Harassment, Sexual, Racial, Religious or Sexual Orientation

Sexual Harassment - Definition

Sexual Harassment consists of physical or verbal conduct which is related to an individual’s sexuality, when the conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or academic environment or interference with an individual’s work or academic performance.

Racial Harassment - Definition

Racial harassment consists of physical or verbal conduct relating to an individual’s race when the conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment or interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance or opportunities.

Religious Harassment - Definition

Religious harassment consists of physical or verbal conduct which is related to an individual’s religion when the conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment or interfering with an individual’s work or academic performance or opportunities.

Violation of the district policy concerning religious, racial and sexual harassment and violence will result in one or more of the following consequences:

• Parent/guardian notification and/or principal conference
• Suspension of up to ten (10) days, expulsion, exclusion, or alternative placement pursuant to the Student Discipline Policy 525. One to fifteen-day suspension
• Conference with principal, which may also include human rights officer, juvenile justice authorities, counselor or other appropriate individuals
• Enforcement of Minnesota State High School League rules as applicable