Because it is sometimes difficult to discern intent, jokes about threats of physical acts of violence will not be tolerated. In all cases, the District will take all threats of violence seriously and will not tolerate any behavior implied or actual that poses a threat to employees or students. This policy is not intended to interfere with an individual's free speech or right of self expressions. However, the District will not tolerate any expression of violence or potential violence. Such expression is cause for disciplinary action.
Threats can be verbal, written, or physical.
Regardless of the intensity of verbal threat, employees should report all threats as soon as possible. Threats of violence are different from verbally abusive behavior. Supervisors shall be responsible for ensuring that employees are in compliance including use and replacement of said footwear as needed. The District shall establish an ongoing budget for each division where the use of safety shoes is required. Said budget shall be expressly limited to the purchase of safety shoes.