PACT Charter School
Original Creation Date: June 6, 1996
Last Approved By: PACT Charter School Board of Directors
Last Approved Date: May 2, 2024
Year Reviewed: 2023-2024
PURPOSE
PACT Charter School recognizes that students learn most effectively in a safe, affirming, and peaceful environment. Harassment and violence are detrimental to the well-being of students and staff and need to be identified and stopped.
POLICY STATEMENT
PACT Charter School's policy is to uphold the expectation that all students will be educated in a safe, affirming, peaceful environment. There will be “zero tolerance” of physical, emotional, or sexually abusive behavior, including psychological intimidation and harassment, toward or by a student, staff member, parent, or visiting person. "Zero tolerance" is defined as assuring that every report of other nature will be investigated and consequences will be administered if any wrongdoing is determined. This policy will be enforced before, during, and after school hours on all school property, including the school bus, school functions, and events held at other locations.
The School District recognizes that sexual, racial, and religious harassment are subject to state and federal laws. Sexual, racial, and religious violence is a criminal activity subject to penalties under Minnesota law. The School District will cooperate with any criminal investigation by the authorities to the best of our legal ability.