- Any type of communication that results in distraction/disruption in the school environment, even if the communication originally occurred off campus and/or not during school hours, will result in a school consequence. - This policy includes, but is not limited to, online communities such as Facebook and YouTube. - This policy includes email, cell phones, cyber-bullying, texting or any other technology misconduct.
Examples of Discriminatory Misconduct
Examples of behaviors that may be considered Discriminatory Misconduct include, but are not limited to the following: • Excluding or threatening to exclude someone from a group or social activity based on any identifiers listed above
• Teasing someone based on any of identifiers listed above
• Treating someone differently based on any of the identifier listed above
• Making slurs, jokes, comments, or other offensive conduct • Using a derogatory term for a person or group • Using symbols of oppression or degradation • Using hurtful language, gestures, or images • Mocking or harmfully imitating another person or group
• Sending threatening or hurtful messages through email, text, or social media
• Ridiculing or gossiping about someone via any means
• Creating email or social media accounts to harm someone based on any identifiers above • Inappropriately identifying someone by a characteristic rather than their name
Explanations and Definitions of Discriminatory Misconduct
Harassment Harassment is unwelcome or uncomfortable conduct that is based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. It is offensive to a reasonable person and has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s work or educational performance. Harassment creates an abusive, hostile, or intimidating environment for work or learning. Hate Speech Hate Speech is any form of communication expressing hate or encouraging violence towards a person or group, often based on any of the identifiers above. Bias Bias is disproportionate treatment of a person, group, concept, or object based on any of the identifiers above. It can be for or against an entity, and is often based on prejudice, close-mindedness, or unfair opinions. Bias can be overt or covert; and may be innate or learned. Sexual Identity, Gender Identity and Gender Expression Discrimination Sexual Identity, Gender Identity and Gender Expression Discrimination is when a person treats another person unfairly or disrespectfully because of their sexual identity, gender identity or gender expression. Bullying and Cyber-Bullying Bullying is any physically or psychologically harmful behavior based on the action of someone who has greater power based on their status or privilege over someone who has less power, often related to the identifiers above. Bullying can be deliberate or unconscious; and does not have to be repeated, intentional or severe to violate this
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