Title
APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE THE REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.71A - DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
Description
Policy 2.71a - Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures - has been revised with the following changes:
- Changes terms to acknowledge state and federal protected classifications
- Includes persons being aware of discrimination or harassment as required to report incident to school or district administrator
- Adds retaliation protection
- Removes informal complaint procedure
- Adds additional Title IX protections
- Updates notification of parents/guardians
- Updates to appeals of investigation outcome
Gap Analysis
These policy revisions have been made to comply with federal and state law and FL Department of Education rules.
Previous Outcomes
This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in August 2020.
Expected Outcomes
This item needs to be noticed for 28 days after this first agenda inclusion. At the next scheduled regular board meeting after that period, the item will be brought back for adoption into School Board Policy. Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the advertisement of revised School Board Policy 2.71a - Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures - be approved as presented.
Contact Information
CHRIS PARENTEAU chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
$3676.75 newspaper notices