Butte School District
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
3225
Sexual Harassment/Intimidation of Students
The District does not, and will not, discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The District is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the regulations promulgated through the U.S. Department of Education from discriminating in such a manner. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to the District may be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or all.
The Board designates the following individual to serve as the District’s Title IX Coordinator:
Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, at any time, including during non-business hours. Such a report may be made in person, by mail, by telephone followed up with a writing, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal and then written report. The report of sex discrimination or sexual harassment may not be actionable if the report is anonymous.
For purposes of this policy and the grievance process, “sexual harassment” means conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following:
- A District employee conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service provided by the District on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct;
- Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the District’s education program or activity; or
- “Sexual assault” as defined in 20 USC 1092(f)(6)(A)(v), “dating violence” as defined in 34 USC 12291(a)(10), “domestic violence” as defined in 34 USC 12291(a)(8) or “stalking” as defined in 34 USC 12291(a)(30).
An individual is not required to submit a report of sexual harassment involving the Title IX coordinator to the Title IX Coordinator. In the event the Title IX Coordinator is responsible for or a witness to the alleged harassment, the individual may report the allegations to the building principal or superintendent or other school official.
Retaliation Prohibited
The District prohibits intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination against any individual for any purpose which interferes with any right or privilege secured by Title IX or this policy, or because the individual has made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner in an investigation proceeding or hearing.
Confidentiality
The District will, to the extent permitted by law, keep confidential the identity of any individual who has made a report or complaint of sex discrimination, including any individual who has made a report or filed a formal complaint of sexual harassment, any individual who has been alleged to be the victim or perpetrator of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment, and any witness.Notice Require
mentsThe District provides notice to applicants for admission and employment, students, parents or legal guardians of elementary and secondary school students, employees and the union(s) with the name or title, office address, email address and telephone number of the Title IX Coordinator and notice of the District grievance procedures and process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the District will respond. The District also posts the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and Title IX policies and procedures in a prominent location on the District website and in all handbooks made available by the District.
Training Requirements
The District will ensure that Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process, receives training on the definition of sexual harassment, the scope of the District’s education program or activity, how to conduct an investigation and grievance process including hearings, appeals and informal resolution processes, and how to serve impartially including by avoiding prejudgment of the facts at issue, conflicts of interest and bias. The District will also ensure that decision-makers and investigators receive training on issues of relevance of questions and evidence, including when questions and evidence about the complainant’s sexual predisposition or prior sexual behavior are not relevant, and training on any technology to be used at a live hearing, if applicable. Investigators also will receive training on issues of relevance to create an investigative report that fairly summarizes relevant evidence. All materials used to train individuals who receive training under this section must not rely on stereotypes and must promote impartial investigations and adjudications of formal complaints of sexual harassment and are made publicly available on the District’s website.
Conflict of Interest and Bias
The District will ensure that Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process do not have a conflict of interest or bias for or against complainants or respondents generally, or for or against an individual complainant or respondent.
Determination of Responsibility
The individual who has been reported to be the perpetrator of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment is presumed not guilty of the alleged conduct. A determination regarding guilt/responsibility will be made by the decision-maker at the conclusion of the impartial investigation in accordance with the process outlined in Policy 3225P. No disciplinary sanctions will be imposed unless and until a final determination of responsibility is reached.
