Albuquerque Public Schools
17. Harassment
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 disability, race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, religion, age, veteran status, HIV status, pregnancy and/or any other protected status as defined by law. Harassment of any protected class must be referred to the APS Office of Equal Opportunity Services (OEOS) 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.
Non-Discrimination, Title VI, VII and Title IX
- Non-Discrimination, Title VI, VII and Title IX complaints by students/parents/legal guardians/employees filing an internal complaint can be filed with:
- Office of Equal Opportunity Services, Title IX Director, APS, 6400 Uptown Blvd, NE, Suite 510W
- Formal Complaint Form
- Email: eosoffice@aps.edu
- Phone: (505) 855-9831
- Report a Concern
Asterisk (*) Indicates Additional Required action for any Consequence to ensure Student Due Process
Required actions for ALL infractions Listed Below:
- Staff/Student Contact in Student Information System
- Administrative/Parent/Legal Guardian Contact/Conference in the families home language (Schools can only discuss your child in accordance with FERPA Guidelines.)
- Copy of the Referral provided to Parent/Legal Guardian printed from the Student Information System
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 2024