Harassment

Harassment definition and consequences.

Harassment is considered to have occurred when conduct: has the intent or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment, has the intent or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with a student’s academic performance, or otherwise adversely affects a student’s opportunities.

Any gesture or written, verbal, or physical act which has the effect of harming another individual/group, damaging their property; placing the individual/group in reasonable fear; or has the effect of causing a disruption to the educational process. Harassment includes hate speech and inciting or encouraging others to commit such acts.

The prohibition includes but is not limited to, harassment, intimidation or abuse of students or others based on actual or perceived characteristics, such as age (40+), color, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, HIV status, mental or physical disability, national origin, natural or protective hairstyles or cultural or religious headdresses, pregnancy/lactation, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, spousal affiliation, serious medical condition, or veteran status and/or any other protected status as defined by law. Harassment of any protected class must be referred to Equal Opportunity Services and Title IX (EOS) immediately.

Refer to the Administrative Procedures for Definitions:

The appropriate type of harassment will be documented in synergy based on definitions in the administrative procedures.

Administrator Referral to EOS Required before Consequences/Disposition*

A police report would be written upon request of the parent/victim.

Consequences/Disposition

Elementary

Kindergarten to 3rd

Utilize intervention strategies
Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
General practice for K-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval

4th-5th

Utilize intervention strategies
1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 3 day Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & School Contract
4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Middle/High

Utilize intervention strategies
1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
2nd Violation - Up to 3 day Suspension
3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & School Contract
4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Updated as of July 2026