4000.1 Notice

4200.1

NOTICE OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS UNDER TITLE IX

Identities of the parties involved, if known:

___________________________________________________________(Complainant(s))

___________________________________________________________ (Respondent(s))

The conduct allegedly constituting sexual harassment: _____________________________

________________________________________________________________________

The date and the location of the alleged incident, if known: _________________________

________________________________________________________________________

The Title IX Coordinator or designee will contact the parties regarding the next step in the grievance process. Questions can be directed to the Title IX Coordinator: [INSERT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TITLE IX COORDINATOR]

The respondent is presumed not responsible for the alleged conduct. A determination regarding responsibility is made at the conclusion of the grievance process.

All parties involved may have an advisor of their choice who may be, but it not required to be, an attorney. This advisor may inspect and review evidence as permitted by the Board’s Administrative Regulations regarding the Prohibition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (Personnel).

Any employee who knowingly makes false statements or knowing submits false information during this grievance process is subject to discipline, up to and including termination. Additionally, it is a violation of the Board’s Student Discipline Policy to lie to school officials or otherwise engage in dishonest behavior, which includes knowingly making false statements or knowingly submitting false information during the grievance process. Any student who knowingly makes false statements or knowingly submits false information during this grievance process will be subject to sanctions pursuant to the Board’s Student Discipline Policy.

A copy of the Board’s Policy and Administrative Regulations regarding the Prohibition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (Personnel) is included with this notice.

4000.1 Notice

4200.1

NOTICE OF INFORMAL RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS UNDER TITLE IX

In accordance with the Board’s Policy and Administrative Regulations regarding the Prohibition of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (Personnel), a formal complaint of sexual harassment has been filed with the Title IX Coordinator. The Board has an informal resolution process to promptly and equitably resolve such complaints using mediation [alternatively, could be restorative justice]. This informal resolution process will only be utilized if both the Complainant and Respondent agree to do so.

The conduct allegedly constituting sexual harassment: _____________________________

________________________________________________________________________

If both parties agree to the informal resolution process, it shall preclude the parties from resuming a formal complaint arising out of the same allegations. However, either party may withdraw from the informal resolution process at any time before agreeing to a resolution and resume the grievance process for formal complaints of sexual harassment.

If both parties agree to a resolution, that resolution is binding upon both parties and cannot be changed or appealed.

The District will maintain for a period of seven (7) years records of the informal resolution process and results therefrom.

________________________________________________________________

I voluntarily consent to the informal resolution process:

_______________________________ ___________

Complainant Date

_______________________________ ___________

Respondent Date

4000.1 Notice

4200.1

[To be posted in a conspicuous place readily available

for viewing by employees and emailed to employees within three months of hire with the subject line “Sexual Harassment Policy” or words of similar import]

SEXUAL HARASSMENT IS ILLEGAL
AND IS PROHIBITED
BY
THE CONNECTICUT DISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ACT
(Section 46a-60(a)(8) of the Connecticut General Statutes)
AND
TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
(42 United States Code Section 2000e et seq.)

Sexual harassment means any unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or any conduct of a sexual nature when:

1. submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment;

2. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual; or

3. such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

Examples of Sexual Harassment Include:

Unwelcome sexual advances
Suggestive or lewd remarks
Unwanted hugs, touches, kisses
Requests for sexual favors
RETALIATION FOR COMPLAINING ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Derogatory or pornographic posters, cartoons, or drawings.

Remedies for Sexual Harassment May Include:

Cease and desist orders
Back pay
Compensatory damages
Punitive damages
Hiring, promotion, or reinstatement

Retaliation against any employee for complaining about sexual harassment is prohibited under this policy and illegal.

Violation of this policy is grounds for discipline, including discharge.

Individuals who engage in acts of sexual harassment may also be subject to civil and criminal penalties.

An infraction of this policy by supervisors or co-workers should be reported immediately to Gary Highsmith, assistant superintendent for human resources and administration or Superintendent jody goeler if the Title IX Coordinator is the Subject of the complaint]. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.

Any employee who believes that he or she has been harassed or discriminated against in the workplace in violation of this policy may also contact:

The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

[____________] Region Office [regional offices and their addresses can be found on the chro website, http://www.state.ct.us/chro/]

[address]

[phone number]

and/ or:

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Boston Area Office
John F. Kennedy Federal Building
475 Government Center
Boston, MA 02203
Phone (800) 669-4000

Connecticut law requires that a formal written complaint be filed with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities within three hundred (300) days of the date when the alleged harassment/ discrimination occurred.

9/24/20