Equal Opportunity 

Students have the right of equal opportunity, as allowed by law, to participate in all school activities and school education  programs for which they are eligible.Students are responsible for following the rules and procedures of the school-sponsored  activity in which they participate or others participate. Students may not discourage the participation of other students. 

Fair Treatment 

Students have the right to due process as defined in the Minnesota Pupil Fair Dismissal Act when involved in a violation  of district rules. Included is the opportunity to hear the nature of the violation and to give their account of the situation. Students have the right to be informed of all applicable classroom and school rules, expectations, and procedures. Students  are responsible for knowing and following all applicable classroom and school rules, expectations, and procedures. Students  have the right to be treated respectfully by district employees and other students. Students are responsible for responding to all  directions or questions from staff and for following all laws, policies, rules, and expectations that apply to them. Students are  responsible for treating all persons respectfully and respecting the space and freedom of those around them. 

Free Speech and Expression 

Students have the right to free speech so long as their speech does not violate the rights of others. Students are responsible for  expressing opinions, publishing written materials, and distributing literature in such a manner that is not libelous, obscene,  discriminatory, or sexually explicit; that does not contain references to alcohol, chemicals, tobacco, or other products that are illegal for use by minors; that does not interfere with the rights of others; that does not disrupt the atmosphere of learning in the school; and that follows school rules and procedures regarding time, place, and manner. Permission of the school  principal or designee is required for distribution or posting of paper or electronic materials.

Hazing Prohibition 

No student, teacher, administrator, volunteer, contractor, or other employee of the school district shall plan, direct, encourage, aid, or engage in hazing. A person who engages in an act of hazing, reprisal, retaliation, or false reporting of hazing or  permits, condones, or tolerates hazing shall be subject to discipline or other remedial responses for that act in accordance  with the school district’s policies and procedures. See School District 917 Policy 526 for complete information on hazing  prohibition at https://www.isd917.org/about/school_board/policies/500_instruction

Non-Discrimination 

The Intermediate 917 School Board complies with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,  gender, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability, be excluded  from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any educational program  or in any terms or conditions of employment. The district’s harassment and violence policy (Policy 413) is available online or from the Human Resources Department.