Recognizing and valuing that we are a diverse community, it is part of our mission to provide a positive, harmonious environment in which diversity is respected and encouraged.

A major aim of education in the Lake Washington School District is the development of a commitment to the core values of a democratic society. In accordance with this aim, the district strongly emphasizes a core value of mutual human respect for each person regardless of individual differences and/or, characteristics including for example, but not necessarily limited to race, gender, age, disability, physical condition, sexual orientation, ethnic group or religion. We expect this value to be manifested in the daily behaviors of students, staff and volunteers.

Appropriate consequences for violating this policy will be specified in the student code of conduct of each building. Staff members violating this policy will be subject to discipline as appropriate.

Adopted:
1/4/93

Revised:
9/7/99

LEGAL REFS.:
RCW 49.60 Discrimination - Human Rights Commission

CROSS REFS.:
AC - Nondiscrimination
JF - Student Rights and Responsibilities
ACB-R - Harassment Policy/Procedures
ACB - Harassment