School Bus Code of Conduct - Reporting Procedures

The “complainant,” any student, their parent/guardian, or a staff member who believes that a student has been subjected to bullying, harassment, bias, or discrimination, is encouraged to immediately report the incident in one of the following ways:

• Using the online reporting process available on the Charter School website (www.vidacs.org) or through the QR code.
• Orally reporting the incident to the principal, or to any other trusted member of the school staff.

All school employees who see any incidents of bullying or harassment or bias must immediately report the incident(s) to the administration via the online reporting system. All other members of the school community, including students, parents, volunteers, and visitors, are encouraged to report any act that may be a violation of this policy. Reports may be made anonymously, but formal disciplinary action may not be based solely on the basis of an anonymous report.

It shall be the responsibility of the administration to investigate promptly and thoroughly any and all bullying, harassment, discrimination, and/or bias complaints received or referred by other individuals and to make recommendations based upon investigation. The investigation is to be commenced within three (3) school days after a report is received.

Upon receipt of a report of an alleged act in violation of this policy, the Executive Director or designee shall immediately notify the parent or guardian of the perpetrator of the bullying, harassment, discrimination, and/or bias and the parent or guardian of the victim of the alleged incident(s).