5064.00 | Disciplinary Action

If the allegation of harassment involves a teacher or other school employee, the building principal will submit the report of the investigation to the Superintendent. If there is sufficient evidence to support the allegations, disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, may be taken against the offender.

If the allegations of harassment are against an individual and there is sufficient evidence to support the allegations, disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion, may be taken against the offender.

If there is insufficient evidence to support the allegations, no record will be made of the allegations in the complaining individual’s permanent record. No record of the allegations will be placed in the accused employee’s personnel record or in an accused individual’s permanent record if there is insufficient evidence to support the allegations. 

In the event the investigation discloses that the complaining individual has falsely accused another individual of harassment knowingly or in a malicious manner, the complaining individual may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion. (Revised 11/18/2020)