Mabton School District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, volunteers ,and patrons, free from harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

In accordance with District Policy 3207 and Procedure 3207, all reports of bullying, harassment, and/or intimidation will be taken seriously and investigated.

If a student feels that they have been subjected to harassment, intimidation, or bullying, the student should report the incident immediately to a staff member.

At any time, a student or their parent/guardian may submit a formal complaint regarding harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Formal complaints are submitted to the building principal.

The District HIB Compliance Officer for District Procedure 3207 is:

Jessica Prieto

Executive Director for Human Resources

Po Box 37

Mabton, WA 98935

509-894-4852

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying can take many forms including, but not limited to, slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendoes, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats or other written, oral, physical, or electronically transmitted messages or images.

District Policy 3207 is not intended to prohibit expression of religious, philosophical, or political views, provided that the expression does not substantially disrupt the educational environment. Many behaviors that do not rise to the level of harassment, intimidation, or bullying may still be prohibited by other district policies or building, classroom, or program rules.

The District’s prohibition of harassment, intimidation, and bullying shall apply:

On school District property at any time;

Off school District property at any school activity, function, or event;

Off school District property if the actions of the student materially or substantially affect the education process and/or student attendance at school.

Also, refer to the OSPI website. https://ospi.k12.wa.us/