The District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

● Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources

● Applied sciences, technology, engineering, and manufacturing, including transportation, distribution, logistics, architecture, and construction.

● Human Services, including law, public safety, corrections, security, government, public administration, and education and training.

● Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management.

The Board and the District will not discriminate in educational programs on the basis of: age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, socioeconomic status or marital status.

The Board and the District will not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, socioeconomic status or marital statis.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with federal and/or state non-discrimination law is directed to contact:

Name	Ashley Weber
Title	Co-Director of HR and Finance
Location	District Office
Telephone Number	712-336-2820 Ext 30l0
Email	aweber@spiritlakecsd.org

 

This individual has been designated by the District to coordinate the District's efforts to comply with federal and/or state non-discrimination laws.

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Approved

Reviewed 11/12/18

Revised 1/9/2013; 8/8/2016; 8/12/19; 10/9/23; 12/9/24

 

Students, parents, employees, and others doing business with or performing services for the District are hereby notified that this District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socioeconomic status, disability, age, religion, or creed in admission or access to, or treatment in, its hiring and employment practices.

Students, parents, employees and others doing business with or performing services for the District are hereby notified that this District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socioeconomic status, disability, age, religion, or creed in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with federal and/or state non- discrimination law is directed to contact:

Name	Ashley Weber
Title	Director of HR and Finance
Location	District Office
Telephone Number	712-336-2820 Ext 3060
Email	aweber@spiritlakecsd.org

 

This individual has been designated by the District to coordinate the District's efforts to comply with federal and/or state non-discrimination laws.

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Approved

Reviewed 11/12/18

Revised                              1/9/2013; 8/8/2016; 8/12/19; 10/9/23; 12/9/24

The Spirit Lake Community School District does not discriminate in its educational programs and activities on the basis of a student's disability. It has been determined that your child has a qualifying disability for which accommodations may need to be made to meet his or her individual needs as adequately as the needs of other students. As a parent, you have the right to the following:

• Participation of your child in school district programs and activities, including extracurricular programs and activities, to the maximum extent appropriate, free of discrimination based upon the student's disability and at the same level as students without disabilities;

• Receipt of free educational services to the extent they are provided students without disabilities:

• Receipt of information about your child and your child's educational programs and activities in your native language;

• Notice of identification of your child as having a qualifying disability for which accommodations may need to be made and notice prior to evaluation and placement of your child and right to periodically request a re-evaluation of your child;

• Inspect and review your child's educational records including a right to copy those records for a reasonable fee; you also have a right to ask the school district to amend your child's educational records if you feel the information in the records is misleading or inaccurate; should the school district refuse to amend the records, you have a right to a hearing and to place an explanatory letter in your child's file explaining why you feel the records are misleading or inaccurate; and

• Hearing before an impartial hearing officer if you disagree with your child's evaluation or placement; you have a right to counsel at the hearing and have the decision of the impartial hearing officer reviewed.

It is the policy of the Spirit Lake Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact:  Ashley Weber, 2701 Hill Avenue, (712) 336-2820, aweber@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us.

 

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Approved: 12/9/24                                      Reviewed:                                    Revised:

Date of complaint:           _________________________________

Name of Complainant:    _________________________________

Are you filling out this form for yourself or someone else (please identify the individual if you are submitting on behalf of someone else):
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
 

Who or what entity do you believe discriminated against, harassed, or bullied you (or someone else)?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
 

Date and place of alleged incident(s):
__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

 

Names of any witnesses (if any):
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Nature of discrimination, harassment, or bullying alleged (check all that apply):
_____  Age                             _____  Physical Attribute               _____  Sex
_____  Disability                     _____  Physical/Mental Ability       _____  Sexual Orientation
_____  Familial Status            _____  Political Belief                    _____  Socio-economic Background
_____  Gender Identity           _____  Political Party Preference  _____  Other – Please Specify:________ 

_____  Marital Status              _____  Race/Color                                                       ______________________
_____  National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry                     _____  Religion/Creed

In the space below, please describe what happened and why you believe that you or someone else has been discriminated against, harassed, or bullied. Please be as specific as possible and attach additional pages if necessary.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: __________________________

