JICFAHAZING
JICFA
There shall be no hazing, solicitation to engage in hazing, or aiding and abetting another who is engaged in hazing of any student who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in the Catalina Foothills School District. A person shall be considered a student until graduation, transfer, promotion or withdrawal from the Catalina Foothills School District.
A person commits hazing by intentionally, knowingly or recklessly, for the purpose of pre initiation activities, pledging, initiating, holding office, admitting or affiliating a minor or student into or with an organization or for the purpose of continuing, reinstating or enhancing a minor's or student's membership or status in an organization, causes, coerces or forces a minor or student to engage in or endure any of the following:
● Sexual humiliation or brutality, including forced nudity or an act of sexual penetration, or both.
● Conduct or conditions, including physical or psychological tactics, that are reasonably calculated to cause severe mental distress to the minor or student, including activities that are reasonably calculated to cause the minor or student to harm themselves or others.
● The consumption of any food, nonalcoholic liquid, alcoholic liquid, drug or other substance that poses a substantial risk of death, physical injury or emotional harm.
● An act of restraint, confinement in a small space or significant sleep deprivation.
● Conduct or conditions that violate a federal or state criminal law and that pose a substantial risk of death or physical injury.
● Physical brutality or any other conduct or conditions that pose a substantial risk of death or physical injury, including whipping, beating, paddling, branding, electric shocking, placing harmful substances on the body, excessive exercise or calisthenics or unhealthy exposure to the elements.
● Any act in violation of section A.R.S. §13-1215 or 13-1216.
"Organization" means an athletic team, club, or similar group that is affiliated with Catalina Foothills School District and whose membership consists primarily of students enrolled at Catalina Foothills School District.
It is not a defense to hazing if either of the following applies:
● The victim or person against whom the hazing was directed, acquiesced or consented, whether implied or expressed, to the conduct.
● The conduct was sanctioned or approved by the Catalina Foothills School District or the conduct was traditional and customary, or both.
All students, teachers and staff shall take reasonable measures within the scope of their individual authority to prevent violations of this policy.
Students and others should report hazing to any professional staff member. Professional staff members must report the incident to the school administrator or next higher administrative supervisor, in writing, with such details as may have been provided. A failure by a staff member to timely inform the school administrator or next higher administrative supervisor of a hazing allegation or their observation of an incident of hazing may subject the staff member to disciplinary action in accord with Catalina Foothills School District policies. The staff member shall preserve the confidentiality of those involved, disclosing the incident only to the appropriate school administrator or next higher administrative supervisor or as otherwise required by law. Any instance of reported or observed hazing which includes possible child abuse or violations of statutes known to the staff member shall be treated in accord with statutory requirements and be reported to a law enforcement agency.
To assure that students and staff are aware of its content and intent, a notice of this policy and procedure shall be posted on the District website and be a part of the rights and responsibilities section of the student handbook. Forms for submitting complaints are to be available to students and staff in the school offices.
Disposition of all reports/complaints shall be reported to the Superintendent. The Superintendent will determine if the policies of the Catalina Foothills School District have been appropriately implemented and will make such reports and/or referrals to the Board as may be necessary.
All violations of this policy shall be treated in accord with the appropriate procedures and penalties provided for in Catalina Foothills School District policies related to the conduct and discipline of students, staff, and others.
Hazing is a class 1 misdemeanor, except that if the hazing results in a person's death it is a class 4 felony.
Adopted: February 14, 2023
LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
13-1215
13-1216
15-341
15-2301
CROSS REF.:
GBEB - Staff Conduct
JIC - Student Conduct
JII - Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances
JK - Student Discipline
JKD - Student Suspension
JKE - Student Expulsion
JICF - Secret Societies/Gang Activities
KFA - Public Conduct on School Property