Anti Bullying Policy
HE Parks cares for the health and well-being of our community and our participants and will not tolerate bullying or harassment of any kind. The Hoffman Estates Park District’s Board of Commissioners has approved a comprehensive Anti-Bullying Policy to address bullying or harassment, and all forms of aggressive and violent behaviors. “We feel this is an important step to ensure the health and well-being of our community and our participants,” said Craig Talsma, Executive Director for the HE Parks. “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 cyber bullying via the internet, cell phone, 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.
Code of Conduct
The Hoffman Estates Park District is committed to providing a safe, positive and enjoyable experience for all participants and families in our programs. All participants, visitors, staff and volunteers must follow the HEParks Code of Conduct.
All participants, visitors, staff and volunteers will:
- Treat others with respect and dignity, free from harassment, bullying and discrimination of gender, race, religious belief, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
- Respect all HEParks property
- Follow the program rules and respect the program instructors, volunteers or referees
- Refrain from using offensive language or gestures
- Refrain from causing any physical harm to anyone
- Refrain from taking pictures of others without consent
- Not possess any illegal substances on property
- Not possess any alcohol on property, except where permitted
All participants, visitors, staff and volunteers must report anyone failing to abide by the Code of Conduct to park district staff and/or police.
Additional guidelines for specific programs may also be implemented. Failure to abide by the HEParks Code of Conduct may result in termination of program participation, permanent cancellation of membership, or removal from facility.
