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Littleton Public Schools Regulation |
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Policy Code JBB-R Policy Name Sexual Harassment of Students (Grievance Procedure) Adoption August 17, 1993 Revised |
1. Students who believe that they have been subject to sexual harassment will report the incident. Whoever receives the report notifies the school principal, who will be referred to as the grievance officer.
2. The grievance officer will attempt to resolve the problem, if warranted, in an informal manner through the following process:
a. The grievance officer will confer with the charging party in order to obtain a clear understanding of the basis of the complaint.
b. The grievance officer will then attempt to meet with the charged party in order to obtain a response to the complaint.
c. The grievance officer may hold as many meetings with the parties as is necessary to gather facts and obtain statements from witnesses if available.
3. On the basis of the grievance officer’s perception of the situation, the grievance officer may:
a. Attempt to resolve the matter informally through conciliation.
b. Report the incident and transfer the record to the Superintendent or his/her designee, and so notify the parties by certified mail.
4. After reviewing the record made by the grievance officer, the Superintendent or designee may attempt to gather any more evidence necessary to decide the case and thereafter impose any sanctions deemed appropriate, including a recommendation to the Board of disciplinary action.