Boulder’s Fairview High failed to investigate rape claims against student athlete, lawsuit alleges Officials at Fairview High School in Boulder knew during the 2016-17 school year that a student athlete was accused of raping at least two other students, but failed to investigate and did nothing to protect students from facing a hostile environment at school, two former students allege in a federal lawsuit filed Friday. Fairview High leaders fostered a school culture that was permissive of sexual assault and mistreated victims, the women claim in the lawsuit, filed against the Boulder Valley School District and Fairview Principal Don Stensrud. The school and Stensrud “repeatedly turned a blind eye to rampant sexual harassment ... Continue reading... https://www.denverpost.com/2021/08/06/fairview-high-rape-sexual-assault-lawsuit/ Find in Internet Archives [google]Boulder’s Fairview High failed to investigate rape claims against student athlete, lawsuit alleges[/google]
Lawsuit alleges ‘sexually hostile culture’ at Fairview High School in Boulder A federal lawsuit filed against the Boulder Valley School District and one its principals alleges Fairview High School created a “sexually hostile culture where tolerance of sexual violence is expected and would-be offenders are encouraged to perpetrate on other students.” The suit was filed Friday by two females — who used pseudonyms — who each said they were raped by the same male student between 2016 and 2018. The federal complaint accuses the district of allowing Fairview High School to create a “toxic culture that includes instances of openly sexist comments made by the principal and other administrators, a demonstrated ... Statement from Boulder Valley School District: The Boulder Valley School District is aware of the federal Title IX lawsuit filed today. There will be a time and place to contest the facts and allegations, but we cannot comment on pending litigation. BVSD remains committed to protecting our students, preventing and addressing sexual harassment and discrimination, and creating safe and healthy learning environments in our schools. We are actively engaged with our students, families, staff and community partners to address equity issues, including Title IX’s protections against sexual and gender harassment and discrimination. In the 2020-2021 school year, BVSD adopted new policies consistent with the new Title IX federal regulations, provided training through MESA and Blue Sky Bridge for staff, students and families, and initiated a Title IX Advisory Council. This year, the School District added a Title IX Coordinator position, expanded training requirements across the School District, and will continue the work of the Advisory Council especially to elevate our students’ voices. We know that allegations like those made in the lawsuit are difficult for our students, families, staff and community. We invite our students and staff to let us know if you need additional support, and have shared many resources on our website, bvsd.org/helpforstudents. Continue reading... https://kdvr.com/news/local/lawsuit...e-culture-at-fairview-high-school-in-boulder/ Find in Internet Archives [google]Lawsuit alleges ‘sexually hostile culture’ at Fairview High School in Boulder[/google]
