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Civility Policy

 

In an effort to maintain a safe workplace free of harassment and to promote a positive learning environment for students and staff, respectful and civil behavior is required on district property, in district-sponsored transportation, and at district-sponsored activities and events. All persons having business with the district including, but not limited to parents, board of education members, volunteers, visitors and patrons shall treat one another with civility, courtesy and respect. Abusive conduct shall be prohibited.

 

Abusive conduct shall be defined as any behaviors that are physically or verbally threatening, either overtly or implicitly, as well as behaviors that are coercive, intimidating, violent or harassing.  This conduct can be verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct directed toward a school employee that, based on its severity, nature and frequency of occurrence, a reasonable person would determine is intended to cause intimidation, humiliation, or unwanted distress.  A single act does not constitute abusive conduct.   

 

Examples of abusive conduct include but are not limited to:

  • Use of profanity

  • Personally insulting remarks

  • Attacks on a person’s race, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability

  • Behaviors that are disruptive to the school and work environment, including school events

Such interactions could occur in, but are not limited to:

  • Telephone or text conversations

  • Voice mail messages

  • Face-to-face conversations

  • Written letters

  • E-mail messages

  • Parkway School District social media

Any abusive conduct should be reported immediately to the appropriate building or district personnel. A record will be made of any alleged incident and any action taken. Confidentiality will be observed when possible and appropriate to protect the complainant and the alleged offending person.  Making false reports of abusive conduct is strictly prohibited.  

 

Patrons and members of the general public may be subject to district and/or building action including prohibition or restriction of future contact and limitations on access to functions, activities or district property. Retaliation against a person who reports a claim of uncivil behavior is prohibited. This policy is not intended to deprive any person of the right to freedom of expression.  

 

SUPERSEDES:  KIC.BP 3/5/2018

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