Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

Salem-Keizer School District is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that is free from any form of harassment related to a person’s gender or sexual orientation.  Please contact a school administrator, department supervisor, or the District’s Human Resources Department if you have any questions or concerns.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual Harassment Policy ♦ HUM-A029 — The district’s policy is to maintain a work and educational environment that is free from harassment related to a person’s gender or sexual orientation. Document is available in Chuukese | English | Russian | Spanish | Swahili

Resources for Students and Parents/Guardians

Resources for Students and Parents/Guardians

Center for Hope and Safety — Call the 24-hour hotline at 503-399-7722.

Offers a safe refuge and support to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.

Liberty House, a Child Abuse Assessment Center — Call 503-540-0288 (note: this is NOT a 24-7 crisis line)

Provides medical services, interviews, and family support to youth who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, or relationship abuse

Love is Respect Hotline — Call 1-866-331-9474 or text “LOVEIS” to 22522. Advocates are available 24-7.

Confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse.

National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline — Call 1-800-656-4673

National organization dedicated to supporting survivors of rape, abuse, incest or neglect.

Oregon YouthLine — A teen-to-teen crisis and help line. Contact us with anything that may be bothering you; no problem is too big or too small!

Teens available to help daily from 4-10pm Pacific Time. (off-hour calls answered by Lines for Life).
Text "teen2teen" to 839863
YouthLine is a service of Lines for Life.
Chat online at oregonyouthline.org

Reports of Sexual Harassment Investigation: Students ♦ INS-P032 — Process for reporting and investigating sexual harassment involving students. Document is available in English | Russian | Spanish | Swahili. See INS-F082 for sample letter.

Sable House (Polk County) — Call the 24-7 crisis line at 503-623-4033

Offers a safe refuge and support to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.

Sexual Harassment Parent-Student Notice ♦ INS-F082 — Example letter of notice to parents and students parties about a harassment investigation. Word document available in Arabic | English | Russian | Spanish | Swahili.

Sexual Harassment Policy ♦ HUM-A029 — The district’s policy is to maintain a work and educational environment that is free from harassment related to a person’s gender or sexual orientation. Chuukese | English | Russian | Spanish | Swahili or in 11x17 inch poster version in English | Spanish

Sexual Harassment Student-Guardian Notice – Reported Person ♦ INS-F083 — Sample letter to a person reported to have violated the district's sexual harassment policy. Word document available in Arabic | English | Russian | Spanish.

Resources for Staff

Resources for Staff

Center for Hope and Safety — Call the 24-hour hotline at 503-399-7722.

Offers a safe refuge and support to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — Available to District employees, this service helps people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and other important areas of life.  As Salem-Keizer staff, there is no cost to you or anyone living in your household.

Liberty House, a Child Abuse Assessment Center — Call 503-540-0288 (note: this is NOT a 24-7 crisis line)

Provides medical services, interviews, and family support to youth who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, or relationship abuse

Marion County Victim’s Assistance Program — Call 503-588-5253 (note: this is NOT a 24-7 crisis line)

Provides on-call response for victims of sexual assault as well as support and advocacy to victims of crimes being prosecuted by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

Polk County Crime Victims Assistance Program — Call 503-623-9268, Option 3 (note: this is NOT a 24-7 crisis line)

Assists crime victims throughout a case being prosecuted by the Polk County District Attorney’s Office

Sexual Harassment Employee 3rd Party Notice Letter ♦ HUM-F047 — Sample employee/third party notification letter related to sexual harassment reports. English | Russian | Spanish | Swahili

Sexual Harassment Employee-Third Party Notice – Reported Person ♦ HUM-F049 — Sample letter for notice to employees and third parties on the results of a sexual harassment investigation. Word document is available in Arabic | English | Russian | Spanish | Swahili.

Interactions Between Staff/Volunteers and Students

Interactions Between Staff/Volunteers and Students

Maintaining Appropriate Staff/Student Boundaries ♦ PAP-W006 — This brochure provides guidance for staff to establish boundaries with students. a web-friendly booklet (English) or trifold brochure (English).

Report Sexual Misconduct — please fill out this form to report concerns about inappropriate behavior to Salem-Keizer School District

Report Sexual Misconduct

Title IX/Nondiscrimination Policy

Salem-Keizer Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups.

It is the policy of Salem-Keizer Public Schools that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.

District meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

View the Title IX Policy in English or Spanish.
View the Title IX Grievance Procedure in English, Arabic, or Spanish.

For information about the Salem Keizer Public Schools Nondiscrimination / Title IX policy and grievance procedure, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Title IX Coordinator.

Complaints will be investigated. Complaints and inquires can be made directly to a school administrator or to the Title IX coordinators.

Title IX Coordinator

John Beight, Executive Director

Human Resources
2450 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97305
503-399-3061
email the Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Title IX Coordinator

Debbie Joa, Prevention and Protection Coordinator

Human Resources
2450 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97305
503-399-3061
email the Assistant Title IX Coordinator

The District will ensure that all individuals who coordinate, investigate, or serve as decision makers for Title IX complaints receive proper training. View the Title IX training page.

Report Sexual Misconduct

Immediately Report Child Abuse

1-855-503-SAFE (7233)

or call local law enforcement

Any time you suspect abuse, call. Don’t have many details? Don’t know if it’s abuse?

Call. Call right now.

As a mandatory reporter, by law, you must make a report right away. For mandatory reporting rules see ORS 419B.005 to 0025
or the DHS website

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

Sexual Harassment Policy

Resources for Students and Parents/Guardians

Resources for Staff

Interactions Between Staff/Volunteers and Students

Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual Harassment Policy

Resources for Students and Parents/Guardians

Resources for Students and Parents/Guardians

Resources for Staff

Resources for Staff

Interactions Between Staff/Volunteers and Students

Interactions Between Staff/Volunteers and Students

Title IX/Nondiscrimination Policy

Salem-Keizer Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups.

Title IX Coordinator

John Beight, Executive Director

Assistant Title IX Coordinator

Debbie Joa, Prevention and Protection Coordinator

The District will ensure that all individuals who coordinate, investigate, or serve as decision makers for Title IX complaints receive proper training. View the Title IX training page.

Safe Schools Resources

Immediately Report Child Abuse

1-855-503-SAFE (7233)

or call local law enforcement

Equal Opportunity Statement