The Office of the Ombudsperson

  • The Office of the Ombudsperson is responsible for the intake and monitoring of all formal district complaints. Formal complaints can now be filed in this office.

    The Ombudsperson serves as an independent and confidential resource, assisting parents and community members in addressing complaints, conflicts, and other school-related issues.

    The District Ombudsperson is guided by the following principles:

    • Independence;
    • Neutrality/impartiality;
    • Confidentiality; and
    • Informality

    The purpose of the District Ombudsperson is to ensure the complaint process is followed and that all members of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥ receive fair and equitable treatment in matters of concern or complaint.

    The District encourages the early, informal resolution of complaints at the site level whenever possible. If parents or guardians have a concern, they should first contact the principal at their child's school. Please see our Schools Directory for principal contact information for each school site.

    If you have additional questions or are not satisfied with the resolution offered by your child's school principal, please contact the appropriate Executive Director or the Office of the Ombudsperson. 

Contact Us

  • Educational Equity - Title IX
    Location: 1108 Bissell Ave.
    Richmond, CA 94801
    Phone: (510) 231-1118
    Fax: (510) 236-0662

    Dr. Camille Johnson
    Associate Superintendent of Human Resources & Division Head

    Jose Espinoza
    Director
    Office of Educational Equity / Title IX Coordinator / Equity Compliance Officer

    Department Directory

    Employee Content

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥ Nondiscrimination Policies and Procedures

  • Non-Discrimination Policy: View the Announcement of Non-Discrimination/Harassment

    The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖ±²¥ prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. 

    For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net and Section 504 Coordinator: Darlene Almeida, 3000 Parker Road,? ?Richmond, CA 94806,? ?(510) 307-4630, dalmeida@wccusd.net. 

    Politica de No Discriminación: Anuncio de No Discriminación/Acoso

    El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas.

    Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal de la Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinador del Título IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net y con la Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Darlene Almeida, 3000 Parker Road,? ?Richmond, CA 94806,? ?(510) 307-4630, dalmeida@wccusd.net.

How to File a Formal Complaint

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  • Title IX Complaints

  • Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) Complaints

  • Williams Complaints

  • Complaints Concerning District Personnel

  • Special Education Complaints

  • Charter School Complaints

  • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

    Comisión de Igualdad de Oportunidades en el Empleo (EEOC) de EE. UU.

    The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces Federal laws that protect you from discrimination in employment. If you believe you’ve been discriminated against at work or in applying for a job, the EEOC may be able to help. 

    EEOC "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS": DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE IS ILLEGAL

    La Comisión Para la Igualdad de Oportunidades en el Empleo (EEOC, por sus siglas en inglés) de los EE. UU. hace cumplir las leyes federales que lo protegen contra la discriminación en el empleo. Si cree que ha sido discriminado(a) en el trabajo o al solicitar un trabajo, la EEOC puede ayudarle. 

    EEOC "CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS: LA DISCRIMINACIÓN EN EL LUGAR DE TRABAJO ES ILEGAL (Spanish)
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Formal Complaint Procedures

  • Note:  During physical school closures we request that Title IX and UCP complaints be filed via email.