August 12, 2013

Sexual Harassment* and Non-discrimination Child Abuse Reporting* Code of Conduct* Ethics Policies Bullying and Hazing Policy* Hate-Motivated Incidents and Crimes* Injury and Illness Prevention Program Internet Safety* Student and Employee Security* Uniform Complaint Procedures Williams/Valenzuela Complaints

* Required Fall and Spring

Handouts◦ Sexual Harassment Policy

Bulletins and Memorandums:◦ BUL-1893.1 Sexual Harassment – Employees◦ BUL–3349.0 Sexual Harassment – Students

Sexual Harassment: Definition◦ “…any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for

sexual favors, and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting…”

Includes behavior by Students and Adults to Students or Adults:◦ Verbal comments, visual displays, gestures, pictures◦ Unwanted touching, blocking of movement◦ Threats, demands or pressure to submit to sexual

requests receive benefits or avoid job loss

Handout◦ Nondiscrimination Statement

Bulletins and Memorandums:◦ MEM-5818.1Nondiscrimination Required Notices◦ BUL-2521.1 Title IX Policy/Complaint Procedure

Policy prohibits discrimination or harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived:Age, gender Ancestry, color, race

Marital Status, religion Ethnic group identification

Sex, pregnancy, childbirth National origin

Disability: physical or mental Sexual orientation

Or on the basis of a person’s association with someone with these characteristics

Incident report form-complaint investigation form can be filed on paper or in istar

Incident Report FormIncident Report Form

Handout:◦ Employee Acknowledgement of Reporting

Requirements

Bulletin:◦ BUL-1347.2 Child Abuse Reporting

All staff must complete the online Child Abuse Training in the Learning Zone (Fall) and participate in a Spring Child Abuse Awareness Training.

Child Abuse Certificate due to Coordinator by September 30, 2013

Employee Acknowledgement of Employee Acknowledgement of Suspected Child Abuse Reporting Suspected Child Abuse Reporting RequirementsRequirements

We are all mandated reporters with individual requirement to report reasonable suspicious :

◦ Life endangerment, willful cruelty◦ Neglect to provide adequate food, clothing,

medical care, shelter or supervision◦ Physical abuse/injury◦ Sexual abuse, assault, exploitation, molestation◦ Infliction of mental or emotional suffering

Contact the parent/guardian or alleged perpetrator

Conduct an investigation Report abuse/neglect to School Police Remove or arrange clothing to inspect

underclothing, breast, buttocks or genitalia

Failure to report suspected child abuse is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment

fines and district disciplinary action – including termination.

Phone report immediately to DCFS or law enforcement agency (NOT school police)

Written report within 36 hours (online or on paper)

Reports are confidential

Abuse by LAUSD staff must also be reported to the supervising administrator of the suspected perpetrator

Handout (Included in Staff Resource Guide):◦ LAUSD Code of Conduct with Students

Bulletin:◦ BUL-5167.0 Code of Conduct with Students –

Distribution and Dissemination Requirements

Key Points:◦ Follow the 12 guidelines in the handout◦ Avoid any perception of impropriety◦ The district must investigate any allegations ◦ Call Educational Equity Office with any questions at 213-241-7682

Handout◦ Employee Code of Ethics

Bulletin:◦ BUL-4748.0 Ethics Policies

Employee Responsibilities◦ Model ethical conduct◦ Be familiar with ethics policy and help train others◦ Address any ethical concerns in a respectful and

constructive manner◦ Honor the public’s trust and adhere to ethical standards◦ Keep promises and commitments while maintaining◦ respectful communication

◦ Ethics Office -213-241-3330

Bulletin:◦ BUL 5212.1 Bullying and Hazing Policy

Student to student--Adult to student--Student to adult

New Definition

◦ Bullying is any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act(s) or conduct, including electronic communications committed by a pupil(s) that has, or can be reasonably predicted to have, the effect of one or more of the following:

Reasonable fear of harm to person or property. Substantially detrimental effect on physical or mental

health. Substantial interference with academic performance. Substantial interference with the ability to participate in or

benefit from school services, activities, or privilege's.

