Student Handbook

It is our mission to, “Provide high quality programs and certifications that build academic and  life skills leading to student success & expanded opportunities in the workplace.”

Schoolwide Learner Outcomes are present throughout our school’s courses and align to the school’s mission in providing high-quality programming that expands opportunities and changes lives.
 

1. Students will demonstrate the skills of Critical Thinking by:
   • Exhibiting intellectual courage, self-advocating, and persevering when challenged
   • Acquiring and exhibiting active problem-solving skills
   • Analyzing and applying news information to real-life situations.
2. Students will Communicate Effectively by:
   • Using effective listening and comprehension skills and applying them in interactions   with others in an appropriate and responsible manner
   • Utilizing appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and/or technology to acquire and clearly communicate needed information.
3. Students will demonstrate Lifelong Learning by:
   • Demonstrating continual growth through self-direction, motivation, and discipline;
   • Developing confidence by achieving personal and professional goals that benefit family and community.
4.  Students will be Productive Citizens and Contributing Community Members:
   • Developing awareness of and ability to explore aspects and strengths of identity and culture
   • Accessing community and government resources;
   • Working and participating cooperatively in community and civic activities.

LASCC staff is dedicated to assisting all students to achieve their educational and personal goals. Therefore, the school will provide you with:
 

1. An orientation and assessment to determine your educational path and to place you in the appropriate class.
    
2. An evaluation of your transcript records (high school diploma only).
    
3. A high-quality, certificated teacher who will work with you individually and/or as a group to determine appropriate course work and materials to meet your academic goals,
    
4. An academic advisor to help you transition to work, college, military, or job training upon nearing completion of your coursework at LASCC.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) & CITIZENSHIP

The Lompoc Adult School and Career Center ESL Program provides comprehensive academic preparation, civics knowledge, career readiness training, and technology integration across all instructional tiers. Our mission is to empower language learners to become independent, confident communicors who possess the skills necessary to achieve their personal, academic, and career milestones.

1. Program Enrollment and Course Offerings

• Cost and Accessibility: All ESL courses are entirely tuition-free and open to adult learners. To accommodate working professionals and busy schedules, classes are multi-tiered and meet during both morning and evening instructional blocks.

• Citizenship Preparation: Citizenship courses are conducted entirely in English. To ensure instructional success, these specialized courses are designed for students demonstrating an Intermediate or Advanced level of English language proficiency.

2. Mandatory State and Federal Assessment (CASAS)

To comply with the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA Title II) grant criteria and maintain our free tuition model, all enrolled learners must participate in state-mandated testing protocols.

• Orientation Assessment: Prior to formal classroom placement, all incoming students must attend an official orientation and complete an initial, mandatory CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) reading and appraisal test. This intake diagnostic establishes baseline performance and informs instructors so that students are accurately placed into their appropriate language level.

• Progress Testing (Post-Testing): Pursuant to state funding regulations, students are required to complete progress testing during the academic year at standard instructional intervals or as determined by the classroom instructor. These assessments measure growth against the College and Career Readiness Standards and secure necessary state funding metrics.

3. Attendance Standards and Attendance Drops

Consistent classroom engagement is critical for language acquisition and state attendance accounting tracking.

• Administrative Drops: Regular attendance is strictly monitored. Students who display an extended pattern of unexcused absences or completely stop attending classes are subject to an administrative drop from the active program roster.

• Communication Attempt: Prior to executing an official enrollment separation, LASCC office staff or instructors will make reasonable, documented attempts to contact the student via phone, email, or text to assist with re-engagement. Dropped students must re-register during a subsequent orientation cycle to re-enter the program.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (AR 6200)

In structural alignment with the Lompoc Unified School District Board of Education policies governing adult education paths, students working toward an official LUSD High School Diploma are subject to tiered minimum credit evaluations determined by their age group at the time of program entry.

Minimum Credit Distribution Matrix

*In addition to the requirements listed above, in order to graduate, all students must meet the state’s graduation requirements, which include Algebra 1.
 

Lompoc Unified School District Adopted: (6/97 7/99 5/11 5/16) 1/17
 

**Students may apply for five elective credits to be issued for every six months of full-time work experience - up to (forty) 40 credits maximum. Only official documents such as tax returns may be submitted to receive work experience credits.
 

