The Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center (JCC) is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members, guests, and staff. To ensure everyone’s safety and security, the MARJCC requires individuals using the facilities or participating in our programs to conduct themselves in a considerate and responsible manner and respect the rights and dignity of other members, guests, and staff.  

The MARJCC reserves the right to enroll members and families who embrace the mission, vision, policies and procedures adopted by the MARJCC, including our commitment to diversity, respect for individual differences, and Jewish values. Failure to adhere to MARJCC principles may result in immediate suspension or dismissal from the MARJCC without a refund. We urge you to review the following information closely with your child(ren). 

All members, guests, and staff using the facilities or participating in our programs are expected to abide by the following policies: 

BEHAVIOR STANDARDS 

Treat fellow participants, staff, supervisors, guests, public/private property and the environment with the utmost respect. We expect every participant to exercise goodwill towards others, our activities, and our facilities. Courtesy and respect are requirements of the MARJCC community.

Disorderly conduct will not be tolerated; a member or guest who displays inappropriate behavior may be removed from the premises. 

Parents and/or guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children while using the MARJCC facilities and/or participating in MARJCC programs.   

Behavior by children, adults, and guests that is STRICTLY PROHIBITED includes:  

1.     Using offensive or generally inappropriate language, including harsh verbal comments or improper gestures.

2.     All forms of abuse (sexual, physical or psychological), including verbal and in writing.
Teasing, horseplay, pushing, kicking, hitting, fighting, bullying, or harassment.

3.     Keeping hands and bodies to one’s self is imperative. If physical contact is made with another person, it must be both welcomed and appropriate.

4.     Bullying, and cyberbullying – All forms of bullying (physical, verbal, emotional, social or cyber bullying), including comments, actions or visual displays that are intentional, hurtful and repetitive.

5.     Harassment – including behavior that degrades, demeans, humiliates, or embarrasses someone that a reasonable person would know is unwelcome.

6.     Fighting, verbal or physical threats, taunting or abuse toward another individual, or threatening to do bodily harm to an employee, visitor, or fellow parent/guardian.

7.     Taking part in physical acts of a sexual nature, engaging in sexual harassment, or offending others with words or indecent exposure.

8.     Damaging, destroying, or vandalizing MARJCC property.

9.     Aiding in the unauthorized entrance of any person, sharing membership cards to gain access to the facility, or unauthorized access to programs, services, or classes.

10.  Using fireworks, firearms, toy guns, or weapons of any kind at the MARJCC.

11.  Bringing or using any illegal drugs, tobacco, alcohol, or intoxicants of any kind on the MARJCC campus.

12.  Smoking, vaping, the use of e-cigarettes, or chewing tobacco inside the building or outside on the grounds of the JCC. The MARJCC and its property are smoke-free environments. 

13.  Selling, distributing, dispensing, possessing, using, trading, offering for sale, or attempting to buy illegal or prescribed drugs, or otherwise engaging in the illegal use of drugs.

14.  Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the MARJCC property (unless approved for special events).

15.  The use of cellphones while in the locker rooms at all times. 

16.  The unauthorized recording of other members, staff, children, and program participants.

17.  Any behavior that endangers the life, safety, health, or well-being of others.

18.  Loitering, causing annoyance or alarm to other members or staff on the MARJCC property.

19.  Solicitation, gambling, proselytizing, or panhandling of any kind on the MARJCC property.

20.  Discrimination against any person or group because of their race, ancestry, nationality or place of origin, ethnic background, religion, age, sex, gender-determined characteristics, sexual orientation, marital and family status, source of income, political belief and physical or mental disability.

21.  There is a zero-tolerance policy for theft at the MARJCC. 

SOCIAL MEDIA 

The MARJCC strictly prohibits any abusive, threatening, profane, or harassing communication made in person, via e-mail or text/voicemail/phone or other written or verbal communication. 

When utilizing social media platforms such as “WhatsApp,” “Instagram,” “Snapchat,” and other venues that are public vehicles of speech and photos alike, rules exist that we must all (children and parents) recognize, understand, and follow. There will be consequences when these rules are not adhered to and respected.

Please note the following rules: 

•  One may not promulgate negative, unkind comments about participants, parents, or MARJCC staff on social media. 

•  Children and adults are not allowed to post photos, audio, video recordings or information about another parent(s)’ child(ren), staff or the children’s families on their cell phone, electronic device, or the Internet without the person’s (or parent’s) written permission.

•  One may not “condemn” the MARJCC, its policies, or staff decisions on social media. Any concerns that you may have regarding these matters must be made through the appropriate channels so they can be addressed fairly, appropriately, and effectively for everyone involved. 

HEALTH PROTOCOLS

The MARJCC is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members, guests, and staff. The MARJCC reserves the right to deny access or membership to any person who fails to comply with safety protocols, policies, and procedures in place to protect the health and well-being of all. 

The MARJCC maintains the right to update or change any health protocols at any time, to ensure the safety and well-being of all members, guests, and staff. Please be sure to follow all posted rules, as these rules are current. You can also find our most updated rules posted on our website at www.marjcc.org. These rules are strictly enforced and members who do not adhere to them may have their membership subject to termination. 

MEMBERSHIP SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION

Membership may be suspended or revoked based on the severity of the violation. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis, by the Chief Executive Officer or his designee, when behavior is contrary to the interests, purposes, good and welfare of the agency, or is determined to violate the rules and regulations of the MARJCC.  

A suspended or terminated member remains liable for all dues and other indebtedness incurred before suspension or termination of the membership. Refunds will not be issued for suspended or terminated memberships. 

The MARJCC reserves the right to deal with violations of the MARJCC Code of Conduct at our discretion at any given time, including, but not limited to, refusal of service, removal from MARJCC property, suspension and/or revocation of membership privileges, and facility access. 

The MARJCC reserves the right to update the MARJCC Code of Conduct without advanced notice to MARJCC members, guests, and staff. Updates to the MARJCC Code of Conduct will be published online at marjcc.org/codeofconduct.  

Usage of any MARJCC facilities, participation in MARJCC programs, and access to MARJCC property constitutes agreement to abide by the MARJCC Code of Conduct.