School Policies
As a student or parent at Altus Schools East County, it is important that you become familiar with Altus Schools policies and procedures. Please take the time to review these policies. Parents and students will also receive a copy of these policies in the Student and Parent Handbook upon enrollment.
Visit the Student and Parent Handbook page for a digital copy of our school’s handbook.
Student Sexual Harassment Policy
Altus Schools East County is committed to making the schools free from sexual harassment. This means that Altus Schools prohibits harassment made by someone from or in the educational setting. Sexual harassment can be such actions as: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the educational setting.
Altus Schools East County 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.
Altus Schools East County further prohibits sexual harassment in which a student’s grades, benefits, services, honors, program, or activities are dependent on submission to such conduct.
Students should report any sexual harassment to their teacher or school principal. Students who violate this policy shall be disciplined appropriately. This includes suspension or possible expulsion. Employees who violate this policy shall be disciplined according to personnel procedures.
Altus Schools East County believes that it can resolve harassment issues at the school site. If not, students may contact: Allison Fleck at (858) 203-4640 or at afleck@altusschools.net.
To File a Discrimination or Sexual Harassment Complaint
- Filing a complaint: Obtain a copy of the Uniform Complaint form and procedure from the school. Remedies available outside of Altus Schools East County are listed in this procedure.
- Investigation: Altus Schools East County will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation of the harassment allegations and provide a written report within 60 days of when the complaint is filed.
- Action: If Altus Schools East County determines that its policies prohibiting sexual harassment have been violated, disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, will be taken.
The person filing the complaint may also pursue action in civil court.
Complaints will be kept confidential.
Altus Schools East County prohibits retaliation against any participant in the complaint process. Each complaint shall be investigated promptly and in a way that respects the privacy of all parties concerned.
If you have an unresolved discrimination or sexual harassment complaint, contact:
504 Coordinator
Administrator of Special Education
111 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
619-393-2270
Title II, Title IX
Chief of Staff & Compliance Officer
111 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
858-678-2020
Title 5 Coordinator
Chief Business Officer & CFO
111 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
858-678-2048
Civil Rights Coordinator
Chief Business Officer & CFO
111 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
858-678-2048
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance.
Altus Schools East County is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination based on sex and provides a number of resources and services to assist students, faculty, and staff in addressing issues involving sex discrimination.
Tim Tuter has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator for Altus Schools East County. You may contact him at any time by calling (858) 678-2020 or email at ttuter@altusschools.net.
California Department of Education’s Title IX Webpage
Policy #3179: Title IX, Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy
Title IX Policy Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex
Policy #1750: Education for Homeless Children and Youth Policy
Policy #1752: Education for Foster and Mobile Youth Policy
Policy #1754: Educational Equity and Immigration Status Policy
You are guaranteed enrollment in school by the federal McKinney-Vento Act and California state law, even if you have uncertain housing, a temporary address, or no permanent physical address.
Notice of Rights for Families Experiencing Homelessness – English
Notice of Rights for Families Experiencing Homelessness – Spanish
For any questions regarding student or parent policies, please contact your teacher or Altus Schools East County’s School Coordinator, Allison Fleck at (858) 203-4640.