False or malicious complaints

• The Superintendent shall take action in every case of proven false accusation.
  
  
• A complaint under this policy that involves falsehood or malicious intent or is otherwise made in bad faith, as determined by the investigation, shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including suspension in the case of pupils, dismissal of employees or banning from school premises and possible legal action in the case of parents and volunteers.
  
  
• Disciplinary action taken by the public education system does not preclude the respondent from pursuing a civil action on their own behalf.