Pajaro Valley Unified School District
294 Green Valley Rd
Watsonville, CA, CA 95076
Watsonville, CA, CA 95076
County: Santa Cruz
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:
G- Explicitly prohibits bullying based on actual or perceived gender expression|Explicitly prohibits bullying based on actual or perceived gender identity|Explicitly prohibits bullying based on actual or perceived sexual orientation|Applies to all school-related activities, including transportation to or from school and school-related activities|Requires school personnel to intervene if they witness bullying|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.)|Ensures protection against retaliation for those who report bullying or assist in the investigation|Applies to and addresses cyber-bullying|Expressly prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports or files a complaint of bullying
G- Explicitly prohibits bullying based on actual or perceived gender expression|Explicitly prohibits bullying based on actual or perceived gender identity|Explicitly prohibits bullying based on actual or perceived sexual orientation|Applies to all school-related activities, including transportation to or from school and school-related activities|Requires school personnel to intervene if they witness bullying|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.)|Ensures protection against retaliation for those who report bullying or assist in the investigation|Applies to and addresses cyber-bullying|Expressly prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports or files a complaint of 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)
G- Available on the district's or schools' website(s)
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)
G- Available on the district's or schools' website(s)
Does the district require schools to track complaints related to violations of the Anti-Bullying Policy?
Y- No
Y- No
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?
B- Yes
B- Yes
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?
Y- No
Y- No
How many middle schools in your district have a GSA or other similar club or organization?
G- 50% or more
G- 50% or more
How many high schools in your district have a GSA or other similar club or organization?
G- 50% or more
G- 50% or more
Does the district prohibit using words such as "gay" and "queer" in naming a GSA or other similar club or organization?
Y- Yes
Y- Yes
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?
B-Yes
B-Yes
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:
G-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, diplomas)
G-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, diplomas)
The district’s Gender Support Policy includes:
G-Require that teachers and other personnel refer to transgender or gender non-conforming students according to the student's asserted name and gender identity (e.g., asserted pronouns)|Allow students to use school facilities, such as restrooms and locker rooms, that correspond with their gender identity during regular school hours, before and after school, as well as during field trips or any off-campus activities|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-Require that teachers and other personnel refer to transgender or gender non-conforming students according to the student's asserted name and gender identity (e.g., asserted pronouns)|Allow students to use school facilities, such as restrooms and locker rooms, that correspond with their gender identity during regular school hours, before and after school, as well as during field trips or any off-campus activities|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
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?
Y- Less frequently than B- Every 24 months
Y- Less frequently than B- Every 24 months
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?
G-High School
G-High School
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?
G-Social Studies
G-Social Studies
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?
B- Actual or perceived gender expression|Actual or perceived gender identity|Actual or perceived sexual orientation|Actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression of a person or group with which a teacher is associated
B- Actual or perceived gender expression|Actual or perceived gender identity|Actual or perceived sexual orientation|Actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression of a person or group with which a teacher is associated
Is there a district-wide group or other association for LGBTQ+ identifying teachers and/or other staff?
B- Yes
B- Yes
Are there campus-specific affinity groups or other associations for LGBTQ+ identifying teachers and/or other staff?
Y- No
Y- No
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?
B- Yes
B- Yes
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.
G- Middle School, High School
G- Middle School, High School
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:
G- General cultural competency (e.g., gender and sexual diversity, terminology, etc.)
G- General cultural competency (e.g., gender and sexual diversity, terminology, etc.)
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:
G- Suicide prevention|Informing parents or guardians|Suicide intervention
G- Suicide prevention|Informing parents or guardians|Suicide intervention
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?
G- Yes, but it is not mandatory or not completed by all staff.
G- Yes, but it is not mandatory or not completed by all staff.
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?
B- Yes
B- Yes
