2.  What is bullying?  Definition, Board Policy, Bullying vs. Conflict, Reporting vs. Tattling  Why do students bully? What are some effects of bullying?  What can students/families do to stop bullying?  Student strategies: Logan STOPS Bullying  Parent strategies: How to talk with your child, what to do  School Procedures for Handling Bullying

4. “Bullying means an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical series of acts directed at another student or students, which occurs in a school setting and/or outside a school setting, that are severe, persistent or pervasive over a period of time and has the effect of doing any of the following: 1. Substantial interference with a student’s education. 2. Creation of a threatening environment. 3. Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school. Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyberbullying. “ **See attached handout for full board policy

5.  “Bullying may be physical, verbal, written, electronically transmitted or psychological. It may include but is not limited to actions such as verbal taunts, physical aggression, extortion of money or possessions, exclusion from peer groups within school, name-calling, and derogatory statements, including any discriminatory statements prohibited by and consistent with the Board’s unlawful harassment policy.”  “Cyberbullying is any cyber-communication or publication posted or sent by a minor online, by instant messenger, e-mail, web site, blog, online profile, interactive game, handheld device, cell phone, or other interactive device that is intended to frighten, embarrass, harass, or otherwise target another minor.”  “School setting means in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop or at any activity sponsored, supervised or sanctioned by the school.” **See attached handout for full board policy

6. Unwanted behavior meant to cause harm that is repeated over time and involves a real or perceived imbalance of power

7.  Physical  Trying to hurt someone’s body or belongings  Examples: hitting, kicking, pushing, stealing  Verbal  Using words to hurt someone’s feelings  Examples: name calling, teasing, threatening  Emotional/Social  Hurting someone’s relationships or reputation  Examples: spreading rumors, gossiping, excluding  Cyber  Using social media, the internet, or electronics to bully  Examples: posting about someone online, threatening someone through text

8. BULLYING  One-sided (imbalance of power)  On purpose  Intent to harm  Happens repeatedly  Victim upset CONFLICT  Two-sided (equal power)  Not pre-planned  Not trying to hurt the other person  Occasional  Both groups upset

9. REPORTING  To keep someone safe  Need help from an adult  Important  Harmful or dangerous  Behavior is on purpose TATTLING  To get someone in trouble  You can solve the problem on your own  Not urgent  Harmless  Behavior is an accident

11.  May not have many friends  Have low self esteem  Are aggressive or easily frustrated  Have less parental involvement or having issues at home  Think badly of others  Have difficulty following rules  View violence in a positive way  Have friends who bully others  Like to be in control of others

12. Students Who Are Bullied Are More Likely To:  Depression  Anxiety  Increased sadness or loneliness  Changes in eating or sleeping habits  Loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed  Health complaints  Decreased academic achievement/attendance issues  Violent measures Students Who Bully Others Are More Likely To:  Alcohol/drug abuse  Get into fights  Vandalize property  Drop out of school  Criminal convictions/traffic citations  Abusive towards others

14. Your child has reported bullying. Families/students should: 1. Look over the checklist to determine if what your child is reporting is in fact bullying.  Conflicts, tattling, or disagreements require different responses

15.  Is it one-sided?  Is it unwanted behavior?  Has it been repeated or continued?  Is there an imbalance of power?  Does it create a threatening environment?  Is it physical, verbal/written, emotional/social or via the internet/social media?  Did it occur on school grounds or during a school activity or does it significantly interfere with the child’s educational experience?

16. Your child has reported bullying. Families/students should: 1. Look over the checklist to determine if what your child is reporting is in fact bullying. 2. Talk with your child. Use the strategy list for parents for guidance.

17.  Listen to your child. Show them that you are listening by putting away your phone, turning off the computer or TV, stopping what you are doing and finding a time and place that you can give them your undivided attention away from siblings, etc.  Stay calm. Reacting by getting angry, upset or accusing people models for the student that that is the way they should be handling it as well. Take a deep breath and think before responding to your child.  Assure them that you and the school staff are here to help. Tell your child that they did the right thing by letting you know.  Express your concern. Ask them how they are feeling and if they would like to contact a counselor or talk about it further with you. Make them aware that you’re available to listen and want to make sure they are safe and happy at school.  Look over the bullying checklist and definition to ensure that what your child is reporting is actually bullying. Conflicts or tattling require different responses and strategies.  Encourage your child to use one of the appropriate strategies taught to deal with bullying.  Contact your child’s teacher if they are unable to handle it alone, if the situation persists, or if you think there is something that needs to be investigated or monitored by school staff.

18. Your child has reported bullying. Families/students should: 1. Look over the checklist to determine if what your child is reporting is in fact bullying. 2. Talk with your child. Use the strategy list for parents for guidance. 3. Encourage your child to use one of the appropriate strategies taught at school.

19. Logan Elementary S tay away from and ignore the bully T ell an adult at school and at home O ppose the bully with words P rotect each other – stand up for someone who is being bullied S trength in numbers Bullying

20.  Fighting back  Name calling  Spreading rumors  Responding in an inappropriate way  Retaliating against the student  Doing nothing and allowing it to continue Many times, these responses will cause the situation to escalate (get worse) or could cause you to get in trouble!

21.  Think before you act/speak  Put yourself in the other person’s shoes – how would your words/actions make you feel if someone said/did that to you??  Treat others BETTER than you’d expect to be treated  Even if you’re not the one doing the bullying, standing back and allowing it to happen can be just as bad – it shows that you’re supporting the bully  Remember that bullying leads to serious consequences

22. Your child has reported bullying. Families/students should: 1. Look over the checklist to determine if what your child is reporting is in fact bullying. 2. Talk with your child. Use the strategy list for parents for guidance. 3. Encourage your child to use one of the appropriate strategies taught at school. 4. Contact an adult at school (start with your child’s teacher) to make them aware of the situation so that they can monitor. Encourage your student to have this conversation with the teacher themselves to empower themselves to handle it on their own.

24.  Form A  Completed by person that student reported incident to based on student’s report  Investigated by staff Substantiated or Unfounded 1.Student conversation with teacher/counselor 2.Parent contact 3.Turns into Form B  Teachers/counselors keep on file  Form B  Principal involvement  Appropriate level discipline determined based on severity of actions

25.  Bullying Prevention Week  Variety of lessons presented to all students  Mix It Up Day – breaking down social barriers & appreciating diversity  Logan Unites Against Bullying Day  Guest speakers  Implementation of School-Wide strategies to stop bullying  Disciplinary procedures that are thorough, consistent, and fair to both sides  Staff involvement  Information & resources provided to families

26. Logan Elementary Stay away from and ignore the bully Tell an adult at school and at home Oppose the bully with words Protect each other – stand up for someone who is being bullied Strength in numbers Bullying