Hazing is a method of initiation or pre-initiation into a pupil organization or body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury, personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to a former, current, or prospective pupil. Hazing does not include athletic events or school-sanctioned events

Verbal bullying includes hurtful gossiping, making rude noises, making threats, name-calling, spreading rumors, or teasing. 

Physical bullying includes intentional, unwelcome acts of beating, biting, fighting, hitting, kicking, poking, punching, pushing, shoving, spitting, or tripping.

Social or relational bullying includes spreading rumors, manipulating relationships,  exclusion, blackmailing, isolating, rejecting, using peer pressure and ranking personal characteristics.

Non-verbal bullying includes the use of threatening gestures, staring, stalking, graffiti or graphic images, and destruction of property to cause distress, intimidation, discomfort, pain or humiliation.

Indirect bullying is the use of intimidation or peer pressure to cause harm to a third part(ies).

Includes bullying on the basis of actual or perceived:◦ Disabilities (mental or physical)◦ Gender, sex, sexual behavior or orientation◦ Other physical characteristics◦ Racial/Ethnic/Religious Bullying

Notify:oHuman Relations, Diversity and Equity - (213) 241-5337oEducational Equity Compliance Office - (213) 241-7682

Model appropriate behavior

Recognize the indicators

Discuss strategies to prevent bullying and hazing with students

Encourage students to report these actions

Provide instruction to ensure that students are educated about appropriate on-line behavior, including cyber bullying awareness and response and how to interact with others on social networking websites and in chat rooms

Intervene immediately and take corrective action when incidents occur or are suspected

Report incidents to appropriate LAUSD offices or outside agencies if necessary

Report any incidents involving a District employee to the site administrator immediately

Incidents must be investigated, addressed, monitored and follow-up provided

Document all major incidents in ISTAR- Incident Reporting System

Bulletin:◦ BUL-2047.0 Responding to and Reporting Hate-

Motivated Incidents and Crimes

Definitions:◦ Hate-motivated incident is an act or attempted

act of hostility against a person, property or institution because of the target’s class characteristics

◦ Hate-motivated crime is an incident as described above that has been investigated by law enforcement, is criminal in nature and violates the law.

Know and understand the policy Recognize the indicators of these actions Intervene immediately Report incidents to the site administrator Help create a safe environment where these

incidents will not be tolerated Encourage victims, targets and witnesses to

report incidents Cooperate in any investigations Guard against retaliatory actions

Bulletin◦ BUL-3772.2 Injury and Illness Prevention Program

Requirements

Employee Responsibilities◦ Follow safe work practices and procedures

◦ Use personal protective equipment as needed or as directed by supervisor

◦ Report unsafe conditions, work practices and accidents immediately to supervisors

◦ Accidents and injuries must be documented and submitted within 24 hours through ISTAR- (Incident System Tracking Accountability Report)

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

The safety of students and staff is the highest priority for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Injuries and illnesses create personal loss to employees, students, and their families, and reduce the District’s ability to provide quality education. It is the District’s position that all accidents are preventable. Site administrators have primary responsibility for providing a safe working and learning environment, and are accountable for compliance with applicable health and safety requirements. All supervisory employees, from senior managers to first line supervisors share responsibility for ensuring the safety of students and staff.

Is required by Cal/OSHA health and safety

regulations for all District schools and sites.

Reflects the District’s policy on employee safety.

Specifies procedures to maintain a safe and healthful workplace for employees.

