Harassment / Discrimination Annual District Training

Definition Unlawful behavior based on the race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, genetic information or disability of an employee involving intimidation by threats of or actual physical violence; the creation, by whatever means, of a climate of hostility or intimidation, or the use of language, conduct, or symbols in such a manner as to be commonly understood to convey hatred or prejudice. Unlawful behavior based on the race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, genetic information or disability of an employee involving intimidation by threats of or actual physical violence; the creation, by whatever means, of a climate of hostility or intimidation, or the use of language, conduct, or symbols in such a manner as to be commonly understood to convey hatred or prejudice.

Prohibition Harassment/Discrimination is prohibited at all times on school property and off school grounds during school-sponsored activities. This prohibition also applies to visitors to the school who may come into contact with employees and students. Harassment/Discrimination is prohibited at all times on school property and off school grounds during school-sponsored activities. This prohibition also applies to visitors to the school who may come into contact with employees and students. District Staff SHALL provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints concerning harassment/discrimination District Staff SHALL provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints concerning harassment/discrimination

Disciplinary Action Employees who engage in harassment/discrimination of another employee or a student on the basis of any area mentioned previously SHALL be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, termination of employment Employees who engage in harassment/discrimination of another employee or a student on the basis of any area mentioned previously SHALL be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, termination of employment

Guidelines If you believe harassment/discrimination is occurring, YOU SHALL REPORT IT, in each school building the person to report to is the PRINCIPAL. If the principal is the one harassing or discriminating, report to the SUPERINTENDENT If the employee isn’t assigned to a particular school then the report is made to the immediate supervisor or the Superintendent Reports May be made to the Title IX Coordinator, Darren Sparkman

Guidelines Cont. Complaints of Harassment/Discrimination, whether written or verbal, SHALL lead to a documented investigation and a written report. Complaints of Harassment/Discrimination, whether written or verbal, SHALL lead to a documented investigation and a written report. If the complaint isn’t made to the Principal, Superintendent, or Title IX Equity Coordinator, the District shall not be deemed to have received a complaint If the complaint isn’t made to the Principal, Superintendent, or Title IX Equity Coordinator, the District shall not be deemed to have received a complaint

Guidelines Cont. In applicable cases In applicable cases Employee MUST report harassment/discrimination to appropriate law enforcement authority Employee MUST report harassment/discrimination to appropriate law enforcement authority The Superintendent Shall: The Superintendent Shall: Investigate, not later than 3 working days of receipt of the original complaint Investigate, not later than 3 working days of receipt of the original complaint A written report of all findings of the investigation shall be completed within 30 calendar days A written report of all findings of the investigation shall be completed within 30 calendar days

Prohibited Conduct Depending on the circumstances and facts of the situation, and within the definition of harassment/discrimination contained in this policy, examples of conduct and/or actions that could be considered a violation of this policy include, but are not limited to: Depending on the circumstances and facts of the situation, and within the definition of harassment/discrimination contained in this policy, examples of conduct and/or actions that could be considered a violation of this policy include, but are not limited to:

Prohibited Conduct Any Nicknames, slurs, stories, jokes, written materials, or pictures that are lewd, vulgar or profane and relate to any of the protected categories listed in the definition of harassment/discrimination Any Nicknames, slurs, stories, jokes, written materials, or pictures that are lewd, vulgar or profane and relate to any of the protected categories listed in the definition of harassment/discrimination Unwanted touching, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and spreading sexual rumors Unwanted touching, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and spreading sexual rumors Instances involving sexual violence Instances involving sexual violence Causing an employee to believe that s/he must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct in order to maintain employment or that a personnel decision will be based on whether or not the employee submits to unwanted sexual conduct Causing an employee to believe that s/he must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct in order to maintain employment or that a personnel decision will be based on whether or not the employee submits to unwanted sexual conduct Implied or overt threats of physical violence or acts of aggression or assault based on any of the protected categories Implied or overt threats of physical violence or acts of aggression or assault based on any of the protected categories Seeking to involve individuals with disabilities in antisocial, dangerous or criminal activity… Seeking to involve individuals with disabilities in antisocial, dangerous or criminal activity… Destroying or damaging an individual’s property based on any of the protected categories Destroying or damaging an individual’s property based on any of the protected categories

Confidentiality Employees involved in the investigation of complaints shall respect the privacy and anonymity of all parties involved Employees involved in the investigation of complaints shall respect the privacy and anonymity of all parties involved

Retaliation No one shall retaliate against an employee or student because s/he submits a grievance, assists or participates in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing regarding the charge of harassment/discrimination No one shall retaliate against an employee or student because s/he submits a grievance, assists or participates in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing regarding the charge of harassment/discrimination

Grievances Grievances shall be addressed at each level of the chain of command from the point of origin Grievances shall be addressed at each level of the chain of command from the point of origin The Board shall hear grievances only after unsuccessful resolution by the employee’s supervisors The Board shall hear grievances only after unsuccessful resolution by the employee’s supervisors The Board shall take action only on those grievances that fall within the authority of the Board The Board shall take action only on those grievances that fall within the authority of the Board