The Janesville Consolidated School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Areas of CTE Study include: Business, Family & Consumer Science, Industrial Technology, Engineering and Agriculture.

It is the policy of the Janesville Consolidated School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Chad Angel, Janesville CSD 505 Barrick Road, Janesville, Iowa 50647, 319-987-2581, chad.angel@janesvilleschools.net.

 

It is the policy of the Janesville Consolidated School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Chad Angel, Janesville CSD 505 Barrick Road, Janesville, Iowa 50647, 319-987-2581, chad.angel@janesvilleschools.net.

 

The Janesville Consolidated School District does not discriminate in its educational programs and activities on the basis of a student's disability. It has been determined that your child has a qualifying disability for which accommodations may need to be made to meet his or her individual needs as adequately as the needs of other students. As a parent, you have the right to the following:

• Participation of your child in school district programs and activities, including extracurricular programs and activities, to the maximum extent appropriate, free of discrimination based upon the student's disability and at the same level as students without disabilities;
• Receipt of free educational services to the extent they are provided students without disabilities:
• Receipt of information about your child and your child's educational programs and activities in your native language;
• Notice of identification of your child as having a qualifying disability for which accommodations may need to be made and notice prior to evaluation and placement of your child and right to periodically request a re-evaluation of your child;
• Inspect and review your child's educational records including a right to copy those records for a reasonable fee; you also have a right to ask the school district to amend your child's educational records if you feel the information in the records is misleading or inaccurate; should the school district refuse to amend the records, you have a right to a hearing and to place an explanatory letter in your child's file explaining why you feel the records are misleading or inaccurate; and
• Hearing before an impartial hearing officer if you disagree with your child's evaluation or placement; you have a right to counsel at the hearing and have the decision of the impartial hearing officer reviewed.

It is the policy of the Janesville Consolidated School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Chad Angel, 505 Barrick Road, Janesville, IA 50647, 319-987-2581, chad.angel@janesvilleschools.net.

 

Date of complaint:	_____________________________________________________
Name of Complainant:	_____________________________________________________
Are you filling out this form for yourself or someone else (please identify the individual if you are submitting on behalf of someone else):	_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
Who or what entity do you believe discriminated against, harassed, or bullied you (or someone else)?	_____________________________________________________
Date and place of alleged incident(s):	_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
Names of any witnesses (if any):	_____________________________________________________

 

Nature of discrimination, harassment, or bullying alleged (check all that apply):

	Age		Physical Attribute		Sex
	Disability		Physical/Mental Ability		Sexual Orientation
	Familial Status		Political Belief		Socio-economic Background
	Gender Identity		Political Party Preference		Other – Please Specify:
	Marital Status		Race/Color
	National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry		Religion/Creed

In the space below, please describe what happened and why you believe that you or someone else has been discriminated against, harassed, or bullied. Please be as specific as possible and attach additional pages if necessary.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: _____________________________________            Date:  __________________________

 

Name of Witness:	­­­­­­­­_____________________________________________________
Date of interview:	_____________________________________________________
Date of initial complaint:	_____________________________________________________
Name of Complainant (include whether the Complainant is a student or employee):	_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
Date and place of alleged incident(s):	_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Nature of discrimination, harassment, or bullying alleged (check all that apply):

	Age		Physical Attribute		Sex
	Disability		Physical/Mental Ability		Sexual Orientation
	Familial Status		Political Belief		Socio-economic Background
	Gender Identity		Political Party Preference		Other – Please Specify:
	Marital Status		Race/Color
	National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry		Religion/Creed

 

 

Description of incident witnessed: _________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Additional information: _________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

 

Signature: _____________________________________            Date:  __________________________

 

It is the policy of the Janesville Consolidated School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Chad Angel, 505 Barrick Road, Janesville, IA 50647, 319-987-2581, chad.angel@janesvilleschools.net.

Students, parents of students, employees, and applicants for employment in the school district have the right to file a formal complaint alleging discrimination. The district has policies and procedures in place to identify and investigate complaints alleging discrimination. If appropriate, the district will take steps to prevent the recurrence of discrimination and to correct its discriminatory effects on the Complainant and others.

A Complainant may attempt to resolve the problem informally by discussing the matter with a building principal or a direct supervisor. However, the Complainant has the right to end the informal process at any time and pursue the formal grievance procedures outlined below. Use of the informal or formal grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies. Please note that informal processes and procedures are not to be used in certain circumstances (e.g., sexual harassment and sexual assault).

