Uniform Complaint Procedure

Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) Annual Notice 2026–2027

For students, employees, parents/guardians, school and district advisory committee members, private school officials, and other interested parties

Lake Elsinore Unified School District (LEUSD) has the primary responsibility for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. We have established Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) to address allegations of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, and complaints alleging violation of state or federal laws governing educational programs, the charging of unlawful pupil fees, and the non-compliance of our Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

The 2025–2026 Uniform Complaint Notice and UCP forms in English and Spanish are available in print-friendly PDF format.

Protection Against Discrimination

LEUSD will investigate all allegations of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying against any protected group as identified in Education Code section 200 and 220 and Government Code section 11135, including any actual or perceived characteristics as set forth in Penal Code section 422.55 or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program or activity conducted by the agency which is funded directly by, or that receives or benefits from, any state financial assistance.

Programs Covered Under UCP

The UCP shall also be used when addressing complaints alleging failure to comply with state and/or federal laws in:

• Accommodations for parenting and pregnant pupils
• Adult Education
• After School Education and Safety
• Agricultural Education
• Career Technical and Technical Education and Career Technical and Technical Training
• Career Technical Education
• Child Care and Development
• Compensatory Education
• Consolidated Categorical Aid
• Course Periods without Educational Content
• Deficiencies related to preschool health and safety issues for a California State preschool program exempt from licensing per public notices posted for applicable classrooms
• Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils who are Homeless
• Every Student Succeeds Act
• Local Control Accountability Plans (including Charter Schools as described in EC §§ 47606.5 and 47607.3)
• Migrant Education
• Physical Education Instructional Minutes
• Pupil Fees
• Reasonable Accommodations to a Lactating Pupil
• Regional Occupational Centers and Programs
• School Safety Plans
• Special Education
• State Preschool
• School Plans for Student Achievement
• School Site Councils
• Any other State or Federal educational program the State Superintendent of Public Instruction or designee deems appropriate

And/or to appeal District decisions regarding such complaints.

Pupil Fees

A pupil fee includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:

• A fee charged to a pupil as a condition for registering for school or classes, or as a condition for participation in a class or an extracurricular activity
• A security deposit, or other payment, required to obtain materials or equipment
• A required purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, or clothing associated with an educational activity

A pupil fees or LCAP complaint may be filed anonymously if the complainant provides evidence or information leading to evidence to support the complaint.

A pupil enrolled in a public school shall not be required to pay a pupil fee for participation in an educational activity.

A pupil fee complaint shall be filed no later than one year from the date the alleged violation occurred.

Foster and Homeless Youth Rights

We shall post a standardized notice of the educational rights of foster and homeless youth, as specified in Education Code Sections 48853, 48853.5, 49069.5, 51225.1, and 51225.2. This notice shall include complaint process information, as applicable.

Filing a Complaint

Complaints other than issues relating to pupil fees must be filed in writing with the following designated to receive complaints:

Gilbert Rodriguez, Director III
Student Support Services
545 Chaney Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Phone: (951) 253-7000 ext. 7119
Email: gilbert.rodriguez@leusd.k12.ca.us

A pupil fees complaint is filed with the Lake Elsinore Unified School District and/or the principal of a school.

Timelines

Complaints alleging discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying must be filed within six (6) months from the date the alleged incident occurred or the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts, unless the time for filing is extended.

Complaints will be investigated and a written decision or report will be sent within sixty (60) days. This time period may be extended by written agreement of the complainant.

Appeals

The complainant has a right to appeal the District’s decision to the California Department of Education (CDE) within fifteen (15) days of receiving the decision. The appeal must include a copy of the original complaint and the District’s decision.

Civil Remedies

The complainant is advised of civil law remedies, including, but not limited to, injunctions, restraining orders, or other remedies that may be available under state or federal law.

Additional Information

A copy of LEUSD’s UCP policies and procedures is available free of charge.

For a complete explanation of Uniform Complaint Procedures, please contact your school principal or the Superintendent’s Office at (951) 253-7005.