Harassment-Free School

The Upper St. Clair School Board (“Board”) strives to provide a safe, positive learning climate for students in our schools. Therefore, it shall be the policy of the Upper St. Clair School District (“School District”) to maintain an educational environment in which harassment in any form is not tolerated. This “zero tolerance” policy is applied without regard to whether the harassment is serious enough to be illegal under applicable law.

The Board prohibits all incidents of harassment of students by all School District students and staff members, contracted individuals, vendors, volunteers, and third parties in our schools.

The Board directs that complaints of harassment shall be investigated promptly, and corrective action be taken when allegations are substantiated. Confidentiality of all parties shall be maintained, consistent with the School District’s legal and investigative obligations.

No reprisals or retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith charges of harassment. The “Bullying/Harassment Complaint Form for Students” is available for students to complete in the event of an allegation of bullying or harassment.  Appendix A includes a student friendly explanation of harassment.