File:  GBAA-R - Sexual Harassment

(Staff Grievance Procedure)

1.  Members of the school community who believe that they have been subject to sexual harassment will report the incident to the building principal, who will be referred to as the grievance officer.  Staff members not under the jurisdiction of a building principal will report the incident to the assistant superintendent, who will be referred to as the grievance officer in such cases.  If the alleged harasser is the immediate supervisor, the employee may file the grievance with the superintendent.  If the alleged harasser is the Superintendent, the employee may file the grievance with the Board President.  Grievances involving Board members shall be reported to the Superintendent.

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.

d.    If the supervisor suspects that there may have been a crime committed the proper law enforcement agency will be contacted immediately_.

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.

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 for disciplinary action.

Approved August 22, 1995

Revised: January 8, 2003

CROSS REF.: Current Professional Contract