FILE:  H-3.3h

Cf:  F-11.9a

DEROGATORY LANGUAGE

The Central Community School Board disapproves of and shall not tolerate language which is abusive, derogatory, vulgar, offensive, or disruptive to any group or individual on the basis of sex, religion, national origin, physical handicap, ethnicity or any other classification.  Students shall not use abusive, derogatory, vulgar, or offensive language at school or at any school sponsored event.

Any person who has a complaint regarding the use of abusive, derogatory, vulgar, or offensive language shall bring the matter to the attention of the principal or his/her designee.  The principal or his/her designee shall investigate all complaints in this regard and will endeavor to handle these matters expeditiously in a professional manner so as to protect the offended individual.

Violation of this policy shall be grounds for discipline as to any student or employee involved.  Student discipline may include but is not limited to discipline, including but not limited to, suspension.

Retaliation against any person who brings to the attention of the principal or his/her designee a complaint regarding the use of abusive, derogatory, vulgar, or offensive language or who assists in investigating charges thereof is prohibited.  No person shall be adversely affected, discriminated against, or punished for bringing a valid complaint regarding the use of abusive, derogatory, vulgar, or offensive language.

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:81

Bethel School Dist. No. 403 v. Frasier, 478 US 675 (1986)

Central Community School Board