JCSD Policy

The Board is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment. Any form of harassment using electronic devices, commonly known as "cyberbullying," by students, staff or third parties is prohibited and will not be tolerated in the district. "Cyberbullying" is the use of any electronic communication device to convey a message (text or image or video) that defames, intimidates, harasses or is otherwise intended to harm, insult or humiliate another in a deliberate, repeated or hostile and unwanted manner, which disrupts or prevents a safe and positive educational or working environment. Students and staff will refrain from using personal communication devices or district property to harass or stalk another.

The district will take any report of cyberbullying seriously and will investigate credible reports promptly. Students are encouraged to report an incident immediately to a teacher or principal, who will take appropriate action. Students who make a report are expected, but not required, to preserve evidence of cyberbullying. For example, a student may save or bring a copy of an email, text message, picture or other electronic transmission that the student believes was intended harm, insult or humiliate.

Under the procedures for Policy IIGBA-Electronic communications System, the district may revoke the privilege of a student, staff member or third party to use any district electronic equipment if said person uses district equipment or electronic communication systems to engage in cyberbullying. Under Policy JFCED–Personal Communication Devices, the district may revoke the privilege of a student, a staff member or a third party to bring any personal communication device on district property or to district-sponsored activities if said person uses a personal communication device to engage in cyberbullying.

Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to loss of privileges, and will be subject to additional discipline, which may include up to and including expulsion. Any staff member whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal. Third parties whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate sanctions as determined and imposed by the superintendent.

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