1. It is the policy of the McKeesport Area School District to
maintain a learning and working environment that is free of sexual
harassment. Sexual harassment is deemed unacceptable conduct in the
educational and employment environment and will not be tolerated. it
shall be a violation of this policy for any employee, student, or agent of
the district through conduct or either verbal or of a physical sexual
nature.
2. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Laws, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955, as
amended, as well as other laws, prohibit, among other things,
discrimination which is based on sex. Sexual harassment is generally
recognized as a form of sex discrimination.
3. STUDENT-TO-STUDENT HARASSMENT, STAFF-TO-STAFF HARASSMENT, AND
STUDENT-TO-STAFF HARASSMENT
For the purpose of this
policy, student-to-student, and student-to-staff "sexual
harassment" is defined as any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors, and/or other verbal, visual, written or physical conduct of
a sexual nature.
4. A substantiated charge against a student shall subject that
student to disciplinary actions including verbal warnings, reprimand,
counseling, suspension or expulsion, consistent with the Student
Disciplinary Code.
5. PROCEDURES
Any person who alleges sexual harassment by any student or staff in the
district may complain directly to his/her immediate supervisor, building
principal, guidance counselor or other individual designated to receive
such complaints (i.e., Title IX Coordinator). Filing of a
complaint or otherwise reporting sexual harassment will not reflect upon
the individual's status nor will it affect future employment, grades, or
work assignments.
6. The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the
accused will be respected consistent with the district's legal
obligations, and with the necessity to investigate allegations of
misconduct and take corrective action when this conduct has
occurred. All investigative procedures will be in compliance with
Act 151 of 1994 of the Public Welfare's CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW (CPSL).
All complaints will be investigated fully, promptly, and appropriate
action will be taken after which complainant will be advised that the
matter has been addressed. |
