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 .
Hazing Prohibition Policy , No . 526.0
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 .”
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 .
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
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 an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student .
3 . Any activity involving the consumption of any alcoholic beverage , drug , tobacco product or other food , liquid , or substance that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student .
4 . Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism , that subjects a student to extreme mental stress , embarrassment , shame , or humiliation ; or that adversely affects the mental health or dignity of the student or discourages the student from remaining in school .
5 . Any activity that causes or requires the student to perform a task that involves violation of State or Federal law or of a School District policy or a school regulation .
B . “ Student Organization ” means a group , club , or organization having students as its primary members or participants . It includes grade levels , classes , teams , activities or particular school events . A student organization does not have to be an official school organization to come within the terms of this definition .