Lompoc Adult School and Career Center reserves the right to use any photos of participants taken by our staff and representatives in our programs and facilities as promotion material for future brochure publications, flyers, website postings and any other media opportunity. 

• Respect themselves, others, and the school.
• Remove hats and sunglasses upon entering a classroom or office area.
• Are courteous and use respectful language.
• Use “please" and "thank you."
• Hold the door open for others.
• Help others.

Students who fail to adhere to Lompoc Unified and Lompoc Adult School and Career Center Policies will be referred to the Principal for determination/action and may be dropped from all school programs. Dropped students may request readmission the following academic year.

Only the student is truly responsible for her/his education. The teacher’s job is to provide the student with the tools for learning, but it is up to the student to actually use those tools. The student who values their academic integrity lives by a firm adherence to effort, responsibility and honesty. If a student chooses to cheat, she/he has just corrupted their academic integrity and the academic atmosphere of Lompoc Adult School and Career Center.

Following an administrative review and confirmation of academic dishonesty, students caught cheating in any capacity will be dropped from the program and may request re-enrollment the next semester upon administrative review.

Lompoc Adult School and Career Center admits students throughout the school year in accordance with individual program requirements. Students may be placed on a waitlist until specific program requirements allow for student entry.

Students must attend in accordance with the program expectations and the student’s Individual Learning Plan.

• Cell phones and other personal technology items are to be silenced and kept out of sight during class time. They are not to be used for any reason from the beginning of class until the end of class. Students may step outside of the classroom to use such technology.
• Use of smartwatches, phones, or AI tools during exams or assessments without explicit instructor permission constitutes a violation of academic integrity.

DRESS CODE POLICY

The Lompoc Unified School District Governing Board believes that appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive learning environment. Students are expected to maintain professional standards of dress and grooming that demonstrate respect for the educational community, present a clean and neat appearance, and do not compromise health or safety standards.

To maintain an environment focused on career and academic readiness, students must adhere to the following coverage guidelines while on campus:

• Adequate Coverage: Apparel must provide full coverage of the torso (including the midriff, back, and chest area) and ensure that all undergarments remain completely covered at all times during standard classroom activities.

• Prohibited Imagery: Clothing, apparel, or jewelry that displays or promotes tobacco, alcohol, controlled substances, illegal acts, profanity, violence, or sexual content is strictly prohibited.

• Civil Rights Integrity: In alignment with LUSD's commitment to safe and inclusive spaces, apparel featuring language, graphics, or symbols that demean, harass, or attack another individual’s civil rights, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation is not permitted.

GANG-RELATED ATTIRE

In accordance with LUSD Board Policy 5132, the wearing of gang-related apparel is strictly prohibited on campus or at any school-sponsored event when there is evidence of a gang presence that threatens to disrupt the instructional environment.

• Definition and Enforcement: What constitutes gang-related attire is subject to rapid change. To ensure objective enforcement, the tracking and restriction of specific colors, symbols, gestures, or apparel brands will be determined in direct consultation with local law enforcement agencies and documented within the school’s Comprehensive School Safety Plan.

• Prohibitions: This restriction applies universally to clothing, headwear, bandanas, accessories, or altering one's standard dress (such as extreme sagging) intended to signify gang affiliation or intimidation.

Students who violate these dress and grooming standards will be required to modify their attire immediately. Continued or willful non-compliance will lead to an administrative review and potential withdrawal from the program.

Students are expected to maintain active attendance and participation in accordance with their specific program guidelines and Individual Learning Plan (ILP). For state-funded programs (such as ESL and High School Diploma), students who stop attending and fall out of compliance with their program's specific attendance threshold will be automatically withdrawn from the roster to accommodate students on the waitlist. Upon an automated system drop, a notification of withdrawal will be sent to the student’s email address on record.

Dropped students must apply for Readmission. Dropped students may be allowed one readmission per academic year after which they may be scheduled for readmission the following academic year.

The Principal or Principal’s designee may recommend immediate or other scheduled readmission for any Dropped student.

Snacks and drinks may be consumed at designated break areas or outside the classroom.

