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Policy No. 6513
The district does not tolerate violence in the workplace
and will work to prevent violent incidents from occurring by implementing a
workplace violence prevention program. All employees of the district are
responsible for implementing and maintaining the violence prevention program.
The workplace violence prevention program establishes and requires adherence
to work practices that are designed to make the workplace more secure. It
also reinforces the ban on verbal threats or physical actions by employees
that create a security hazard for others.
Additionally, the district does not tolerate domestic
violence including harassment of any employee or other person while in the
district’s buildings or vehicles, while on district property, or while
engaged in school or work-related activities. The district is committed to
working with employees who are victims of domestic violence to prevent abuse
and harassment from occurring in the workplace. No employees will be
penalized or disciplined solely for being a victim of domestic violence. The
district will provide appropriate support and assistance to employees who are
victims of domestic violence. Any employee who threatens, harasses, or abuses
someone in the district or from their workplace using district resources such
as work time, district telephones, fax machines, mail, or e-mail shall be
subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Corrective
action or discharge may also be taken against employees who are arrested,
convicted, or permanently enjoined as a result of domestic violence when such
action is directly related to their position with the district.
All violent incidents shall be reported and
investigated, whether or not a physical injury has occurred. There will be no
discrimination against victims of workplace violence. Copies of this policy
and support materials are readily available to all employees. The
Superintendent or designee is directed to adopt procedures to implement this
policy, including creation of the workplace violence prevention group which
will: assess the district’s vulnerability to workplace violence, recommend
preventive actions and employee training programs, and review the program
annually for possible adjustments.
Cross Reference: Board
Policy 4210 Regulation
of Dangerous Weapons on School Premises
Board
Policy 5281 Disciplinary
Action and Discharge
Board
Policy 6511 Staff
Safety
Adoption Date: June 25, 2003
Blaine
School District
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