Public Notice

Rights of Qualified Individuals with Disabilities

The Oakley Union Elementary School District does not:

1. Deny the benefits of school district programs, services and/or activities to qualified individuals with a disability on the basis of a disability.

2. Discriminate, on the basis of disability, access to or provision of programs, services or activities of the District, or employment or application for employment to qualified individuals with disabilities.

3. Provide separate, unequal or different programs, services or activities, unless the separate or different programs are necessary to ensure that the benefits and services are equally effective.

The Oakley Elementary School District operates its programs so that, when viewed in their entirety, they are readily accessible to or usable by individuals with disabilities.  Students with disabilities will not be charged additional fees to participate in District programs, services and activities.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, all students, parents, participants, applicants, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for the District is:               

Superintendent
91 Mercedes Lane
Oakley, CA  94561
(925) 625-0700, TTY (925) 625-6580
Email the ADA Coordinator

Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations requires districts to adopt and provide Uniform Complaint Procedures to assist you with questions regarding your rights regarding violations of the laws and regulations governing Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs, Adult Basic Education, Vocational Education, Child Care and Development, Special Education, Migrant Education and Child Nutrition Programs.  (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 5, §§ 4622, 4652,4671.)  A copy of the complete wording of the Nondiscrimination and Grievance and Complaint Policies Notice is available upon request to the District Office, 91 Mercedes Lane, Oakley, CA 94561, (925) 625-0700, TTY (925) 625-6580; any school site office; the District website view PDF file; or email the ADA Coordinator.

The Oakley Union Elementary School District encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs, services, and activities. Individuals who require special accommodation (American Sign Language interpreter, reader, assistive listening devise, note taker, taped text, Braille or large print materials, accessible seating, etc.) should contact the Superintendent’s office.  If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Shannon Hagmann at 925-625-5050, TTY (925) 625-6580 shagmann@ouesd.k12.ca.us at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled event or visit. An extensive list of accommodations is available upon request to the District Office, 91 Mercedes Lane, Oakley, CA 94561, (925) 625-0700, TTY (925) 625-6580; any school site office; the District website; or email the ADA Coordinator.

If you have a disability and require any District or school flyer, form, newsletter, etc. in an alternate format; please contact Shannon Hagmann at 925-625-5050, TTY (925) 625-6580 shagmann@ouesd.k12.ca.us at least 48 hours prior needing the document. Examples of possible alternate formats are braille, large print, email and audio recordings.  An extensive list (PDF) of alternate formats is available upon request to the District Office, 91 Mercedes Lane, Oakley, CA 94561, (925) 625-0700, TTY (925) 625-6580; any school site office; the District website; or email the ADA Coordinator.

At each IEP meeting, the team is required to consider a continuum of options for service, beginning with the least restrictive. Their job is to determine which combination of services provides the required benefits with the least restriction in environment.  Federal law requires that the placement be as close to the child’s home, and that the child is educated in the school he or she would attend if he or she did not have a disability, unless the IEP team determines that the child requires some other arrangements.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in federally financed education programs or activities.  The District does not discriminate in admission or access to its programs or activities.  Any questions or concerns concerning noncompliance can be directed to the Superintendent at 91 Mercedes Lane, Oakley, CA  94561, email the ADA Coordinator, (925) 625-0700, TTY (925) 625-6580 (34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6, 106.9).

Discrimination is prohibited in any program which receives state financial assistance on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender, age, ethnic group identification (including English language skills), color, race, national origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or because a person is perceived to have one or more of the above characteristics.  Complaints may be filed with the Superintendent at 91 Mercedes Lane, Oakley, CA, 94561, under the District's Uniform Complaint Procedure.  (Ed. Code, §§ 200 and 220, Penal Code § 422.55, Govt Code §11135, 5 CCR 4622.)  

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified persons with disabilities in federally financed education programs or activities.  The District does not discriminate in admission or access to its programs or activities.  A copy of the Districts Nondiscrimination Policy is available upon request to the District Office, 91 Mercedes Lane, Oakley, CA 94561, (925) 625-0700, TTY (925) 625-6580; any school site office; the District website; or email the ADA Coordinator.

Please contact Maria Bordanaro, the District 504 Program Coordinator, at 91 Mercedes Lane, Oakley, CA 94561, send Maria Bordanaro an email, (925) 625-7060, (925) 625-6580 with any questions.  (34 C.F.R. § 104.8; 28 C.F.R. § 35.106.)

The District will monitor transportation times for students with disabilities to ensure that transportation times are not longer, and that the length of the school day is not shorter on average than for students without disabilities.  Contact Pamela Brown at (925)625-7060, TTY (925) 625-6580, send Pamela Brown an email for concerns or complaints regarding special education transportation. The District will investigate concerns and complaints in accordance with the complaint process.

The District is committed to ensuring the safety of all students. As such (a) the parent/guardian will be asked if there are any specific emergency evacuation needs for the student with a disability at the annual IEP meeting, and (b) the specific emergency needs procedure will be documented on the Notes Page during the IEP meeting. Contact Pamela Brown at (925)625-7060, TTY (925) 625-6580, send Pamela Brown an email for questions or concerns regarding emergency evacuation needs of students with disabilities. The District will investigate concerns and complaints in accordance with the complaint process.

Under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act) and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), individuals with exceptional needs may qualify for either an Individual Education Plan (IEP) under Special Education or a 504 Plan.  If the individual with exceptional needs meets the eligibility criteria and he/she requires Special Education service or accommodations under a 504 Plan, the student is entitled to physical accommodations in order to access the curriculum, and/or to access non-academic and/or extra-curricular activities.

Physical accommodations will be discussed at each IEP or 504 meeting. Accommodations are provided according to the student’s IEP or 504 team determination of required need.  A student’s parents and/or other team member may request a particular accommodation for the student at any time, including during the IEP or 504 meetings.

If required to access the curriculum, and/or to access non-academic and/or extra-curricular activities, accommodations may include but are not limited to the following: Mobility, modified chair, slant board, preferential seating, extra passing time between classes and lunch, etc.  For a  more extensive list of possible accommodations and procedures for requesting an accommodation during the school year, please visit the District Office, 91 Mercedes Lane, Oakley, CA 94561, (925) 625-0700, TTY (925) 625-6580; any school site office; the District website; or email the ADA Coordinator.

District Office, 91 Mercedes Lane, Oakley, CA 94561, (925) 625-0700, TTY (925) 625-6580 located at the District Office; any school site office; the District website; or email the ADA Coordinator.

• Board Policy 0410

• Politica de la Mesa 0410

• Board Policy 5145.3

• Politica de la Mesa 5145.3