Conditions of Practice. Harassment 8.1 The parties recognize an employee’s right to work in an environment which is free of harassment. The Board is dedicated to providing and maintaining an environment that fosters respectful and responsible behaviours. The parties recognize further that this constitutes a common objective and that reasonable efforts shall be deployed to prevent and correct any situation or conduct that compromises this right. 8.2 For the purpose of this agreement, harassment means any conduct, comments or gestures which are offensive, humiliating, abusive or threatening. 8.3 Nothing in this article shall prevent a teacher from proceeding with a complaint or action instead of, or in addition to, that described in this article. 8.4 A teacher who believes that they have been subjected to harassment may file a written complaint with the superintendent. The teacher may request the assistance of an Association representative when filing the complaint. 8.5 Upon receipt of a complaint, the superintendent shall ensure that an investigation is conducted without delay. The superintendent shall report the findings of the investigation to the teacher, the individual against whom the complaint has been made, the Association and the Board as soon as practicable. 8.6 If the complaint relates to the conduct of the superintendent, the teacher shall file the written complaint with the Board. 8.7 Upon receipt of a complaint, the Board shall ensure that an investigation is conducted without delay. The Board shall report the findings of the investigation to the teacher, the superintendent, and the Association as soon as practicable. 8.8 Having consideration for the nature of the complaint, and the outcome of the investigation, the Board shall make a determination of how to appropriately address the situation of a particular complaint. 8.9 Where a teacher knowingly files a false written complaint, the Board shall made a determination of how to appropriately address the situation. 8.10 No teacher will suffer reprisal as a direct result of any feedback received through the use of surveys.
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