The prohibited act of getting even after a complaint has been filed
What is retaliation?
100
How long does a complainant have to request an independent review of a written finding AND
How long does a school have to review a final report upon request?
30 Days
100
In order to protect the complainant, he/she can request this:
His/her name be kept confidential and/or that nothing be done about the allegations
100
If an allegation includes child abuse what agency must be contacted?
Who is DCF?
200
Who should not be assigned to conduct an investigation?
The subject of a complaint
200
An alternative dispute resolution method.
What is mediation
200
A complainant has the right to file a complaint with what state agency?
VT Human Rights Commission
200
What Federal Statute (Title) prevents legally retaliation?
What is Title 9
200
If the alleged perpetrator is a licensed educator what agency must be informed
Who is the AOE
300
When does an investigation need to be completed by?
5 School Days from complaint
300
If a hostile environment has affected the entire classroom, school or campus, an effective response may need to include:
group-wide training.
300
Any person determined to have engaged in an act of hazing, harassment, or bullying may take this action
What is an appeal
300
Where must the investigator/institution keep information pertaining to the investigation?
Where is a confidential file.
300
Can information contained in a students educational record be released to law enforcement?
Not without legal guardian approval or a lawfully issued subpoena.
400
How must the investigator document their findings?
A written report with statement of findings
400
Remedial action for the perpetrators may include
Age appropriate warning, reprimand, education, counseling, transfer, suspension, and/or expulsion
400
What format must a request for review of a finding be submitted by the complainant in?
What is written request
400
How long does an investigative report need to be kept by the district?
6 Years
400
What must a school board or designee ensure happens each year regarding the prevention of hazing, harassment, and bullying? (Hint: We're doing it NOW!)
What is provide training to staff
500
What must the investigator do within 5 school days of a completed investigative report?
Provide parents with: final written report and their rights
500
Remedies for the victim may include:
Counseling, class withdrawal, safety plan, and/or apologies
500
What is required for an educational agency to disclose personal identifiable information from a students educational records?
Written consent from parent or legal guardian
500
The school is required to inform a complainant of this information:
Their title 9 right to confidentiality upon request.
500
How does RVTC disseminate its hazing, harassment, and bullying policies as required by law to students and parents?
What is the student handbook/parent signature page