Only registered students and individuals authorized by LASCC are allowed on campus, in class meetings, Zoom sessions, etc. This includes children as our school does not have resources such as child care.

1. Transcripts: High School Diploma students must provide an official copy of their academic transcripts from ALL secondary schools and colleges. Please contact our registrar if you need assistance with this.
2. Individual Learning Plan: To support each student’s learning goals, students enrolling in High School Diploma Classes must meet with the Principal or the administrator’s designee to create an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP).
3. Transcript Evaluation Completion: High School Diploma students must complete all requirements to graduate as indicated on their Transcript Evaluation. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that students complete all necessary requirements.
4. Petition to Graduate Deadline: High School Diploma students must complete all graduation requirements and submit a Petition to Graduate form to the office by the graduation deadline.
5. CASAS and other Assessments: Students must comply with all scheduled program assessments to remain active in the program.
6. Debts: Pursuant to LUSD policy, High School Diploma students must settle all school Debts in order to receive their Diploma.

Students sign the LUSD Internet Policy to access the District’s Internet system.

LASCC PHOTO, VIDEOGRAPHY, AND SECURITY SURVEILLANCE

In accordance with Lompoc Unified School District Board Policy 5125.1, visual images, video recordings, and digital media clips of students are designated by the District as student directory information.

1. Promotional Media and Public Notification

Lompoc Adult School and Career Center (LASCC) regularly captures and utilizes photographic and video media featuring active students engaged in classroom instructions, vocational lab projects, and public campus events.

• Authorized Use: Captured media may be utilized by the administration for institutional promotion, including course catalogs, program brochures, marketing flyers, the school website, and official district social media channels.

• Notice of Consent via Registration: Pursuant to BP 5125.1, submission of an official LASCC program registration form serves as the student's formal notification that their directory media may be utilized for the promotional purposes outlined above.

• Student Accountability: LASCC does not maintain an administrative media opt-out registry. Because classes and vocational labs simulate public and professional workplace environments, students who do not wish to be photographed or recorded are responsible for managing their physical presence and removing themselves from areas where active photography or videography is occurring.

2. Campus Security Surveillance

For the personal safety of students, staff, and visitors, as well as the protection of public property, the LASCC campus is under continuous closed-circuit television (CCTV) security surveillance.

• Jurisdiction: Security cameras actively monitor public access points, perimeter gates, facility hallways, outdoor common spaces, and parking areas.

• Data Privacy: All surveillance records are maintained securely by the District's technology and safety divisions. These recordings are not public records; however, they may be reviewed by administration for disciplinary enforcement or delivered directly to law enforcement agencies as required by law.

All student records and information are confidential in accordance with FERPA guidelines and will only be discussed with the student, except as required for state-mandated program reporting or authorized third-party agency agreements.

• Students are expected to blend professional courtesy with academic integrity when utilizing district-provided technology networks. You are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Be Polite: Do not become abusive or use vulgar, profane, or inappropriate language in your electronic communications.

• Represent Safely: Remember that you are a student of Lompoc Adult School; your digital footprint and online behavior should reflect the values of our professional learning community.

• Expect No Privacy: Electronic mail (e-mail) and network activities are not guaranteed to be private. LUSD administration and technology services have the legal right to monitor system traffic, and messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to law enforcement authorities.

• Protect Personal Information: Do not reveal your personal address, telephone number, or those of other students or staff members when engaging in public network spaces.

• Honesty in Work: All creative, written, or collaborative assignments completed on district systems must be the product of your own academic work, in strict compliance with the campus Academic Integrity policy.

INTERNET – PROHIBITED INTERNET AND NETWORK ACTIVITIES
 

In alignment with LUSD Board Policy and Administrative Regulation (BP/AR 6163.4), the use of district technology resources—including hardware, local networks, cloud systems, and internet access—is a privilege, not a right. Students are prohibited from using district systems for any of the following unauthorized activities:

• Commercial or Personal Gain: Utilizing the network for commercial advertising, political lobbying, financial gain, or any illegal or fraudulent activities.

• Inappropriate Content: Accessing, uploading, downloading, posting, or transmitting material that is pornographic, obscene, sexually explicit, threatening, or containing discriminatory language targeting protected classes.

