Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Reporting
Our Schools Protect Students from Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)
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.
- What is HIB?
- How can I make a report or complaint about HIB?
- What happens after I make a report about HIB?
- What is the investigation process?
- What are the next steps if I disagree with the outcome?
What is HIB?
How can I make a report or complaint about HIB?
What happens after I make a report about HIB?
What is the investigation process?
What are the next steps if I disagree with the outcome?
Our School Stands Against Discrimination
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.
- What is discriminatory harassment?
- What is sexual harassment?
- What should my school do about discriminatory and sexual harassment?
- What happens after I file a discrimination complaint?
- What are the next steps if I disagree with the outcome?
- I already submitted an HIB complaint – what will my school do?
- Who else can help with HIB or Discrimination Concerns?
What is discriminatory harassment?
What is sexual harassment?
What should my school do about discriminatory and sexual harassment?
What happens after I file a discrimination complaint?
What are the next steps if I disagree with the outcome?
I already submitted an HIB complaint – what will my school do?
Who else can help with HIB or Discrimination Concerns?
Our School is Gender-Inclusive
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 and locker rooms 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
Review the district’s Gender-Inclusive Schools online: Policy [3211] and Procedure [3211P]. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu
For concerns about discrimination or discriminatory harassment based on gender identity or gender expression, please see the information above.
If you would like to report a violation of Policy 3207, please complete a reporting form and submit it to your student’s principal. Please note: No disciplinary action will be taken against an alleged aggressor based solely on anonymous reporting.
Our form is also available in the following translations: Arabic Korean Spanish Ukranian Vietnamese
Our Student HIB Compliance Officer is Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits
Our Student HIB Compliance Officer is Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits