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Findings of discrimination in the form of sexual harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action.<br />

Procedures shall be made available for pupils and/or parents/guardians who wish to file a grievance<br />

protesting alleged discriminatory or sexually (or other) harassing action. An immediate report of the<br />

allegation should be made to the affirmative action officer or chief school administrator. Violations of this<br />

policy or its related procedures shall be cause for disciplinary action.<br />

Implementation<br />

The chief school administrator shall direct development of procedures regarding the implementation of<br />

this policy to include sanctions, protection of individual rights to confidentiality and due process, and<br />

notification procedures. The chief school administrator shall ensure that, annually, all staff and all pupils<br />

(in means and terms that are age-appropriate) be thoroughly informed of this policy, their right to file<br />

grievances under this policy and the law and the procedures relative to filing. Further, all staff and pupils<br />

shall be informed annually of the identity of the district's affirmative action officer(s) and how they may be<br />

contacted.<br />

The chief school administrator shall also ensure that staff and pupils participate in educational programs<br />

relating to this policy and the maintenance of an educational environment.<br />

Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) Information<br />

Child Abuse and Neglect<br />

Remember: If you believe a child has been<br />

abused or neglected, you have a legal<br />

responsibility to report it!<br />

Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline:<br />

1-877-NJ ABUSE (652-2873)<br />

24 hours a day/7 days a week<br />

<strong>Boonton</strong> <strong>Township</strong> Police<br />

973-402-4000<br />

In New Jersey, every citizen—every teacher, doctor and neighbor—every person who comes<br />

into contact with a child and observes behavior or conditions that might indicate abuse or<br />

neglect is required by law to report his suspicions.<br />

Report suspected abuse by calling the Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline at 1-877-NJABUSE AND<br />

also the <strong>Boonton</strong> <strong>Township</strong> Police Department at 973-402-4000.<br />

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