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APPENDIX K: Nondiscrimination/Harassment (Policy)NONDISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENTPolicy of the Board of EducationBP 300.27Page 1 of 3District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, withrespect to a student’s actual or perceived race or ethnicity, physical or mental disability, medicalcondition, sex or gender, age, color, national origin or nationality, religion, limited proficiency inEnglish, sexual orientation, or anyone associated with a person or group with one or more of theabove actual or perceived characteristics.(cf. BP 611.12 - Hate-Motivated Behavior)(cf. BP 603.24 - Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students)(cf. BP 300.41 - Identification and Education under Section 504)The Governing Board shall ensure equal opportunities for all students in admission and access tothe educational program, guidance and counseling programs, athletic programs, testing procedures,and other activities. School staff and volunteers shall carefully guard against segregation, bias andstereotyping in instruction, guidance and supervision.(cf. BP 400.35 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities)(cf. BP 603.18 - Guidance/Counseling Services)The Board prohibits intimidation or harassment of any student by any employee, student or otherperson in the district. Staff shall be alert and immediately responsive to conduct which mayinterfere with another student's ability to participate in or benefit from school services, activities orprivileges.(cf. BP 605.10 - Freedom of Speech/Expression: Publication Code)(cf. BP 500.38 - Sexual Harassment)Students who harass other students shall be subject to appropriate discipline, up to and includingcounseling, suspension and/or expulsion. An employee who permits or engages in harassment maybe subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.(cf. BP 601.3 - Suspension)(cf. BP 601.1 - Conduct of Pupils)(cf. BP 601.7 - School Discipline)(cf. BP 601.4 - Expulsion/Due Process)(cf. BP 601.6 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process [Students with Disabilities])