Report a Complaint
Kern Community College District is committed to serving its community with professionalism and respect. Any person who is dissatisfied with the conduct of a college employee is encouraged to make a complaint to the appropriate college representative identified below. That representative will explain the process for addressing the complaint and will answer any questions about the complaint process. The colleges take prompt and appropriate action in response to all complaints.
| Complaint | Nature of Complaint | Whom to Contact & Complaint Forms |
|---|---|---|
| Discrimination, Harrassment, or Retaliation | Discrimination or harassment based on any protected status (for example, national
origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ethnicity,
disability, medical condition, genetic information, military/veteran status) Board Policy 3410 Nondiscrimination and Board Policy 3430 Prohibition of Harassment |
District Office-Gina Duran, Director of Human Resources Operations, (661) 336-5107,
or gina.duran@kccd.edu Bakersfield College-Victoria Simmons, Interim Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, (661) 336-5007, or victoria.simmons@kccd.edu Cerro Coso College-Laci Beyes, Director of Human Resources, (760) 384-6259, or laci.beyes@cerrocoso.edu Porterville College-Tashina Pearson, Director of Human Resources,(559) 791-2457, or tashina.pearson@kccd.edu KCCD Complaint Form |
| Classified Grievance | Grievances related to Classified staff, please review CSEA Grievance Process, Article Sixteen, of the Collective Bargaining Agreement to determine if criteria are met for filing a grievance. | District Office-Gina Duran, Director of Human Resources Operations, (661) 336-5107,
or gina.duran@kccd.edu Bakersfield College-Victoria Simmons, Interim Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, (661) 336-5007, or victoria.simmons@kccd.edu Cerro Coso College-Laci Beyes, Director of Human Resources, (760) 384-6259, or laci.beyes@cerrocoso.edu Porterville College-Tashina Pearson, Director of Human Resources,(559) 791-2457, or tashina.pearson@kccd.edu |
| Faculty Grievance | Grievances related to Faculty please review CCA Grievance Process, Article Sixteen, of the Collective Bargaining Agreement to determine if criteria are met for filing a grievance. | District Office-Gina Duran, Director of Human Resources Operations, (661) 336-5107,
or gina.duran@kccd.edu Bakersfield College-Victoria Simmons, Interim Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, (661) 336-5007, or victoria.simmons@kccd.edu Cerro Coso College-Laci Beyes, Director of Human Resources, (760) 384-6259, or laci.beyes@cerrocoso.edu Porterville College-Tashina Pearson, Director of Human Resources,(559) 791-2457, or tashina.pearson@kccd.edu |
| Whistleblower Complaint | Reporting suspected cases of Fraud, Waste or Abuse of District or College Resources. Board Policy 7700 |
District Office-Gina Duran, Director of Human Resources Operations, (661) 336-5107,
or gina.duran@kccd.edu KCCD Whistleblower Complaint Form |