Geneva School of Boerne prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, color, nationality, disability, age or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admission, tuition assistance, employment policies, or any other programs administered by the school. Additionally, the School does not discriminate or retaliate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made based on each applicant’s job qualifications, experience and abilities.
The school reserves the right to use religion as a hiring and admissions criterion for all positions, due to the mission and nature of the School as a Christian faith-based institution, as permitted by law.
If an employee believes he/she or someone else has been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination or retaliation, promptly submit a complaint to Human Resources. If the object of the complaint is the HOS, the employee should submit the complaint to the President of the Board of Trustees. To ensure a thorough investigation, each complaint should be specific and should include facts, the names of individuals involved, and the names of any witnesses, if applicable, and as indicated in this handbook.
Filing a Discrimination and Retaliation Claim and Investigation
The School will, as soon as practical, review the complaint and as deemed necessary undertake a thorough investigation and attempt to resolve the issue. Those investigating for the school will preserve the confidentiality of facts and identities as much as practical. Those making complaints or participating in investigations, to the extent allowed by law and with the exception of an employee’s legal counsel or representative, are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality as well, and to always act professionally and discreetly. The School will not retaliate against any employee for filing a complaint or for participating in an investigation in good faith.
Bad Faith Claims
An employee who intentionally makes a “bad faith” or false claim, offers false statements, or refuses to cooperate with a school investigation regarding harassment or discrimination is subject to discipline. A “bad faith” claim is meant to include individuals who submit claims that they know to be false or erroneous, for the purpose of hurting someone or damaging his/her reputation, or other similar negative purposes (such as for their own personal gain).