DEAR DAWG:  I think my principal is sexually harassing me and I want to put a stop to it. But I’m afraid to confront him about it.  I know he’s going to deny doing anything wrong, and I’m afraid that my bringing attention to it will only lead to more trouble.  Our policy requires all complaints to go to the immediate supervisor.  He’s my immediate supervisor. Is there any way around this?  LOOKING FOR AN END RUN.

DEAR LOOKING FOR:  Take a look at your policy again.  Policy DIA Local, as adopted by most school districts, specifically addresses this awkward situation. It says: “An employee shall not be required to report prohibited conduct to the person alleged to have committed it.”  The policy allows you to report to your supervisor, the campus principal, the Title IX Coordinator or the superintendent. So you have some options.

DAWG BONE: YOU NEVER HAVE TO REPORT SEXUAL HARASSMENT DIRECTLY TO THE PERSON YOU BELIEVE TO BE THE HARASSER.

 File this one under: SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Tomorrow: What’s the timeline for filing a sexual harassment complaint?