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San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury • 2005-2006

Atascadero High School: Racial Issues

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Findings and Recommendations 12 findings

F1 Page 120
AHS reports a racial, sexual, or religious harassment incident to the District only when it is serious enough for the perpetrator to be suspended or expelled. Vandalism and destructive incidents resulting in appreciable financial impact are also reported to the District.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Page 122
AHS and the District should immediately modify the current procedures regarding the reporting of racial, sexual, and religious harassment incidents. The Grand Jury believes all harassment incidents involving race, religion, and sexual orientation are significant and may be harbingers of more serious trouble. For that reason, the Grand Jury believes all such harassment issues must be reported to the District office whether the offender(s) is known or not. By eliminating the filtering of crucial information at the school level, the District will: (1) be aware of the scope and frequency of such incidents, (2) be able to develop and apply necessary disciplinary procedures, (3) be able to stay current with related events, both in the community and the school district, and (4) be prepared to develop related policies and procedures which directly address the issues. (Findings 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)
F2 Page 120
Incidents not reported to the District are simply logged at the high school. Not all harassment incidents are reported to the AHS Principal. Nearly all of the logged entries are discarded at the end of the school year.
No recommendations for this finding
F3 Page 120
In 2004-05, AHS estimated there were 10 to 20 incidents of racial or sexual harassment. Only two resulted in suspension or expulsion. Most of the incidents were racial in nature.
No recommendations for this finding
F4 Page 120
Not all incidents of racial, sexual, and religious harassment are reported to school or law enforcement authorities. Pg 118 of 252
No recommendations for this finding
F5 Page 121
District administration has a record of only one racial harassment incident at AHS in school year 2004-05.
No recommendations for this finding
F6 Page 121
AHS has no formal counseling program for those students who are suspended or expelled for committing racial, sexual or religious harassment offenses. Students must seek counseling outside the school system.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
Page 123
The District should begin a program of sensitivity counseling for students who are suspended or expelled for committing any harassment. (Finding 6)
F7 Page 121
The AHS safety plan contains a well prepared, lengthy, and complete “Sexual Harassment Policy.”
No recommendations for this finding
F8 Page 121
The AHS safety plan contains thirteen sentences of generic language prohibiting discrimination, “… with respect to age, ethnic groups, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, race, national origin, ancestry, and physical or mental disability.”
No recommendations for this finding
F9 Page 121
Tolerance and diversity issues are discussed in staff meetings and whenever necessary to address specific incidents. Sexual Harassment training is the only related training done on an annual basis. Tolerance training is offered to District students as a component of health classes.
Related Recommendations (3)
R4
Page 122
Beginning immediately, the District should develop and implement a comprehensive tolerance training program for all District staff. This mandatory comprehensive training course should be offered at least once every school year to all District employees. (Findings 9 and 11) Pg 120 of 252
R5
Page 123
The District should immediately develop and begin comprehensive tolerance, sensitivity, and diversity training programs for all District K-12 students. The District educational curricula should address issues of cultural and religious significance as a routine classroom component. For example, “Black History Month” provides an opportunity to highlight African American contributions and experiences. (Finding 9)
R6
Page 123
AHS should immediately begin to identify racial and religious harassment as destructive forces in the same manner as sexual harassment. (Findings 9 and 11)
F10 Page 121
AHS does not have any parent/teacher/student support-groups to specifically address issues of racial and religious harassment.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 122
As an integral part of racial and religious harassment education and prevention, the District and AHS should pursue the formation of a volunteer advisory committee made up of concerned parents, teachers, and students. The committee would focus on: (1) racial and religious harassment and, (2) education on diversity and tolerance. The District should seek the input of these advisory committees in the development of policy, staff and student training and curricula. (Finding 10)
F11 Page 121
The perception is that AHS administration places a greater degree of importance on incidents of sexual harassment over those of racial harassment.
No recommendations for this finding
F12 Page 121
Fights, vandalism and harassment continue to be problems at AHS. AHS’s security coverage has been identified as a weak link in campus safety. Pg 119 of 252
Related Recommendations (1)
R8
Page 123
The District should re-evaluate the need for additional security, with a focus on fights, bullying, and harassment at AHS and other campuses. (Finding 12)

Additional Recommendations 1

These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.