offense if the conduct is egregious. Repeated offenses may warrant suspension and expulsion. In addition, promptly contact the Human Resources Department, Area Director, or Title IX Coordinator in situations involving repeated violations or severe infractions such as criminal touching, quid pro quo (e.g., offering educational rewards or punishments as an inducement for sexual favors), or acts which shock the conscience of a reasonable person. v. If the alleged harasser denies the allegations, promptly conduct a further investigation including interviewing witnesses, if any. vi. Submit a copy of all investigation and interview documentation to the District Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator, and to the Human Resources Department if the complaint involves a School District employee. vii. Report back to the complainant, notifying him/her in person and in writing regarding the action taken to resolve the complaint. Instruct the complainant to report immediately if the objectionable behavior occurs again or if the alleged harasser retaliates against him/her. viii. Notify the complainant that if he/she desires further investigation and action, the complaint will be forwarded for a District level investigation.
5.0812.07 PRINCIPAL’S RECOMMENDATION Issue Date: 1/2/20 FH
The principal must consider the severity or pervasiveness of the conduct and exercise discretion in determining whether a District level investigation is necessary regardless of the complainant's desires. If a blatant violation occurs involving criminal touching, quid pro quo (e.g., offering an academic reward or punishment as an inducement for sexual favors), or acts which shock the conscience of a reasonable person, the complaint should be referred promptly to the appropriate Area Director, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, Human Resources Director, or Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator. In addition, where the principal has reasonable suspicion that the alleged harassment involves criminal activity, he/she should immediately contact appropriate law enforcement authorities. Whenever a sexual harassment complaint is made, the principal must take action to investigate the complaint or to refer the complaint for investigation even if the student does not request any action or withdraws the complaint. Investigations should commence as soon as possible. If the initial investigation results in a determination that sexual harassment did occur, and the harasser repeats the wrongful behavior or retaliates against the complainant, the principal will take prompt disciplinary action and will notify the District Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator.
5.0812.08 DISTRICT LEVEL INVESTIGATION Issue Date: 1/2/20 FH
Complainants who are not satisfied with the outcome of the initial investigation may request a District level investigation by submitting the written complaint to the appropriate Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator.
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