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USD #377 SCHOOL SAFETY PAGE


USD 377 Anti-BULLYING - The USD 377 board of education prohibits acts of harassment or bullying. The board of education has determined that a safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. Harassment or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and school’s ability to educate its students in a safe environment. Demonstration of appropriate behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate harassment or bullying is expected of administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers to provide positive examples for student behavior.


“Harassment or bullying” is any gesture or written, verbal, graphic, or physical act (including electronically transmitted acts- i.e. internet, cell phone, personal digital assistant (pda), or wireless hand held device) that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by any actual act or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression; or a mental, physical, or sensory disability or impairment; or by any other distinguishing characteristic. Such behavior is considered harassment or bullying whether it takes place on or off school property, at any school-sponsored function, or in a school vehicle.


“Harassment” is conduct that meets all of the following criteria:

  • is directed at one or more pupils;

  • substantially interferes with educational opportunities, benefits, or programs of one or more pupils;

  • adversely affects the ability of a pupil to participate in or benefit from the school district’s educational programs or activities because the conduct, as reasonably perceived by the pupil, is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive as to have this effect; and,

  • is based on a pupil’s actual or distinguishing characteristic (see above), or is based on an association with another person who has or is perceived to have any of these characteristics.

“Bullying” is conduct that meets all of the following criteria:

  • is directed at one or more pupils;

  • substantially interferes with educational opportunities, benefits, or programs of one or more pupils;

  • adversely affects the ability of a pupil to participate in or benefit from the school district’s educational programs or activities by placing the pupil in reasonable fear of physical harm or by causing emotional distress; and,

  • is based on a pupil’s actual or distinguishing characteristic (see above), or is based on an association with another person who has or is perceived to have any of these characteristics.


Bullying/Harassment

USD 377 believes that our schools should provide physically safe and emotionally secure learning environments for all students and staff. USD 377 policies assist personnel in identifying problems associated with school safety, bullying, intimidation, and harassment, and provide a framework for an appropriate response that reinforces and encourages positive and productive conduct.

>>District Anti-Bullying Plan

>>Students and Parents/Guardians - Report a Bullying/Harassment Incident Here 

This form is submitted to school officials and is used to investigate bullying and harassment reports. Information submitted is confidential.

Bullying Resources:

Stop Bullying Now!

Stop Bullying Now - Public Adminstration Resource

Bullying Prevention Hotline - The Kansas State Department of Education, in partnership with Kansas Children’s Service League, is proud to announce the availability of the Bullying Prevention Hotline.


Bullying Prevention Hotline

The Kansas State Department of Education, in partnership with Kansas Children’s Service League, is proud to announce the availability of the Bullying Prevention Hotline. This free, anonymous service is available to provide counsel and resources to those who have questions or concerns about bullying situations
 
The 24-hour hotline can be reached at (1-800-332-6378 or 1-800-CHILDREN). You can also contact the hotline via text or e-mail at 1800children@kcsl.org.

Kansas School Safety Hotline

1-877-626-8203
Kansas School Safety Holine - Anonymous ~ Toll Free

USD 377 Heat Precautions

Atchison County Community Schools considers the health, safety, and well being of our students and staff to be a top priority.  Listed below are the guidelines used to monitor athletic/activity practices.  If you have any questions, please . . . read more

Atchison County Community Schools considers the health, safety, and well being of our students and staff to be a top priority.  The district uses KSHSAA Heat guidelines to monitor athletic/activity practices.  If you have any questions, please call Athletic Director Cy Wallisch at 913-833-2240. 


KSHSAA Concussion Guidelines & Educational Resources KSHSAA Link

Based on Kansas law, effective July 1, 2011, any student participating in athletics or spirit MUST have on file with the school a Concussion and Head Injury Information Release Form signed by both a parent/guardian and the student. This form must be on file before the student participates in their first practice of the school year. Click on the link below for a sample version.

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