Title IX Resources

Title IX Information

Bright Star Schools' students and staff are protected by federal civil rights law against sexual harassment by anyone in any school program or activity, including on the school campus, on the school bus, or off-campus, such as a school-sponsored field trip.

Title IX Coordinator Contact Information

All complaints and reports should be submitted to our Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached at:

Angelina Calderón, Vice President, Public Affairs
acalderon@brightstarschools.org
(323) 954-9957 x1023
Physical Address: 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Mailing Address: 5101 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 8, PMB 93, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Reports can be made by any means (e.g., in-person, by phone, by mail, by email, etc.)

What is sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is unwelcome behavior or communication that is sexual in nature when:

• A student or employee is led to believe that he or she must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct or communications in order to gain something in return, such as a grade, a promotion, a place on a sports team or activity, or any educational or employment decision, or
• The conduct substantially interferes with a student's educational performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile educational or employment environment.

Examples of Sexual Harassment:

• Pressuring a person for sexual favors
• Unwelcome touching of a sexual nature
• Writing graffiti of a sexual nature or displaying sexually suggestive pictures, cartoons, or materials
• Unwanted sexual advances, propositions, or other sexual comments, including remarks, jokes, or comments about a person’s sexuality or sexual experience
• Distributing sexually explicit texts, e-mails, or pictures
• Physical violence, including rape and sexual assault, molestation, or attempts to commit assaults

Reporting

Bright Star is committed to equitable and swift resolution of misconduct. If you experience sexual harassment:

• Let the offender know you want the behavior to stop. Be clear and direct. Do not apologize.
• Notify the school counselor, or any other adult at the school, or notify Bright Star's Title IX Officer.
• You may also complete a formal, written complaint at any time. The claim will be investigated thoroughly, involving only the necessary parties. Confidentiality will be maintained as much as possible.

It is unlawful to retaliate in any way against an individual who has articulated a good faith concern about sexual harassment against him/her/them or against another individual.