students . There were no repercussions at school following the incident .
The district ’ s discipline policy addresses and gives consequences for such language , but we as a community have to work together to stop this type of harassment . Parents and district staff need to let all of our students know that such language is wrong and it should not be tolerated . In order to create an inclusive and positive learning community students , parents and district staff must work to end the language of harassment through education and appropriate consequences .
After an investigation an administrator will use his / her discretion to determine if there has been a violation of policy concerning the language of harassment . If there has been such a violation , disciplinary action or consequences , as set forth below , may follow .
An administrator , with the superintendent ’ s designee , may use his / her discretion to apply more appropriate consequences when needed to provide for the safety of all students .
All federal and state rules and regulations concerning special education students will apply to these policy procedures .
A first offense will result in an education session concerning the language of harassment , and may also include one or more of the following :
a . Up to a 5-day assignment to a learning center . b . Up to a 10-day OSS ( out-of-school suspension ). c . Parent / guardian conference .
d . Parents / guardians and student will be notified that any further offenses may result in a referral to the School Board for an expulsion of up to one calendar year .
e . Referral to a local law enforcement agency . f . Referral to Activities Director ( grades 9-12 ).
A second offense will result in an education session concerning the language of harassment , and may also include one or more of the following :
a . Up to a 10-day OSS ( out-of-school suspension ). b . Parent / guardian conference .
c . Referral to the board for an expulsion of up to one calendar year .
d . Referral to a local law enforcement agency . e . Referral to Activities Director ( grades 9-12 ).
Further offenses will result in an education session concerning the language of harassment , a dismissal or suspension , and may also include one or more of the following :
a . Parent / guardian conference .
b . Referral to the board for an expulsion of up to one calendar year .
c . Referral to a local law enforcement agency . d . Referral to Activities Director ( grades 9-12 ).
When determining an appropriate action , the administrator will consider the extent of the disruption to the safety of an individual or a group , the disruption of the learning environment in the schools , and whether the conduct has created a hostile environment for a student or group of students .
If a student exhibits multiple and / or escalating violations of policy concerning the Language of Harassment in spite of appropriate interventions , graduated disciplinary action or consequences shall be imposed .
526.0 : Hazing Prohibition Policy Policy
Note : Discipline Policy 506.0 also addresses hazing . It states : “ Violations against persons communicated or attempted to be communicated by any means . Such violations include but are not limited to : verbal and / or nonverbal intimidation / threats ; stalking ; obstruction ; assault ; fighting ; extortion ; bullying , racial harassment ; harassment on the basis of disability ; sexual harassment / violence ; indecent exposure ; hazing .” I . PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to maintain a positive and safe learning and working environment for students and staff that is free from hazing . Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the school district and are prohibited at all times .
II . POLICY STATEMENT
A . No student , teacher , administrator , volunteer , contractor or other employee of the school district shall plan , direct , encourage , aid or engage in hazing .
B . No teacher , administrator , volunteer , contractor or other employee of the School District shall permit , condone or tolerate hazing .
C . Apparent permission or consent by a person being hazed does not lessen the prohibition contained in this policy .
D . This policy applies to behavior that occurs on or off school property and during and after school hours .
E . A per son who engages in an act that violates school policy or law in order to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization shall be subject to discipline for that act .
F . The School District will act to investigate all complaints of hazing and will discipline or take appropriate action against any student , teacher , administrator , volunteer , contractor or other employee of the school district who is found to have violated this policy .
III . DEFINITIONS
This policy prohibits the practice of hazing in the Anoka- Hennepin School District , on or off school grounds .
• It defines hazing .
• It outlines procedures for reporting hazing .
• It outlines action the district will take regarding a report of hazing .
A . “ Hazing ” means committing an act against a student , or coercing a student into committing an act , that creates a substantial risk of harm to a person , in order for the student to be initiated into or affiliated with a student organization , or for any other purpose . The term “ hazing ” includes but is not limited to :
1 . Any type of physical brutality such as striking , branding , electric shocking , or placing a harmful substance on the body .
2 . Any type of physical activity such as sleep deprivation , exposure to weather , confinement in a restricted area , calisthenics or other activity that subjects the student to
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