Required Notices & Family Resources

This page brings together the resources Canyon families need most — mental health support, anti-bullying policies, Title IX information, our Governance Council agendas, and more — alongside the public notices Canyon Charter Elementary is required to make available under California Education Code and LAUSD Charter Schools Division oversight.

Use the quick links below to jump directly to a section.

• Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
• Approved Charter Petition
• Governance Council — Agendas, Minutes & Bylaws
• Title IX — Nondiscrimination Based on Sex
• Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, Anti-Bullying & Anti-Cyberbullying Policies
• Pupil Suicide Prevention Policy
• Access to Mental Health Services
• Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP)
• LAUSD Office of Student Civil Rights
• Annual Notification to Parents — Ratliff Transparency Resolution

Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)

As an LAUSD-affiliated charter school, Canyon Charter Elementary operates under the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Local Control and Accountability Plan, adopted pursuant to California Education Code § 47606.5 and § 52060 et seq.

• View the LAUSD Local Control and Accountability Plan

Approved Charter Petition

Canyon Charter Elementary operates under a charter petition approved by the LAUSD Board of Education. The current approved petition is available through the District’s Charter Schools Division.

• LAUSD Approved Charter Petitions — Charter Schools Division

Governance Council — Agendas, Minutes & Bylaws

Canyon’s Governance Council operates in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Gov. Code § 54950 et seq.). Meeting agendas are posted at least 72 hours before each regular meeting.

• Governance Council Agendas & Public Meeting Minutes
• Governance Council Bylaws

Title IX — Nondiscrimination Based on Sex

Canyon Charter Elementary complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and California Education Code § 221.61. The full school Title IX statement, complaint process, and complaint manager contact information are available on the school’s Title IX page.

• Canyon Charter Title IX Statement & Complaint Process
• California Department of Education — Title IX (Gender Equity)
• LAUSD Office of Educational Equity Compliance — Title IX

Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, Anti-Bullying & Anti-Cyberbullying Policies

In accordance with California Education Code § 234.6, Canyon Charter Elementary makes the following policies and resources readily accessible. Canyon adheres to the LAUSD Board-adopted policies on bullying, cyberbullying, social-media bullying, sexual harassment, hate-motivated behavior, and discrimination based on protected characteristics.

• LAUSD Office of the General Counsel — Bullying, Hazing & Sexual Harassment Policy (BUL-5212)
• LAUSD Office of the General Counsel — Nondiscrimination & Anti-Bullying Resources
• California Department of Education — Statewide Community-Based Bullying Prevention Resources

Reporting a Concern

Concerns about bullying, harassment, discrimination, or intimidation should be reported to the school administrator or to one of Canyon’s designated Title IX/Bullying Complaint Managers. See the Title IX page for complaint manager contact information and the complaint procedure, and the Uniform Complaint Procedures page for the formal complaint process.

Pupil Suicide Prevention Policy

In accordance with California Education Code § 215 (as extended to elementary grades by AB 1767, 2019) and § 234.6, Canyon Charter Elementary adheres to LAUSD’s adopted Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Policy (LAUSD Bulletin 2637.5).

• LAUSD School Mental Health — Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Postvention Policy

If a student is in immediate crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911. During school hours, parents/caregivers can also contact the school office at (310) 454-7510 to speak with the principal or school counselor.

Access to Mental Health Services

In accordance with California Education Code § 49428, Canyon Charter Elementary notifies pupils and parents/guardians of available mental health services at school and in the community.

• LAUSD School Mental Health — district mental health services, including licensed psychiatric social workers, school psychologists, and Wellness Centers, all available at no cost to families.
• Canyon Mental Health Resources — overview of LAUSD School Mental Health services for our families.

LAUSD School Mental Health Hotline: (213) 241-3840 — available Monday through Friday during school hours.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 24/7 free, confidential support.

To speak with Canyon’s on-site School Counselor or Psychiatric Social Worker (PSW), please contact the main office at (310) 454-7510.

Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP)

Canyon Charter Elementary follows LAUSD’s Uniform Complaint Procedures for complaints alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, or violations of state and federal education programs.

• Canyon Uniform Complaint Procedures

LAUSD Office of Student Civil Rights

• LAUSD Office of Student Civil Rights Policies

Annual Notification to Parents — Ratliff Transparency Resolution

Canyon Charter Elementary complies with the LAUSD Board of Education’s Charter Transparency (Ratliff) Resolution, providing parents with annual notification of charter school operations, policies, and rights.

• LAUSD Ratliff Transparency Resolution

Questions about this page or about Canyon’s compliance with California Education Code and LAUSD Charter Schools Division requirements should be directed to the main office at (310) 454-7510 or info@canyoncharter.com.

Last reviewed: May 2026.