CLS STEM+ Policies

for Youth, Instructors, Parents, & Guardians

This page includes the policies of STEM+ by Commonwealth Learning Systems, LLC  (“CLS STEM+”).

• CLS STEM+ Code of Conduct
• CLS STEM+ Privacy Policy
• CLS STEM+ Media Release
• CLS STEM+ Terms & Conditions

Code of Conduct

Purpose

The primary goal of CLS STEM+ programs  is to help youth develop competency through STEM education events, projects, skills, and activities. Actions by persons (parents, and participants) involved with the CLS STEM+ programs work to promote a respectful and collaborative learning environment and community.

Code of Conduct

As a CLS STEM+ Participant/Instructor/Parent/Guardian I will:

• Treat all people and property with respect, courtesy, consideration and compassion. Avoid and prevent put-downs, insults, name calling, swearing and other language or nonverbal conduct likely to offend, hurt or set a bad example.
• Keep informed about CLS STEM+ program policies and projects and read materials pertaining to CLS STEM+ programs.
• Teach and model kindness and compassion for others. Recognize that all people have skills and talents which can be used to help others and improve the community. Teach and foster teamwork and discourage selfishness.
• Practice fair-mindedness by being open to ideas, suggestions and opinions of others. I will make all reasonable efforts to assure equal access to participation for all youth and adults regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin or disability. Decisions will be made fairly and treat all individuals and families with impartiality.
• Obey laws and rules as an obligation of being a good CLS STEM+ community member. I accept responsibility for the proper treatment and care for other youth and adults, the program facilities and/or equipment.
• Demonstrate the responsible treatment of animals and stewardship of the environment.
• Not use alcohol or illegal substances (or be under the influence) while working with or participating in any part of the CLS STEM+ Program.
• Provide a safe environment for all parties involved in CLS STEM+. I will protect those involved from sexual harassment, physical force, verbal or mental abuse, neglect, or other harmful behaviors.

Consequences

CLS STEM+ Parents, Guardian and/or Youth who do not abide by the above code of conduct, may receive the following consequences:

• Be asked to explain actions to the CLS STEM+ administration.
• Be dismissed from an event at own expense.
• Further disciplinary action determined by the CLS STEM+ administration, which may include:
  • restriction from contacting CLS STEM+ families, volunteers, donors, and/or sponsors pertaining to any CLS STEM+ matter.
  • becoming ineligible to attend any further CLS STEM+ activities.
  • family may become ineligible to participate in the CLS STEM+ Program.
• Reimburse the proper entity for any property damage or for liability resulting from inappropriate actions. In the case of vandalism, guilty party may be required to reimburse CLS STEM+ and/or the facility.

Media Release

The following language is included on the STEM+ Participation form:

For valuable consideration received, the undersigned hereby irrevocably consents to and authorizes the use by CLS STEM+ of the undersigned’s name, image, voice and/or likeness as follows: CLS STEM+ shall have the right to publish, re-publish, adapt, exhibit, perform, reproduce, edit, modify, make derivative works, distribute, display or otherwise use or re-use the undersigned’s name, image, voice and/or likeness in connection with any product or service in all markets, media or technology now known or hereafter developed in perpetuity throughout the universe including advertising, promoting and merchandising the product or service. CLS STEM+ may exercise any of these rights itself or through any successors, transferees, licensees, distributors or other parties, commercial or nonprofit. The following Terms and Conditions apply to the use of this Web site as well as all transactions conducted through the site.

Terms & Conditions

The following Terms and Conditions apply to the use of this Web site as well as all transactions conducted through the site.

Copyright

All content appearing on this Web site, unless otherwise noted, is the property of Commonwealth Learning Systems, LLC. Copyright © 2018 – 2021 Commonwealth Learning Systems, LLC. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

All brand, product, service, and process names appearing on this Web site are trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service, or process does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation, or sponsorship of that product, service, or process by Commonwealth Learning Systems, LLC . Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel, or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property right of Commonwealth Learning Systems, LLC or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.