Sexual Harassment
602 - Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or other inappropriate (verbal, written/electronic; implicit or explicit) or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed towards others. (See Policy JFDH for extended definitions.) Also included is any non-consensual touching of a sexual nature that does not rise to a level of sexual assault. Consideration would need to be made to the age, grade, developmental level, prior offenses, intentionality, and circumstances in determining an appropriate course of action and consequences.
Consult with School-Based Title IX Coordinator.
Mediation can not be used.
Apply extended suspension and expulsion only to grades 6-12.
Level 5: If the school administrator decides to request an expulsion conference, the school administrator or designee must contact the Department of Student Services within two (2) days of the alleged offense to request an expulsion conference.
Level 2-5
Engaging in sexual harassment (e.g., intentional unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, other intentional inappropriate verbal, written, or physical conduct of a sexual nature).