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Harassment
Harassment will not be tolerated by the district. Students are expected to treat other
students and district employees with courtesy and respect; to avoid any behaviors known
to be offensive; and to stop these behaviors when asked or told to stop.
A substantiated complaint against a student will result in appropriate disciplinary action,
according to the nature of the offense and the student code of conduct.
The district encourages parental and student support in its efforts to address and prevent
harassment in any form in the public schools. Students and/or parents are encouraged to
discuss their questions or concerns about the expectations in this area with a teacher,
counselor, principal or designee.
Students must not engage in harassment behaviors motivated by race, color, religion,
national origin, or disability directed toward another student.
A student who believes he or she has been harassed by another student or by a district
employee is encouraged to report the incident to the principal. The allegations will be
investigated and addressed.
A substantiated complaint against a student will result in disciplinary action, according
to the nature of the offense and the student code of conduct.
The student or a parent may appeal the decision of the principal regarding the outcome of
the investigation in accordance with board policy.
Sexual Harassment / Sexual Abuse
Students must not engage in unwanted and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a
sexual nature directed toward another student or a district employee. This prohibition
applies whether the conduct is by word, gesture, or any other sexual conduct, including
requests for sexual favors. All students are expected to treat other students and district
employees with courtesy and respect; to avoid any behaviors known to be offensive; and
to stop these behaviors when asked or told to stop.
The district will notify the parents of all students involved in sexual harassment by
student(s) when the allegations are not minor, and will notify parents of any incident of
sexual harassment or sexual abuse by an employee. To the greatest extent possible,
complaints will be treated as confidential. Limited disclosure may be necessary to
complete a thorough investigation.
A complaint alleging sexual harassment by another student or sexual harassment or
sexual abuse by a staff member may be presented by a student and/or parent in a
conference with the principal or designee or with the Title IX coordinator, Jimmy
Thomas.
The student or parent may appeal the decision regarding the outcome of the investigation
in accordance with board policy.
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