Sonoma Valley Unified School District
17850 Railroad Ave.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6000
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-6000
County: Sonoma Valley Unified School District
Tier:
Bullying
Has the district adopted a policy (or policies) prohibiting discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying (the “Anti-Bullying Policy”) against students?
G- Yes
G- Yes
The Anti-Bullying Policy explicitly prohibits bullying based on the following:
G-Actual or perceived sexual orientation; Actual or perceived gender identity; Actual or perceived gender expression; Actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression of a person or group with which a student is associated
G-Actual or perceived sexual orientation; Actual or perceived gender identity; Actual or perceived gender expression; Actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression of a person or group with which a student is associated
Does the Anti-Bullying Policy apply to all school-related activities, including transportation to or from school and school-related activities?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Does the Anti-Bullying Policy include an express requirement that school personnel intervene if they witness bullying?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Does the Anti-Bullying Policy expressly apply to cyber-bullying?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Does the Anti-Bullying Policy address the ability of targets of bullying to transfer to a different school?
R- No
R- No
Does the Anti-Bullying Policy address the ability of targets of bullying to transfer to another district if there is no available school for an intradistrict transfer and the school district of proposed enrollment approves the application for transfer?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Has the district adopted a policy requiring that the Anti-Bullying Policy be posted in a publicly accessible area in every school in the district?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Has the district verified that the Anti-Bullying Policy is posted in a publicly accessible area in every school in the district?
R- No
R- No
The Anti-Bullying Policy is made available and/or distributed by the following methods:
G- Available on the district or school website, In print form, mailed to, or sent home with students, Posted in a publicly accessible area
G- Available on the district or school website, In print form, mailed to, or sent home with students, Posted in a publicly accessible area
How frequently is an electronic or paper copy of the Anti-Bullying Policy distributed (e.g., mailed home, emailed, copy given in person) to students?
Y- One time per school year
Y- One time per school year
How frequently is an electronic or paper copy of the Anti-Bullying Policy distributed (e.g., mailed home, emailed, copy given in person) to parents?
Y- One time per school year
Y- One time per school year
Has the district posted information on its website regarding resources beyond the Anti-Bullying Policy for students who experience discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in school?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Has the Anti-Bullying Policy been translated and made publicly available in languages other than English?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Regardless of whether it has adopted an Anti-Bullying Policy, does the district have a policy addressing the receipt and investigation of complaints of bullying ("Complaint Policy and Form")?
G- Yes
G- Yes
The Complaint Policy and Form are publicized by the following methods:
G- Available on the district or school website, In print form, mailed to, or sent home with students, Posted in a publicly accessible area
G- Available on the district or school website, In print form, mailed to, or sent home with students, Posted in a publicly accessible area
How frequently is an electronic or paper copy of the Complaint Policy and Form distributed (e.g., mailed home, emailed, copy given in person) to students?
Y- One time per school year
Y- One time per school year
How frequently is an electronic or paper copy of the Complaint Policy and Form distributed (e.g., mailed home, emailed, copy given in person) to parents?
Y- One time per school year
Y- One time per school year
Has the Complaint Policy and Form been translated and made publicly available in languages other than English?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Does the district require schools to track complaints related to violations of the Anti-Bullying Policy?
R- No
R- No
Does the Anti-Bullying Policy expressly prohibit retaliation against anyone who reports or files a complaint of bullying?
R- No
R- No
LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Visibility
Does the district have a district-wide dress code/appearance policy?
G- Yes
G- Yes
If the district has a district-wide dress code/appearance policy (or more than one), is the policy/are the policies gender-neutral (same for all students)?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Has the district adopted a policy allowing students to bring a date of any gender to a school-sponsored event or dance?
R- No
R- No
Does the district require schools to allow students to form a Gender and Sexuality Alliance ("GSA") or other similar club or organization focused on LGBTQ+ students?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Does the district prohibit using words such as "gay" and "queer" in naming a GSA or other similar club or organization?
G- No
G- No
How many middle schools in your district have a GSA or other similar club or organization?
Y- 50% or more
Y- 50% or more
How many high schools in your district have a GSA or other similar club or organization?
G- All
G- All
Teacher and Staff Climate
Has the district adopted a policy (or policies) prohibiting discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying ("Teacher/Staff Anti-Bullying Policy") against teachers and/or other staff?
