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 .
BULLYING , TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND 5131.9 INTERVENTION POLICY The Enfield Board of Education is committed to creating and maintaining an educational environment that is physically , emotionally and intellectually safe and thus free from bullying , teen dating violence , harassment and discrimination . In accordance with state law and the Board ’ s Safe School Climate Plan , the Board expressly prohibits any form of bullying , teen dating violence behavior on school grounds ; at a school-sponsored or school-related activity , function or program , whether on or off school grounds ; at a school bus stop ; on a school bus or other vehicle owned , leased or used by a local or regional board of education ; or through the use of an electronic device or an electronic mobile device owned , leased or used by Board of Education .
The Board also prohibits any form of bullying , teen dating violence behavior outside of the school setting if such bullying , teen dating violence ( i ) creates a hostile environment at school for the student against whom such bullying , teen dating violence was directed , ( ii ) infringes on the rights of the student against whom such bullying , teen dating violence was directed at school , or ( iii ) substantially disrupts the education process or the orderly operation of a school . Discrimination and / or retaliation against an individual who reports or assists in the investigation of an act of bullying , teen dating violence is likewise prohibited .
Students who engage in bullying , teen dating violence behavior shall be subject to school discipline , up to and including expulsion , in accordance with the Board ' s policies on student discipline , suspension and expulsion , and consistent with state and federal law .
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