Our Commitment
Corvallis School District is committed to creating school environments for all students, staff, and visitors that are free from discrimination or harassment based on perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Board Policy ACB
What is a Bias Incident?
A bias incident is a person’s hostile expression toward another person, relating to the other person’s perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Bias incidents may include derogatory language or behavior.
What is a Symbol of Hate?
Specifically prohibited symbols of hate are nooses, symbols of neo-Nazi ideology, or the battle flag of the Confederacy. A symbol of hate can also be a symbol, image, or object that expresses hostility on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.
Why is it important to file a Bias Incident Report?
The Bias Incident Report form is designed to collect information about bias incidents that have occurred and/or symbols of hate that are present on our school campuses. Reporting bias and symbols of hate allows school staff to formally address Bias Incidents and provides important information about bias and hate so that we can improve the culture of our district and school communities. Read about the Bias Incident Complaint Procedure in Policy ACB-AR here.
What happens after I report?
If you provide your name:
- a building principal (or supervisor) will be reaching out to you for a conversation so they may address the bias incident appropriately and ensure that the person who was harmed is safe.
- An investigation will follow and a formal response will be issued.
If you report anonymously:
- a notification will be sent to the site where this occurred.
- District staff will investigate the report and take any necessary steps towards a resolution.
If you are unsure if a situation was an incident of bias, still fill out the form and we will get it to the right response team.
Bias Incident Response Team
The Corvallis School District Bias Incident Response Team reviews bias incident reports weekly and ensures that reports are responded to appropriately. The Bias Incident Response Team is made up of the Assistant Superintendent’s Office, the Equity Coordinator, the Student Services Coordinator, the Mental Health and Wellness Manager, and the Title IX Coordinator. We will also be working with various student groups to gain valuable insight into their school’s environment and receive feedback on our process. If you wish to have your voice heard regarding this process please reach out to the Assistant Superintendent’s Office: kristin.mahoney@corvallis.k12.or.us