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Approved 12/9/24

Reviewed

Revised

 

Name of Witness:           __________________________________________________________

Date of Interview:           __________________________________________________________

Date of Initial Complaint:    ________________________________________________________

Name of Complainant (include whether the Complainant is a student or employee):
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
 

Date and place of alleged incident(s):
____________________________________________________________________________________  ____________________________________________________________________________________

Nature of discrimination, harassment, or bullying alleged (check all that apply):
_____  Age                             _____  Physical Attribute               _____  Sex
_____  Disability                     _____  Physical/Mental Ability       _____  Sexual Orientation
_____  Familial Status            _____  Political Belief                    _____  Socio-economic Background
_____  Gender Identity           _____  Political Party Preference  _____  Other – Please Specify:________                                            _____  Marital Status              _____  Race/Color                                       _________________________
_____  National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry                     _____  Religion/Creed

Description of incident witnessed:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

Additional Information: ________________________________________________________________                     __________________________________________________________________________________

 

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: __________________________

 

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Approved: 12/9/24                                         Reviewed:                                        Revised:

Date:__________________________________________________

Date of initial complaint:__________________________________________

Name of Complainant (include whether the Complainant is a student or employee):
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

Date and place of alleged incident(s):
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Respondent (include whether the Respondent is a student or employee):
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

Nature of discrimination, harassment, or bullying alleged (check all that apply):
_____Age                                                               _____Physical Attribute                                  _____Sex                            _____Disability                                                      _____Sexual Orientation                                _____Physical/Mental Ability
_____Gender Identity                                             _____Familial Status                                      _____Socio-economic Background       _____ Political Belief                                              _____Marital Status                                        _____Political Party Preference                   _____Race/Color                                                   _____Religion/Creed
_____National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry                                    _____Other – Please Specify: ____________

 

Summary of Investigation:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

 

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________________

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Approved:  12/9/24

Reviewed

Revised

 

 

It is the policy of the District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Ashley Weber, 2701 Hill Avenue, (712) 336-2820, aweber@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us.

Students, parents of students, employees, and applicants for employment in the school district have the right to file a formal complaint alleging discrimination. The district has policies and procedures in place to identify and investigate complaints alleging discrimination. If appropriate, the district will take steps to prevent the recurrence of discrimination and to correct its discriminatory effects on the Complainant and others.

A Complainant may attempt to resolve the problem informally by discussing the matter with a building principal or a direct supervisor. However, the Complainant has the right to end the informal process at any time and pursue the formal grievance procedures outlined below. Use of the informal or formal grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies. Please note that informal processes and procedures are not to be used in certain circumstances (e.g., sexual harassment and sexual assault). 

Filing a Complaint

A Complainant who wishes to avail himself/herself of this grievance procedure may do so by filing a complaint with the equity coordinator(s). An alternate will be designated in the event it is claimed that the equity coordinator or Superintendent committed the alleged discrimination or some other conflict of interest exists. Complaints shall be filed within 180 working days of the event giving rise to the complaint or from the date the Complainant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence. The Complainant will state the nature of the complaint and the remedy requested. The equity coordinator(s) shall assist the Complainant as needed. 

 

Investigation 

Within 15 working days, the equity coordinator will begin the investigation of the complaint or appoint a qualified person to undertake the investigation (hereinafter “equity coordinator”).  If the Complainant is under 18 years of age, the equity coordinator shall notify his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) that they may attend investigatory meetings in which the Complainant is involved. The complaint and identity of the Complainant, Respondent, or Witnesses will only be disclosed as reasonably necessary in connection with the investigation or as required by law or policy. The investigation may include, but is not limited to, the following: 

• A request for the Complainant to provide a written statement regarding the nature of the complaint; 

• A request for the individual named in the complaint to provide a written statement; 

• A request for witnesses identified during the course of the investigation to provide a written statement; 

• Interviews of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses; 

• An opportunity to present witnesses or other relevant information; and 

• Review and collection of documentation or information deemed relevant to the investigation. 

Within 60 working days, the equity coordinator shall complete the investigation and issue a report with respect to the findings. 

