Schools are meant to be safe and inclusive environments where all students are protected from Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), including in the classroom, on the school bus, in school sports, and during other school activities. This section defines HIB, explains what to do when you see or experience it, and our school’s process for responding to it. 

Discrimination can happen when someone is treated differently or unfairly because they are part of a protected class, including their race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, use of a service animal, or veteran or military status.  

Students and staff are protected against sexual harassment by anyone in any school program or activity, including on the school campus, on the school bus, or off-campus during a school-sponsored activity.

You can report sexual harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Title IX Officer, identified at the bottom of the page. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below).

In Washington, all students have the right to be treated consistent with their gender identity at school. Our school will: 

• Address students by their requested name and pronouns, with or without a legal name change 

• Change a student’s gender designation and have their gender accurately reflected in school records 

• Allow students to use restrooms that align with their gender identity 

• Allow students to participate in sports, physical education courses, field trips, and overnight trips in accordance with their gender identity 

• Keep health and education information confidential and private 

• Allow students to wear clothing that reflects their gender identity and apply dress codes without regard to a student’s gender or perceived gender 

• Protect students from teasing, bullying, or harassment based on their gender or gender identity 

Access our district’s Gender-Inclusive Schools Policy 3211 and Procedure 3211P, linked at the bottom of the page, for more information. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, identified at the bottom of the page. 

For concerns about discrimination or discriminatory harassment based on gender identity or gender expression, please see the information above.

It is a violation of district policy and state law for any person to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon on school premises, school-provided transportation or areas of other facilities being used exclusively for school activities. School officials shall notify the student’s parents or guardians and the appropriate law enforcement agency of known or suspected violations of this policy. Students who violate this policy shall be subject to discipline, including a one year expulsion for a violation involving a firearm. However, the superintendent may modify the one -year expulsion on a case-by-case basis. Exceptions to this policy are noted in Board Policy 4210, linked at the bottom of the page. For more information, contact the Roosevelt School District Superintendent.