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Safe School Plan Continued97BP 601.6Page 2 of 4SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF OR BY STUDENTSPolicy of the Board of Education1684 Complaint ProcessAny student who feels that he/she is being or has been sexually harassed on schoolgrounds or at a school-sponsored or school-related activity (e.g., by visiting athlete orcoach) shall immediately contact his/her teacher or any other employee. An employeewho receives such a complaint shall report it in accordance with administrativeregulation.(cf. BP 300.13 – Complaints Concerning District Employees)(cf. BP 603.7 – Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Procedures)The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that any complaints regarding sexualharassment are immediately investigated in accordance with administrative regulation.When the Superintendent or designee has determined that harassment has occurred,he/she shall take prompt, appropriate action to end the harassment and to address itseffects on the victim.Disciplinary MeasuresAny student who engages in sexual harassment of anyone at school or at a schoolsponsoredor school-related activity is in violation of this policy and shall be subject todisciplinary action. For students in grades 4 through 12, disciplinary action may includesuspension and/or expulsion, provided that in imposing such discipline the entirecircumstances of the incident(s) shall be taken into account.(cf. BP 601.3 – Suspension)(cf. BP 601.4 – Expulsion/Due Process)(cf. BP 606.6 – Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process [Students with Disabilities])Confidentiality and Record-KeepingThe Superintendent or designee shall maintain a record of all reported cases of sexualharassment to enable the District to monitor, address, and prevent repetitive harassingbehavior in its schools.All complaints and allegations of sexual harassment shall be kept confidential except asnecessary to carry out the investigation or take other subsequent necessary action (5 CCR4964).(cf. BP 300.49 – Unauthorized Release of Confidential/Privileged Information)