Safe & Welcoming Schools

Safe & Welcoming Schools -Spanish Version

Title IX is the portion of the Federal Educational Amendments of 1972 which prohibits sex discrimination in Federally assisted education programs. Specifically, Title IX states:

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The governing regulations cover all aspects of sex discrimination in schools with regard to admissions, treatment of students, and employment, including sexual harassment.

The Orange Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all in the educational programs and activities it conducts, and for all employees consistent with Title IX. In its efforts to comply with Title IX, the Orange Unified School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity.

Inquiries concerning student matters related to Title IX may be directed to Interim Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, Anne Truex at (714) 628-4466 or annet@orangeusd.org.

Inquiries concerning employment matters related to Title IX may be directed to the Assistant Superintendent Ed Kissee, Human Resources, at (714) 628-5515 or edk@orangeusd.org.

The Board of Education recognizes that the District is responsible for complying with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The District shall follow uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging (1) unlawful discrimination in any program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance, based on sex, ethnic group identification, race, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, or any basis that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (a) of section 422.6 of the Penal Code or (2) failure to comply with state or federal law in adult education, vocational education, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs, consolidated categorical programs, migrant education, and special education programs; (3) instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of pupils or staff, and teacher vacancy and mis-assignment, as set forth in Education Code section 35186.

Education Code: 35186 (William’s) states:

1. 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 the class and to take home to complete required homework assignments.

2. School facilities must be clean, safe, and maintained in good repair.

3. A complaint form may be obtained at the school or district office.

The Board encourages the early, informal resolution of complaints at the site level whenever possible. The Board prohibits retaliation in any form for the filing of a complaint, the reporting of instances of discrimination, or for participation in complaint procedures. Such participation shall not in any way effect the status, grades, or work assignments of the complainant. The Board acknowledges and respects student and employee rights to privacy. Discrimination complaints shall be investigated in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the parties and the facts. This includes keeping the identity of the complainant confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the investigation or proceedings, as determined by the Superintendent or designee on a case-by-case basis. Other types of complaints and responses thereto are public records. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that employees designated to investigate complaints are knowledgeable about the laws and programs for which they are responsible. Such employees may have access to legal counsel as determined by the Superintendent or designee.

The District has designated the Administrator, K-12. Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and GATE, to address all complaints pertaining to Education Code 35186 (William’s) as indicated above. Executive Director, Elementary Education, (714) 628-4463, has been designated to address official Elementary School level Official Complaints. Executive Director Secondary Education, (714) 628-4467, has been designated to address official Secondary School level official complaints.

ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF THE UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES (UCP)
OUSD Williams Uniform Complaint Form

NOTIFICACIÓN ANUAL DEL PROCEDIMIENTO UNIFORME DE DENUNCIAS (UCP)
Formulario Williams del Proceso Uniforme de Quejas

Employment Opportunities are posted on the District website under Human Resoirces.

Jobs are divided into Certificated (teaching positions), Classified (support staff), and Management/Confidential.

STUDENT TEACHERS

All Student Teacher requests MUST be submitted by the University. Students and/or Universities are NOT to call OUSD schools or principals to set up a placement. All placements are assigned by the Human Resources Department and Induction Department.

Please complete the Google Link.  Once a placement has been made a confirming email will be sent to the University with further instructions.

STUDENT OBSERVERS

All Student Observers MUST complete the Google Link.  Once a placement has been made a confirming email will be sent with further instructions. 

STUDENT INTERNS

All Student Interns need to have approval from the Special Education Office or Educational Services Department before a placement can be made. The Human Resources Department must have a current "Memorandum Of Understanding" (MOU) with the sponsoring institution.  Once there is an approval the forms below need to be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department, Attn: Julie Robles | jjrobles@orangeusd.org.

University Student Enrollment Document and Mandated Reporter Educators Training 

Educational Services Department (714) 628-4463

Special Education Office (714) 628-4080

Click here for the OUSD News page.

Click here for School News Roll Call.

Information about our Alternative Education program is available HERE.

You may also call the following numbers:
Home Schooling: 714-628-5479
Community Day School: 714-628-5479
Adult Education: 714-628-5479

Information about our CTE classes is available HERE or by calling 714-628-5464.

Click here for information regarding our before and after school child care program, or visit https://www.orangeusd.org/cares/

Orange Unified offers both a Spanish and Chinese Immersion program. Please click here for more information, or go to Dual Language Programs.

Orange Unified School District is part of the 2015-2016 Microsoft Office 365 Advantage program, providing all staff AND students with five full copies of Office 365 ProPlusOffice 365 Advantage at no cost! This software can be installed by users on personal computers, tablets, and other devices. Click here for more information.

For information about Preschool for children ages 3-5 who are potty-trained, please CLICK HERE
or call the Child Development Center at 714-628-5570.

For information about State Preschool (must meet income requirements), please CLICK HERE
or call the Early Learning Center at 714-628-5577.

Orange Pre-K provides services for infant, preschool and kindergarten-aged students with mild to moderate and moderate to severe disabilities which are identified through the Special Education assessment process.

Canyon Hills is a special education school for students with moderate to severe disabilities. At Canyon Hills School, the staff strives to educate and develop each individual to his or her fullest potential within the home, school, workplace and community setting.

For more information, please contact Special Education by clicking HERE, or call 714-628-5550.

Information about Student Services and Supports, Athletics, Activities, Caregiver Affidavits, Facilities Use, Foster Youth, Name Changes, Student records, School Connectedness, Inter-District Transfers, Open Enrollment, and McKinney Vento information is available on the Student & Community Services page at https://www.orangeusd.org/departments/educational-services/student-community-services

If you attended a school in the Orange Unified School District, then we have your records. Please keep in mind that students will be provided only unofficial copies. Official copies will be sent with an official seal to colleges, universities, companies and other officially recognized agencies. If you have a problem with official records, please contact the Office of Student & Community Services.

Graduates from 2005 forward, including current students, must order official transcripts at http://exchange.parchment.com/

Graduates from 2004 and earlier, please complete the Transcript/Records Request Form.

Unfortunately, diplomas are irreplaceable.

If you have any questions, please contact Student and Community Services at 714-628-5424.

The District Office does not have any yearbook copies. Please contact the school in question directly regarding such inquiries. Click on the following link for school contact information: Directory of Schools

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten programs are available for children as shown in the age chart below:

Additionally, Orange Unified offers two language immersion programs starting in Kindergarten:
Spanish (California) and Mandarin Chinese (Fletcher).

For more information, please call Elementary Educational Services at 714-628-4463.