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Policy 1000 Implementation Procedures - Civility

Policy Document

Implementation Procedures

I. Dissemination of Information

  1. The Superintendent/Designee will establish a process to communicate expectations for civil behavior outlined in the policy to all school administrators and central office/supervisory personnel.

  2. The principal/supervisor designee will establish a process to communicate expectations of civil behavior annually to their employees, all students, parents, service providers, and community groups.

II. Addressing Concerns and Issues

  1. Resolution through Mutual Agreement

    Individuals who feel they have been subjected to uncivil conduct are first encouraged to respectfully resolve the concern/issue with the person or persons directly involved, in a manner that reflects a restorative approach.

  2. General Steps when Resolution is not Reached through Mutual Agreement

    1. Either party may cite this policy and notify the other party that they are ending the conversation or the interaction and remove themselves from the situation (for instance, ending a phone call, walking out of the room, or requesting the other individual leave the room).

    2. If the issue/situation is not addressed in another policy or procedure (see Section II.C.) or if resolution is not achieved through mutual agreement, either party may notify the appropriate principal/supervisor or designee. The principal/supervisor or designee will assist the individuals in reaching a resolution. The means to a resolution will be intentional about valuing the worth and dignity of all parties through collaborative dialogues, a focus on equity, and the building of a more positive relationship.

    3. If uncivil behavior continues, the principal/supervisor or designee may implement further remedies including but not limited to a request for a cessation of communications, the issuance of a Letter of No Trespassing, and/or referral to the Office of Safety and Security.

  3. References to Appropriate Policies and Procedures

    Below are HCPSS policies and procedures that cover specific circumstances or general behaviors that exceed the scope of this policy.

    1. Issues between Students

      1. Policies

      2. Other

    2. Issues between Students and Employees

      1. Policies

      2. Other

    3. Issues between Employees

      1. Policies

      2. Other

    4. Issues between Employees and Parent/Community Members

      1. Policies

      2. Other

III. History

ADOPTED: September 7, 2006

REVIEWED:

MODIFIED:

REVISED: May 3, 2018

EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2018