Whistleblower Policy

You are Protected

It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to encourage its employees to report improper governmental action by District officers or employees and to protect District employees, who make such reports in good faith, from any type of retaliation. It is also the policy of the District to protect from retaliation all employees, parents, students and others who provide information or otherwise participate in an investigation. Employees found to have retaliated against someone in violation of these policies will be subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Retaliation should be promptly reported to the General Counsel or to the Chief Talent Officer.

Report It!

If you see or suspect ethics violations, misconduct, or illegal activity, talk to your manager or contact the Ethics Officer through any of the methods listed below. 

• Mail Stop 32-151, P.O. Box 34165, Seattle, WA 98124-1165,

• By FAX at (206)-252-0111

• Drop off in-person at the Customer Service kiosk marked “Ethics Officer

• Email the Ethics Officer
  

If you wish to remain anonymous, you may also file an anonymous complaint with an external service provider as follows:. 

• Call the Anonymous Hotline at (877) 452-3593 (Toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

• Report Anonymously online
  
  

   

Your report will be reviewed and appropriate investigation and action will be taken where warranted.