Harassment & Discrimination Initial Reporting
Portland Public Schools is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students and staff. Any student, parent or staff member can submit an informal report here and we will share your report with the proper school or district contact, completely ANONYMOUSLY—none of the information you provide on this form will be traced back to you if you do not want to give your name. Your safety is the most important thing to us!

This form may be used to report ALL forms of discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, assault or misconduct, that occurs in the Portland Public Schools.  The form applies for incidents involving students, staff, or both, and can be utilized by any member of the PPS community.

IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, DO NOT FILL OUT THIS FORM. CALL 911 (this form is not monitored 24/7). 
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IMPORTANT NOTICE, READ ME
Portland Public Schools may not be able to investigate or respond to anonymous reports made through this form depending on the specific allegations made; however, in cases where the identity is known, the victim/survivor may be contacted for further information and to determine whater a formal complaint will be filed.  If you choose to share your name, this may begin an investigation into your case, and may involve sharing this information with local police and notifying the parents of the individuals involved.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO SHARE YOUR NAME, THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF ARE LEGALLY REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY CASES OF ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (IF UNDER 18).

The information from these reports will also be collected and used to address overall school climate issues within the district.

If you would like to make a formal report to begin an investigation and receive accommodations in the classroom, please speak to the district or school level Title IX Liaisons, a school administrator or other support staff at your school.  The Liaisons (listed below) are there to support you and help you move forward in the safest and most effective way possible.

King Middle School - Hannah Losser
Lincoln Middle School - Kathy Randall
Moore Middle School - Darci Lafayette
CBHS - Ian Zickler and Stephanie Doyle
DHS - Margaret Callaghan
PATHS - Rebecca Davis
PHS - Emma Sinden
District Liaison - Bridget Wheeler
Support Resources and Contact Information
To access support through the district please contact:

Jennifer Slabbinck, Executive Director of Human Resources (Title IX Coordinator)
Portland Public Schools
353 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 210-4121
titleix@portlandschools.org

School level Liaisons (listed above) can provide guidance and support to any party seeking to report an incident of discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment.

If an individual would like to access confidential support or information before reporting to PPS, many community resources are also available including:

SARSSM: 1-800-871-7741
Through These Doors: 1-800-537-6066
Maine Human Rights Commission: 207-624-6290
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education: 617-289-0111
Portland Police Department: 911, or 207-874-8479
 
I am reporting this concern as a: *
Does your report involve allegations or concerns related to staff member behavior? *
What type of incident would you like to report? *
Required
What would you like to report? *
Below is a space where you can speak up about any experiences you would like to informally report, share any safety concerns you may have, and bring awareness to the school/District administration of any school/department climate issues.
Where did the incident occur? *
Where do you work/go to school? *
What is your grade (if applicable)? *
Demographic Information
The responses to the following questions will be used to inform the administration's understanding and response to school/district climate issues within the district. This information is not required. If you are not comfortable answering any of these questions please select "prefer not to say".
How do you describe or define your race and/or ethnicity?
Please write in option if not specified below, and feel free to select more than one checkbox.
What is your gender?
What is your sexual orientation?
I have read the confidentiality notice, and consent to share the information in my informal report with the Portland Public Schools district administration and Title IX staff. *
This information will be automatically sent to the district administration and Title IX staff. If you do not consent to sharing your informal report, then we can not receive it and no action can or will be taken.

If you have reservations about making a report and would like clarification on how reports are addressed, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, as listed above.
If you would like to provide your email, we can send you a confirmation that we have received your report. We do not require it, as this removes anonymity.
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