Sexual Harssment Policy
Sexual Harassment Conflict

It is the policy of Pine Forge Academy that all individuals should enjoy an environment free from all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and contains within it grounds for disciplining violators, it is the policy of Pine Forge Academy that sexual harassment in unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated.

Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature, when:

• Submission to that conduct or communication is made a term or condition of employment or instruction, whether explicitly or implicitly.
• Submission to, or rejection of, that conduct or communication by an individual is used as a factor in decision making, affecting an individual's employment or student status.
• The conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's employment, work performance or student status, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or school environment.

Sexual Harassment Resolution

Any individual who believes that they are being sexually harassed should advise the offending individual that the conduct in question is offensive, and request that it be discontinued immediately.

If the individual does not desire to mention the offending behavior to the offending individual, or if the conduct in question is not discontinued, the person who believes that they have been subjected to sexual harassment should bring their complaining to the Headmaster or his/her designee.

The Headmaster or his/her designees will investigate the complaint and make every reasonable effort to determine the facts pertinent to the complaint. A conference with the complaint and/or the alleged offending individual will be held within 10 working days of the complaint. If the matter can be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties the matter will be considered closed, pending further complaint or additional information. In cases of recurring complaints, or cases of flagrant unlawful behavior, additional sanctions including suspension or expulsion will be imposed.

All information pertinent to the complaint will be handled in the strictest confidence and will only be disclosed to those who “need to know” in order to thoroughly investigate and resolve the matter.