Event Policy

Across all imensions of its practice, ATLIS consistently demonstrates its commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive association. To that end, ATLIS is dedicated to ensuring that our events and gatherings are an inclusive, respectful, productive, and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental ability, color, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, national origin, marital status or partnership status, pregnancy or lactation status, religion or creed, status as a veteran or active military service member or any other basis protected by U.S. federal, state, or local laws.

ATLIS aims to create opportunities for technology leaders to connect, share information, build knowledge, and learn from each other. ATLIS holds events, both in-person and virtually, to encourage the open exchange of ideas and to support professional development and personal growth. We believe that ensuring a wide, diverse range of voices that fully represent the diversity of the independent schools we serve is essential to a thoughtful, robust conversation and raising the bar on best practices for our community. 

ATLIS Event Code of Conduct

In order to participate in an ATLIS-sponsored event, all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers must agree to abide by this code of conduct (“Code of Conduct”). ATLIS reserves the exclusive and sole right to enforce its code of conduct.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR

In order to support an environment that builds community and positive connections, the following behaviors are expected of all participants in ATLIS-sponsored events:

• Be present and participate actively.
• Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.
• Act with respect towards everyone you encounter, including event and venue staff.
• Exercise consideration in your speech and actions.
• To support a participatory learning environment for everyone, be mindful of how much time you use (e.g. in discussions or Q&A sessions).
• Behave in accordance with professional standards (such as this Code of Conduct, your respective school’s policies, and applicable law).
• Alert ATLIS staff if you notice a dangerous situation or someone clearly in distress.

ATLIS expects the use of inclusive and respectful language that honors and acknowledges the immutable characteristics of all individuals. This involves embracing diversity by refraining from making assumptions about a person's origin, respectfully recognizing their background, correctly addressing individuals with their preferred pronouns, and acknowledging the diversity in relationships and family structures.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Examples of unacceptable behavior include but are not limited to the following:

• Demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior or speech, including but not limited to personal insults, sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ageist or ableist language, or religiously discriminatory language; or any language that insults or demeans the characteristics of a person protected under U.S. federal, state or local law.
• Inappropriate physical contact; you should have someone’s consent before touching them.
• Unwelcome sexual attention, including sexualized comments or jokes, inappropriate touching, groping, or sexual advances.
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following.
  Sustained disruption, including during talks and presentations.
• Displaying sexually explicit or violent material including in presented materials (e.g. slides, presentations, talks) or in informal settings or on personal devices (e.g. on your phone).
• Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person or group.
• Possession of dangerous or unauthorized materials such as explosives, firearms, weapons, or similar items.
• Bullying, including repeated verbal abuse; verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a threatening, intimidating or humiliating nature; or the sabotage or undermining of a person’s performance.
• Theft or inappropriate removal or possession of property.
• Any other illegal activity or forms of harassment not covered above.

ATLIS reserves the right in its sole discretion to determine what constitutes unacceptable behavior and what actions it will take to address incidents that occur.

CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated at ATLIS-sponsored events. Anyone asked by an ATLIS staff member or volunteer leader to stop engaging in unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior or fails to comply with expected behavior at any time during the sponsored event, ATLIS may take any action it deems appropriate, including but not limited to removing the participant from the event without a refund.

WHAT TO DO ABOUT UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

If you witness or are subjected to unacceptable behavior or have any other concerns at an ATLIS-sponsored event, notify an ATLIS staff member as soon as possible. If you have questions in advance of the event regarding the Code of Conduct or its implementation, please email Christina Lewellen, ATLIS President and CEO, at christina@theATLIS.org.

AGREEMENT

In line with and in consideration for my participation in an ATLIS-sponsored event, I accept and will adhere to the Code of Conduct when participating in such event. I understand that ATLIS may take any action it deems appropriate, including removing me from the event without a refund, should I fail to adhere to this Code of Conduct.