5280 is committed to making the school free from sexual harassment. This means that 5280 prohibits sexual harassment by someone from or in the educational setting. 5280 prohibits sexual harassment and harassment based upon gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Sexual harassment refers to behavior that, among other things, is not welcome, is personally offensive, or undermines or weakens morale. Sexual harassment can include such actions as:

• Unwelcome sexual advances, or
• Requests for sexual favors, or
• Verbal, electronic (including cyber sexual bullying), visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the educational setting.

5280 prohibits conduct that has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the recipient’s educational progress, academic performance, or personal security, or of creating or contributing to an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. 5280 further prohibits sexual harassment in which a student’s grades, benefits, services, honors, program or activities are dependent on submission to such conduct.

5280 will not condone or tolerate harassment of any type, including bullying, discrimination, or intimidation, by any employee, independent contractor or other person with which 5280 does business, or any other individual, student, or volunteer. This policy applies to all employees, students, or volunteers and relationships, regardless of position or gender.

Students who violate this policy shall be subject to discipline. Any employee who permits or engages in sexual harassment of a student may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. 5280 prohibits retaliation against any participant in the complaint process.