JFCF-AR: Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Menacing, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Teen Dating Violence Reporting Procedures – Student

Step 1

Any reports or information on acts of hazing, harassment, intimidation or bullying, menacing, acts of cyberbullying, or incidents of teen dating violence (e.g., complaints, rumors) shall be presented to the principal or designee. Reports against the principal shall be filed with the superintendent or designee. Reports against the superintendent shall be filed with the Board chair. All such information will be reduced to writing and will include the specific nature of the offense and corresponding dates.

 Step 2

The district official receiving the report shall promptly investigate. Parents will be notified of the nature of any report involving their student. The district official will arrange such meetings as may be necessary with all concerned parties within five working days after receipt of the information or report. The parties will have an opportunity to submit evidence and a list of witnesses. All findings related to the report will be reduced to writing. The district official(s) conducting the investigation shall notify the person making the report within 10 working days of receipt of the information or report, and parents as appropriate, in writing, when the investigation is concluded and a decision regarding disciplinary action, as warranted, is determined.

A copy of the notification letter or the date and details of notification to the person making the report, together with any other documentation related to the incident, including disciplinary action taken or recommended, shall be forwarded to the superintendent or designee.

Step 3

If the person making the report is not satisfied with the decision at Step 2, they may submit a written appeal to the superintendent or designee. Such appeal must be filed within 10 working days after receipt of the Step 2 decision. The superintendent or designee will arrange such meetings with the person making the report and other affected parties as deemed necessary to discuss the appeal. The superintendent or designee shall provide a written decision to the appeal within 10 working days.

Step 4

If the person making the report is not satisfied with the decision at Step 3, a written appeal may be filed with the Board. Such appeal must be filed within 10 working days after receipt of the Step 3 decision. The Board shall, within 20 working days, conduct a hearing at which time the person making the report shall be given an opportunity to present the report. The Board shall provide a written decision to the person making the report within 10 working days following completion of the hearing.