2022-2023 Independence Middle School Handbook

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 sfunk@grayson.k12.va.us Doug Lawson, Special Education Supervisor P. O. Box 888 Independence, VA 24348 (276) 773-2832 dlawson@grayson.k12.va.us Please see the Grayson County Public Schools’ Policy Manual located at http://www.grayson.k12.va.us for full policy description. DISCRIMINATION The Grayson County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Susie Funk, Director of Student Learning P. O. Box 888 Independence, VA 24348 (276) 773-2832 sfunk@grayson.k12.va.us Doug Lawson, Special Education Supervisor P. O. Box 888 Independence, VA 24348 (276) 773-2832 dlawson@grayson.k12.va.us

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