3. Third party who is subjected to the behavior is protected and to promote a non-hostile environment. This includes providing resources for support measures to the student, staff member or third party who was subjected to the behavior and taking any actions that are necessary to remove potential future impact on the student, staff member or third party, but are not retaliatory against the student, staff member or third party being harassed or the staff member who reported to the district official. This may include, but is not limited to referral to counseling, safety planning, and no contact orders. Students in violation of this policy shall be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion and/or counseling or sexual harassment awareness training, as appropriate. The age and maturity of the student(s) involved and other relevant factors will be considered in determining appropriate action. Other individuals whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate sanctions as determined and imposed by the School Leader or Board. Additionally, the school may report individuals in violation of this policy to law enforcement officials as appropriate. Licensed staff, staff registered with the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) and those participating in practicum programs, as specified by Oregon Administrative Rules, shall be reported to the TSPC. The School Leader shall ensure appropriate periodic sexual harassment awareness training or information is provided to all students, parents/legal guardians, and that annually, the name and position of any and all school and/or Board officials responsible for accepting and managing sexual harassment complaints, and their contact information, is readily available. This policy as well as the complaint procedure will be made available to all students and parents/legal guardians in the school handbooks. The policy and the complaint procedure will also be posted in the school’s office. Title IX, Civil Rights, and Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure Oregon Charter Academy has jurisdiction over complaints. Individuals that report complaints via this process are guaranteed to be protected against retaliation for filing a grievance. In all cases of reported violations, Oregon Charter Academy will use a preponderance of the evidence as the evaluative standard used to resolve complaints. The rights established under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (ADA), the Agre Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) must be interpreted consistently with any federally guaranteed due process rights. Individuals have a right to file a criminal complaint and a Civil Rights, Title IX, or Sexual Harassment complaint simultaneously. Lori Walter is the school’s designated Title IX Coordinator. (TitleIX@oregoncharter.org)
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