• System Disruption and Vandalism: Intentionally disrupting network communication, degrading system performance, or deploying malicious software, including viruses, malware, or hacking utilities.

• Unauthorized Access: Gaining entry into secured system folders, utilizing another user's login credentials or password, or attempting to bypass district firewall filters.

• Copyright Violations: Downloading, distributing, or plagiarizing copyrighted materials, software, or media without explicit legal authorization.

Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to monitor all data traffic, internet activity, and electronic communications on its servers and networks at any time. If an adult student is found to be in violation of the tech safety standards outlined above or the overarching District Acceptable Use Agreement, the administration will initiate the following progressive actions:

1. Immediate suspension or permanent revocation of all network privileges and device loans.

2. Administrative review by the Principal or designee regarding a violation of the Lompoc Adult School Code of Conduct.

3. Administrative separation, including immediate withdrawal/termination from Lompoc Adult School programs.

4. Mandatory referral to local law enforcement authorities when network activities involve suspected criminal behaviors or cyber-security threats.

LOST OR STOLEN PROPERTY

Lompoc Adult School and Career Center and the Lompoc Unified School District do not assume liability and are not financially responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal property brought onto campus grounds. This includes, but is not limited to, personal electronic devices, cellular phones, cash, jewelry, and vehicles. Students are strongly encouraged to keep valuable items in their personal possession at all times or leave them at home.

• Bicycles, Scooters, and Personal Mobility Devices: All bicycles and motorized/non-motorized scooters must be parked outside and securely locked to the designated bike racks provided near the classrooms. In strict compliance with California Fire Code regulations regarding clear emergency egress pathways, bicycles and scooters are absolutely prohibited inside classrooms, hallways, or instructional walkways. Unsecured or improperly parked items blocking exits may be subject to removal by campus security.

SCHOOL PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT

Students are expected to exercise professional responsibility and care for all buildings, facilities, equipment, and learning materials owned by the Lompoc Unified School District.

• Malicious Damage and Vandalism: Any student who intentionally devalues, defaces, sabotages, or maliciously damages school property, digital devices, or facility structures will be subject to immediate disciplinary actions, up to and including administrative withdrawal from all adult education programs, financial restitution, and potential referral to local law enforcement.

• Outstanding Equipment Returns: Students are required to return all district-issued property—including textbooks, specialized tools, tech devices, hotspots, and lab materials—upon completion of their course or withdrawal from a program. Failure to return district property or clear outstanding library balances may result in an administrative hold placed on the student's profile, restricting future program registration and enrollment cycles until the account is cleared.

ENROLLMENT AND ADMISSION (AR 6200)

With the exception of specialized programs specified in California Education Code 52570, adult education classes shall be maintained in facilities that clearly identify the program as open to the general public, welcoming all learners in strict compliance with the District’s Nondiscrimination Policy and privacy guidelines (Education Code 52517, 52570).

• Priority Placement: Adults shall have first priority for enrollment in any adult education class, provided they register during the designated regular enrollment windows (Education Code 52523).

• Program Alignment: For purposes of the California Adult Education Program (CAEP) pursuant to Education Code 84900-84920, eligible adult learners include individuals 18 years of age or older, as well as qualified individuals not concurrently enrolled in a regular K-12 high school program. Concurrently enrolled high school minors may be permitted under localized regional criteria (Education Code 52610, 84901).

• Concurrent K-12 Enrollment: High school students may be permitted to enroll in an adult education course or class for sound educational purposes, including but not limited to:

  1. The specific adult education course is not currently offered in the regular high school curriculum.

  2. The student requires adult education credit retrieval to make up deficient credits toward high school graduation (cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements).

  3. The course allows the student to acquire advanced vocational or technical skills outside of the standard high school career technical pathways (cf. 6178 - Career Technical Education).

  4. The course enriches or supplements the student's existing educational pathway.

• Counseling Checkpoints: High school students are expected to exhaust standard high school scheduling options before seeking admission to adult education programs. Prior to enrollment, the high school student must complete a collaborative counseling session that includes their parent/guardian and a certificated representative of the high school. This session must officially document that the enrollment is completely voluntary and directly enhances the student’s progress toward secondary graduation requirements (Education Code 52500.1, 52523; cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services).

