Safety & Wellness Services
Safety & Wellness Services
At Ross Local School District, the safety, well-being, and success of our students and staff are our highest priorities. Every day, we work proactively to create learning environments where students feel safe, supported, connected, and ready to learn. Through strong partnerships with local law enforcement, dedicated school safety personnel, comprehensive emergency planning, mental health and wellness resources, and a culture that encourages students and families to speak up when concerns arise, we are committed to protecting both the physical and emotional well-being of our school community.
Creating a safe and supportive school community is a shared responsibility. By working together—students, families, staff, and community partners—we can foster an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Through open communication, strong relationships, and a commitment to looking out for one another, we can ensure Ross Local School District remains a safe, welcoming, and supportive place for every Ross Ram.
Officer Storm Back
Ross Township Police Department
Staff Resource Officer
513-863-1251, Extension xxxx
Officer Jeff Larsh
Elda Elementary School Security Officer
513-738-1972, Extension xxxx
Officer Matt Thompson
Morgan Elementary School Security Officer
513-738-1986, Extension xxxx
Officer Mike Barge
Ross High School Security Officer
513-863-1252, Extension xxxx
Resources
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Safer Ohio School Tip Line
Here in the Ross Local School District, we believe “if you see something, say something.”
Call or text the statewide hotline @ 844-SAFEROH (844-723-3764) to anonymously report potential bullying issues, suicides, school shootings, or other problem. It is available 24/7.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to:Becky Morgan
Director of Special ServicesPhone: 513-863-6150 ext. 2908
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The definition of bullying, harassment and intimidation is an intentional written, verbal, electronic or physical act that a student has exhibited toward another particular student more than once. The intentional act also includes violence within dating relationship. The behavior causes mental or physical harm to the other student and is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for the other student. This behavior is prohibited on school property, on a school bus or at a school-sponsored activity. You can report bullying on our RLSD Student Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Complaint Form under Report a Concern.
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Ross Local Schools is committed to a safe, kind, and welcoming community for everyone. We believe every student deserves to feel safe and respected at school. To report a concern please complete our complaint form below.
RLSD Student Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Complaint Form
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Ross Local Schools does not engage in unlawful discrimination based on gender, race, age, color, disability or national origin in the execution of its educational programs, activities, employment, daily operations or admission policies, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Ross Local Schools also prohibits harassment and/or sexual assault.
In compliance with newly revised federal mandates related to Title IX, Ross Local Schools follows these Board Policies:
The Board adheres to all compliance mandates required under federal law, thus the Board encourages those within the District who feel aggrieved to seek assistance to resolve such issues. The Title IX Coordinator will serve as the grievance officer and coordinate the District’s efforts to comply with and carry out the responsibilities under Title IX, including any complaint under Title IX. The Title IX Coordinator is vested with the authority and responsibility for coordinating the ACAA-R- Sexual Harassment Grievance Process when addressing all sexual harassment complaints.
The term harassment is defined by Ross Local Schools as any verbal, written, or physical conduct that a person knows or has reasonable grounds to know would disrespect, intimidate, demean or degrade an individual’s or group’s human or civil rights and that may result in his or her mental, emotional or physical discomfort, ridicule or harm. Examples of harassment include, but are not limited to the following: Physical or verbal attacks upon a person which hinder the person from conducting customary or usual school-related affairs; conduct or expressive behavior that puts a person in fear of his/her safety and/or causes a person to suffer actual physical or mental injury or harm; intentionally or inadvertently creating an intimidating, hostile or demeaning living or educational environment; physical aggression intended for one individual by another, or association with a person or persons different from oneself. Furthermore, sexual harassment is defined as an attempt to coerce an unwilling person into a sexual relationship, to subject a person to unwanted sexual attention, to punish a refusal to comply, or to create a sexually intimidating, hostile or offensive working, living, or educational environment.
Sexual assault is defined as forced, manipulated or coerced sexual activity. It is a violent crime using sexual means.
Ross Local Schools has established a Title IX Coordinator to investigate claims of violations of Ross Local Schools’ policy of non-discrimination and prohibition of sexual harassment and assault.
Reports or inquiries of incidents involving faculty, staff, or are related to on campus employment, should be directed to RLSD Title IX Coordinator:
Becky Morgan,
Director of Special Services
3371 Hamilton-Cleves Road
Hamilton, Ohio 45013(513) 863-6150 ext. 2908
Reports may be made in person or made 24 hours a day via phone, email or mail.
