board Policies
Suicide Prevention
The Governing Board of Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) recognizes that suicide is a leading cause of death among youth and that an even greater amount of youth consider (17 percent of high school students) and attempt suicide (over 8 percent of high school students) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015).
The possibility of suicide and suicidal ideation requires vigilant attention from our school staff. As a result, we are ethically and legally responsible for providing an appropriate and timely response in preventing suicidal ideation, attempts, and deaths. We also must work to create a safe and nurturing campus that minimizes suicidal ideation in students.
Alameda County Schools Crisis Response Manual and Suicide Prevention Policy are found in the Comprehensive School Safety Plans on our School Safety & Emergency Preparedness Page
If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency, poses an immediate threat to themselves or others, or is being hurt by someone, call 911 for immediate help.
SUICIDE/CRISIS RESOURCES:
Board Policies
Title IX: Sex Discrimination/ Harassment
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law intended to end sex discrimination in all areas of education.– Applies to non-discrimination based on sex/gender to all recipients of federal funds, both public and private institutions– Applies to issues of program equity, such as in athletics, and also to sexual harassment and sexual assault.
The Alameda County Office of Education is committed to provide an education environment free of unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature including sexual advances, requests for sexual favor, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment, as defined and otherwise prohibited by state and federal law.=
Complaints should be filed with the ACOE Title IX Compliance Coordinator:
Cynthia Jenkins
Chief of Human Resources
(510)670-4211
cjenkins@acoe.org
For more information see ACOE’s: Uniform Complaint Procedures: Rules and Instructions
Board Policies
Resources:
ACOE Court and Community Schools Prop 28
Proposition 28 (officially the Arts and Music in Schools—Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act) is a California ballot measure approved by voters in November 2022. It provides permanent, annual funding specifically dedicated to arts and music education in all California K-12 public and charter schools.
Annual Notices
Assessment
Court and Community Schools' Course of Study Documents
Student Programs Comprehensive School Safety Plans
California Education Code Section 32286 requires each school site to review and update its school safety plan, which must be developed and written by a School Site Council (SSC) or its designated Safety Planning Committee in collaboration with teachers, classified staff, parents, and first responders to ensure they are up-to-date and complete. The plans must have policies and procedures addressing critical issues including: disaster preparedness; crisis response; mental and physical health; earthquake emergencies; school learning environment; discipline, suspension, and/or expulsion; hate crime reporting; child abuse reporting; release of a pesticide or toxic substance; and more. Schools are required to review, update, and approve its plan by March 1, every year and seek the approval of their Educational boards annually.
Comprehensive School Safety Plans
Title I
Purpose:
Title I funding is provided to help disadvantaged students meet state academic content and performance standards. The Federal government provides funding to youth in institutions and community day programs for neglected or delinquent youth for the purpose of improving educational services to children who are failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet challenging State academic standards.
- Low Income (Title I A)
- Foster Youth (Title I A & D)
- English Learners (Title I A)
- Neglected or delinquent youth ((Title I D)
- All students with access to a well-rounded education… improve conditions for student learning (Title IV)
Title I Programs
Title I A: English Learner, Foster Youth, and Low Income
The Title I A program is a federally funded program authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The State Educational Agency (SEA) shall award grants to geographically diverse local educational agencies to support services for English Learner, Foster Youth, and Low-Income students.
Title I D: Neglected and Delinquent Program
The Title I Neglected and Delinquent program provides federal assistance to youth in institutions and community day programs for neglected or delinquent youth for the purpose of improving educational services "so that such children and youth have the opportunity to meet the same challenging State content and student performance standards that all children in the State are expected to meet"
Staff who are funded from Title I are expected to provide one or more of the following services
- Academic support
- Socio-emotional support/services
- Assessment
- Transition follow up/data collection
Title I Funding & Goals
Title I funding expenditures are available in the ACOE Local Control and Accountability Plan as well as the School Plans for Student Achievement for both Court and Community Schools found on the ACOE website. These plans are written to improve basic programs operated by our LEA and by consulting with teachers, principals, pupil services personnel, administrators, other staff, and parents. The SPSA is approved annually by our School Site Council.
