Policies
Policy Manual of the Board of Education (updated April 16, 2012)
Respect and Dignity Policy
The Board of Education believes it is part of our responsibility to
provide, orderly and harmonious environment in which respect for the dignity
and worth of every member of the school community is recognized and
promoted. The Board believes that all employees, parent/guardians and
students are entitled to be treated and are obligated to treat others with
courtesy, fairness and decency. Only through the commitment and ongoing
attention of each of us to a safe, caring and supportive atmosphere can we expect
to achieve our objective of enabling all our students to become capable and
responsible lifelong learners.
Lexington has a diverse, multicultural school community, a fact the Board
considers an asset and a source of pride and enrichment. This diversity,
however, underscores the importance of sensitivity to the backgrounds,
feelings, and concerns of students and community members and of meeting the
moral imperative of an equal opportunity society free of prejudice and
discrimination. Accordingly, in this school district, statements or
behavior by any member of the school community which insults, degrades,
harasses or stereotypes any other person on the basis of race, gender,
handicap, physical condition, socioeconomic background, ethnic or national
origin, or religion is unacceptable.
