Effective September 1, 2011 Staff Training Edgewater School District September 2014

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Definition (HIB) Includes any gesture, written, verbal or physical acts or electronic communication If intentional, can be a single incident or series of incidents That is reasonably perceived to be motivated by any actual or perceived characteristic Race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental, physical or sensory disability or any other characteristic (that might incite HIB)

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Definition That takes place on school property, during school-sponsored functions or school bus That takes place off school grounds when school employee is made aware of the incident That…substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Definition and a) a reasonable person should know, will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his person or damage to his property; b) has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students; or c) creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student.

HIB: How do we know? More than a conflict – imbalance of power (physical, intellectual, social); the target has difficultly defending himself More than “bothering”; the act is intentional and hurtful (physically or psychologically) More than “inappropriate play” – certain behaviors are developmentally appropriate and certain behaviors are not

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Prevention Teach conflict resolution Create a positive and respective school environment; discipline with dignity Integrate curricular lessons (role plays, stories, etc.) about differences and ways in which we accept each other Plan for the Week of Respect Display Posters (No-bullying zone, etc.) Enact the Progressive Discipline Plan when approriate Determine consequences/counseling

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Reporting Process All suspicions of HIB must be reported verbally to guidance counselor or supervisor on the same school day Submitted in writing within two school days of verbal report Guidance or supervisor informs parent/guardian; initiates investigation IF WARRANTED within one day of report conducted by School Anti-Bullying Specialist

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Board Prompt Investigation of Reports of Violations and Complaints Investigation completed ASAP; maximum 10 school days from written report Results reported to superintendent; two school days from investigation completion Superintendent makes recommendations on intervention services, training, discipline, counseling, other action, if necessary

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Board Policy Prompt Investigation of Reports of Violations and Complaints Results reported to board of education; next meeting following investigation completion Five school days after board report - Parents/guardians entitled to receive information – findings, discipline, services Parent/guardian may request board hearing; held within 10 days of request; executive session

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Board Policy Prompt Investigation of Reports of Violations and Complaints Board issues written decision affirming, rejecting, modifying CSA’s decision; next meeting following receipt of report by board Appeal of board decision to Commissioner Complaint with Division on Civil Rights; HIB of protected class, Law Against Discrimination

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying School District Reporting Superintendent reports to board, two times each school year, acts of violence, vandalism and HIB Information also reported to DOE Report used to grade each school on effort to implement policies and programs District receives a grade; average of schools Grade posted on district and school website

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying District Anti-Bullying Coordinator: Marissa Fleming School Anti-Bullying Specialist: Pat De Santo, EVG and GW. Members of the School Safety Team for EVG and GW Marissa Fleming Pat DeSanto Dinah Braude, or Designee, Alternate

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