The equity coordinator shall notify the Complainant and Respondent of the decision within 5 working days of completing the written report. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class. 

Decision and Appeal

The complaint is closed after the equity coordinator has issued the report, unless within 10 working days after receiving the decision, either party appeals the decision to the Superintendent by making a written request detailing why he/she believes the decision should be reconsidered. The equity coordinator shall promptly forward all materials relative to the complaint and appeal to the Superintendent. Within 30 working days, the Superintendent shall affirm, reverse, amend the decision, or direct the equity coordinator to gather additional information. The Superintendent shall notify the Complainant, Respondent, and the Equity Coordinator of the decision within 5 working days of the decision. Notification shall be by U.S. mail, first class. 

The decision of the Superintendent shall be final. 

The decision of the Superintendent in no way prejudices a party from seeking redress through state or federal agencies as provided by law. 

This policy and procedures are to be used for complaints of discrimination, in lieu of any other general complaint policies or procedures that may be available. 

If any of the stated time frames cannot be met by the district, the district will notify the parties and pursue completion as promptly as possible. 

Retaliation against any person, because the person has filed a complaint or assisted or participated in an investigation, is prohibited. Persons found to have engaged in retaliation shall be subject to discipline by appropriate measures. 

 

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Approved:  12/9/24

Reviewed

Revised

Process for Determining Student Achievement Goals

• Individual teachers collect course data from ISASP, ISASP reports, and other sources.
• Classroom Teachers share data with Grade Level/Department/Building Leadership Teams.
• Grade level and Building Leadership Teams review and analyze data.
• Building Leadership Teams recommend an Achievement Goal for their Building.
• The District Cabinet reviews data and recommends the Achievement Goal to the Board of Education.

OR

• The District Cabinet recommends a change in the goal.
• The Building Leadership Team then reconsiders the data and recommends a modified or new Achievement Goal
• The modified or new goal is considered by the District Cabinet and if the Cabinet concurs, the goal is sent to the Board with a recommendation of approval. If the Committee is still unwilling to recommend the goal, they either develop their own goal or send it back to the Building Leadership Team for more work.

THEN

• Spirit Lake CSD Board acts on Student Achievement Goal.
• If the Board approves the recommended Achievement Goal it is adopted.
• If the Board is does not approve the recommended Achievement Goal, the goal either returns to the Committee for more work or the Board could suggest an Achievement Goal to adopt.

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Approved: 11/14/67

Reviewed: 5/13/19

Revised: 2/14/11; 6/10/13; 12/9/24

Date of complaint:__________________________________________________________________________

Name of complainant: ______________________________________________________________________

Are you filling out this form for yourself of someone else (please identify the individual you are submitting on behalf of someone else):  ______________________________________________

Who or what entity do you believe discriminated against, harassed, or bullied you (or someone else)?

______________________________________________________________________________

Name of alleged harasser or bully:_____________________________________________________________

Date and place of incident or incidents:_________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of witnesses (if any):___________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Nature of alleged discrimination, harassment, or bullying (check all that apply):
_____Age                                                          _____Physical Attribute                                  _____Sex                                    _____Disability                                  _____Sexual Orientation                                   _____Physical/Mental Ability                          _____Gender Identity                  _____Familial Status                                    _____Socio-economic Background                   _____ Political Belief                                      _____Marital Status                     _____Political Party Preference                 _____Race/Color                                               _____Religion/Creed                                      _____National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry                       _____Other – Please Specify: ___________________________________________

Please describe what happened and why you believe you or someone else has been discriminated against, harassed or bullied. Please be as specific as possible, attaching additional pages if necessary:______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Evidence of harassment or bullying, i.e., letters, photos, etc. (attach evidence if possible): 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:______________________________________________________                                        Date: _____ /_____ /_____

 

Name of witness:____________________________________________________________________________

Position of witness:___________________________________________________________________________

Date of testimony, interview:____________________________________________________________________

Date on initial complaint:  ______________________________________________________________________

