Compliance
JCS is committed to making schools free from unlawful discrimination and providing equal opportunities for all individuals in education.
Students or parents / guardians may contact the Superintendent at any time at:
Jennifer Cauzza, Superintendent
P.O. Box 2470
Julian, CA 92036
jcauzza@jcs-inc.org
Notice of Intention to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code of Julian Charter School, Inc.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the JULIAN CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. pursuant to the authority vested in it by section 87306 of the Government Code, proposes amendment to its conflict of interest code. A comment period has been established commencing on March 24, 2025 and closing on May 9, 2025. All inquiries should be directed to the contact listed below.
The Julian Charter School, Inc. proposes to amend its conflict-of-interest code to include employee positions that involve the making or participation in the making of decisions that may foreseeably have a material effect on any financial interest, as set forth in subdivision (a) of section 87302 of the Government Code. The amendment carries out the purposes of the law and no other alternative would do so and be less burdensome to affected persons.
Changes to the conflict-of-interest code include: adjusting position titles such as Executive Director to Superintendent, Associate Director of Finance to Financial Controller, and Associate Director of Human Resources to Human Resource Director, and also makes other technical changes.
The proposed amendment and explanation of the reasons can be obtained from the agency’s contact.
Any interested person may submit written comments relating to the proposed amendment by submitting them no later than May 9, 2025), or at the conclusion of the public hearing, if requested, whichever comes later. At this time, no public hearing is scheduled. A person may request a hearing no later than April 23, 2025.
The Julian Charter School, Inc.determined that the proposed amendments:
- Impose no mandate on local agencies or school districts.
- Impose no costs or savings on any state agency.
- Impose no costs on any local agency or school district that are required to be reimbursed under Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
- Will not result in any nondiscretionary costs or savings to local agencies.
- Will not result in any costs or savings in federal funding to the state.
- Will not have any potential cost impact on private persons, businesses or small businesses.
All inquiries concerning this proposed amendment and any communication required by this notice should be directed to: Jennifer Cauzza, Superintendent, 760-765-5500 X101005 or jcauzza@jcs-inc.org.
Student Sexual Harassment Policy
JCS is committed to making the school free from sexual harassment. This means that we prohibit harassment made by someone from or in the educational setting. Sexual harassment can be such actions as unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; or verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the educational setting.
The school prohibits conduct that has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the student’s academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.
JCS further prohibits sexual harassment in which a student’s grades, benefits, services, honors, program or activities are dependent on submission to such conduct.
How to File a Discrimination, Bullying or Harassment Complaint
JCS believes discrimination, harassment, and bullying issues may be resolved at the facility. As such, students, parents / guardians may report:
Any act of discrimination, harassment, or bullying by a student, staff member or third party to the site coordinator. The responsible school official will conduct a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation into the complaint. A student or parent / guardian is not required to attempt resolution through the school before contacting the Executive Director.
When a sexual harassment is reported, interim steps will be taken to stop harassment and protect the victim from further harassment pending outcome of the complaint.
Access our Title IX Complaint Form
At any time during the complaint process students or parent / guardian may contact the Executive Director at:
P.O. Box 2470
Julian, CA 92036
jcauzza@jcs-inc.org
Uniform Complaint Policy
JCS also has a Uniform Complaint Policy. JCS will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation of the allegations and provide a written report within 60 days of when the complaint was filed. The report will include a summary of the facts, a decision on the complaint, reason for the decision and corrective actions that have or will be taken, including remedies for the victim. The complainant has the right to present witnesses and evidence.
Title IX Educational Equity
JCS is committed to making schools free from unlawful discrimination and providing equal opportunities for all individuals in education.
JCS prohibits discriminatory practices whose purpose or effect has a negative impact on the student’s academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment. JCS promotes programs that ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all school activities.
Any student who engages in discrimination of another student or anyone from the school may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
A student or parent / guardian who believes that discrimination has occurred may contact the Site Coordinator for immediate resolution at the facility. A student or parent/guardian is not required to attempt resolution through the school site before contacting the Title IX Coordinator.
More on Title IX notification and complaint process
Title IX Coordinator
Claire Roush, Director of Operations
croush@jcs-inc.org
619-832-1220
Enrollment / Disenrollment Notice
Charter schools are not allowed to discourage a pupil from enrolling or seeking to enroll in the charter school because the pupil exhibits any characteristics such as students with disabilities, academically low achieving, English learners, neglected or delinquent, homeless, socially economically disadvantaged, foster youth, or based on nationality, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Charter schools are not allowed to request a pupil’s records before enrollment or encourage a child who is enrolled in a charter school to disenroll or transfer to another school. A parent, guardian, or pupil (18 years or older) may file a Charter School Complaint Form to the authorizing entity if they suspect the charter school is in violation of Education Code Section 47605(e)(4).