Cross Reference:
Legal References:
Policy History:
- 3102 - Attendance Area Policy
- 3102P - Attendance Area Policy Continued
- 3102F-1 - Request for Student Boundary Waiver (opens in new window)
- 3102F-2 - Request for Student Records (opens in new window)
- 3102 F-3 Special Power of Attorney for temporary custody assignment
- 3102F-4 - Student Transfer Form (opens in new window)
- 3110 - Entrance, Placement & Transfer
- 3120 - Compulsory Attendance
- 3121 - Enrollment & Attendance Records
- 3121F - Education Authorization Affidavit (opens in new window)
- 3121P - Enrollment & Attendance Records Continued
- 3122 - Attendance Policy
- 3122P - Attendance Policy Continued
- 3125 - Education of Homeless Children
- 3125F - McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Dispute Resolution Form (opens in new window)
- 3130 - Students of Legal Age
- FP-14.1 Out of District Attendance Agreement (opens in new window)
- 3141 - Discretionary Nonresident Student Attendance Policy
- 3141 F-1 Application for Out of District Attendance (opens in new window)
- 3141 F-2 FP-14.1 Parent or District Student Attendance Agreement FY2026 (opens in new window)
- 3141 F-3 - FP-14.2 Foster and Group Home Student Attendance Agreement FY2026 (opens in new window)
- 3141P - Nonresident Student Enrollment
- 3145 - Foreign Exchange Students
- 3150 - Part-Time Attendance
- 3200 - Student Rights & Responsibilities
- 3210 - Equal Education, Nondiscrimination & Sex Equity
- 3215 - Uniform Grievance Procedure
- 3221 - Student Publications
- 3222- Distribution & Posting of Materials
- 3224 - Student Dress
- 3225 - Sexual Harassment/Intimidation of Students
- 3225F - Harassment Reporting Form for Students
- 3225P Procedure Sexual Harassment of Students
- 3226 - Hazing...
- 3231 - Searches & Seizures
- 3231P - Searches & Seizure Continued
- 3233 - Student Use of Buildings; Equal Access
- 3235 - Video Surveillance
- 3300 - Corrective Actions & Punishments
- 3300F - Notice of Hearing (opens in new window)
- 3300P - Corrective Actions & Punishments Continued
- 3310 - Student Discipline
- 3310P - Discipline of Students with Disabilities (opens in new window)
- 3330 - Use of Alcohol-Sensor Device
- 3403F - Student Participation Form
- 3403 - Extracurricular Participation
- 3405 - Missing School Children
- 3405P - Missing School Children Continued
- 3410 - Student Health/Physical Screenings/Examinations
- 3410FMedical Examination Notice Permission
- 3413 - Student Immunization
- 3413-F2 Religious Exemption
- 3415 - Management of Sports-Related Concussions
- 3416 - Administering Medicines to Students
- 3415P - Management of Sports-Related Concussions
- 3416F - Designation and Acceptance to Administer Glucagon
- 3416F-1 Standing Order-Administering Medicines to Students
- 3416F-2 Standing Order Log Sheet
- 3416F-A - Medication Administration Training Within the School
- 3416F-B - Administration of Liability Release & Medication Order
- 3416F-C - Daily Medication Log
- 3416F-D - Student Log for PRN - "As Needed" Medication Administration
- 3416F-E - Student Log for Emergency Medication Administration
- 3416F-G - Protocol for Emergency Use of Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis
- 3416F-H - Log for Administration of Stock Supply
- Addendum 3416F-I Stock Supply Naloxone
- 3417 - Communicable Diseases
- 3431 - Emergency Treatment
- 3440 - Removal of Student During School Day
- 3440P - Removal of Student During School Day Continued
- 3510 - School-Sponsored Student Activities
- 3510P - Requesting, Approving & Scheduling of Field Trips
- 3510F-1 - Application for Field Trip
- 3510F-2 - Parent Consent (opens in new window)
- 3510F-3 - Insurance
- 3520 - Student Fees, Fines & Charges
- 3520P - School Nutrition Services Procedures & Rules
- 3520F-1 School Nutrition Meal Agreement
- 3535 - Distribution of Fund Drive Literature Through Students
- 3530 - Student Fund-Raising Activities
- 3600 - Student Records
- 3600P - Student Records Continued
- 3600F-1 - Student Records Continued (opens in new window)
- 3600F-2 - Student Records Continued
- 3606 - Transfer of Student Records
- 3606F - Transfer of Student Records Continued
- 3608 - Receipt of Confidential Records
- 3610 - Programs for At Risk/Disadvantaged Students
- 3611 - Gangs & Gang Activity
- 3612 - District-Provided Access to Electronic Information, Services & Networks
- 3612F - Internet Access Conduct Agreement (opens in new window)
- 3612P - Acceptable Use of Electronic Networks
- 3630 - Cell Phones & Other Electronic Equipment
- 3615 - Crisis Intervention/Management
- 3650 - Pupil Online Personal Information Protection
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