R- No
R- No
The Teacher/Staff Anti-Bullying Policy explicitly prohibits bullying based on the following:
R- None Selected
R- None Selected
Does the district offer training to district employees focused on diversity, anti-bias, cultural competency, and/or equity and inclusion? If so, at which grade levels?
R- None Selected
R- None Selected
What percentage of teachers in the district have participated in an LGBTQ+ specific training in the last 24 months?
R- Less than 50%
R- Less than 50%
Name and Gender Changes
Has the district established a process for changing a transgender or gender non-conforming student’s name and gender for purposes of official school records (e.g., student transcript) or databases?
R- No
R- No
Has the district established a process for changing a transgender or gender non-conforming student’s name and gender for purposes of "unofficial" school records (e.g., attendance sheets, school IDs, report cards, diploma)?
R- No
R- No
Has the district adopted a policy requiring teachers and other personnel to refer to transgender or gender non-conforming students according to the student’s asserted name and gender identity (e.g., asserted pronouns)?
R- No
R- No
Has the district adopted a policy protecting the privacy of transgender or gender non-conforming students’ birth names and assigned sexes?
R- No
R- No
Facilities and Programs
Do all schools in the district allow students to use all restrooms and/or locker rooms that correspond to the student’s gender identity?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Does every school in your district have at least one bathroom designated as gender-neutral that is located in an easily-accessible area (e.g. not located in the nurse’s office or teacher’s lounge)?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Has the district adopted a policy for reviewing student requests to participate in any sex-segregated programs or classes (including physical education classes and interscholastic/competitive sports programs) that correspond with the student’s gender identity?
R- No
R- No
Do all schools in the district allow students to participate in any sex-segregated classes (e.g. physical education classes), elective programs (e.g. boys choir), and competitive sports that correspond with the student's gender identity?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Libraries
The district requires specific LGBTQ+ inclusive titles to be included in libraries at schools within the district at the following levels:
G- Elementary School, Middle School, High School
G- Elementary School, Middle School, High School
History and Social Studies
The district has adopted the use of LGBTQ+ inclusive textbooks and/or other instructional materials for history and social studies at the following levels:
R- None
R- None
The contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals are taught in the following subjects:
R- None
R- None
Sexual Health Education and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education
For sexual health education, is student participation mandatory (unless a parent or guardian submits an affirmative opt-out), or is the program optional (requiring parents to opt-in on behalf of their child)?
G- Mandatory/Opt-out only
G- Mandatory/Opt-out only
For HIV prevention education, is student participation mandatory (unless a parent or guardian submits an affirmative opt-out), or is the program optional (requiring parents to opt-in on behalf of their child)?
G- Mandatory/Opt-out only
G- Mandatory/Opt-out only
Does the sexual health curriculum intentionally incorporate discussion of bodies and relationships other than cisgender bodies and heterosexual relationships?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Does the district require that students in grades below 7th participate in sexual health education, family development education, puberty education, etc.?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Does the curriculum used in sexual health education in grades below 7th intentionally incorporate discussion of bodies and relationships other than cisgender bodies and heterosexual relationships?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Suicide Prevention Policies
Has the district adopted a policy on pupil suicide prevention in grades 7 to 12?
G- Yes
G- Yes
The policy specifies procedures relating to:
G- Suicide Prevention, Suicide Intervention, Suicide Postvention
G- Suicide Prevention, Suicide Intervention, Suicide Postvention
Does the policy address the needs of LGBTQ+ kids, teens, or young adults?
G- Yes
G- Yes
The policy specifically addresses needs of the following high-risk groups:
G- Kids, teens, and young adults bereaved by suicide, Kids, teens, and young adults experiencing homelessness or who are in out-of-home settings, Kids, teens, and young adults with disabilities, Kids, teens, and young adults with mental illness, Kids, teens, and young adults with substance use disorders
G- Kids, teens, and young adults bereaved by suicide, Kids, teens, and young adults experiencing homelessness or who are in out-of-home settings, Kids, teens, and young adults with disabilities, Kids, teens, and young adults with mental illness, Kids, teens, and young adults with substance use disorders
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training
Has the district established a suicide awareness and prevention training program for staff?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Who receives the training?
G- Administration, Certificated Staff, Classified Staff
G- Administration, Certificated Staff, Classified Staff
Has the training program been implemented?
G- Yes
G- Yes
Is the training program mandatory or voluntary?
G- Mandatory
G- Mandatory
As part of the training program, has the district identified and publicized relevant and appropriate non-school mental health services for kids, teens, and young adults in your community?
G- Yes
G- Yes