Name of Complainant (Include whether the Complaintant is a student or employee): ________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Date and place of alleged incident(s):  _____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Nature of alleged discrimination, harassment, or bullying (check all that apply):
_____Age                                    _____Physical Attribute                                  _____Sex                            _____Disability                            _____Sexual Orientation             _____Physical/Mental Ability                          _____Gender Identity                                               _____Familial Status                   _____Socio-economic Background                _____ Political Belief.          _____Marital Status                    _____Political Party Preference  _____Race/Color                                             _____Religion/Creed
_____National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry             _____Other – Please Specify:________________

 

Description of incident witnessed:________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Any other information:__________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: ______________________________________________

Date: ____/____ /____

Date:  _____________________________________________________

Date of initial complaint: ___________________________________________

Name of Complainant (include whether the Complainant is a student or employee): 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________  _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Date and place of alleged incident(s):_______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Respondent (include whether the Respondent is a student or employee): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nature of alleged discrimination, harassment, or bullying (check all that apply):
_____Age                                   _____Physical Attribute                                  _____Sex                            _____Disability                            _____Sexual Orientation            _____Physical/Mental Ability                          _____Gender Identity                                                   _____Familial Status                  _____Socio-economic Background                _____ Political Belief
_____Marital Status                    _____Political Party Preference                     _____Race/Color                                                               _____Religion/Creed.                  _____National Origin/Ethnic Background/Ancestry                                                                      _____Other – Please Specify: ____________________________________________________

 

Summary of Investigation: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: _____________________________________Date:  ___________________

General Procedures

Individuals who feel that they have been harassed should:

• tell a teacher, counselor, principal, or another appropriate school employee; and

• write down exactly what happened, keep a copy and give another copy to the teacher, counselor, principal, or another appropriate school employee including;

• What, when and where it happened;

• Who was involved;

• Exactly what was said or what the harasser did;

• Witnesses to the harassment;

• What the student said or did, either at the time or later;

• How the student felt; and

• How the harasser responded.

Filing a Complaint

An individual who believes that the individual has been harassed or bullied will notify the building principal or designee, who will be the designated investigator. The alternate investigator is the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.  The investigator may request that the individual complete the Harassment/Bullying Complaint form (located at this link or in the district office) and turn over evidence of the harassment, including, but not limited to, letters, tapes, or pictures. The complainant shall be given a copy of the completed complaint form. Information received during the investigation is kept confidential to the extent possible. The investigator has the authority to initiate an investigation in the absence of a written complaint.

If the complainant is a school employee, after filing the complaint with the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee, the employee may separately notify the parent or guardian of the student alleged to have been harassed or bullied.

An alternate investigator will be designated in the event it is claimed that the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee committed the alleged bullying or harassment or some other conflict of interest exists.  Complaints shall be filed within 180 days of the event giving rise to the complaint or from the date the Complainant could reasonably become aware of such occurrence.  The Complainant will state the nature of the complaint and the remedy requested. The Complainant shall receive assistance as needed. 

Investigation 

The school district will reasonably and promptly commence the investigation upon receipt of the complaint. The building principal or designee (hereinafter “Investigator”) will be responsible for handling all complaints alleging bullying or harassment.

The investigation may include, but is not limited to the following: 

• Interviews with the Complainant and the individual named in the complaint (“Respondent”)

• A request for the Complainant to provide a written statement regarding the nature of the complaint; 

• A request for the Respondent to provide a written statement; 

• Interviews with witnesses identified during the course of the investigation; 

• A request for witnesses identified during the course of the investigation to provide a written statement; and 

• Review and collection of documentation or information deemed relevant to the investigation. 

The Investigator shall consider the totality of circumstances presented in determining whether conduct objectively constitutes bullying or harassment as defined in Board policy. Upon completion of the investigation, the investigator will make written findings and conclusions as to each allegation of harassment and report the findings and conclusions to the Superintendent. The investigator will provide a copy of the findings of the investigation to the Superintendent.

Remember the following points:

• The complaint and identity of the Complainant, Respondent, or witnesses will only be disclosed as reasonably necessary in connection with the investigation or as required by law or policy

•  Evidence uncovered in the investigation is kept confidential to the extent reasonably possible;

•  Complaints must be taken seriously and investigated;

•  No retaliation will be taken against individuals involved in the investigation process; and

•  Retaliators will be disciplined up to and including suspension and expulsion.

