It is the expectation of the district that all personnel will be responsive to parents’ concerns and attempt to resolve problems at the most appropriate level. Failing that, it should be referred to the principal or designee and, if necessary, subsequently to the superintendent or designee. It is neither required nor desirable that an employee face abusive language or behavior.
This policy promotes mutual respect, civility, and orderly conduct among district employees, parents, and the public. This policy is not intended to deprive any person of his/her right to freedom of expression, but only to maintain, to the extent possible and reasonable, a safe, harassment-free workplace for our students and staff. In the interest of presenting district employees as positive role models to the students of this district as well as the community, the Irvine Unified School District encourages positive communication and discourages volatile, hostile, or aggressive behavior.
Legal References:
EDUCATION CODE
32210 Willful Disturbance of School
32211 Requests to Leave School Grounds
44014 Assault on Employees
44810 Willful Interference with School
44811 Disruption of Class or Extracurricular Activities
51512 Use of Electronic Devices
PENAL CODE
71 Threats to School Officers
243.5 Arrest on School Grounds
415.5 Fighting on School Grounds
626.6 Disruption by Non-Students
626.7 Interference with the Peaceful Conduct of School Activities
626.8 Entry of School by Person Not on Lawful Business
627.7 Refusal to Leave School Grounds
653g Loitering
Policy Adopted: 6/26/07
