Gonzales Unified School District
600 Elko St
Gonzales, CA, CA 93926
Gonzales, CA, CA 93926
County: Monterey
Percentile:
Percentile Definitions
95th Percentile - This district has scored among the highest 25% of respondents.
75th Percentile - This district has scored among the higher-middle 25% of respondents.
50th Percentile - This district has scored among the lower-middle 25% of respondents.
25th Percentile - This district has scored among the lowest 25% of respondents.
Dot Definitions
Full credit, all options selected
Partial credit, some, but not all options selected
No credit, no or no response
Anti-Bullying
The Anti-Bullying Policy includes the following:
Y- Requires school personnel to intervene if they witness bullying|Outlines specific procedures for initiating an investigation when a complaint of bullying is received or when bullying is witnessed|Details actions or support systems in place to aid the target/victim of bullying (e.g., counseling services, a change in classroom/seat assignment, etc.)|Outlines steps taken to address the behavior of the individual responsible for bullying (e.g., counseling, disciplinary action, etc.)|Applies to and addresses cyber-bullying
Y- Requires school personnel to intervene if they witness bullying|Outlines specific procedures for initiating an investigation when a complaint of bullying is received or when bullying is witnessed|Details actions or support systems in place to aid the target/victim of bullying (e.g., counseling services, a change in classroom/seat assignment, etc.)|Outlines steps taken to address the behavior of the individual responsible for bullying (e.g., counseling, disciplinary action, etc.)|Applies to and addresses cyber-bullying
Has the Anti-Bullying Policy been translated and made publicly available in languages other than English?
B- Yes
B- Yes
The Anti-Bullying Policy is made available and/or distributed by the following methods:
G- Available on the district's or schools' website(s)|In print form, mailed to, or sent home with students
G- Available on the district's or schools' website(s)|In print form, mailed to, or sent home with students
Has the Complaint Policy and Form been translated and made publicly available in languages other than English?
B- Yes
B- Yes
The Complaint Policy and Form is made available and/or distributed by the following methods:
G- Available on the district's or schools' website(s)|In print form, mailed to, or sent home with students
G- Available on the district's or schools' website(s)|In print form, mailed to, or sent home with students
Does the district require schools to track complaints related to violations of the Anti-Bullying Policy?
B- Yes
B- Yes
School Climate
Do schools within the district recognize and observe specific days or events related to LGBTQ+ contributions, people, or themes? For instance, do they host activities, presentations, or educational sessions for occasions such as Pride Month, Harvey Milk Day, LGBTQ+ History Month, Day of Silence, or National Coming Out Day?
Y- No
Y- 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?
B- Yes
B- Yes
How many middle schools in your district have a GSA or other similar club or organization?
Y- None
Y- None
How many high schools in your district have a GSA or other similar club or organization?
B- All
B- All
Does the district prohibit using words such as "gay" and "queer" in naming a GSA or other similar club or organization?
B- No
B- No
If the district has implemented one or more dress code or appearance policies, do each of these policies allow students to wear clothing that aligns with their gender identity or gender expression?
G-Not Applicable
G-Not Applicable
Does the district track the number of incidents of formal discipline (i.e., detention, suspension, expulsion) of LGBTQ+ students? Does the district track the reasons assigned to each formal disciplinary incident?
Y-No
Y-No
Transgender, Gender Expansive, and Intersex (TGI) Student Supports
The Gender Support Policy establishes protections for the privacy of transgender or gender non-conforming students' birth names and assigned sexes through:
Y- No Response
Y- No Response
The district’s Gender Support Policy includes:
Y- No Response
Y- No Response
Does every school in your district have at least one bathroom designated as all-gender or non-gendered that is located in an easily-accessible area (e.g. not located in the nurse's office or teachers’ lounge)?
Y-No
Y-No
Curriculum
How frequently does the district review textbooks and curricular materials used in schools?
B- Every 24 months or more frequently
B- Every 24 months or more frequently
In which grade cohorts has the district adopted instructional materials for history and social studies that align with the FAIR Education Act, specifically those inclusive of the roles and contributions of LGBTQ+ people?
Y-None Of The Above
Y-None Of The Above
In which of the following subjects do the district's adopted instructional materials align with the FAIR Education Act by including the contributions of LGBTQ+ people?
Y-None
Y-None
In which of the following subjects do the district's adopted instructional materials align with the FAIR Education Act by including the contributions of LGBTQ+ people?
B- Mandatory/Opt-out only
B- 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)?
B- Mandatory/Opt-out only
B- Mandatory/Opt-out only
Does the sexual health curriculum intentionally incorporate discussion of bodies and relationships other than cisgender bodies and heterosexual relationships?
B- Yes
B- Yes
LGBTQ+ Staff Support Policies
Does the Teacher/Staff Anti-Bullying Policy explicitly prohibit bullying based on the following?
Y- None Selected
Y- None Selected
Is there a district-wide group or other association for LGBTQ+ identifying teachers and/or other staff?
Y- No Response
Y- No Response
Are there campus-specific affinity groups or other associations for LGBTQ+ identifying teachers and/or other staff?
Y- No Response
Y- No Response
Has the district explicitly informed staff that they are allowed to publicly display LGBTQ+ symbols such as safe space stickers and rainbow flags in the classroom?
Y- No Response
Y- No Response
Cultural Competency Training for Teachers
For which of the following school types does the district offer trainings related to LGBTQ+ topics, including protection and support for transgender and nonbinary teachers?" Select all that apply.
Y- None of the above
Y- None of the above
How many hours of LGBTQ+ specific training are employees of the district required to receive in a 24 month period?
Y- 0
Y- 0
In the last 24 months, which LGBTQ+ specific training topics has the district offered:
Y- No Response
Y- No Response
Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
Does the district list LGBTQ+ specific training among its Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals or activities?
Y- No
Y- No
Suicide Prevention
The district’s policy on pupil suicide prevention (grades 1-12) specify procedures related to the following:
B- Suicide prevention|Informing parents or guardians|Suicide intervention|Suicide postvention (support for those impacted by suicide)
B- Suicide prevention|Informing parents or guardians|Suicide intervention|Suicide postvention (support for those impacted by suicide)
Does the policy specifically address the needs of LGBTQ+ kids, teens, or young adults?
Y- No
Y- No
Has the district established a mandatory suicide awareness and prevention training program for staff?
Y- No
Y- No
Does this training address risk factors specific to marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ youth?
Y- No
Y- No
As part of the training program, has the district identified and publicized relevant and appropriate mental health services outside of the school site for kids, teens, and young adults in your community?
Y- No
Y- No