Policy 4880-1

Working Conditions

Anti-Discrimination and Harassment

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board: 
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 08/25/2015
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All persons employed by or acting on behalf of Lincoln Public Schools are expected to:

1. Demonstrate at all times a respect for others regardless of race, color, religion, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, national origin, citizenship status, economic status or other personal attribute. Any verbal or physical conduct which unreasonably interferes, on the basis of protected class, with the person’s work performance or creates an intimidating work environment constitutes harassment or discrimination.
2. Refrain from actions or the use of language, including ethnic or racial slurs, which is disparaging or demeaning to an individual’s appearance, ability, beliefs or other personal attributes.
3. Refrain from unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct or communication constituting sexual harassment. Sexual harassment may take many forms including, but not limited to:
   • Verbal harassment or abuse including unwelcome sexually-oriented communication;
   • Subtle pressure or requests for sexual activity;
   • Unnecessary touching of an individual, e.g., patting, pinching, hugging, repeated brushing against another person’s body;
   • Requesting or demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an individual’s employment or student’s status;
   • Requesting or demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt promise of preferential treatment with regard to an individual’s employment or student status; or
   • Sexual assault.
4. Report any incident of harassment or discrimination of or by any employee, student or non-employee within or which affects the school environment.