Title IX
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Policies, Notices & Reporting
Compliance & Required Notices
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Complaints & Reporting
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Different concerns may follow different formal procedures. Review each option below to access the applicable policy, contact information, or complaint form.
Uniform Complaint Procedures
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General Complaint
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Charter School Complaint
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Confidential Reporting
Fraud, Waste & Abuse
At Compass Charter Schools, we are committed to upholding our core ARTIC values: Achievement, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, and Communication. In alignment with these values, Compass provides employees, Learning Coaches, scholars, and members of the public with a confidential and respectful process for reporting suspected fraud, waste, or abuse involving Compass resources.
Report a Concern
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse involving Compass Charter Schools, you may make a report by phone or email.
What is Fraud, Waste, or Abuse?
Fraud is the intentional deception or misrepresentation made with the knowledge that it could result in an unauthorized benefit to an individual or group. Fraud contradicts the value of Integrity and threatens the trust placed in our organization.
Waste refers to the careless or inefficient use of Compass resources, including time, materials, finances, or personnel. Waste prevents us from achieving our goals efficiently and is counter to our value of Achievement.
Abuse is the improper use of Compass systems or resources, whether for personal gain or out of disregard for established rules. This behavior disrupts Teamwork and undermines a culture of Respect.
What Should Be Reported?
Examples of potential fraud, waste, or abuse involving Compass Charter Schools may include:
- Theft or misuse of school funds, property, or technology resources.
- Falsification of records, including scholar files, personnel records, time and attendance logs, or procurement documents.
- Abuse of authority or use of a position at Compass for personal gain.
- Acceptance of kickbacks or other unauthorized personal benefits related to school operations.
- Corrupt or dishonest practices, including bribery or unauthorized contracting.
If you are uncertain whether a situation qualifies as fraud, waste, or abuse, you are encouraged to reach out for clarification. All inquiries are treated with respect and discretion.
What Happens After I Make a Report?
All reports are taken seriously and reviewed in accordance with applicable laws, school policies, and state education codes. Investigations are handled professionally and confidentially, consistent with Compass Charter Schools' ARTIC values.
If you provide contact information, Compass may follow up to gather additional details that can assist with a thorough review.
Anonymous reports are accepted. However, providing detailed and specific information increases the likelihood of a successful review and resolution.
Together, by upholding our ARTIC values, we help preserve the integrity and excellence of Compass Charter Schools.
Compliance Documents
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COVID-19 Prevention Program
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Public & Annual Notices
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Public Hearing Notice
2025–26 El Dorado County Charter SELPA Local Plan, Sections D & E
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Annual Family Safety Notice
Synthetic Drugs & Fentanyl Dangers
Compass Charter Schools provides this annual notice to help parents and guardians understand the dangers associated with synthetic drugs, including fentanyl, counterfeit pills, and the use of social media to market or sell dangerous substances.
California Education Code § 48985.5
What families need to know
California law requires schools to annually inform parents and guardians about the dangers associated with synthetic drugs that are not prescribed by a physician, such as fentanyl.
Non-Prescribed Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs that are not prescribed by a physician can be extremely dangerous and may cause serious injury, overdose, or death.
Counterfeit Pills
Dangerous synthetic drugs may be present in counterfeit pills made to look like legitimate prescription medications.
Social Media Risks
Social media platforms and messaging services may be used to advertise, market, or sell synthetic drugs and counterfeit pills.
A counterfeit pill can be deadly.
Any pill that does not come directly from a licensed health care provider or pharmacist may contain fentanyl or another unknown substance. Counterfeit pills can closely resemble legitimate prescription medications, making it impossible to determine their contents by appearance alone.
Understanding Fentanyl and Counterfeit Pills
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl may be mixed into other substances or pressed into counterfeit pills made to resemble prescription medications.
Brightly colored fentanyl, sometimes called “rainbow fentanyl,” has also been identified in pills, powders, and blocks that may resemble candy or sidewalk chalk.
Because counterfeit pills may look nearly identical to legitimate medication, families should not rely on a pill's appearance to determine whether it is safe.
Social Media and Online Drug Sales
Drug traffickers may use social media platforms, temporary posts, direct messages, coded language, and emojis to advertise and sell counterfeit prescription pills and other dangerous drugs.
Conversations may then move to encrypted messaging applications, and payment may be requested through mobile payment platforms. Pills purchased through social media or another unlicensed source may contain fentanyl or other unknown substances.
Steps Families Can Take
- Talk openly with scholars about the dangers of counterfeit pills and synthetic drugs.
- Remind scholars never to take medication that was not prescribed to them and provided by a licensed pharmacist.
- Stay aware of drug-trafficking risks on social media, messaging applications, and other online platforms.
- Reinforce the message that even one counterfeit pill may contain a dangerous amount of fentanyl.
- Contact a Compass counselor when additional support, guidance, or resources are needed.
Youth Overdose Data Cited in the Compass Notice
The existing Compass annual notice cites the following California youth overdose data:
- Emergency department visits involving nonfatal opioid overdoses among California youth ages 10–19 increased from 379 in 2018 to 1,222 in 2020.
- Opioid-related overdose deaths among California youth ages 10–19 increased from 54 in 2018 to 274 in 2020.
- Fentanyl-related overdose deaths among California youth ages 10–19 increased from 36 in 2018 to 261 in 2020.
Family Information & Safety Resources
Families can learn more about fentanyl, counterfeit pills, overdose prevention, and substance-use safety through the following resources.
Sources Referenced in the Current Compass Notice
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, information regarding brightly colored fentanyl, August 2022.
- California Department of Public Health, fentanyl information, August 2022.
- California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard data cited in the Compass notice, July 2022.
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration information regarding social media and drug trafficking.
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