What must an administrator do after a child protective agency completes its investigation?

• A. Publicly announce the findings to the community.
• B. Address and conduct a prompt investigation into whether sexual harassment occurred.
• C. Close the matter without further action.
• D. Refer the matter to law enforcement exclusively.

Answer: (B)

After a child protective services investigation wraps up, the administrator must take action within the school community. The essential step is to address the CPS findings and promptly initiate an internal investigation to determine whether sexual harassment occurred. This keeps student safety at the forefront, ensures the district’s policies on harassment are enforced, and upholds due process and confidentiality for everyone involved. An internal investigation allows the district to assess the specifics of the situation, protect affected students, determine responsibility, and implement appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions if harassment is found. Involvement of law enforcement may happen if criminal conduct is suspected, but it is not the sole or exclusive path and does not replace the school’s own duty to investigate and respond. Public announcements to the community aren’t required and can raise privacy concerns. This approach reflects the district’s expectation of timely, thorough handling of harassment cases in concert with CPS findings.