necessary to fully investigate the complaint and only when such disclosure is required or permitted by law. A complainant who wishes to remain anonymous will be advised that anonymity may limit the school division’s ability to fully respond to the complaint. Investigation Upon receipt of a report of alleged discrimination, the Compliance Officer immediately authorize or undertake an investigation. The investigation may be conducted by school personnel or a third party designated by the school division. The investigation shall be completed as soon as practicable, which generally should be not later than 14 school days after receipt of the report by the Compliance Officer. Upon receiving the complaint, the Compliance Officer will acknowledge receipt of the complaint by giving written notice that the complaint has been received to both the complainant and the superintendent. If the Compliance Officer determines that more than 14 school days will be required to investigate the complaint, the complainant and the superintendent will be notified of the reason for the extended investigation and the date by which the investigation will be concluded. The investigation may consist of personal interviews with the complainant, the person(s) alleged to have violated the policy and any others who may have knowledge of the alleged discrimination or the circumstances giving rise to the complaint. The investigation will consider witnesses and evidence from both the complainant and the person(s) responsible for the alleged discrimination. The investigation may also include the inspection of any documents or information deemed relevant by the investigator. The school division shall take necessary steps to protect the complainant and others pending the investigation. Whether a particular action or incident constitutes a violation of this policy requires a case by case determination based on all of the facts and circumstances revealed by a complete and thorough investigation. The Compliance Officer shall issue a written report to the superintendent upon completion of the investigation. If the complaint alleges the superintendent has violated this policy, then the report shall be sent to the School Board. The report shall include a determination of whether the allegations are substantiated, whether this policy was violated and recommendations for corrective action, if any. All employees shall cooperate with any investigation of alleged discrimination conducted under this policy or by an appropriate state or federal agency. Action by Superintendent Within 5 school days of receiving the Compliance Officer’s report, the superintendent or superintendent’s designee shall issue a written decision
Electronic Cigarettes Students are prohibited from possessing electronic cigarettes on school buses, on school premises and at school-sponsored activities. All other persons are prohibited from using electronic cigarettes on school premises and school vehicles. Adopted Legal Refs.: 20 U.S.C. §§ 6083, 7183. Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, §§ 15.2-2820, 15.2-2824, 15.2-2825, 15.2-2827, 22.1-79.5, 22.1-279.6. Refs.: GBECA Electronic Cigarettes JFCH Tobacco-Free School for Staff and Students KG Community Use of School Facilities KGC Use of Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes on School Premises