USD 220 Ashland is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all students. Discriminatory harassment or bullying based on sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability is strictly prohibited.

The district’s Policy Handbook affirms this commitment, ensuring that all hiring practices, educational programs, and activities are free from discrimination.

Additionally, the Student Handbook outlines expectations regarding harassment and bullying, stating that no district employee or student shall engage in, condone, or tolerate such behavior. Any reported incidents will be promptly investigated, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

To ensure compliance with federal civil rights laws, USD 220 Ashland has designated a Civil Rights Coordinator to address all concerns related to discrimination and harassment.

For concerns or to report an incident, please contact:

• Paula Rice

  • Email: price@usd220.net

  • Phone: (620) 635-2220

For further details on USD 220 Ashland’s policies, please refer to the USD 220 Policy Handbook on the district’s website.

Ashland Public Schools, USD 220, does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities or extra curriculuar programs, and is prohibited from doing so under Title IX, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age.  Persons having inquiries about ADA, Section 504 or Title IX Compliance, or to file a complaint, contact:

Paula Rice, Title IX Coordinator

P.O. Box 187

311 JE Humphreys

Ashland, KS 67831

Telephone: 620-635-2220

Email: price@usd220.net

WHY SCHOOLS NEED A BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM
• Bullying can seriously affect the emotional, physical, and academic well-being of children who are bullied.
• Dealing with discipline problems related to bullying incidents can take a good deal of administrator and educator time during a regular school day. 
• Bullying can contribute to a negative climate in schools.
• Bullying is more prevalent than many adults suspect.

USD 220 Steps to Resolving Bullying:
1. Report it to a teacher or administrator, or use the reporting button on the front page of our website
2. Initial assessment will be made by administrator
3. Administration will contact all parties (students & parents)
4. Student Support will be notified to help resolve any conflict
5. Action plan will be developed
6. Follow-up with all parties as necessary

Ashland Public Schools and the State of Kansas continue to actively work on bullying prevention. The Kansas State Department of Education, in partnership with Kansas Children’s Service League, is proud to announce the availability of the Bullying Prevention Hotline. This free, anonymous service is available to provide counsel and resources to those who have questions or concerns about bullying situations

The 24-hour hotline can be reached at (1-800-332-6378 or 1-800-CHILDREN). You can also contact the hotline via text or e-mail at 1800children@kcsl.org.

Provided through a Safe and Supportive Schools grant, the hotline is staffed by trained professionals and volunteers who listen to each caller’s concerns and seek to provide the caller with resources to assist him or her. In the coming months, you will receive hotline posters that we hope you will post in your schools to ensure students and those who visit your school are aware of the hotline and know the number.

The Bullying Prevention Hotline should not be confused with the Kansas School Safety Hotline. The School Safety Hotline should still be used to report potential violent acts at schools. Students who feel unsafe at school could call either hotline; the professionals at the Bullying Prevention Hotline will forward any calls where they feel there is the potential for violence, or that a student may harm him or herself or others to the School Safety Hotline.

Bullying Prevention Hotline
1-800-332-6378

Kansas School Safety Hotline
1-877-626-8203

For more information and resources, click the link: Stop Bullying Kansas