Violence & Vandalism Report Annual Public Hearing Somerville Public Schools Dr. Purnell

Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) Count of Incidents by Reporting Category School Year (Sept-Dec) Violence28229 Vandalism 8 51 Weapons 3 51 Substance Abuse 5105 Total Incidents444216

Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) Count of Incidents by School Sept Dec. 2011SHSSMSVDV Violence630 Vandalism 100 Weapons 100 Substance Abuse 500 Total Incidents1330

Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) Actions Taken Sept 2011 – Dec 2011 Data Analysis In-School Suspension3 Out-of-School Suspension14 Detentions3 (SMS only)

Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) Offender Information Sept 2011 – Dec 2011 Data Analysis SHSSMS General Education Students 137 Students with a Disability 00 Students from Another School 00 Non-Student/Unknown 00 Total 137

Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) Victim Information Sept 2011 – Dec 2011 Data Analysis SHSSMS General Education Students 22 Students with a Disability 11 Students from Another School 00 Non-Student/School Personnel/Identifiable Group 00 Total 33

Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Information A New Component to the Public Hearing

Training/Programs Implemented   The District conducts training of all students and staff on an annual basis for HIB.   Counseling on appropriate behavior, tolerance and respect was provided for children in all substantiated cases.   In some cases, schedules were changed to minimize interactions between the harasser and targeted pupil.

Other Programs/Guiding Policies School Policies and Procedures Student Code of Conduct School Safety Plans Character Education Programs Get a Grip & Become Your Dreams Assemblies Anti-Bullying Prevention Programs Cooperation with Somerville Police Diversity Council S.T.O.P. D.A.R.E. Anti-Bullying Specialists/Committees

Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) HIB Information (In accordance with NJSA 18A:17-46) SHSSMSVDV Number of HIB Reports 430 Status of Investigations CompleteCompleteN/A Name of Investigators Jeff CaulfieldRobert ReaveyNicholas Diaz Type/Nature of Discipline ISS to OSSDetention – OSSN/A

Electronic Violence and Vandalism Reporting System (EVVRS) Nature of HIB based on one of the protected categories (In accordance with NJSA 18A:37-14) SHSSMS Race 00 Color 01 Religion 00 Ancestry 00 Origin 00 Gender 00 Sexual Orientation 01 Gender Identity & Expression 00 Mental, Physical or Sensory Disability 01 Other Distinguishing Characteristics 41 Total 44

All cases are given unique identification codes to ensure confidentiality. Reflected in executive session minutes

The majority representative of the school employees have access monthly to the number and disposition of all reported acts of school violence, vandalism and HIB through attendance at BOE meetings and through Union leadership.

The district is awaiting further guidance form the Department of Education regarding the following aspects of the report:  period reporting (Requirement 19.b.iv  period reporting (Requirement 19.b.iv)  HIB grade for each school and the district (Requirement 19.c., 19.c.i., 19.d. and 19.d.i.)

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