Bullying definition: The attempt to intimidate, belittle or otherwise mistreat another individual through words or actions.
The steps to discovery (Program Participant)
I. Actions as described above witnessed firsthand by a head or assistant coach.
II. Actions as described above witnessed by a parent and brought to the attention of the head coach.
III. Actions as described above being brought to the attention of the head coach by a person who feels they are being bullied.
Investigation (Program Participant)
Once the situation is discovered it must be brought to the attention of the Football Operations Director/Cheer Director. It is beholden to them at that point to do an unbiased investigation, interview witnesses and conclude the charge to be true or unfounded and bring their findings to the Executive Board for adjudication.
· If the charge is found to have no basis:
o Concerned parties will be brought together to hear the result and settle any outstanding issue(s)
o The issue will be considered settled with no further need to discuss.
· If the charge is found to have merit and will require action:
o The concerned parties will be brought together to hear the result. The guilty party will then be met with individually to hear final disposition.
o Once the guilt has been established the final disposition steps will be as follows:
§ First Offense: Two weeks away from the respective program. On the Thursday before the return to the program the individual will review the charge and subsequent steps with the board so there will be no confusion as to the inevitability should this behavior continue.
§ Second Offense: Should an individual be found in violation of the behavior described in Discovery and investigation has concluded with due diligence, the individual will be removed from the program without prejudice.
Coaches bullying policy:
The steps to discovery (Coach)
I. Actions as described above witnessed firsthand by a head or assistant coach.
II. Actions as described above witnessed by a parent and brought to the attention of the head coach.
III. Actions as described above being brought to the attention of the head coach or board member by a person who feels they are being bullied.
Investigation (Coach)
Once the situation is discovered it must be brought to the attention of the Football Operations Director/Cheer Director. It is beholden to them at that point to do an unbiased investigation, interview witnesses and conclude the charge to be true or unfounded and bring their findings to the Executive Board for adjudication.
· If the charge is found to have no basis:
o Concerned parties will be brought together to hear the result and settle any outstanding issue(s)
o The issue will be considered settled with no further need to discuss.
· If the charge is found to have merit and will require action:
o The concerned parties will be brought together to hear the result. The guilty party will then be met with individually to hear final disposition.
o If the coach will be relieved of coaching duties a determination will be made as to whether to permit the individual to attend games, provided the coach has a child in the program.