Goals 1 & 2
Improving Graduation Rates & Academic Achievement – Technology Programs for core curriculum/supplemental academic support, pre/post assessment in reading and math, extended year academic offerings, Library Services & Golf Program, foster youth student service coordination and transition service supports, Title I program coordination, teacher credentials
Goal 3
English Learner Progress - English learner digital/support programs, English learner coaching and assessment coordination, professional development, core and supplemental materials to improve English Learner language proficiency
Goal 4
College & Career - Professional Development, A-G & CTE Digital Curriculum, ERWC Stipends, CTE Credentials, A-G Academic Support, Supplemental Materials/Digital Programs, Technology Infrastructure, Partnerships: College & Career (CCI), College and Career Readiness
Goal 5
Whole Child Supports/Services - Homeless Transportation Costs, Childcare, SEL LEA Wide Professional Development, Nurse, Special Education Services, attendance supports, COST
Goal 6
Foster Youth Supports/Services - Professional Development, transportation, academic/attendance supports, and Foster Youth College and Career Readiness
Federal Program Monitoring (FPM)
Title I funding is reviewed every two years by the California Department of Education (CDE) through the Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) to ensure all Title I expenditures align to meet minimum fiscal and programmatic requirements.
Resources for Families & Students
Free and Reduced Meals
ACOE's Student Programs provides free meals for children at our school sites.
We recognize the benefits that consistent and healthy meals have on student achievement, and do not require families to pay for student meals. We believe that all children should have equitable access to adequate nutrition.
In partnership with Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), ACOE provides meals to Quest Academy and Opportunity students. ACOE is also in partnership with Newark Unified School District (NUSD) to provide meals to Burke Academy, Quest Academy and Opportunity Academy students.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
“USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
Butler Memorial Fund
The Steve L. Butler Memorial Fund, operated by the ACOE Educational Partnerships Foundation, is available to students enrolled in schools operated by the Alameda County Office of Education.
Steve Butler was an ACOE teacher passionate about teaching students who faced challenges in their lives. For almost 20 years, he worked in Alameda County Court and Community School programs with tough-to-teach students – those who were unable to succeed in a continuation school, let alone a traditional high school. Steve typified the teacher who went beyond the call of duty for his students. It was Steve who mounted a fund-raising drive to help one of his students, Donna, attend a state competition in Los Angeles where she won a top award in that competition and went on to earn a good living as a welder.
It is in dedication to Steve’s advocacy for teachers and students, his love of life, and his competitive spirit that his colleagues strive to build and sustain The Butler Memorial Fund. Contributions are coordinated from the Alameda County Teachers Association, California School Employees Association, ACOE, and the California Teachers Associations to support Alameda County Court and Community School students.
Award amounts vary depending on students’ needs. Awards can assist students in buying books, a professional suit for work, class expenses, conference or workshop fees, or a myriad of other items and activities. The committee guiding the Butler Memorial Fund desires that the awards will do for prospective recipients what Steve’s personal efforts did for his students.
DONATIONS
Please make donations to the Steve L. Butler Memorial Fund payable to the “ACOE Educational Partnerships Foundation” and write “Steve L. Butler Memorial Fund” on the memo line.
Contributions are fully tax deductible (tax I.D. number: 91-2152166). One hundred percent of the money donated to the Fund is used for scholarships.
Send checks to: ACOE Educational Partnerships Foundation, 313 West Winton Ave., Room 372, Hayward, CA 94544-1136.
For questions regarding donations, please contact Lisa McCarty at 510-670-7667 or send an e-mail to lmccarty@acoe.org.
Williams Complaint
Notice to Parents, Guardians, Pupils and Teachers
Pursuant to California Education Code § 35186, you are hereby notified that:
- There should be sufficient textbooks and instructional materials. That means each pupil, including English learners, must have a textbook or instructional materials, or both, to use in class and to take home.
- School facilities must be clean, safe, and maintained in good repair.
- There should be no teacher vacancies or misassignments. There should be a teacher assigned to each class and not a series of substitutes or other temporary teachers. The teacher should have the proper credential to teach the class, including the certification required to teach English learners if present.
Teacher vacancy means a position to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of the year for an entire year or, if the position is for a one-semester course, a position to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of a semester for an entire semester.
Misassignment means the placement of a certificated employee in a teaching or services position for which the employee does not hold a legally recognized certificate or credential or the placement of a certificated employee in a teaching or services position that the employee is not otherwise authorized by statute to hold.