Sexual Harassment of Students and Staff
Students, faculty and staff of a school district must be able to study and work in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. The District is actively committed to creating and maintaining an environment that respects the dignity of individuals and groups. The District should be free of sexual harassment and all forms of sexual intimidation and exploitation. All students, staff and faculty must be assured that the District will take action to prevent misconduct. Anyone who engages in sexual harassment shall be subject to disciplinary actions.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual and physical conduct of a sexual nature when the conduct is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive to limit one’s ability to participate in or benefit from the education program, or to create a hostile or abusive educational environment.
Students who engage in activities, which are harassing to others, are subject to discipline such as suspension, expulsion, involuntary transfer to another school site, or other discipline at the discretion of the site administration and/or the District office.
The District will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports sexual harassment. Any student may be subject to discipline if there is retaliation against a complaining student or any other student, including witnesses, siblings, etc. for reporting or participating in this procedure.
Every effort shall be made to protect the privacy of the parties involved in any complaint, and all complaints are kept confidential and will only be discussed on a need to know basis, as required by any investigation and resolution of the matter.
- 1st Offense: 3-5 days suspension, referral to wellness counselor, police notified, IRC, possible expulsion
- 2nd Offense: 5 day suspension, police notified, recommendation for expulsion