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.