• Curriculum Boundaries: Classes offered within the District's adult education framework shall supplement and not supplant the regular high school curriculum. Courses required by the District for high school graduation or necessary for standard academic progression shall remain distinct within the adult education program structure (Education Code 52523).

PROGRAMS AND COURSES (AR 6200)

In accordance with California Education Code sections 41976 and 84913, Lompoc Adult School and Career Center shall maintain approved courses of study that have an educational purpose, teach specific skills or knowledge, and fall within the authorized program areas established by the State of California. Approved instructional programs include:

1. Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills: Instructional programs designed to build foundational academic competencies, including classes leading to a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate (cf. 6146.2 - Certificate of Proficiency/High School Equivalency).

2. English Language Acquisition and Citizenship: Comprehensive coursework providing instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL), immigrant civic participation, and U.S. Citizenship preparation.

3. Workforce Preparation and Reentry: Programs designed for adults—including older adults—focused on developing foundational skills necessary to successfully enter, reenter, or transition within the workforce.

4. Short-Term Career Technical Education: Dynamic technical training and career programs featuring high local employment potential and career readiness alignment (cf. 6178 - Career Technical Education).

5. Pre-Apprenticeship Training: Structured preparatory activities operated in direct coordination with one or more state-approved apprenticeship programs.

6. Programs for Adults with Disabilities: Specialized instructional tracks designed to enhance cognitive development, independent living capacities, or vocational opportunities for adults with exceptional needs.

7. Academic Success for Families and Parenting: Education classes focusing on child growth and development, parent-child relationships, or parental academic literacy tools meant to help adults actively support the educational success of LUSD elementary and secondary students.

State Reporting and Catalog Requirements

The Superintendent or designee shall annually submit the titles of all Governing Board-approved adult education classes to the California Department of Education for formal routing and compliance approval.

• Community Service Offerings: In addition to the state-supported programs listed above, adults may enroll in fee-based community service classes established by the District for civic, vocational, literacy, or general interest purposes (Education Code 51811; cf. 6146.4 - Service Learning/Community Service Classes).

• Public Publication: All approved adult education programs, courses, specific class schedules, and their respective enrollment windows shall be regularly published in the District’s official adult education catalog and made easily accessible to the general public (Education Code 52523).

TUITION, FEES, AND TEXTBOOK CHARGES (BP/AR 3260)

In strict alignment with California Education Code sections 52612 and 52613, no tuition or registration fees shall be charged to adult students enrolled in the following primary programs:

1. High School Diploma/Equivalency: Any course or class for which high school secondary credit is granted, provided the student does not already hold a valid high school diploma.

2. Foundational Skills & English Language Acquisition: Any elementary-level academic subject, United States Citizenship preparation, or English as a Second Language (ESL) course.

• F-1 Visa Exception: In accordance with federal and state law, any nonimmigrant alien student enrolled under an F-1 Visa status shall be charged a mandatory tuition fee to cover the full, actual cost of instruction. This specific fee schedule must be formally reviewed and adopted by the LUSD Board of Education at a regular public meeting at least 90 days prior to the start of the respective academic term.

• Hardship Fee Waivers: For fee-based career technical certificates or community service programs, student fee waivers or tiered payment structures may be authorized in verified cases of financial hardship. Hardship determination and program fee adjustments must be formally reviewed and approved by the Principal or an authorized district designee.

Instructional Materials, Books, and Technology Loans

In accordance with Education Code sections 52615 and 60410, the Board of Education may establish direct cost-recovery charges for books, physical materials, or specialized career equipment furnished to adult learners:

• Property Loans: Required textbooks and district-owned digital technology devices (including laptops, tablets, and mobile hot spots) may be provided to active students on a temporary loan basis. Students must return all loaned materials in good condition upon completing their course or separating from the program.

• Incidental Material Sales: Specialized materials, uniform components, or safety equipment purchased out of the school's incidental expense accounts may be sold directly to adult students at cost for personal, ongoing use within their vocational training pathways.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY POLICY

In alignment with Lompoc Unified School District policies and California Education Code provisions governing adult education, enrollment at Lompoc Adult School and Career Center is a voluntary privilege. Students are expected to maintain professional standards of behavior, integrity, and mutual respect.

