Sexual Harassment and Title IX Grievance Process

What is Sexual Harassment?

1. An employee of Salem Public School District conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the recipient on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct;
2. Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to Salem Public School District’s education programs or activities; or
3. “Sexual Assault” or, an offense classified as a forcible or nonforcible sex crime; “dating violence” or, violence committed by a person who (a) is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and (b) where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: (i) the length of the relationship; (ii) the type of relationship; (iii) the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship;  or “stalking” or engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to (a) fear for his or her safety or the safety of others; or (b) suffer substantial emotional distress.
   • While all forms of Harassment are prohibited by Salem Public School District, Sexual Harassment requires particular attention.  Salem Public School District will promptly respond to all reports alleging Sexual Harassment as defined by Title IX regulations to ensure a fair and equitable resolution to the report, provide support to the victim, eliminate harassment, and impose discipline if necessary.
   • Salem Public School District has a Grievance Process for investigating and resolving Formal Complaints of Sexual Harassment.