Incident Response

Below is an overview of our typical response to incidents of racial, antisemitic, ethnic, or other slurs and hate speech, rhetoric, or graffiti:

A district led investigation occurs for any and every instance:

• Immediately contact MLPD

• Interview those who may have knowledge of the incident

• Review camera footage, if available

Students and student groups are engaged in meaningful conversations, as they are active participants in the problem-solving process.

Collaboration occurs with our community partners to receive meaningful guidance:

• Consultation with our local faith-based leaders, if applicable

• Communication with other meaningful partnerships in the area as they have been instrumental in providing the District with educational materials and guest speakers.

• Resources are obtained from the Anti-Defamation League

The power of words and symbols is the focus of our education with students.

• Teacher-led discussion

• Grade or team-level assemblies that focus on reinforcing expectations & advancing the educational focus

• Guest speakers

Offering parent resources to our community so that they can assist the district in its efforts.  Examples include:

• How to talk to Children about Antisemitism 

• Anti-Defamation League (ADL): Talking to Young Children about Bias and Prejudice

• Talking to Children About Hate Crimes

• Healthy Children. org : Talking to Children About Racial Bias

• American Psychological Association: Talking to kids about discrimination 

• ADL:  Hate Symbols - Table Talk: Family Conversations About Current Events  

Response to Swastika Incidents