The School Board recognizes that harassment can cause embarrassment, feelings of powerlessness, loss of self-confidence, reduced ability to perform schoolwork, and increased absenteeism or tardiness. The Board shall not tolerate the harassment of any student by any other student or District employee. Any student or employee who is found guilty of harassment shall be subject to disciplinary action.

The Board encourages students or staff to immediately report incidences of harassment to the Principal or designee.

Harassment means intimidation by threats of or actual physical violence; the creation by whatever means of a climate of hostility or intimidation; or the use of language, conduct, or symbols in such a manner as to convey hatred, contempt, prejudice or to have the effect of insulting or stigmatizing an individual. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, harassment on the basis of race, sex, creed, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other real or perceived difference.

(cf. 5145.7 Sexual Harassment)
(cf. 4118 – Suspension/Disciplinary Action)
(cf. 4119.11 – Sexual Harassment)
(cf. 4119.21 – Code of Ethics)

Legal References:

ALASKA STATUTES
AS 14.18.010 – 14.18.100 Prohibition Against Sex and Race Discrimination

ALASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
4 AAC 06.500 – 4 AAC O6.600 Prohibition of Gender or Race Discrimination

TITLE VI CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
TILE IX, EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT