Short summaries of new or revised School Board policies important to our schools or students are listed here. Note that minor policy revisions or clarifications may not be listed here.
Bullying Prohibition and Harassment, Discrimination and Violence Policies
Revised Jan. 9, 2012
What you need to know:
The revised policy is based on a new model policy from the Minnesota Department of Education. It ensures compliance with new provisions in federal law. The biggest change is that the district will hire a district-level position to monitor complaints of harassment from students and ensure they are resolved. The policy also has greater detail on the district's commitment to prevent harassment or discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender stereotypes.
Bullying Prohibition and Harassment, Discrimination and Violence Policies
Revised Oct. 25, 2010
What you need to know: Two important policies about school safety were revised to name all of the protected classes covered by the policies. These classes were cited in other district policies, however this revision made it clear which groups of people have specific protection from discrimination and harassment. Of course, harassment of any person for any reason is prohibited in the Anoka-Hennepin School District.
Equal Educational Opportunity and Equal Employment Opportunity policies
Revised Oct. 25,
2010
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to read the briefing
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to download the revised Equal Employment Opportunity policy
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to download the revised Equal Educational Opportunity policy
What you need to know: These two policies were revised to state clearly that the district prohibits retaliation against anyone who makes an allegation of a harassment or anyone who helps with an investigation.
Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Guidelines
Revised Sept. 13, 2010
This policy and set of guidelines cover student and staff use of district-provided technology.
What you need to know, part 1: High school students now can use cell phones and personal electronic devices during passing time and before and after school. The policy remains the same for grades K-8 students - cell phones and personal electronic devices should not be at school or should be powered off completely. New guidelines for student e-mail accounts (grades 6-12) also were included.
What you need to know, part 2: Secure passwords
are required for employees and specific password criteria are outlined.
