It is the policy of the Fayette County Board of Education to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from sexual harassment. Therefore, sex-based harassment on board property is prohibited. 

     Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct, or other verbal or physical conduct of communication of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to, the following: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; repeated remarks to a person with sexual or demeaning implications; unwelcome touching; suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning one’s grades, job, etc. Also, some acts of sexual harassment of students by adults may be sexual abuse of minors, a violation of West Virginia State Code. 

     Disciplinary action taken pursuant to this policy may include warning, counseling, suspension, expulsion, or dismissal in order to end sexual harassment and prevent its recurrence.