EPS: Elementary Handbook 2023-24 | Page 67

SEX DISCRIMATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT It is the policy of the Board of Education that any form of sex discrimination or sexual harassment is prohibited , whether by students , Board employees or third parties subject to the control of the Board . Students , Board employees and third parties are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful of the rights of students . Any student or employee who engages in conduct prohibited by this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action .
Refer to Policy # P5145.5 for more information
SURVEYS OF STUDENTS ( Student Privacy ) 6162.51 Surveys can be a valuable resource for schools and communities in determining student needs for educational services . The Board of Education ( Board ) recognizes its responsibility to enact policies that protect student privacy in accordance with law . This is particularly relevant in the context of the administration of surveys that collect personal information , the disclosure of personal information for marketing purposes and in conducting physical exams . When a survey is used , every effort should be made to ask questions in a neutral manner to ensure the accuracy of the survey .
Administrators , teachers , other staff members and the Board of Education may use surveys for many purposes . Such purposes may include , but are not limited to , the need for student services , the determination of prevailing views pertaining to proposed policies and / or practices , or the determination of student knowledge and / or attitudes related , to a specific subject or units . These are examples of surveys and not intended to be an all-inclusive listing . Administrative approval is required for surveys . Responses will not be used in any identifying manner .
Surveys used in any experimental program or research project will be subject to the requirements of Policy 6141.11 . Parents shall have the right to inspect all instructional material that will be used for a survey , analysis , or evaluation as part of a federal program .
Note : The term “ survey ” includes an evaluation .
Prior to administering a survey , the Board of Education must approve all those that are received by the Superintendent that include reference to any of the factors listed below . In addition , no student may , without parental consent , take part in a survey , analysis , or evaluation that reveals information concerning :
1 . political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student ’ s parent ; 2 . mental or psychological problems of the student or the student ’ s family ; 3 . sex behavior or attitudes ; 4 . illegal , anti-social , self-incriminating , and demeaning behavior ; 5 . critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships ;
6 . legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships , such as those of lawyers , physicians , and ministers ;
7 . income ( other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program ); or ;
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