3207 - Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying of Students

POLITICA DEL CONSIGLIO N. 3207

PROHIBITION OF HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING OF STUDENTS

The District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment that is free from the harassment, intimidation or bullying of any student. By legislation, “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to, one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, mental or physical disability or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act:
• Danneggia fisicamente uno studente o danneggia la proprietà dello studente;
• Ha l'effetto di interferire sostanzialmente con l'istruzione di uno studente;
• è così grave, persistente o pervasivo da creare un ambiente educativo intimidatorio o minaccioso; o
• Ha l'effetto di interrompere sostanzialmente l'ordinato funzionamento della scuola.

Niente in questa sezione richiede che lo studente colpito possieda effettivamente una caratteristica che è alla base delle molestie, intimidazioni o bullismo.

"Altre caratteristiche distintive" possono includere, a titolo esemplificativo, aspetto fisico, abbigliamento o altro, stato socioeconomico e peso.

"Atti intenzionali" si riferisce alla scelta dell'individuo di impegnarsi nell'atto piuttosto che all'impatto finale dell'azione o delle azioni.

This policy and accompanying procedure do not govern harassment, intimidation, or bullying of an employee, volunteer, parent/legal guardian, or community member.

Comportamenti/Espressioni
This policy recognizes that ‘harassment,’ ‘intimidation,’ and ‘bullying’ are separate but related behaviors towards a student. Each must be addressed appropriately. The accompanying procedure differentiates the three behaviors; however, this differentiation should not be considered part of the legal definition of these behaviors.

Harassment, intimidation or bullying can take many forms including, but not limited to slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendos, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats or other written, oral, physical or electronically transmitted messages or images directed toward a student.

This policy is not intended to prohibit expression of religious, philosophical, or political views, provided the expression does not substantially disrupt the educational environment. Many behaviors that do not rise to the level of harassment, intimidation or bullying may still be prohibited by other district policies or building, classroom or program rules. 
Training
This policy is a component of the district’s responsibility to create and maintain a safe, civil, respectful and inclusive learning community for students and will be implemented in conjunction with comprehensive training of staff and volunteers. Specific training requirements are included in the accompanying procedure.

Frodi
The District will provide students with strategies aimed at preventing harassment, intimidation, and bullying toward students. In its efforts to train students, the district will seek partnerships with families, law enforcement, and other community agencies.

interventi
Interventions are designed to remediate the impact on the targeted student(s) and others impacted by the violation, to change the behavior of the aggressor, and to restore a positive school climate. The District will consider the frequency of incidents, developmental age of the student, and severity of the conduct in determining intervention strategies. Interventions will range from counseling, correcting behavior and discipline, to law enforcement referrals.

Studenti con piani educativi individuali o piani della sezione 504
Se è dimostrato che uno studente con un piano educativo individuale (IEP) o un piano della sezione 504 è stato oggetto di molestie, intimidazioni o bullismo, la scuola convocherà il team IEP o Sezione 504 dello studente per determinare se l'incidente ha avuto un impatto su la capacità dello studente di ricevere un'istruzione pubblica gratuita e adeguata (FAPE). L'incontro dovrebbe avvenire indipendentemente dal fatto che l'incidente di molestie, intimidazioni o bullismo fosse basato sulla disabilità dello studente. Durante l'incontro, il team valuterà questioni quali il rendimento scolastico dello studente, i problemi comportamentali, la frequenza e la partecipazione ad attività extracurriculari. Se viene stabilito che lo studente non sta ricevendo un FAPE a causa dell'incidente di molestie, intimidazioni o bullismo, il distretto fornirà servizi e supporti aggiuntivi se ritenuto necessario, come consulenza, monitoraggio e/o rivalutazione o revisione del piano IEP o Sezione 504 dello studente, per garantire che lo studente riceva un FAPE.

Ritorsione/false accuse
Retaliation is prohibited and will result in appropriate discipline. It is a violation of this policy to threaten or harm a student for reporting harassment, intimidation or bullying, being identified as a targeted student, or participating in an investigation.

It is also a violation of district policy to knowingly report false allegations of harassment, intimidation and bullying. Students or employees knowingly reporting or corroborating false allegations will be subject to appropriate discipline. However, students or employees will not be disciplined for making a report in good faith.

 
Compliance Officer
The superintendent will appoint a compliance officer as the primary district contact to receive copies of all formal and informal complaints and oversee policy implementation. The name and contact information for the compliance officer will be communicated throughout the district.

Il sovrintendente è autorizzato a dirigere l'attuazione delle procedure che affrontano gli elementi di questa politica.

The school board may request an annual review of this policy and associated procedures, which may include, if any, the number of substantiated reports received by the district. The school board may request a task force be created to address any concerns or ongoing issues that this policy and procedures are to address.

Riferimenti incrociati:
Policy 2161 Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students
Policy 3200 Rights and Responsibilities
Policy 3205 Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited
Policy 3210 Nondiscrimination
Policy 3211 Transgender Students
Policy 3240 Student Conduct Expectation and Reasonable Sanctions
Policy 3241 Classroom Management, Discipline and Corrective Action

Riferimento legale:
RCW 28A.300.285 Harassment, intimidation and bullying prevention policies
WAC 392-190-059 Harassment, intimidation and bullying prevention policy and procedure – School districts.

Adottato: 22 luglio 2008
Revised: 06.07.11, 11.20.18, 11.19.19
Revisionato: 16 aprile 2024