Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2010 An Act Relative to Bullying in Schools

Bullying is defined as the repeated use of a written, verbal, or electronic communication, or a physical act gesture, or any combination thereof, by one or more students directed at another student that has the effect of: causing physical or emotional harm to the other student or of damage to his or her property; placing the other student in reasonable fear of harm to him or herself or of damage to his or her property; creating a hostile environment at school for the bullied student; infringing on the rights of the other student at school; or materially and substantially disrupting the education process or the orderly operation of a school.

Cyber-bullying is bullying through the use of technology or any electronic means, and includes the distribution of electronic communications or the posting of electronic material that may be accessed by one or more persons. If cyber-bullying originates off of school grounds but causes a hostile environment at school, it becomes our business.

In accordance with the Middle School’s disciplinary policies/procedures, a four-step plan will be implemented when processing cases of bullying. Step One: Complete incident report form Step Two: Conduct investigation - interview target of bullying, interview the student(s) accused of bullying Step Three: Educate and assign consequences if needed Step Four: Document incident and consequences and contact parent/guardian of target and alleged aggressor

Resources for Targets & Bullies SRO- David Tavares Anger Management Education- Cristina Noel Adjustment Counselor- Gina Nunes Peer Mediator Facilitator- Richard Blair Community Counselor- Kevin Lee

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