Otsego Elementary School Faculty Handbook - Half Hollow Hills

POLICY/REGULATION-SEXUAL HARASSMENT (Continued)
All reports of sexual harassment will be held in confidence where possible, subject to all
applicable laws and any relevant provisions found in the district’s Board of Education
Policy Manual and collective bargining agreements, provided they do not interfere with
the district’s ability to investigate or take corrective action on the complaint.
INVESTIGATION OF A COMPLAINT
Section 5020.3R
Upon receipt of a formal or informal complaint, a group, through an impartial
investigation of the allegations shall follow. This investigation is to be conducted
diligently. All witnesses shall be interviewed. Complainants are to be notified of the
outcome of the investigation.
INFORMAL COMPLAINTS
Section 5020.4R
Students who believe they have been subjected to sexual harassment may request that
an informal meeting be held between themselves and the building principal. The
purpose of such a meeting will be to discuss the allegations and remedial steps
available. Parents or guardians of the student shall be notified of their right to attend
the interview with their child.
The building principal will then promptly discuss the complaint with the alleged harasser.
Should the alleged harasser admit the allegations, the building principal is to obtain a
written assurance if age appropriate that the unwelcome behavior will stop. Depending
on the severity of the charges, further disciplinary action may be taken by the
Superintendent of Schools.
Thereafter, the building principal is to prepare a written report of the incident and inform
the complainant of the resolution. The complainant is to indicate on the report whether
or not the resolution is satisfactory.