| Definition |
Discrimination /
harassment / bullying is intimidation by threats of or actula
physical violence; the creation, by whatever means, of a climate
of hostility or intimidation, or the use of language, conduct, or
symbols in such manner as to be commonly understood to convey
hatred, contempt, or prejudice or to have the effect of insulting
or stigmatizing an individual. |
| Prohibition |
Discrimination /
harassment / bullying due to an individual's race, color, national
origin, age, religion, marital status, political beliefs, sex, or
disability is prohibited. |
| Disciplinary Action |
Students who engage in
discrimination / harassment / bullying of an employee or another
student on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,
religion, marital status, political beliefs, sex, or disability
shall be subject o disciplinary action including but not limited
to suspension and expulsion. |
| Reporting Procedures |
A student who believes
s/he has been subjected to discrimination / harassment /
bullying should immediately report the incident to the Principal
(or Principal designee). |
| Prohibited Conduct |
Conduct and/or actions
prohibited under this section include, but are not limited to:
1. Impeding the progress of
a student in class by questioning the student's ability to do the
required work based on the gender, race, etc. of the student.
2. Limiting student access
to educational tools, such as computers, based on the student's
gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion, etc.;
3. Teasing a student's
subject choice or assignment based on the gender, race, color,
national origin, etc. of the student;
4. Teasing, name calling,
unwanted physical contact not of a sexual nature invading personal
space, etc. |
| Appeal |
Upon the completion of
the investigation and correction of the conditions leading to the
harassment / discrimination / bullying, any party may appeal any
part of the findings and corrective actions to the Superintendent. |
| Retaliation |
No one shall retaliate
against and employee or student because s/he files a written
grievance, assist or participates in an investigation, proceeding,
or hearing regarding the charge of harassment / discrimination /
bullying of an individual or because s/he has opposed language or
conduct that violates this policy. Upon the resolution of
allegations, the Superintendent shall assure that employees and
students are protected against retaliation. |
| References |
42 USC 2000e |
| Related Policies |
03.162; 03.262 |
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