community (for example personal social media pages, Twitter, Facebook, or in-person meet ups). The following criteria will be used to determine if an incident that happens outside of BloomTech networks will be considered an alleged violation of the Code of Conduct: 1. When the incident was recognized by others as being carried out by a BloomTech Learner; 2. When the incident adversely impacted the mental, emotional, or physical health, safety, and/or security of BloomTech community members; 3. When the incident adversely impacted the mission and/or values of BloomTech; and/or 4. Whether the incident was a violation of federal or state laws or regulations, or local ordinances. Process When a Violation of the Code of Conduct Occurs We do not actively seek out violations of the Code of Conduct. If we come across an issue, or someone brings concerning behavior to our attention, BloomTech staff will work to determine if the behavior may be a violation of the Code of Conduct. If a violation is alleged (or confirmed), we will generally: ● Notify the Learner(s) involved ● Meet with the Learner(s) involved ● Gather information about the incident(s) ● Work to prevent reoccurance In most cases, Learners will be notified of the alleged violation (through Slack messaging and/or email address on file) and have an opportunity to meet with a BloomTech staff member to share their perspective. Additionally, BloomTech reserves the right to immediately remove a Learner from the School without notice or opportunity for a hearing for behavior deemed to be disruptive to the learning environment and/or not in line with BloomTech’s mission, values and goals. BloomTech may also take steps to limit a Learner's access to the BloomTech community, for example Slack access, while an investigation takes place. When determining if a Learner has violated a policy, BloomTech staff will look at the information to see if the violation is “more likely than not” to have occurred. When deciding the appropriate action to take, we consider the severity of the incident, the context in which it took place, and Learner communications, if applicable. A Learner's lack of response to staff communication or refusal to participate in the process may also factor in the decision. Actions taken to prevent future occurrence may be educational in nature or may include actions up to withdrawal from BloomTech. If a Learner is found to be responsible for a violation of the Catalog , Code of Conduct, or Page 21 of 58 REV 10/31/2022 This catalog applies to all students other than those who reside in CA, CO, GA, TX, and DC who have their own catalogs.