Summary of District 424 Policy Against Harassment & Violence

1. Everyone at District 424 has a right to feel respected and safe. Consequently, we want you to know about our policy to prevent religious, racial, or sexual harassment and violence of any kind.

2. A harasser may be a student or an adult. Harassment may include the following when related to religion, race, sex or gender:

   1. Name calling, jokes, or rumors;

   2. Pulling on clothing;

   3. Graffiti;

   4. Notes or cartoons;

   5. Unwelcome touching of a person or clothing;

   6. Offensive or graphic posters or book covers, or;

   7. Any words or actions that make you feel uncomfortable, embarrass you, hurt your feelings or make you feel bad.

3. If any words or actions make you feel uncomfortable or fearful, you need to tell a teacher, the principal or the Human Rights Officer, Superintendent Melissa Radeke.

4. You may make a written report. It should be given to a teacher, the principal or the Human Rights Officer, Superintendent Melissa Radeke.

5. Your right to privacy will be respected as much as possible.

6. We, at Lester Prairie Schools, take seriously all reports of religious, racial, or sexual harassment or violence and will take all appropriate action based on your report.

7. The School District will also take action if anyone tries to intimidate you or take action to harm you because you have reported.

8. This is a summary of the School District policy against religious, racial, and sexual harassment and violence. Complete policies are available in the school’s main office upon request.

RELIGIOUS, RACIAL AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND

VIOLENCE ARE AGAINST THE LAW,

DISCRIMINATION IS AGAINST THE LAW.

For further information, contact Superintendent Melissa Radeke, Human Rights Officer,

131 N. Hickory Street, Lester Prairie, MN 55354, (320) 395-2521