The District will not tolerate behaviors that disrupt the educational environment or threaten campus safety. Engaging in any of the following prohibited behaviors will result in immediate progressive discipline, up to and including administrative withdrawal from all programs and a loss of enrollment privileges:

1. Safety and Physical Integrity

• Violence: Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to another student, staff member, or campus visitor; utilizing force or violence except in verified self-defense.

• Weapons: Possessing, selling, or furnishing a firearm, knife, explosive, replica/imitation firearm, or any other dangerous object on school grounds or at school-sponsored events.

• Hazing and Bullying: Engaging in any form of hazing, severe or pervasive bullying, intimidation, or cyberbullying directed toward students or staff, whether originated on or off campus.

2. Controlled Substances and Alcohol

• Under the Influence: Unlawfully possessing, using, selling, distributing, or being under the influence of any controlled substance, intoxicant, prescription drug violation (such as Soma), or alcoholic beverage on district property.

• Paraphernalia: Possessing, offering, or arranging to sell drug paraphernalia.

3. Campus Operations and Property

• Willful Defiance and Disruption: Willfully defying the valid authority of teachers, supervisors, administrators, or school officials, or intentionally disrupting instructional activities and adult school operations.

• Property Damage: Causing or attempting to cause damage, defacement, or vandalism to school property (including electronic databases and digital files) or private property.

• Theft: Stealing, attempting to steal, or knowingly receiving stolen school or private property.

4. Sexual Harassment and Misconduct

• Misconduct: Committing or attempting to commit sexual assault or battery as defined by the California Penal Code.

• Harassment: Engaging in severe obscenity, habitual profanity, vulgarity, or targeted sexual harassment against any individual within the learning environment.

• Witness Intimidation: Harassing or threatening any student or individual who is a witness or complainant in a school administrative matter.

JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT

These behavioral standards apply to all adult students across all instructional modalities (online, hybrid, and in-person) and remain active under the following conditions:

1. While present on any LUSD school campus or facility grounds.

2. While traveling directly to or from the adult education site.

3. During designated break or lunch periods, whether on or off campus.

4. During any school-sponsored or career-technical off-site activity.

• Administrative Action: Violations of this Code of Conduct bypass standard K-12 minor suspension and expulsion protocols. Disciplinary reviews will be conducted directly by the Principal or district designee. Actions may include immediate campus restriction, program termination, and referral to local law enforcement authorities when state or federal laws are violated.

UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES (BP/AR 1312.3)

In accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Sections 4622 et seq., the Lompoc Unified School District maintains a Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) to investigate and resolve allegations of non-compliance with state or federal laws, or claims of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying within district programs.

• Filing a Complaint: Complaints regarding adult education programs, instructional services, or operational non-compliance shall be submitted in writing to the Adult School Principal or designated administrator. If a complainant requires physical or linguistic assistance to prepare a written statement, the school site or District shall provide the necessary support.

• Timeline and Investigation: Upon formal receipt of a UCP complaint, the appropriate administrator will initiate and complete a thorough investigation within 60 calendar days. This baseline investigative timeline may only be extended through a mutual, signed written agreement with the complainant.

• Written Report and Resolution: Within 60 calendar days of receiving the complaint, the District will issue a comprehensive written decision to the complainant. This formal statement will include:

  1. The factual findings of the investigation.

  2. The final disposition/resolution of the complaint.

  3. Any corrective actions implemented by the administration.

  4. The rationale supporting the final disposition.

• Appeals and Civil Remedies: The written response will officially advise the complainant of their right to appeal the local District decision to the California Department of Education (CDE) within statutory timelines, providing the exact procedural steps required to file the appeal. Complainants are also advised that they may seek independent counsel to explore available civil law remedies through local courts or legal aid channels.

• Anti-Retaliation Protection: LUSD strictly prohibits any form of retaliation, intimidation, or coercion against an individual who files a complaint or participates in a UCP investigation. The identity of any complainant alleging discrimination or harassment will remain confidential to the maximum extent permitted by law.