Filing a Complaint

A Complainant who wishes to avail himself/herself of this grievance procedure may do so by filing a complaint with the equity coordinator(s). An alternate will be designated in the event it is claimed that the equity coordinator or superintendent committed the alleged discrimination or some other conflict of interest exists. Complaints shall be filed within [state number of days - 180] of the event giving rise to the complaint or from the date the Complainant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence. The Complainant will state the nature of the complaint and the remedy requested. The equity coordinator(s) shall assist the Complainant as needed.

Investigation

Within five working days, the equity coordinator will begin the investigation of the complaint or appoint a qualified person to undertake the investigation (hereinafter “equity coordinator”).  If the Complainant is under 18 years of age, the equity coordinator shall notify his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) that they may attend investigatory meetings in which the Complainant is involved. The complaint and identity of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses will only be disclosed as reasonably necessary in connection with the investigation or as required by law or policy. The investigation may include, but is not limited to the following:

• A request for the Complainant to provide a written statement regarding the nature of the complaint;
• A request for the individual named in the complaint to provide a written statement;
• A request for witnesses identified during the course of the investigation to provide a written statement;
• Interviews of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses;
• An opportunity to present witnesses or other relevant information; and
• Review and collection of documentation or information deemed relevant to the investigation.

Within five working days, the equity coordinator shall complete the investigation and issue a report with respect to the findings.

The equity coordinator shall notify the Complainant and Respondent of the decision within five working days of completing the written report. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class.

Decision and Appeal

The complaint is closed after the equity coordinator has issued the report, unless within five working days after receiving the decision, either party appeals the decision to the superintendent by making a written request detailing why he/she believes the decision should be reconsidered. The equity coordinator shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the superintendent. Within five working days, the superintendent shall affirm, reverse, amend the decision, or direct the equity coordinator to gather additional information. The superintendent shall notify the Complainant, Respondent, and the equity coordinator of the decision within five working days of the decision. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class.

The decision of the superintendent shall be final.

The decision of the superintendent in no way prejudices a party from seeking redress through state or federal agencies as provided by in law.

This policy and procedures are to be used for complaints of discrimination, in lieu of any other general complaint policies or procedures that may be available.

If any of the stated timeframes cannot be met by the district, the district will notify the parties and pursue completion as promptly as possible.

Retaliation against any person, because the person has filed a complaint or assisted or participated in an investigation, is prohibited. Persons found to have engaged in retaliation shall be subject to discipline by appropriate measures.

 

School districts also need to develop a process for long-range needs assessment.  The process needs to include three items.

• Provisions for collecting, analyzing and reporting information derived from local, state and national sources;
• Provisions for reviewing information required on the following:
  
  • State indicators and other locally determined indicators,
  • Locally established student learning goals,
  • Specific data collection required by state and federal programs;

• Provisions for collecting and analyzing assessment data on the following:
  
  • State indicators,
  • Locally determined indicators,
  • Locally established student learning goals.

The long-range needs assessment process is mandatory but it does not need to be an administrative regulation supporting the long-range needs assessment policy.  It is, however, recommended that it become an administrative regulation to support the policy to ensure completeness and consistency.

 

 

Approved  2/22/05               
Reviewed 10/18/21                              
Revised   08/10/09  

 

Name of complainant:  ____________________________________________________________

Position of complainant:  __________________________________________________________

Name of student or employee target:  _________________________________________________

Date of complaint:  _______________________________________________________________

Name of alleged harasser or bully:  ___________________________________________________

Date and place of incident or incidents:  _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Nature of Discrimination or Harassment Alleged (Check all that apply)

 

	Age		Physical Attribute		Sex
	Disability		Physical/Mental Ability		Sexual Orientation
	Familial Status		Political Belief		Socio-economic Background
	Gender Identity		Political Party Preference		Other – Please Specify:
	Marital Status		Race/Color
	National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry		Religion/Creed

Description of misconduct:  _________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Name of witnesses (if any):  _________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Evidence of harassment or bullying, i.e., letters, photos, etc. (attach evidence if possible): ________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Any other information: _____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

 

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:  ______________________________________________

Date:  ____________________

 

 

Approved   07/19/07                              
Reviewed  10/18/21                                                           
Revised _08/10/09_

 

Name of witness:  ______________________________________________________

Position of witness:  ____________________________________________________

Description of incident witnessed:  _________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Any other information:  __________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:  _________________________________________

Date:  ______________________________

 

 

Approved     07/19/07             
Reviewed  10/18/21                                                                     
Revised ___________

 

Name of complainant:  ____________________________________________________________

Name of student or employee target:  _________________________________________________

Grade and building of student or employee:  ___________________________________________

Name and position or grade of alleged perpetrator/respondent:  ____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Date of initial complaint:  __________________________________________________________

