Title
APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE THE REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.70 - BULLYING AND HARASSMENT
Description
Policy 2.70 - Bullying and Harassment - has been revised with the following changes:
- Includes employees as covered under the policy as well as students
- Adds language for protected classifications as defined by state and federal law
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Includes persons being aware of bullying or harassment as required to report the incident to school or district administrators
- Allows immediate, temporary action if necessary to stop the alleged conduct during investigation
- Requires parent/guardian notification as soon as possible for both victims and perpetrators of violation claims
- Updates SESIR definitions to match latest guidance
- Adds details on Hope Scholarship program eligibility
Gap Analysis
These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.
Previous Outcomes
This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in August 2020.
Expected Outcomes
This item needs to be noticed for 28 days after this first agenda inclusion. At the next scheduled regular board meeting after that period, the item will be brought back for adoption into School Board Policy. Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the advertisement of revised School Board Policy 2.70 - Bullying and Harassment - be approved as presented.
Contact Information
CHRIS PARENTEAU chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
$3025 newspaper notices