ARISE High School - Granicus
ARISE High School - Granicus
ARISE High School - Granicus
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Preventing Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment<br />
DRAFT HANDBOOK — <strong>ARISE</strong> HIGH SCHOOL 1/2006<br />
The Co-Directors have the responsibility to maintain a work place free from any form of<br />
sexual harassment. Consequently, should any employee become aware of any conduct that<br />
may constitute sexual harassment or other prohibited behavior, immediate action should be<br />
taken to address and remediate such conduct. Further, romantic relationships between<br />
employees and students are strictly prohibited.<br />
Any employee who has experienced or is aware of a situation, which is believed to be<br />
sexually harassing, has a responsibility to report the situation immediately to the <strong>School</strong><br />
Director(s), or designee. A Sexual Harassment Complaint Form may be obtained from the<br />
<strong>School</strong> Director(s), or designee, and a copy of this Form is attached to this Handbook. The<br />
<strong>School</strong> Director(s), or designee will conduct an immediate investigation into the<br />
allegation(s) and determine whether the allegations have merit. A written report, including<br />
findings related to the allegations, will be completed. In all cases, when the allegation(s) is<br />
determined to be valid, appropriate remedial action will be taken immediately and such<br />
action may include disciplinary action up to and including termination.<br />
If the alleged sexual harassment involves the employee's supervisor, or if the employee is<br />
not satisfied with the outcome of the investigation, the employee should bring the matter to<br />
the attention of the <strong>School</strong> Director(s), or designee.<br />
Investigations and No Retaliation<br />
It is unlawful to retaliate or take reprisals in any way against an employee who has<br />
articulated a good faith concern about sexual harassment or discrimination against him or<br />
her or against another individual. Complainants and witnesses under this policy will be<br />
protected from further harassment and will not be retaliated against in any aspect of their<br />
employment due to their participation in the filing of a complaint, acting as a witness, or<br />
the reporting of sexual harassment.<br />
Any employee who believes that he or she has been sexually harassed or has witnessed<br />
sexual harassment is encouraged to immediately report such harassment. <strong>ARISE</strong> will<br />
investigate complaints promptly and provide a written report of the investigation and<br />
decision within thirty (30) days of receipt of the complaint unless that time is extended for<br />
good cause.<br />
All complaints of sexual harassment will be kept confidential and only those persons with<br />
a need to know of information or the identity of a complainant will receive such<br />
information Individuals participating in a sexual harassment investigation will be advised<br />
that the matter is confidential and that retaliation in any form is prohibited.<br />
<strong>ARISE</strong> EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK DRAFT PAGE 10 OF 60
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