FILE:  F-11.9a

Cf:  F-11.3

PROFANITY AND DEROGATORY LANGUAGE

PROFANE LANGUAGE OR BEHAVIOR

The Central Community School Board disapproves of and shall not tolerate the use of profane words, language or gestures by employees.  All employees shall refrain from the use of such language and behavior and shall be responsible for assuring that their school or other work place is free from such language and behavior at all times in accordance with this policy.

Violation of this policy may be grounds for disciplinary action, including, but not limited to termination of an offending employee.

DEROGATORY LANGUAGE

The Central Community School Board disapproves of and shall not tolerate language from or by employees which is racially derogatory or derogatory on the basis of sex, religion, national origin, physical handicap or ethnicity.  All employees shall refrain from the use of such language and shall be responsible for assuring that their school or other work place is free from such language at all times in accordance with this policy.

Violation of this policy may be grounds for disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

COMPLAINTS

Any person who has a complaint regarding an alleged violation of this policy shall be urged to bring the matter to the attention of the Superintendent or his/her designee so that it may be investigated and dealt with.  If the complaint involves someone who is the employee's immediate supervisor, the employee may discuss the matter and/or file a complaint with the Director of Human Resources.

The Superintendent or his/her designee shall investigate all complaints in this regard and shall endeavor to handle these matters expeditiously in a professional manner so as to protect the offended individual.

Central Community School Board