School Bus Code of Conduct - Anti-Bullying Policy and Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bias Policy

The Anti-Bullying Policy and Non-Discrimination, Title XI Policy, Anti-Bias Policy of Vida Charter School’s Board of Trustees apply to all acts of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and bias that occur on school property, at school-sponsored functions, or on a school bus.

The Board of Trustees of the Vida Charter School affirms that every student and staff member has the right to a safe and secure school environment, free of humiliation, intimidation, fear, harassment, bias, or any form of bullying behavior. Furthermore, the Board believes that a healthy, positive psychosocial school environment enhances and increases academic achievement and pro-social development.

Bias: Prejudice for or against something or someone, usually in a way that’s considered to be unfair.

Discrimination: The different treatment of an individual based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason, that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the Charter School.

Harassment: Conduct that is unwelcome, including that which is verbal, written, graphic or physical, relating to an individual’s gender, age, race, color, sexual orientation (known or perceived), gender identity expression (known or perceived), national origin, religion, disability, English language proficiency, socioeconomic status, and/or political beliefs. Harassment does not have to include intent to harm, be directed at a specific target, or involve repeated incidents. A single incident of harassment may implicate more than one protected class; for example, a student may be targeted because of his race and sexual orientation.