such person who receives a report of , observes , or has other knowledge or belief of conduct , which may constitute hazing , shall inform the building principal immediately .
E . Submission of a good faith complaint or report of hazing will not affect the complainant or reporter ’ s future employment , grades , or work assignments .
V . School District Action A . Upon receipt of a complaint or report of hazing , the school district shall undertake or authorize an investigation by school district officials or a third party designated by the school district . B . The school district will take immediate steps , at its discretion , to protect the complainant , reporter , students , or others pending completion of an investigation of hazing .
C . Upon completion of the investigation , the school district will take appropriate action . Such action may include , but is not limited to , warning , suspension , exclusion , expulsion , transfer , remediation , termination , or discharge .
D . Disciplinary consequences will be sufficiently severe to deter violations and to appropriately discipline prohibited behavior . School district action taken for violation of this policy will be consistent with the requirements of applicable collective bargaining agreements , applicable statutory authority , including school district policies and regulations . VI . Reprisal The school district will discipline or take appropriate action against any student , teacher , administrator , volunteer , contractor , or other employee of the school district who retaliates against any person who makes a good faith report of alleged hazing or against any person who testifies , assists , or participates in an investigation , or against any person who testifies , assists , or participates in a proceeding or hearing relating to such hazing . Retaliation includes , but is not limited to , any form of intimidation , reprisal , or harassment . VII . Dissemination of Policy This policy shall appear in each school ’ s parent and student handbook , the athletic handbook and in each school ’ s staff handbook . Adopted : November 14 , 2000 Reviewed : September 22 , 2009 Adopted : February 23 , 2021
Bullying , Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Intervention 5131.911 The Board of Education ( Board ) promotes a secure and happy school climate , conducive to teaching and learning that is free from threat , harassment and any type of bullying behavior . Therefore , it shall be the policy of the Board that bullying of a student by another student is prohibited .
The Board believes that a school environment in which students feel safe , supported , engaged and helpfully challenged is optimal for learning and healthy development . The Board seeks an educational environment in which students and adults feel socially , emotionally , intellectually and physically safe ; an environment that is free of harassment , discrimination , teen dating violence , intimidation and bullying .
Definitions “ Bullying ” means an act that is direct or indirect and severe , persistent or pervasive which :
A . causes physical or emotional harm to an individual , B . places an individual in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm , or , C . infringes on the rights and opportunities of an individual at school .
Revised 8 / 23 / 2024