SDOC Harassment and Discrimination Complaints
Pursuant to State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.081 – Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida (Florida Administrative Code), Osceola County School Board Rule 6.27 – Professional Ethics, and Osceola County School Board Rule 2.70 – Prohibiting Discrimination, Including Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment, a complaining party may file a formal allegation of harassment/discrimination.
- The description of the alleged harassment/discrimination must be clear, complete, and documented.
- In order for the allegation to be considered, this form must be completed in full, signed by the person lodging the complaint (note that anonymous complaints are not permitted), and supporting documentation, information, and evidence must be attached.
- Complaints must be filed within thirty (30) days of the alleged violation. This form and the supporting documentation will remain confidential to the extent permitted until the investigation is complete. At that time, the complaint information will fall under the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, related to public records.
- Pertinent information will be disclosed to the alleged offender as part of the harassment/discrimination complaint review process.