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graffiti or printed material promoting racial, ethnic, or other negative stereotypes; or
aggressive conduct such as theft or damage to property. Examples of prohibited sexual
harassment may include touching private body parts or coercing physical contact that is
sexual in nature; sexual advances; jokes or conversations of a sexual nature; and other
sexually motivated conduct, communications, or contact.
Sexual harassment of a student by an employee or volunteer does not include necessary
or permissible physical contact not reasonably construed as sexual in nature. However,
all romantic and inappropriate social relationships, as well as all sexual relationships,
between students and district employees are prohibited, even if consensual.
Any student (or the student’s parent) who believes that he or she has experienced
prohibited harassment should immediately report the problem to a teacher, counselor,
principal, or other district employee.
To the extent possible, the district will respect the privacy of the student; however,
limited disclosures may be necessary to conduct a thorough investigation and to comply
with law. Allegations will be promptly investigated. The district will notify the parents
of any student alleged to have experienced prohibited harassment by an adult associated
with the district, or by another student, when the allegations, if proven, would constitute
“sexual harassment” or “other prohibited harassment” as defined by district policy.
If the district’s investigation indicates that prohibited harassment occurred, appropriate
disciplinary or corrective action will be taken to address the harassment. The district may
take disciplinary action even if the conduct that is the subject of the complaint did not rise
to the level of harassment prohibited by law or policy.
Retaliation against a person who makes a good faith report of prohibited harassment is
prohibited. However, a person who makes a false claim or offers false statements or
refuses to cooperate with a district investigation may be subject to appropriate discipline.
A student or parent who is dissatisfied with the outcome of the investigation may appeal
in accordance with policy FNG.
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination, the district makes the following statements:
Borden County ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs,
including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Bullying or Taunting Behaviors
Students must not participate, either individually or in a group, in bullying or taunting
behaviors toward another student. Such behavior may include repeated teasing or
ridicule, name-calling, threats, theft, gossip and rumors, or physical intimidation of any
kind.
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