Report a Concern

Tacoma Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and civil learning environment for students and staff. If you have a concern about something that has happened to a student, please consider the steps below.

Contact your student's teacher or counselor. Find contact information on your school's website.
Contact your student's principal and/or school director.

District policy, state law, and/or federal law requires a specific response depending on the conduct. Anyone can report harassment, intimidation, bullying or sexual harassment directed at a student by completing one of the forms below.

Report harassment, intimidation or bullying (student-to-student only)

Please complete the form below if you believe that an incident involved:

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying (HIB) directed at a student by another student in the educational environment.

Reports can be made anonymously.

Report Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying

Report all other concerns

Please complete the form below if you believe that an incident involved one or more of the following:

Harassment or mistreatment directed at an adult (including staff or parent).
Sexual harassment or unwelcome sexual behavior directed at a student or adult.
Discrimination based on race, gender, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics, directed at a student or adult.

Reports can be made anonymously.

Report sexual harassment, mistreatment, or discrimination

What happens after I submit a report?

What happens after I submit a report?

Both the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying and the Sexual Harassment reporting forms are submitted directly to the School Directors office at the central administration building. While each situation is unique, the following generally occurs once a report is received:

The form is sent directly to the HIB or Title IX coordinator in the School Director's office.
Parent or guardian of the student and the school principal are notified that a concern was reported.
The principal will ensure a temporary plan is in place to keep the student safe and supported at school.
The coordinator ensures that the reported concern is investigated.
At the conclusion of the investigation, next steps for action, if needed, are determined and corrective measures are put in place. The coordinator works in partnership with the school as well as Human Resources and/or other necessary departments.
Parent or guardian of the student are notified of the results of the investigation and the process to file for an appeal.

Additional Questions?

If you have questions about conduct directed at a student, please contact:

Wayne A. Greer
HIB Coordinator
(253) 571-1191
wgreer@tacoma.k12.wa.us

If you have questions about conduct directed at an adult, please contact:

Tiffany Davis-Brantley
Civil Rights Coordinator
Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
(253) 571-1252
civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us

School Directors

Elementary Schools
(253) 571-1032
Secondary Schools
(253) 571-1191