NONDISCRIMINATION AND TITLE IX COMPLIANCE (BP 0410 / AR 5145.3)

In strict compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Lompoc Unified School District maintains a comprehensive policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. This equity mandate applies universally to all adult education students regarding access, admission, grading, and participation in all academic, vocational, and school-sponsored activities.

• Civil Rights Protections: Lompoc Adult School and Career Center is committed to maintaining a safe learning environment free from discrimination. The District strictly prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.

• Language Access Guarantee: A lack of English language proficiency or limited English language acquisition shall not serve as a barrier to admission, enrollment, or equitable participation in any available adult education program or career technical pathway.

Filing a Title IX or Civil Rights Complaint

Any adult student, staff member, or community member who believes they have been subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment should immediately report the incident to the site administration or direct their formal complaint to the District's designated compliance officers:

LUSD Title IX Coordinator / Civil Rights Compliance > Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

or Director of Student Support Services

Lompoc Unified School District

1301 North “A” Street, Lompoc, CA 93436

Phone: (805) 742-3300

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY NOTICE

As a condition of enrollment and program participation, all students at Lompoc Adult School and Career Center are required to review, sign, and adhere to the Lompoc Unified School District Acceptable Use Agreement (AUA) regarding the appropriate, safe, and lawful use of district hardware, localized networks, internet connections, and cloud-based communication systems (cf. BP/AR 6163.4).

CAMPUS SAFETY, MANDATES, AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

1. Tobacco-Free Schools Policy (BP 3513.3)

In accordance with California Health and Safety Code mandates and Lompoc Unified School District Board Policy 3513.3, Lompoc Adult School and Career Center maintains a 100% tobacco-free environment.

• Scope of Prohibition: The use or possession of all tobacco and nicotine products—including traditional cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, pipes, clove cigarettes, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaporizers (vapes), and any alternative nicotine delivery systems—is strictly prohibited at all times.

• Jurisdictional Boundaries: This prohibition applies universally inside all district buildings, on all open school campus grounds, in outdoor common areas, at off-site career technical training locations, and inside any personal vehicles parked anywhere on Lompoc Unified School District property.

2. Drug and Alcohol-Free Learning Environment (BP 4020)

To secure federal and state academic funding and ensure a safe, professional training atmosphere, LASCC adheres strictly to the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and Lompoc Unified School District Board Policy 4020.

• Prohibited Actions: The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, use, or being under the influence of any controlled substance, illicit drug, or alcoholic beverage is completely prohibited anywhere on campus grounds, in vocational lab facilities, or at off-site job externships.

• Administrative Enforcement: Violations will result in immediate termination of adult program enrollment, permanent restriction from campus grounds, and direct referral to local law enforcement authorities when state or federal statutes are breached.

3. Mandated Child and Dependent Adult Reporting (BP 5141.4)

Pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (Penal Code 11164) and Lompoc Unified School District Board Policy 5141.4, all certificated instructors, counselors, and administrative staff members at LASCC are designated by law as Mandated Reporters.

• Legal Obligation: If an adult student shares information—verbally, via written coursework, or through electronic communications—that creates a reasonable suspicion that a minor child or a dependent/elder adult is experiencing physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, severe neglect, or exploitation, staff members are legally required to bypass institutional confidentiality and file an immediate report directly with protective services or local law enforcement.

4. Complaints Concerning District Personnel (BP 1312.1)

The Lompoc Unified School District Governing Board recognizes the accountability of its employees and provides a clear mechanism for adult students, local employers, and community stakeholders to address grievances regarding staff behavior, grading fairness, or operational disputes that fall outside of standard discrimination claims.

• Step 1: Informal Resolution: The complainant is strongly encouraged to address the matter directly and informally with the respective classroom instructor or staff member involved.

• Step 2: Administrative Review: If an informal resolution cannot be achieved, the complainant may submit a formal written complaint to the Adult School Principal or designated site administrator. The Principal will conduct an administrative review, interview relevant parties, and issue a local disposition.

• Step 3: District Appeal: If the complainant remains unsatisfied with the site-level resolution, they may file a formal appeal to the Lompoc Unified School District Superintendent or designee. The Superintendent’s office serves as the final administrative review tier before the matter may be escalated to the Board of Education. LUSD strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against a student for filing a personnel complaint.