<div dir="ltr"><font>Dear Community, </font><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><font><br></font></div><div dir="ltr"><font>Today
during third period, teachers paused their classes to read over the
following information with students. We also sent this email to each
student individually via email. We wanted you to be aware of this
communication and to provide you with the same information that they received
today. <br><br>- Kristin Glenchur</font></div><div dir="ltr"><font>-------------------------<br></font><div><font></font></div><div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><i>Right
now, every student at Berkeley High is receiving information about
Sexual Harassment. We're also asking teachers to take time out of class
to make sure each of you is aware of what Sexual Harassment is, what the
consequences can be, and to emphasize the importance of stopping
harassment. Additional opportunities to address this issue are being
planned for after the break.</i></font></div><div><font><i><br></i></font></div><div><font><i>Each
of you are receiving a copy of the Sexual Harassment FAQs in your email
and we encourage you to read it closely and look at the resources
listed there to learn more about this issue. There should be copies of
it posted throughout the school. For those of you who have been or are
affected by harassment from another student or a staff member, we
encourage you to report it to a trusted adult. Staff members are
responsible for reporting any incidences of harassment to an
administrator. The Health Center is also a great resource for all of
you. </i></font></div><div><font><i><br></i></font></div><div><font><i>Here are some particular points of emphasis we want to highlight: </i></font></div><div><font><i><br></i></font></div><div><font><i>1)
Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature.
Examples include sending naked pictures over the internet, making
sexually explicit comments either in person or over the internet, and
unwanted and uninvited touching of a sexual nature. </i></font></div><div><font><i><br></i></font></div><div><font><i>2) Even <u>voluntarily</u> sending
naked pictures of yourself is considered sexual harassment and is also
illegal. In all cases, school officials must report this to police. Most
importantly, once the pictures are in cyberspace, it is impossible to
control who receives them and puts students at great risk.</i></font></div><div><font><i><br></i></font></div><div><font><i>3) Sexual Harassment that occurs "off campus" may still be a school offense if it disrupts the learning environment.</i></font></div><div><font><i> </i></font></div><div><font><i>4) All staff members must report sexual harassment complaints directly to administration. </i></font></div><div><font><i><br></i></font></div><div><font><i><font>Students,
the culture of bullying and harassment will not change until each of us
participates in changing it. Please do your part and speak up against
harassment.</font></i></font></div><span><font color="#888888"><div><font><br></font></div><font></font><font></font><div><div dir="ltr"><font>Kristin Glenchur</font><div><font>Principal, Berkeley High School<br><br></font><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">_________________</span></font><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">_________________</span></font>
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