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Park District Approves Anti-Bullying Policy
Media Contact: Sandy Manisco Communications & Marketing Superintendent Hoffman Estates Park District 847-781-3672 smanisco@heparks.org Park District Approves Anti-Bullying Policy In its June 26 board meeting, the Hoffman Estates Park District’s Board of Commissioners approved a comprehensive anti-bullying policy to address bullying, harassment and all forms of aggressive and violent behavior. "We feel this is an important step to ensure the health and well-being of our community and our participants," said Dean Bostrom, executive director for the HEPD. "We won’t tolerate bullying or harassment of any kind that might inhibit an individual’s ability to learn and participate." Bullying or harassment is defined as any gesture or written, verbal, graphic or physical act (including cyberbullying via the Internet, cell phone or personal digital assistant) that is dehumanizing, intimidating, hostile, humiliating, threatening or otherwise likely to evoke fear of physical harm or emotional distress. This also includes forms of retaliation against individuals who report or cooperate in an investigation under this policy. All employees and volunteers will be required to complete a training course each year and will be expected to refuse to tolerate bullying and harassment and to demonstrate behavior that is respectful and civil. Please visit heparks.org (or click http://bit.ly/OCRns9) to view the complete Anti-Bullying Policy. About the Hoffman Estates Park District The Hoffman Estates Park District (HEPD) provides first-class parks, facilities, programs and services for a dynamic community of more than 50,000 in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The HEPD operates two community centers, a premier 18-hole golf course, state-of-the-art fitness center, twin ice arena, family aquatic center and 69 parks. Notable sites include the Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center, Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, Triphahn Community Center & Ice Arena, Willow Recreation Center and Vogelei Park. The HEPD is a winner of the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks & Recreation Management, the highest national honor in the public recreation category. For more information: heparks.org, 847-885-7500. |
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