Sexual
Harassment:
Sexual
harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is illegal. Sexual
harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when
made by a member of the school staff to a student or when made by a
student to another student where:
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Submission
to such conduct is explicitly or implicitly made as a term or
condition of an individual’s education; or
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Submission
to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for education
decisions affecting such individual; or
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Such
conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with
an individual’s educational performance, or creating an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive education environment.
Sexual
harassment may include, but is not limited to:
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Suggestive
or obscene letters, notes, touching, invitations, slurs, jokes,
derogatory comments, impeding or blocking movement, gestures, or
display of suggestive objects, pictures, or cartoons.
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Continuing
to express sexual interest after being informed that the interest is
unwelcome. Reciprocal attraction between peers is not considered
sexual harassment.
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Implying
or actually withholding grades earned or deserved; or suggesting
that a scholarship recommendation will be denied.
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Engaging
in coercive sexual behavior to control, influence, or affect the
educational opportunities, grades, and/or learning environment of a
student.
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Offering/granting
favors or educational benefits, such as grades/promotions in
exchange for sexual favors.
Any
student who is subject to sexual harassment, or who knows of the
occurrence of such conduct, should immediately inform the
administration. A substantiated charge against a student shall
subject that student to disciplinary action, which may include
suspension or expulsion. Matters involving sexual harassment will
remain confidential to the extent possible.
Title
IX Coordinator: Dr. Stephanie Miller ([email protected])
Student
Concerns:
Students
may present a complaint or grievance regarding one or more of the
following:
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Violation
of the student’s constitutional rights
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Denial
of equal opportunity to participate in any program or activity for
which the student qualifies not related to the student’s
individual capabilities.
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Discriminatory
treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, or disability.
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Harassment
of student by another person.
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Intimidation
by another student.
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Bullying
by another student
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Concern
for the student’s personal safety.
Provided
that (1) The topic is not the subject of disciplinary or other
proceedings under other policies and regulation of this District, and
(2) The procedure shall not apply to any matter for which the method
of review is prescribed by law, or the Governing Board is without
authority to act. Refer to Policy JII for guidelines and forms.