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telephones, pagers, or instant messaging systems. Prohibited conduct includes, but

is not limited to, physical, verbal, or written intimidation, taunting, name-calling, and

insults and any combination of prohibited activities.

"Bullying" means any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm,

intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance

between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes

severe emotional trauma. "Bullying" includes cyber bullying. "Bullying" does not

include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument or peer conflict.

CHILD ABUSE/HARASSMENT

Any student who suspects they are being abused should immediately contact the principal,

assistant principal, or guidance counselor. Abuse/harassment is any inappropriate

touching, contact or comments by another person. Any staff member who suspects that a

student is being abused is obligated by law to contact an administrator.

DEFIANCE OF THE AUTHORITY OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Students shall comply with any oral or written instructions made by school personnel

within the scope of their authority as provided by Board policies and regulations.

HARASSMENT

The Grayson County School Board is committed to maintaining an educational

environment and workplace that is free from harassment. In accordance with law,

the Board prohibits harassment against students, employees, or others on the basis

of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital

status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law and based on

a belief that such characteristic exists at school or any school sponsored activity.

A student shall not harass another student or any school employee, volunteer,

student teacher or any other person present in school facilities or at school functions.

Harassment based on sex consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for

sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical

conduct or communication, which may include the use of cell phones or the internet.

Harassment based on race, national origin, disability or religion consists of physical

or verbal conduct, which may include use of cell phones or the internet, relating to

an individual’s race, national origin, disability or religion.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the

harassment policies:

Susie Funk, Director of Student Learning

P. O. Box 888

Independence, VA 24348

(276) 773-2832