1. Any school employee who knows or reasonably believes that a child has been neglected, or physically or sexually abused, or that a child is subject to conditions or circumstances that would reasonably result in neglect, or physical or sexual abuse, shall immediately notify the State Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) or the local law enforcement agency.

• 1.1 The individual who observes, suspects, or receives the disclosure of child abuse or neglect must report it to the authorities (DCFS or law enforcement agency).
• 1.2 The school employee shall also inform the school administrator that a report is being made or report the alleged abuse together.  A school employee who only reports the abuse to the principal has not satisfied the mandatory obligation to immediately report the incident.
• 1.3 Investigation of education personnel prior to submitting a report should not go beyond that necessary to support a reasonable belief that a reportable problem exists.
• 1.4 Persons making reports or participating in an investigation of alleged child abuse or neglect in good faith are immune from any liability as provided by law.
• 1.5 The school and district will not disclose the identity of those that report child abuse unless required to do so by law.

2. School personnel will cooperate with DCFS and the law enforcement agency when they are investigating a child abuse situation.

3. The forms “Child Concern Information Sheet” (completed by the person reporting the event) and “Check-In and Responsibility Forms (completed by DCFS or law enforcement officer) are confidential and are to be kept in the principal’s locked file.

4. The school administration should provide and document staff training every three years.  Prevent Child Abuse Utah will conduct the training in a faculty meeting when requested.  The School administration should also provide and document training with new staff receiving training annually,

Approved by the Board 10/04/2006