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KUHS Black Student Union asks board to treat racial slurs as distinct misconduct
Summary
Student leaders from Klamath Union High School presented a proposal asking the district to revise procedures and the student handbook so racial slurs and hate speech receive specific responses and accountability rather than being treated only as general bullying.
Student leaders from the Klamath Union High School Black Student Union (BSU) presented a formal proposal asking the Board to revise district procedures and student-handbook language so that racial slurs and other hate speech are addressed distinctly from general bullying and harassment. The students argued that "all students should feel safe and respected" and urged consistent staff responses, more cultural-awareness training, and educational interventions addressing bias and microaggressions. Board Chair Andrew Biggs thanked the students and said the proposal would be reviewed and considered by administration.
The students—identified in the record as William, Cherie, Nakia and Amara—described personal experiences with racism and said that incidents involving racial slurs have not always resulted in meaningful intervention. They provided copies of their proposal to Board members and asked for accountability measures and clearer staff response protocols; administration indicated the requested changes would likely be addressed through administrative procedures rather than Board policy.
