The Bakersfield City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Bakersfield City School District does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race or ethnicity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex or gender, age, color, national origin or nationality, religion, limited proficiency in English, sexual orientation, or anyone associated with a person or group with one or more of the above actual or perceived characteristics or sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, ethnic group, marital or parental status, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.

Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.

If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Chief Compliance and Title IX Officer, Erin Johnston, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at johnstone@bcsd.com, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD’s Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request. Links to information, policies, complaint procedures, and forms related to discrimination and harassment can be found on the link provided below.

Nondiscrimination in District Programs

The Bakersfield City School District is committed to maintaining a safe workplace and learning environment that is free of sexual harassment and retaliation. The Board of Education prohibits sexual harassment of students, job applicants, employees, contractors, or any other individuals including but not limited to parents and vendors. The Board also prohibits retaliatory behavior or action against persons who complain, testify, assist or otherwise participate in investigations of complaints regarding sexual harassment. Sexual harassment may, in certain circumstances, be a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and/or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as California law. All persons including applicants, employees, students, and independent contractors are protected under this policy.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Anyone who wishes to file a complaint may utilize the District’s Uniform Complaint Procedures by contacting:

Erin Johnston
Director I
1300 Baker Street
Bakersfield, California 93305
(661) 631-4663
johnstone@bcsd.com

Uniform Complaint Procedures Policy 

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Uniform Complaint Procedures
Uniform Complaint Procedures (Spanish)

Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures
Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures (Spanish)