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5282P - Civility Procedure

Regulation 5282 and the procedures that follow are intended to support all partners in the educational process; maintain a safe, nurturing work and learning environment; provide models of respectful problem-solving, and reduce the potential for serious or widespread disruptions within the District.

These procedures are not intended to manage threatening or intimidating behavior which is serious enough to constitute harassment or to cause one to fear for his or her safety. Rather, these procedures are meant to underscore the expectation of civil conduct in all interactions within the school district, provide all individuals the tools and knowledge to eliminate uncivil conduct they experience within the District, and replace uncivil conduct with acceptable, productive interactions. 

A. Parents.

 If parents or other community members believe they have been treated in an uncivil manner by an Issaquah School District employee, they should follow the steps outlined in 4312P: Parent Complaints Against District Employees.

B. Employees.

 If employees believe they have been treated in an uncivil manner by an adult member of the community, another employee, or a student of the Issaquah School District, they should follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1:

Within two days of the incident, speak directly and respectfully with the individual, in an appropriate time, place and manner, seeking to resume communications on a civil basis. (If the individual is a student, the employee may also speak with the student’s parent.)

Step 2:

At any time after Step 1 has been attempted, if civil discussion cannot be resumed, the employee should ask a co-worker or supervisor to facilitate a conversation with the individual perceived to have been uncivil. Such a facilitated conversation should focus on the expectation of civility and requirements for achieving civil exchanges in the future.

Step 3:

At any time after Step 2 has been attempted, if it is determined that civil communications and appropriate problem-solving cannot be restored between/among the individuals affected, the employee’s supervisor should help the employee to establish requirements for further communications (i.e., the presence of a specified third person, restrictions on physical access to the employee’s work space) in order to protect the employee’s rights. * The supervisor may also suggest such additional resources as mentoring, specific training, and/or written materials that address the employee’s needs.

Step 4:

At any time after Step 3 has been implemented, if uncivil conduct toward an employee continues, the employee and his/her supervisor will discuss and select remedies beyond Policy 5282 available to all employees of the Issaquah School District.

*Note: At all times, the Executive Director of Human Resources and/or Director of Classified Personnel shall be a resource to any employee whose working relationship to the individual perceived to have been uncivil creates an unusual obstacle to problem-solving. 

C. Students.

If students believe they have been treated in an uncivil manner by an employee, adult volunteer, or another student within the Issaquah School District, they should follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1:

Within two days of the incident, seek advice from a counselor, teacher, or other trusted employee of the school, as well as from a parent. If advisable, speak directly and respectfully with the individual, in an appropriate time, place and manner, seeking to resume communications on a civil basis. 

Step 2:

If direct, personal contact with the individual is not advised or does not produce a satisfactory result, the student should ask a counselor, teacher or administrator to facilitate a conversation between the student and the individual perceived to have been uncivil. Such a facilitated conversation should occur with the knowledge of the student’s parent and should focus on the expectation of civility and requirements for achieving civil exchanges in the future.

Step 3:

At any time after Steps 1 and 2 have been attempted, if it is determined that civil communications and appropriate problem-solving cannot be restored between/among the individuals affected, the principal may modify the conditions under which the individuals interact with one another and may suggest or require the use of additional resources to help address needs.

Step 4:

At any time after Steps 1, 2, and 3 have been attempted, if uncivil conduct toward a student continues, the student and administrator will discuss and select remedies beyond Policy 5282 available to all students of the Issaquah School District.

Retaliation toward any person making proper use of District policies and procedures is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

Adopted:

11/5/2010

Last Revised:

11/5/2010

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