Handouts:◦ Acceptable Use Policy Information for Employees

Bulletins:◦ BUL-999.8 Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for District

Computer and Network Systems◦ BUL-5688.0 Social Media Policy for Employees and

Associated Persons◦ BUL-5181.2 Policy Regarding Internet Safety for

Students

Adhere to the Social Media policy and guidelines

Keep personal accounts separate from work-related accounts

Direct students to school-approved sites

Never post any identifying student information (names, photos, videos) on ANY personal or professional forum without written, informed consent by parent and principal

Never share confidential student information

Inappropriate use of social media during or after school hours may be subject to discipline

Have NO expectation of privacy with District email, networks, or internet access

Use of District logos or images on personal websites is prohibited

It is best not to identify yourself as a school employee – follow policy if you choose to do so

Students using District internet must participate in an Internet Safety Education Program

Each year, schools must verify students using the computer network and Internet access at their

school site.

◦ Students who are under 18 years of age must have their parent/guardian sign an AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) form that will be kept on file at the school

Videos and other resources that are grade-appropriate may be found on:

http://edtech.lausd.net/safety

Inappropriate activity on District website:

◦ Creates security and/or safety issues for the District, students, employees, schools, network or computer resources

◦ Expends District resources on content that lacks legitimate educational content/purpose

◦ Use that violates any laws

◦ Unauthorized collection of District email addresses

◦ Using anonymous email sites; spamming; spreading viruses, chain letters, pyramid schemes, hacking

◦ Causing harm to others or damage to property

Bulletins:◦ BUL-5721.1 Student and Employee Security◦ BUL-1325.1 Visitors to School Campuses and Locked

Campuses During Class Hours at All Schools

All school gates and exterior doors leading off campus must be locked except the main entrance during school hours

All visitors must report to the main office, be issued and required to have a Visitor’s Pass while on campus

The Visitor Pass MUST be returned prior to exit

Prohibit wearing of gang apparel or use of gang-related symbols

Report to designated office and sign in prior to proceeding to work area

Lock classroom doors when working alone, before or after school hours

Use extra caution in isolated areas or rooms with exterior doors

Leave door windows uncovered

Do not give or loan school keys to students

Secure all personal valuables

Report any person loitering or sitting in parked cars

Review safety tips with students

Remind students to be alert

Demonstrate and review appropriate conduct between students and adults

Maintain buddy systems for K-5 students going to and from office or restroom

Report all incidents that jeopardize the physical or emotional well-being of students

Bulletin:o BUL-1325.1 Visitors to School Campuses and Locked

Campuses During Class Hours at All Schools

Schools must develop and post a visitor policy

All visitors must have permission to visit by the principal/designee

Children who are not enrolled in the school may not be on campus without prior approval of principal/designee

Parents have the right to visit classrooms, request meetings with teachers and principal /designee and teachers

Willfully interfere with discipline, order, conduct in any school, classroom or activity with the intent to disrupt, obstruct or inflict damage to property or bodily injury upon any person

Disrupt classwork, extracurricular activities or cause disorder in a place where a school employee is required to work

Visitors who fail to adhere to the posted policy or defy the principal/designees authority may be reported to law enforcement.

Bulletin:◦ BUL-5159.2 Uniform Complaint Procedures

Procedures are used to file complaints:◦ Alleging failure to comply with applicable federal

and state laws and regulations

Complainants are encouraged, when possible, to try to resolve their issues directly at the school or work site or with ESC

Complaints may be filed by staff, students, parents/guardians or other interested parties including District advisory committees

Bulletin:◦ BUL-4759.1 Williams/Valenzuela Complaint

Procedures

Each pupil must have textbooks and/or instructional material to use in class, after class and take home

School facilities must be clean, safe and maintained in good repair

There should be no teacher vacancies – teacher must be assigned for the entire year or one-semester course

The teacher must have the proper credentials to teach the class including ESL if present

Pupils who have not passed one or both parts of the CAHSEE by the end of 12th grade may receive intensive instruction and services for up to 2 consecutive academic years after completion of 12th grade

Seek assistance from your

Pupil Services Administratorif you need clarification

of anypolicies and procedures