The Haverhill Public School system requires all employees and students to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner with respect to their fellow employees, students and all members of the school community. What one person may consider acceptable behavior, may be reasonably viewed as harassment by another person. Therefore, individuals should consider how their words or actions might reasonably be viewed by other individuals. It is also important for individuals to make it clear to others when a particular behavior or communication is unwelcome, intimidating, hostile or offensive. Such conduct interferes with an individual s job duties, education, or participation in extra-curricular activities.
Conduct creates an intimidating, hostile or sexually offensive work or educational environment.
Harassment and Retaliation Prohibited Harassment in any form or for any reason is absolutely forbidden. This includes harassment by administrators, certified and support personnel, students, vendors and other individuals in page 1 of 3 ACA school or at school related events. Retaliation against any individual who has brought harassment or other inappropriate behavior to the attention of school officials or who has cooperated in an investigation of a complaint under this policy is unlawful and will not be tolerated by the Haverhill Public Schools. In assessing such reports school officials will be careful to consider the viewpoint of the complainant, or reporter, especially in cases involving small children. The complainant will be informed of the grievance procedure.