Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment

Bainbridge Island School District follows state law and has policies and procedures in place that address the prohibition of sexual harassment.

Policy 3205 Sexual Harassment of Student Prohibited – BISD is committed to a positive and productive education free from discrimination, including sexual harassment. This commitment extends to all students involved in academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs or activities of the school, whether that program or activity is in a school facility, on school transportation or at a class or school training held elsewhere.

For a description of the sexual harassment complaint and remedy process, please refer to Procedure 3205P: Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited.

Reporting

Anyone may use informal procedures to report and resolve complaints of sexual harassment. Informal reports may be made to any staff member. Staff will always notify complainants of their right to file a formal complaint and the process. Staff will also direct potential complainants to the Title IX Officer.

View the BISD Sexual Harassment & Assault Resource Guide. Any formal complaints regarding sexual harassment may be submitted through this complaint form or by mail, e-mail, phone, or in person to:

Sexual Harassment Education Videos

A group of community leaders came together in 2022 to help educate our community about sexual assault through a series of public service announcements. Speakers are from Bainbridge Youth Services, Bainbridge Island School District, Bainbridge Island Police Department, and Virginia Mason, and each speaks to its roles and responsibilities when a sexual assault allegation is made. While each organization has a different role and varying legal obligations and constraints, they each play an important role in supporting the survivors of sexual assault.