525 - Violence Prevention [Applicable To Students And Staff]

I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to recognize that violence has increased and to identify measures that the school district will take in an attempt to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from violent and disruptive behavior.
The school board is committed to promoting healthy human relationships and learning environments that are physically and psychologically safe for all members of the school community. It further believes that students are the first priority and they should be protected from physical or emotional harm during school activities, and on school grounds, buses or field trips while under school district supervision.

II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
     A. It is the policy of the school district to strictly enforce its weapons policy (Policy 546).
     B. It is the policy of the school district to act promptly in investigating all acts, or formal or
          informal complaints, of violence and take appropriate disciplinary action against any student
         or staff member who is found to have violated this policy or any related policy.
     C. The administration will periodically review discipline policies and procedures, prepare revisions
          if necessary, and submit them to the school board for review and adoption.
     D. The school district will implement approved violence prevention strategies to promote safe
          and secure learning environments, to diminish violence in our schools, and to aid in the 
          protection of children whose health or welfare may be jeopardized through acts of violence.

Adopted: 8-28-2006; Reviewed: 6-13-2011

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