Conflicts with Investigation

If the investigator is a witness to the incident, the alternate investigator shall investigate.

Resolution of the Complaint

Following receipt of the investigator's report, the Superintendent may investigate further, if deemed necessary, and make a determination of any appropriate additional steps which may include discipline.

Prior to the determination of the appropriate remedial action, the Superintendent may, at the Superintendent’s discretion, interview the complainant and the alleged harasser. The Superintendent will file a written report closing the case and documenting any disciplinary action taken or any other action taken in response to the complaint. The complainant, the alleged harasser and the investigator will receive notice as to the conclusion of the investigation. The Superintendent will maintain a log of information necessary to comply with Iowa Department of Education reporting procedures.

If, after an investigation, a student is found to be in violation of the policy, the student shall be disciplined by appropriate measures, which may include suspension and expulsion.  If after an investigation a school employee is found to be in violation of this policy, the employee shall be disciplined by appropriate measures, which may include termination.  If after an investigation a school volunteer is found to be in violation of this policy, the volunteer shall be subject to appropriate measures, which may include exclusion from school grounds. 

 

Individuals who knowingly file false bullying and/or harassment complaints and any person who gives false statements in an investigation may be subject to discipline by appropriate measures, as shall any person who is found to have retaliated against another in violation of this policy.  Any student found to have retaliated in violation of this policy shall be subject to measures up to, and including, suspension and expulsion.  Any school employee found to have retaliated in violation of this policy shall be subject to measures up to, and including, termination of employment.  Any school volunteer found to have retaliated in violation of this policy shall be subject to measures up to, and including, exclusion from school grounds.  

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Approved: 5/13/13                              Reviewed: 8/8/2016                                 Revised: 8/8/2016; 6/10/19; 12/9/24

I.     Initiations, Hazing, Bullying or Harassment

Harassment, bullying and abuse are violations of District policies, rules and regulations and, in some cases, may also be a violation of criminal or other laws. The District has the authority to report students violating this rule to law enforcement officials.

Harassment and bullying may include, but are not limited to, the following behaviors and circumstances:

• Verbal, nonverbal, physical or written harassment, bullying, hazing, or other victimization that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim;

• Repeated remarks of a demeaning nature that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim;

• Implied or explicit threats concerning one's grades, achievements, property, etc. that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim;

• Demeaning jokes, stories, or activities directed at the student that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim; and/or

• Unreasonable interference with a student's performance or creation of an intimidating, offensive, or hostile learning environment.

Sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

• Submission to the conduct is made either implicitly or explicitly a term or condition of the student’s education or benefits;

• Submission to or rejection of the conduct by a school employee is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that student; or

• The conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive education environment.

• In situations between students and school officials, faculty, staff, or volunteers who have direct contact with students, bullying and harassment may also include the following behaviors:

• Requiring that a student submit to bullying or harassment by another student, either explicitly or implicitly, as a term or condition of the targeted student’s education or participation in school programs or activities; and/or

• Requiring submission to or rejection of such conduct as a basis for decisions affecting the student.

Harassment and bullying includes any electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student which is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile school environment that meets one or more of the following conditions:

• Places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property;

• Has a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health;

• Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance; or

• Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

“Electronic” means any communication involving the transmission of information by wire, radio, optical cable, electromagnetic, or other similar means. “Electronic” includes but is not limited to communication via electronic mail, internet-based communications, pager service, cell phones, electronic text messaging or similar technologies.

 

II.     Procedures

Students who feel that they have been harassed or bullied should:

• tell a teacher, counselor, principal or another appropriate school employee; and

• write down exactly what happened, keep a copy and give another copy to the teacher, counselor, principal or another appropriate school employee including:

  • What, when and where it happened;

  • Who was involved;

  • Exactly what was said or what the harasser did;

  • Witnesses to the harassment;

  • What the student said or did, either at the time or later;

  • How the student felt; and

  • How the harasser responded.

 

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