Student Handbook 2011-2012 - Public Schools of Robeson County
Student Handbook 2011-2012 - Public Schools of Robeson County Student Handbook 2011-2012 - Public Schools of Robeson County
DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT ANDBULLYING COMPLAINT PROCEDUREThe board takes seriously all complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment andbullying. The process provided in this policy is designed for those individuals whobelieve that they may have been discriminated against, bullied or harassed inviolation of the board policy, Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment andBullying. Individuals who have witnessed or have reliable information that anotherperson has been subject to unlawful discrimination, harassment or bullying alsoshould report such violations to one of the school system officials listed insubsection C.1. of this policy. Reports may be made anonymously.A. DEFINITIONS1. Alleged PerpetratorThe alleged perpetrator is the individual alleged to have discriminated against,harassed or bullied the complainant.2. ComplaintA complaint is an oral or written notification made by a person who believes he orshe is the victim of unlawful discrimination, harassment or bullying.3. ComplainantThe complainant is the individual complaining of being discriminated against,harassed or bullied.4. DaysDays are the working days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, vacation days orholidays, as set forth in the school calendar. In counting days, the first day will bethe first full working day following receipt of the complaint. When a complaint issubmitted on or after May 1, time limits will consist of all weekdays (Monday–Friday) so that the matter may be resolved before the close of the school term or assoon thereafter as possible.5. Investigative ReportThe investigative report is a written account of the findings of the investigationconducted in response to a complaint.6. InvestigatorThe investigator is the school official responsible for investigating and respondingto the complaint.7. ReportA report is an oral or written notification that an individual, other than the reporter,is a suspected perpetrator or victim of unlawful discrimination, harassment orbullying.B. REPORTING BY EMPLOYEES OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES1. Mandatory Reporting by School EmployeesAny employee who witnessed or who has reliable information or reason to believethat an individual may have been discriminated against, harassed or bullied inviolation of board policy, Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and26
Bullying must report the offense immediately to an appropriate individualdesignated in subsection C.1., below. An employee who does not promptly reportpossible discrimination, harassment or bullying shall be subject to disciplinaryaction.2. Reporting by Other Third PartiesAll members of the school community including students, parents, volunteers andvisitors are also strongly encouraged to report any act that may constitute anincident of discrimination, harassment or bullying.3. Anonymous ReportingReports of discrimination, harassment or bullying may be made anonymously butformal disciplinary action may not be taken solely on the basis of an anonymousreport.4. Investigation of ReportsReports of discrimination, harassment or bullying shall be investigated sufficientlyto determine whether further action under this policy or otherwise is necessary, andschool officials shall take such action as appropriate under the circumstances. Atthe option of the alleged victim, the report may be treated as a complaint by thealleged victim under this policy.C. COMPLAINTS BROUGHT BY ALLEGED VICTIMS OF DISCRIMINATION,HARASSMENT OR BULLYING1. Filing a ComplaintAny individual, who believes that he or she has been discriminated against,harassed or bullied is strongly encouraged to file a complaint orally or in writing toany of the following individuals:a. the principal or assistant principal of the school at which either the allegedperpetrator or alleged victim attends or is employed;b. an immediate supervisor if the individual making the complaint is an employee;c. the assistant superintendent of human resources if the alleged perpetrator or allegedvictim is an employee of the school system (or the superintendent if the assistantsuperintendent of human resources is the alleged perpetrator);d. the Title IX coordinator for claims of sex discrimination or sexual harassment; ore. the Section 504 coordinator or the ADA coordinator for claims of discrimination onthe basis of a disability.2. Time Period for Filing a ComplaintA complaint should be filed as soon as possible but no later than 30 days afterdisclosure or discovery of the facts giving rise to the complaint. Complaintssubmitted after the 30-day period may be investigated; however, individuals shouldrecognize that delays in reporting may significantly impair the ability of schoolofficials to investigate and respond to such complaints.3. Informal ResolutionThe board acknowledges that many complaints may be addressed informally27
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DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT ANDBULLYING COMPLAINT PROCEDUREThe board takes seriously all complaints <strong>of</strong> unlawful discrimination, harassment andbullying. The process provided in this policy is designed for those individuals whobelieve that they may have been discriminated against, bullied or harassed inviolation <strong>of</strong> the board policy, Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment andBullying. Individuals who have witnessed or have reliable information that anotherperson has been subject to unlawful discrimination, harassment or bullying alsoshould report such violations to one <strong>of</strong> the school system <strong>of</strong>ficials listed insubsection C.1. <strong>of</strong> this policy. Reports may be made anonymously.A. DEFINITIONS1. Alleged PerpetratorThe alleged perpetrator is the individual alleged to have discriminated against,harassed or bullied the complainant.2. ComplaintA complaint is an oral or written notification made by a person who believes he orshe is the victim <strong>of</strong> unlawful discrimination, harassment or bullying.3. ComplainantThe complainant is the individual complaining <strong>of</strong> being discriminated against,harassed or bullied.4. DaysDays are the working days, exclusive <strong>of</strong> Saturdays, Sundays, vacation days orholidays, as set forth in the school calendar. In counting days, the first day will bethe first full working day following receipt <strong>of</strong> the complaint. When a complaint issubmitted on or after May 1, time limits will consist <strong>of</strong> all weekdays (Monday–Friday) so that the matter may be resolved before the close <strong>of</strong> the school term or assoon thereafter as possible.5. Investigative ReportThe investigative report is a written account <strong>of</strong> the findings <strong>of</strong> the investigationconducted in response to a complaint.6. InvestigatorThe investigator is the school <strong>of</strong>ficial responsible for investigating and respondingto the complaint.7. ReportA report is an oral or written notification that an individual, other than the reporter,is a suspected perpetrator or victim <strong>of</strong> unlawful discrimination, harassment orbullying.B. REPORTING BY EMPLOYEES OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES1. Mandatory Reporting by School EmployeesAny employee who witnessed or who has reliable information or reason to believethat an individual may have been discriminated against, harassed or bullied inviolation <strong>of</strong> board policy, Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and26
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