JICK
STUDENT  VIOLENCE / HARASSMENT /
INTIMIDATION / BULLYING

It is the right of every student to be educated in a positive, safe, caring, and respectful learning environment.  A school environment inclusive of these traits maximizes student achievement, fosters student personal growth, and helps students build a sense of community that promotes positive participation as members of society. 

The District, in partnership with parents, legal guardians, and students, shall establish and maintain a school environment based on these beliefs.  The District shall identify and implement age-appropriate programs designed to instill in students the values of positive interpersonal relationships, mutual respect, and appropriate conflict resolution.

To assist in achieving a school environment that is positive, safe, caring, and respectful, bullying, as set out in this policy and accompanying regulation, student violence, student harassment, and intimidation are prohibited on school property, on school buses, at school bus stops, and at school sponsored events and activities. Cyber harassment, intimidation and bullying are also prohibited.

Distinction between harassment, intimidation and bullying may be found in Regulation JICK. 

The Superintendent shall establish procedures for the dissemination of information to students, parents, and legal guardians concerning this policy and accompanying regulation, incident reporting, support services (proactive and reactive) and student rights.  Information will be provided to students, parents and legal guardians as follows:

●  During the first week of each school year.

●  To each incoming student during the school year at the time of the student's registration.

●  In classrooms and in common areas of the school.

●  Be summarized in the student handbook and on the District website.

The Superintendent shall establish procedures for the dissemination of information to District employees concerning this policy and accompanying regulation, including preventative measures, incident reporting, support services to students and students’ rights.  Information will be provided to staff members at the beginning of each instructional year and on the first day of employment for new employees.

The Superintendent shall also establish procedures designed to protect the health and safety of students who are harmed as the result of violence, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.  These will include, when appropriate, procedures for contacting emergency medical services, law enforcement agencies, or both. 

Adopted:  September 12, 2023

LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
13-1202
13-1203
13-1204
13-2321
13-2916
13-2921
13-3506.01
15-341
A.A.C.
R7-2-1308

CROSS REF.:
IJNDB - Use of Technology Resources in Instruction
JI - Student Rights and Responsibilities
JIC - Student Conduct
JII - Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances
JK - Student Discipline
JKD - Student Suspension
JKDA - Removal of Students from School-Sponsored Activities
JKE - Expulsion of Students
JR - Student Records