Nature of Discrimination or Harassment Alleged (Check all that apply)

	Age		Physical Attribute		Sex
	Disability		Physical/Mental Ability		Sexual Orientation
	Familial Status		Political Belief		Socio-economic Background
	Gender Identity		Political Party Preference		Other – Please Specify:
	Marital Status		Race/Color
	National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry		Religion/Creed

Summary of investigation:  _________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

 

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:  ______________________________________________

Date:  ____________________

 

 

Approved    07/19/07                             
Reviewed  10/18/21  
Revised _09/08/08

 

Filing a Complaint
An individual who believes that the individual has been harassed or bullied may file a complaint with the superintendent or superintendent’s designee.  The complaint form is on website.  If the complainant is a school employee, after filing the complaint with the superintendent or superintendent’s designee, the employee may separately notify the parent or guardian of the student alleged to have been harassed or bullied.

An alternate investigator will be designated in the event it is claimed that the superintendent or superintendent’s designee committed the alleged bullying or harassment or some other conflict of interest exists.  Complaints shall be filed within 180 of the event giving rise to the complaint or from the date the Complainant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence.  The Complainant will state the nature of the complaint and the remedy requested. The Complainant shall receive assistance as needed. 

 

Investigation 
The school district will promptly and reasonably investigate allegations of bullying or harassment upon receipt of a written complaint. The District Investigator (hereinafter “Investigator”) will be responsible for handling all complaints alleging bullying or harassment.  

 

The investigation may include, but is not limited to the following: 

Interviews with the Complainant and the individual named in the complaint (“Respondent”)

• A request for the Complainant to provide a written statement regarding the nature of the complaint; 
• A request for the Respondent to provide a written statement; 
• Interviews with witnesses identified during the course of the investigation; 
• A request for witnesses identified during the course of the investigation to provide a written statement; and 
• Review and collection of documentation or information deemed relevant to the investigation. 
• The Investigator shall consider the totality of circumstances presented in determining whether conduct objectively constitutes bullying or harassment as defined in Board policy.  Upon completion of the investigation, the Investigator shall issue a report with respect to the findings, and provide a copy of the report to the appropriate building principal or Superintendent if the investigation involved the building principal 

The complaint and identity of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses will only be disclosed as reasonably necessary in connection with the investigation or as required by law or policy.  Similarly, evidence uncovered in the investigation shall be kept confidential to the extent reasonably possible. Additional suggestions for administrative procedures regarding this policy include: 

Organizing training programs for students, school employees, and volunteers regarding how to recognize bullying and harassing behavior and what to do if this behavior is witnessed; and

Developing a process for evaluating the effectiveness of this policy in reducing bullying and harassing behavior. 

 

Decision
The investigator, building principal or superintendent, depending on the individuals involved, shall inform the Complainant and the accused about the outcome of the investigation.  If, after an investigation, a student is found to be in violation of the policy, the student shall be disciplined by appropriate measures, which may include suspension and expulsion.  If after an investigation a school employee is found to be in violation of this policy, the employee shall be disciplined by appropriate measures, which may include termination.  If after an investigation a school volunteer is found to be in violation of this policy, the volunteer shall be subject to appropriate measures, which may include exclusion from school grounds. 

Individuals who knowingly file false bullying and/or harassment complaints and any person who gives false statements in an investigation may be subject to discipline by appropriate measures, as shall any person who is found to have retaliated against another in violation of this policy.  Any student found to have retaliated in violation of this policy shall be subject to measures up to, and including, suspension and expulsion.  Any school employee found to have retaliated in violation of this policy shall be subject to measures up to, and including, termination of employment.  Any school volunteer found to have retaliated in violation of this policy shall be subject to measures up to, and including, exclusion from school grounds.  
 

NOTE: School districts must include a number of requirements in the district anti-bullying/anti-harassment policy. This regulation builds on the requirements addressed in IASB sample policy 104 by more specifically detailing sample investigation procedures. Districts should ensure that the district’s practice is reflective of the policy and regulations that the district’s leadership team has established. Please remember that the procedures outlined here should be consistent with the policy. 

 

NOTE: Some conduct that falls under a school’s anti-bullying/anti-harassment policy also may trigger responsibilities under one or more of the federal and state antidiscrimination laws. By limiting the response to a specific application of its anti-bullying/anti-harassment disciplinary policy and the accompanying procedures, a school may fail to properly consider whether the alleged conduct also results in discriminatory bullying and/or harassment.

 

 

Approved  10/18/21                               
Reviewed   11/13/23       
Revised   11/13/23