Policy No.	3205
	Adoption Date:	October 21, 1998

 

STUDENTS CIVILITY

Members of Deer Park School District staff will treat parents and other members of the public with respect and expect the same in return. The District is committed to maintaining orderly educational and administrative processes in keeping schools and administrative offices free from disruptions and preventing unauthorized persons from entering school/district grounds.

This policy promotes mutual respect, civility and orderly conduct among District employees, parents and the public. This policy is not intended to deprive any person of his/her right to freedom of expression, but only to maintain, to the extent possible and reasonable, a safe, harassment-free workplace for our students and staff. In the interest of presenting District employees as positive role models to the children of this District, as well as the community, Deer Park School District encourages positive communication, and discourages volatile, hostile or aggressive actions. The District seeks public cooperation with this endeavor.

Disruptions

1. Any individual who disrupts or threatens to disrupt school/office operations; threatens the health and safety of students or staff; willfully causes property damage; uses loud and/or offensive language which could provoke a violent reaction; or who has otherwise established a continued pattern of unauthorized entry on school property, will be directed to leave school or school district property promptly by the Superintendent or designee.

2. If any member of the public uses obscenities or speaks in a demanding, loud, insulting and/or demeaning manner, the administrator or employee to whom the remarks are directed will calmly and politely admonish the speaker to communicate civilly. If corrective action is not taken by the abusing party, the District employee will verbally notify the abusing party that the meeting, conference or telephone conversation is terminated and, if the meeting or conference is on District premises, the offending person will be directed to leave promptly.

3. When an individual is directed to leave under such Paragraph 1 or 2 circumstances and refuses to leave, the Superintendent or designee may notify law enforcement officials. Restraining orders may be sought when warranted. An Incident Report (copy attached) should be completed for the situations as set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2.

Safety and Security

4. The Superintendent or designee will ensure that a safety and/or crisis intervention techniques program is provided in order to raise awareness on how to deal with these situations if and when they occur.

5. When violence is directed against an employee, or there is a theft of property, employees shall promptly report the occurrence to their principal or supervisor and complete an Incident Report. Employees and supervisors should complete an Incident Report and report to law enforcement, any attack, assault or threat made against them on School/District premises or at School/District sponsored activities.

Documentation

6. When it is determined by staff that a member of the public is in the process of violating the provisions of this policy, an effort should be made by staff to provide a written copy of this policy, including applicable code provisions, at the time of the occurrence. The employee will immediately notify his/her supervisor and provide a written report of the incident on the attached form.

Legal References:

RCW

28A.635

Offenses relating to school property and personnel

 

Name	Site
Today's Date	Date and time (approximate) of incident

Location of incident (office, classroom, hallway, etc.)

Name of Person you are reporting (if known)

Is this person a parent/guardian or relative to a student at DPSD? Yes No

Did you feel your well being/safety was threatened? Yes No

Were there any witnesses to this incident? Yes No

Name of Witness(es)

Were the police contacted? Yes No

In the space below, please describe what happened:

(If you need additional space, please use the back of this sheet.)

Signature of Person Completing Form