2013-2014 EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

OF RISK MANAGEMENT TRAINING

Reporting Wrongdoing Internally

Workplace wrongdoing hurts everyone. Such wrongdoing may include harassment, discrimination, drug and alcohol abuse, theft, violence, unsafe acts, and misrepresentation of a workers' compensation claim, for example.

Darlington County School District prohibits and does not tolerate wrongdoing in its workplace. Wrongdoing often is not reported. However, if wrongdoing is not reported, it cannot be corrected or resolved. When wrongdoing is not corrected or resolved, it can cause further harm to you, your co-workers, and your employer.

Darlington County School District wants to keep wrongdoing out of the workplace. A simple means to report wrongdoing is provided below.

The District administration will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person who reports wrongdoing or who assists in an investigation relating to a complaint. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment.

Refer to the web site, www.darlington.k12.sc.us > “About Us” > “Policies” > “Board Policy Manual”, Sections GBK, GBK-R, GBK-E – Staff Concerns/Complaints/Grievances and Sections GBAA, GBAA-R and GBAA-E – Sexual Harassment of Employees.

Instructions for Reporting Wrongdoing Internally

1.  Report the wrongdoing immediately to , (your immediate supervisor).

2.  After reporting, you must keep your report of wrongdoing as confidential as possible.

3.  If after reporting, you believe that your report has been ignored or has not been properly managed, report your belief to B. Jane Hursey, Director of Human Resources, or to Willie E. Boyd, Assistant Superintendent.

4.  You do not have to confront the person who is the source of your report, question, or complaint before notifying any of those listed.

Acknowledgment

The undersigned acknowledges that he/she has read (or has been read) and understands the information regarding the Darlington County School's Policy against wrongdoing and how to report wrongdoing when it occurs. The undersigned agrees to report sexual and racial harassment, discrimination, or any other workplace wrongdoing.

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(Revised 06-13)