Discrimination

SAU 16 is committed to equity and anti-discrimination among all students and staff. Under New Hampshire law and Board policy, no person shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in the District's public schools because of their age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, marital status, familial status, disability, religion or national origin. Discrimination, including harassment, against any student in the District's education programs, on the basis of any of the above classes, or a student's creed, is prohibited. Finally, there shall be no denial to any person of the benefits of educational programs or activities, on the basis of any of the above classes, or economic status.


SUBMIT A DISCRIMINATION REPORT

Protocol for Responding to Harassment & Discrimination

Report an Incident Initiated by a Staff Member (students/staff/caregivers use this form)

For students to report an incident initiated by another student, contact your administrator or use the Anonymous Quick Tip Form (here)

FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT:

Heather Murray, Director of Human Resources hmurray@sau16.org

Arlynn Polletta, Chief Equity Officer epolletta@sau16.org

Sexual Harassment / Title IX

SAU 16 does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. All forms of sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment are prohibited. Per Board policy AC, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 ("Title IX"), as well as RSA 193:38, among others.


SUBMIT A FORMAL SEXUAL HARASSMENT REPORT

Sexual Harassment / Title IX Reporting Form


FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Ellen Riiska, Title IX Coordinator eriiska@sau16.org

Bullying

SAU 16 is committed to providing all students with a safe and secure school environment. Conduct constituting bullying and/or cyberbullying will not be tolerated. All students deserve a positive school experience for academic achievement, social-emotional health and building and fostering a community through strong relationships with teachers and peers.


SUBMIT A BULLYING REPORT

Brentwood Bullying Report Form

East Kingston Bullying Report Form

Exeter Bullying Report Form

Exeter Region COOP Bullying Report Form

Kensington Bullying Report Form

Newfields Bullying Report Form

Stratham Bullying Report Form


FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STUDENT'S SCHOOL PRINCIPAL