1. Little Egg Harbor School District Affirmative Action 9.5.18
Affirmative Action is a belief or a conviction that all staff and students have a right to be treated with equal fairness and to have the maximum opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

2. LEHSD Affirmative Action Officer
Erin Lichtenwalner
ext 1029
(cell)
Office of SPecial Services
Located in the Administrative Building

3. Role & Responsibilities of Affirmative Action Officer
Provide annual training for all staff.
Oversee the district’s affirmative action/equity plan.
Distribute information about affirmative action and grievance procedures.
Monitor compliance to the laws.
Investigate grievances and provide solutions.
Maintain records and reports.
Attend conferences and training

4. What Does Affirmative Action Cover?
Intolerance
Unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect contrary opinions or beliefs of different races or backgrounds.
Bullying
Repeated and systematic harassment and attacks on others.
• Physical or verbal and nonverbal attacks (isolation)
•Behavior is repeated over time
• The bully intends harm
• There is an imbalance of power
• Bullies are not remorseful
• Bullying can be perpetrated by individuals or groups
Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual attention, humiliation, or offensive behavior to the victim.
Physical touching.
Suggestive comments or jokes.
Requests for sex.
Displays of clearly sexual material and or photos.
Quid Pro Quo
“This for That”
Hostile Environment
Unwanted sexual comments, touching, and/or gestures are so bad or occur so often they interfere with work, make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe and/or prevents you from participating in programs or activities.

5. Employee on Employee Employee on Parent
Categories for Those Involved in Harassment / Sexual Harassment
Student on Student
Employee on Student
Student on Employee
Employee on Employee Employee on Parent
Parent on Employee

6. Who Does Affirmative Action Protect?
Teachers
Administrators
Secretaries
Custodians
Support Staff
Students

7. Steps in the Grievance Procedures
Reports may be made in writing or with verbal notification
The immediate supervisor or building principal will notify the Superintendent of Schools of all reports, including anonymous reports.
The Affirmative Action Officer will investigate all reports with a final report to the Superintendent of Schools.
The Affirmative Action Officer or Superintendent may, at any time after receiving a report, take such appropriate action as necessary and as provided for in the law.
This may include notifying law enforcement, notifying the NJ Department of Children and Families, and/or any other measure provided for in the law.

8. Equal Access - Equal Rights
Regardless of:
Race Creed Color National Origin Ancestry Age Marital Status
Affectional or Sexual Orientation Gender Gender Identity or Expression
Religion Disability Socioeconomic Status
If you ever have any
questions or concerns,
please come and
see me!

9. Affirmative Action Presentation 9.2018 Acknowledgement
Please complete the Google Form below as acknowledgement of this training.
Affirmative Action Presentation Acknowledgement

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