Allegations & Investigations

1. Allegations & Investigations Presented by: Craig Damon, Associate Executive Director for Eligibility and Compliance Jordanne Stark, Assistant Director for Compliance

2. Allegations Bylaw 10.3 – Protest Procedure

3. Email • compliance@fhsaa.org • Mail • Attention: Craig Damon or Jordanne Stark • Web Form • New for the 2016-2017 school year • Available at www.fhsaa.org How Are Allegations Submitted?

4. Anonymous • Received without any identifying information • Signed by a non-school representative • Parent • Member of the community • Student • Signed by a school representative • Principal • Athletic Director • FHSAA Representative What Types of Allegations are Received?

5. Determine the type of allegation • Anonymous • Non-school representative • School representative • Determine the intent of the author • Timing (FHSAA Policy 10.9) • Does the allegation directly impact the author • Determine whether the allegation includes credible information • Does the allegation include content? • Is there a preponderance of evidence? • Provide the accused school(s) with a copy What Happens Once the FHSAA Receives an Allegation?

6. Implausible allegations • Forward allegation to the school with no action taken by the FHSAA • Allegation placed in school file • The FHSAA may revisit the allegation, should credible information become available • Credible allegations • Forward allegation to the school with inquiries • Accused school is given 10 business days to respond • Prompt the accused school to initiate an internal investigation • If necessary, the accused school may provide a self-report • If necessary, the FHSAA may conduct a formal investigation What is the Accused School’s Responsibility?

7. Investigations Policy 39 – Investigative Procedures

8. Internal investigation • Initiated by the school, school district or governing board • Results may warrant a self-report • FHSAA investigation • Initiated by the FHSAA as a result of the accused school’s internal investigation • May be conducted by an FHSAA staff member or an approved investigative consultant Types of Investigations

9. Results from the school identifying a violation • The report should include the following information: • A list of the bylaws and/or policies that have been violated • A description of the circumstances leading to the violation • The names of any students and/or coaches (if applicable) • A list of contests in which the student(s) participated (if applicable) • Any corrective actions taken by the school to deter this situation from happening in the future • The report is submitted to the FHSAA via selfreport@fhsaa.org What is aSelf-Report?

10. Determine if the accused school’s internal investigation was thorough and sufficient • Did the school acknowledge a violation? • Does the school have a working knowledge of the bylaws and/or policies involved? • Did the school provide any corrective actions? • Do any penalties need to be assessed? • Did the school provide a detailed report? • Does the FHSAA need more information to determine whether or not a violation occurred? Preliminary Investigation

11. The FHSAA assigns a staff member or an investigative consultant • The school is notified of the investigation in writing • The school shall notify the student(s) and/or parent(s) and any other individuals identified by the FHSAA • Investigations are conducted on school campus • School records, documents and any other pertinent information may be reviewed • Interviews may be conducted with students, parents, coaches and school staff members • Searches of residences may be conducted with written consent from the parent/legal guardian Investigative Procedures

12. No verifiable evidence of a violation • Case is closed • No further action is taken • Evidence of a violation • The FHSAA will provide the school with a notice of preliminary findings • The FHSAA may take action against the school, which may include: • Probation • Fees and/or fines • Forfeiture of contests • Required attendance at FHSAA seminars/events Results of an Investigation

13. Notice of Preliminary Findings • Allows school to respond • School may present additional information • School may formulate corrective actions • Notice of FHSAA Final Investigative Findings • The final report includes: • Background Summary • Pertinent Bylaws and Policies • Corrective Actions (if applicable) • Summary of Violations • FHSAA Actions Evidence of a Violation

14. Jordanne Stark Assistant Director for Complinace jstark@fhsaa.org Contact Information Craig Damon Associate Executive Director for Eligibility and Compliance cdamon@fhsaa.org