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Required Staff Harassment Training

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Glenn E. Malone, EdD
Glenn E. Malone, EdD

The document provides an overview of the Puyallup School District's anti-harassment policies 3211 and 3207. It defines harassment and examples of harassing behavior. It discusses racial harassment and sexual harassment. The policy applies to students, staff, administrators, parents and others. The procedures for reporting violations and possible consequences are outlined, including disciplinary actions and prohibition of retaliation. Staff are encouraged to decrease incidents of harassment through environmental awareness and empowering students.

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Puyallup School District Anti-harassment Training Policies 3211 & 3207 Overview of the Office of Diversity Affairs
PSD Anti-harassment Policies Policy 3211 – Harassment: Racial and other Forms Policy 3207 – Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
Overview of Policy Provisions Definition of harassment Some examples of harassing behavior Discussion of racial harassment Discussion of sexual harassment Applicability of policy Procedures Disciplinary actions
What is Harassment? Policy 3211 - Behavior that is directed at a person or group of people based on race, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, disability, or any other “protected class”. Policy 3207 – Expanded definition
Discussion What types of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and/or bullying do you think students experience today?
Some examples of harassing behavior Abusive language Taunting Slurs Inappropriate jokes, pictures, and gestures Threats Exclusion from activities Slogans Inappropriate physical contact, bullying, and intimidation
Discussion Where do you think harassing behavior might occur?
Some examples of where harassment occurs 80% occurs outside the presence of staff District is responsible for what we know or what we should know Make yourself aware of your surroundings – environmental scan Empower students
What is racial harassment? Behavior based on race or color which has the intent or impact of limiting a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from educational services, activities, and privileges Behavior that creates a “hostile environment”
What is sexual harassment? Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. Hostile environment. May include: Advances Requests for sexual favors Touching Comments, slurs, remarks
Applicability of policy Policy 3211 applies to: Students, Staff, Administrators, Parents, Volunteers, Vendors …..
Process involved if a violation is alleged Building/Site Level Administrator: Immediately forward information to Administrator Building/Site Level investigation and/or resolution Forward to District Compliance Officer when appropriate District Compliance Officer: Larry Sera, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Formal Investigation and/or resolution Maintain records Office of Diversity Affairs: Resource and Ombudsperson Maintain records in conjunction with Compliance Officer
Possible consequences for violating Policy 3211 Malicious harassment may be reported to law enforcement Students: Discipline which may include suspension and/or expulsion depending on mitigating factors Mandatory training Staff/Administrators: Appropriate progressive disciplinary action depending on severity of misconduct Vendors/Volunteers/Others: Termination of services Required to leave PSD property
Retaliation Provision A person who initiates a complaint under Policy 3211 and/or participates in the investigation of a complaint will not be retaliated against! Building Administrators and staff will take appropriate precautions to protect students from retaliation!
Who can I contact if I have more questions? Building/Site Level Administrator Almai Malit-Idler or Glenn E. Malone District Compliance Officer: Larry Sera, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Office of Diversity Affairs: Gerald Denman, Director of the Office of Diversity Affairs 253-840-8966
Discussion What can we do as individuals and as a staff to decrease incidents of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying at our site?

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Required Staff Harassment Training

  • 1. Puyallup School District Anti-harassment Training Policies 3211 & 3207 Overview of the Office of Diversity Affairs
  • 2. PSD Anti-harassment Policies Policy 3211 – Harassment: Racial and other Forms Policy 3207 – Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
  • 3. Overview of Policy Provisions Definition of harassment Some examples of harassing behavior Discussion of racial harassment Discussion of sexual harassment Applicability of policy Procedures Disciplinary actions
  • 4. What is Harassment? Policy 3211 - Behavior that is directed at a person or group of people based on race, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, disability, or any other “protected class”. Policy 3207 – Expanded definition
  • 5. Discussion What types of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and/or bullying do you think students experience today?
  • 6. Some examples of harassing behavior Abusive language Taunting Slurs Inappropriate jokes, pictures, and gestures Threats Exclusion from activities Slogans Inappropriate physical contact, bullying, and intimidation
  • 7. Discussion Where do you think harassing behavior might occur?
  • 8. Some examples of where harassment occurs 80% occurs outside the presence of staff District is responsible for what we know or what we should know Make yourself aware of your surroundings – environmental scan Empower students
  • 9. What is racial harassment? Behavior based on race or color which has the intent or impact of limiting a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from educational services, activities, and privileges Behavior that creates a “hostile environment”
  • 10. What is sexual harassment? Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. Hostile environment. May include: Advances Requests for sexual favors Touching Comments, slurs, remarks
  • 11. Applicability of policy Policy 3211 applies to: Students, Staff, Administrators, Parents, Volunteers, Vendors …..
  • 12. Process involved if a violation is alleged Building/Site Level Administrator: Immediately forward information to Administrator Building/Site Level investigation and/or resolution Forward to District Compliance Officer when appropriate District Compliance Officer: Larry Sera, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Formal Investigation and/or resolution Maintain records Office of Diversity Affairs: Resource and Ombudsperson Maintain records in conjunction with Compliance Officer
  • 13. Possible consequences for violating Policy 3211 Malicious harassment may be reported to law enforcement Students: Discipline which may include suspension and/or expulsion depending on mitigating factors Mandatory training Staff/Administrators: Appropriate progressive disciplinary action depending on severity of misconduct Vendors/Volunteers/Others: Termination of services Required to leave PSD property
  • 14. Retaliation Provision A person who initiates a complaint under Policy 3211 and/or participates in the investigation of a complaint will not be retaliated against! Building Administrators and staff will take appropriate precautions to protect students from retaliation!
  • 15. Who can I contact if I have more questions? Building/Site Level Administrator Almai Malit-Idler or Glenn E. Malone District Compliance Officer: Larry Sera, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Office of Diversity Affairs: Gerald Denman, Director of the Office of Diversity Affairs 253-840-8966
  • 16. Discussion What can we do as individuals and as a staff to decrease incidents of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying at our site?