It is the policy of the School Board to maintain an education and work environment which is free from all forms of unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. This commitment applies to all School Corporation operations, programs, and activities. All students, administrators, teachers, staff, and all other school personnel share responsibility for avoiding, discouraging, and reporting any form of unlawful harassment. This policy applies to unlawful conduct occurring on school property, or at another location if such conduct occurs during an activity sponsored by the Board.

The Board will vigorously enforce its prohibition against harassment based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other unlawful basis, and encourages those within the School Corporation community as well as third parties who feel aggrieved to seek assistance to rectify the problems. The Board will investigate all allegations of harassment and in those cases where unlawful harassment is substantiated, the Board will take immediate steps to end the harassment. Individuals who are found to have engaged in unlawful harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

For additional information regarding this subject, you may view the following resources online:
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• Bylaws & Policies - 3362 Anti-Harassment (Professional Staff)
• Administrative Guidelines - 3362 Anti-Harassment (Professional Staff)
• Form 3362f1 Report of Harassment - PDF Format (Professional Staff)
• Bylaws & Policies - 4362 Anti-Harassment (Classified Staff)
• Administrative Guidelines - 4362 Anti-Harassment (Classified Staff)
• Form 4362f1 Report of Harassment - PDF Format (Classified Staff)
• Bylaws & Policies - 5517 Anti-Harassment (Students)
• Administrative Guidelines - 5517 Anti-Harassment (Students)
• Form 5517f1 Report of Harassment - PDF Format (Students)

You may also contact the WCCS Complaint Coordinator, Superintendent Dr. Patricia O'Connor at (260) 244-5771 or by writing to:

WCCS Complaint Coordinator
Dr. Patricia O'Connor
107 North Walnut Street
Columbia City, IN 46725