Harassment, Bullying & Nondiscrimination

  • Washington state law prohibits harassment, intimidation, or bullying (HIB) in our schools. Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate.

Policies and Regulations

  • Our mission is to enhance safety and life in our schools by establishing nurturing relationships with students, staff and guests. This page highlights our safety-related polices. Each policy and procedure provides answers to the questions listed below its topic:

    3207 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)

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    • What is HIB?
    • What are our commitments to stopping HIB?
    • Who do you tell if you see HIB?
    • What do you do and how do you complain if somebody is harassing, intimidating or bullying?
    • What happens after you complain?

    3210 Nondiscrimination

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    • What are our commitments to equal education opportunity for students?
    • Types of discrimination defined.
    • What do you do and how do you complain about discrimination?
    • What happens after you complain?

    3240 Student Behavior

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    • What are our commitments and values related to being responsible, respectful and safe at school?
    • What are the rules for conduct?
    • What are restorative practices – in other words, how do we fix harm?
    • What happens when rules aren’t followed?
    • How can you plead your case if you receive correction or discipline?
    • What are the bus rules?
    • What is the process for reentry after serving a suspension?

    3246 Restraint, Isolation, Use of Force

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    • What are our values and responsibilities related to students’ need to be free from unreasonable restraint, isolation and force?
    • When are these actions reasonable – that is, when they can/can’t be used?
    • What do you do and how do you complain if you think these actions weren’t right or fair?

    6514 District and Campus Safety

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    • How do I file a complaint about a Campus Resource Officer?
    • What are some de-escalation tactics and when are they used?
    • How do officers determine reasonableness of force?
    • What are acceptable restraint devices?
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