Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting - Office/Clerical and Aide Support Staff
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Any District employee having reasonable cause to suspect that a child seen in the course of professional duties has been physically, mentally or sexually abused, or neglected, or that threatened future abuse or neglect will occur, shall immediately contact the county human service department, the county sheriff, or the city police and inform the agency contacted of the facts and circumstances which lead to the filing of the report.
All employees shall receive training in identifying children who have been abused and neglected, and in the laws and procedures governing the reporting of abuse or neglect.
Questions concerning child abuse/neglect reporting should be directed to building supervisors or administrators immediately and without delay. All reports and records shall be confidential. The District will not make any employment decision based on a District employee’s decision to come forward with such an inquiry. If an employee fails to report, disciplinary action will be taken, up to and including termination.
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