Williams Act Complaint Prodedures

  • Filing of "Williams Act" Complaint:

    The District has a written complaint procedure which may be used in cases where any individual, public agency or organization alleges violations of state or federal law, other than those relating to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying.  Any complaints relating to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, would be filed under a Uniform Complaint Procedure.

    A complaint alleging any condition(s) specified in the section "Types of Complaints" in the Administrative Regulation 1312.4 herein, shall be filed with the principal or designee at the school where the complaint arises. A complaint about problems beyond the authority of the principal shall be forwarded to the Superintendent or designee in a timely manner, but not to exceed 10 working days. Complaints may be filed anonymously.  (Education Code 35186; 5 CCR 4680)

    A complaint alleging that more than one student does not have sufficient textbooks or instructional materials as the result of an act by the Board, or the Board's failure to remedy the deficiency, may be filed with the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) directly in addition to or in lieu of being filed with the district. Any such complaint shall identify the basis and provide evidence to support its filing directly with the SPI.  (Education Code 35186)

    If the Superintendent or designee becomes aware that a complaint alleging insufficient textbooks or instructional materials that has been filed directly with the SPI but not with the district, the Superintendent or designee may initiate an investigation in accordance with this administrative regulation, as described below, if there is sufficient evidence to do so.

    Responsible Official
    : The District official responsible for processing complaints is listed below at the following address:

    Agustin Mireles
    Assistant Superintendent
    4801 Sisk Road, Salida,CA  95368
    (209) 543-3113
    amireles@salida.k12.ca.us