1 Channelview Independent School District FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION address the harassment. The district may take disciplinary action even if the conduct that is subject of the complaint did The district believes that all students learn best in an not rise to the level of harassment prohibited by law or policy. environment free from harassment and that their welfare is best served when they can work free from discrimination. Retaliation against a person who makes a good faith report of Students are expected to treat other students and district prohibited harassment is prohibited. However, a person who employees with courtesy and respect; to avoid any behaviors makes a false claim or offers false statements or refuses to known to be offensive; and to stop those behaviors when cooperate with a district investigation may be subject to asked or told to stop. District employees are expected to treat appropriate discipline. students with courtesy and respect. A student or parent who is dissatisfied with the outcome of the The board has established policies and procedures to prohibit investigation may appeal in accordance with [District Policy and promptly respond to inappropriate and offensive behaviors FNG]. that are based on a person’s race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, age, or disability. Prohibited harassment, In the efforts to promote nondiscrimination, the district makes in general terms, is conduct so severe, persistent, or pervasive the following statements: that it affects the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity; or substantially The Channelview Independent School District does not interferes with the student’s academic performance. A copy discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national of the district’s policy is available in the principal’s office and origin, gender, sex, or disability in providing education on the district’s website at www.channelview.isd.esc4.net. services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Examples of prohibited discrimination may include, but are of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments not limited to, derogatory language directed at a person’s of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as religious beliefs or practices, accent, skin color, or need for amended. accommodation; bullying, threatening or intimidating conduct; name-calling or slurs, taunting, teasing (even when presented If you feel that your child has received discriminatory as “jokes”) or rumors; aggression or assault; graffiti or printed treatment, you should first attempt to resolve the problem with material promoting racial, ethnic, or other negative the teacher involved. The following staff members have been stereotypes; or aggressive conduct such as theft or damage of designated to handle specific complaints and to coordinate property. Examples of prohibited sexual harassment may compliance with these requirements. include touching private body parts or coercing physical contact that is sexual in nature; sexual advances; jokes or Title IX Coordinator conversations of a sexual nature; and other sexually motivated Questions concerning the district's implementation of Title IX conduct, communications, or contact. should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Robert Worthy, (281-452-8010), CISD Administration Building, 1403 Sheldon Sexual harassment of a student by an employee or volunteer Rd. Channelview, Texas 77530. This includes complaints does not include necessary or permissible physical contact not regarding sexual harassment. reasonably construed as sexual in nature. However, all romantic and inappropriate social relationships, as well as all Section 504 Coordinator sexual relationships,In case of a betweenconflict studentsbetween and Board district Policy employees or the Student CodeInformation of Conduct concerning and any the provisionsidentification of orthe services Student for Handbook, the are prohibited,provisions even of if consensual.Board Policy or the Student Code of Conductstudents that were under most Section recently 504 canadopted be obtained by the byBoard calling are or to be followed. writing the campus principal or the District 504 Coordinator, Any student (or the student’s parent) who believes that he or Gloria Roach, (281-452-8006), CISD Administration she has experienced prohibited harassment should Building, 1403 Sheldon Rd. Channelview, Texas 77530. immediately report the problem to a teacher, counselor, principal, or district employee. Liaison For Homeless Children and Youths If there is a need for assistance to help provide services for To the extent possible, the district will respect the privacy of homeless students please contact Robert Worthy, Assistant the student; however, limited disclosures may be necessary to Superintendent of Administration at (281-452-8010), CISD conduct a thorough investigation and to comply with law. Administration Building, 1403 Sheldon Rd. Channelview, Allegations will be promptly investigated. The district will Texas 77530. notify the parents of any student alleged to have experienced prohibited harassment by an adult associated with the district, or by another student, when the allegations, if proven, would constitute “sexual harassment” or “other prohibited harassment” as defined by district policy. If the district’s investigation indicates that prohibited harassment occurred, appropriate disciplinary or corrective action will be taken to 2 EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING . All doors, windows, and classrooms are locked. INFORMATION Students and teachers remain in the classroom until the "All Clear" is given. Stations that may be contacted for Emergency closing are: No one will be allowed to enter or leave the building. TV STATIONS: RADIO STATIONS: Parents will not be allowed to pick up children from KTRK—Channel 13 KILT 610 AM school. The local authorities will provide assistance if KHOU—Channel 11 KLVL 1480 AM necessary. (Spanish) . Once the "All Clear" is given students and teachers KPRC--Channel 12 KLAT 1010 AM can return to their regular activities. If needed the (Spanish) parent/student "Reunification" (student pickup) FOX--Channel 26 KTRH 740 AM process will be utilized. UNIVISION--Channel 45 KRBE 104.1 FM (Spanish) SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TELEMUNDO--Channel KTJM 98.5/103.3 FM 47 (Spanish) (Spanish) Parents of students with learning difficulties or who may need KHWB—Channel 39 KKBQ 92.9 FM special education services may request an evaluation of special education at any time. EMERGENCY CRISIS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION Options and Requirements For Providing Assistance to Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need or The Channelview Independent School District has developed May Need Special Education an extensive Crisis Management Plan to address prevention, intervention, and follow-up of crisis situations. The safety of If a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may our children is our primary concern. The following contact the person listed below to learn about the district’s procedures will be utilized during certain crisis situations. overall general education referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a variety of Shelter In Place support options, including referral for a special education This procedure is used in any situation other than weather that evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroom may be a hazard. should be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and other . This means all windows and doors are locked and the academic or behavior support services that are available to all air-conditioning will be shut off. students including a process based on Response to . No one is allowed to enter or leave a building that has Intervention (RtI). The implementation of RtI has the activated shelter in place procedures. This means that potential to have a positive impact on the ability of local parents will not be able to pick up children from education agencies to meet the needs of all struggling school. It is safer to keep the students inside the students. building rather than expose them to possible harm by At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evaluation for allowing them to leave the building. special education services. Within a reasonable amount of . Once the "All Clear" is given, students and teachers time, the district must decide if the evaluation is needed. If will return to their regular activities or a evaluation is needed, the parent will be notified and asked to parent/student "Reunification" (student pickup) provide informed written consent for the evaluation. The program may be initiated. district must complete the evaluation and the report within 60 . If a school is sheltering in place, parents should also calendar days of the date the district receives the written shelter in place at home. consent. The district must give a copy of the report to the parent. Shelter In Place, Weather Only This procedure is used when weather conditions exist that may If the district determines that the evaluation is not needed, the place a school or schools in immediate danger. district will provide the parent with a written notice that . Students and staff are sheltered inside the buildings explains why the child will not be evaluated. This written away from outside windows or doors. notice will include a statement that informs the parent of their . Buildings