Mahtomedi Basketball Association

The MBA attempts to maintain an environment that is free from bullying, harassment, hazing, discrimination and other forms of violent or disruptive behavior. The MBA has taken a strong position against such conduct.  Any person(s) found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

A person is guilty of bullying and/or harassment through conduct that is aggressive in nature with the intent to harm or abuse, is repetitive in nature, and involves an imbalance of power and strength. A person is guilty of hazing by committing or coercing a student to commit an act that creates a substantial risk of harm, either to the student or to another person. This includes, but is not limited to any kind of physical brutality; activities such as sleep deprivation, exposure to weather, and confinement; and activities that cause or require students to perform a task that involves violation of law. A person is guilty of discrimination through inappropriate or unfair treatment of a person or group, usually, but not limited to sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, marital/familial status, gender, economic status, or disability. 

The MBA cannot monitor the activities of participants at all times and eliminate all incidents of bullying, harassment, hazing and discrimination, however, to the extent such conduct affects the environment of the team and the rights and welfare of its players and is within the control of the MBA in its normal operations, it is the MBA’s intent to prevent it and to take action to investigate, respond, remediate, and discipline those acts which have not been successfully prevented.

Any person who is a victim, target, parent/guardian or witness to, or has knowledge of any bullying, harassment, hazing, discrimination or related activities shall report the act to their coach, parents and/or member of the Board, or if necessary to maximize safety, to the Sheriff's Department.

Parents/guardians of the victim and the perpetrator shall take initial steps to resolve the matter in a manner that will protect the victim and deter any repeat behavior. In such cases where the inappropriate conduct continues, involvement from the head coach, and/or the President of the Board may be deemed necessary. Should the behavior continue unresolved, either party may opt to appear before the Board to take up the issue. 

For matters brought to the Board, The Board shall notify the parents/guardians of the victim and the accused perpetrators, and should it be deemed necessary, authorize an investigation and take appropriate disciplinary action based on a confirmed report.   

Disciplinary action may include reprimand, loss of privileges, temporary, seasonal or permanent loss of eligibility. If the conduct rises to the level of a serious violation or crime, disciplinary action will also include referral to the School District and/or law enforcement officials. The coach may also be subject to similar disciplinary action if they were made aware of the violations and did not take proper action to prevent further instances.

The penalties and prohibitions in this policy are in addition to and do not replace or supersede and related provisions in District policy.

To maximize safety, all reports of hazing should be directed to the Mahtomedi Schools and the Sheriffs Department.

Mahtomedi Schools:
Community Education Director at Community Education 651-407-2037

Police:
Emergencies: Dial 911 or Standard: 651-439-9381
Website: http://wcsheriff.net/index.html