G1140 - Prohibition Against Harassment and Discrimination

The District is committed to fair and impartial treatment of all employees, applicants, contractors, volunteers, and agents of the District, and to provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where people treat one another with respect. It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a work environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, familial status, source of income, or any other legally protected status. The District prohibits unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. Accordingly, derogatory racial, ethnic, religious, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual, or other inappropriate remarks, slurs, or jokes will not be tolerated.

1. Any employee who engages in discriminatory or harassing conduct is subject to discipline up to and including termination.
2. Supervisors and managers have responsibility to:

1. Model appropriate behavior;
2. Solicit feedback and provide direction and coaching to employees on appropriate behavior;
3. Monitor the work place and stop any discrimination and harassment; and,
4. Listen to and document complaints of discrimination or harassment and work directly with Human Resources staff to investigate and take corrective action where appropriate.