1. Bullying Prevention & Social Media
Community Academy
Bullying Prevention & Social Media

2. Session Overview Towanda Brown
Welcome & Introductions
Community Academy Overview
Register Today at

3. Today’s Outcomes Become familiar with HCPSS bullying procedures
Become familiar with Social Media sites students access
Become familiar with the consequences of inappropriate social media usage
Introduce Self and Any Other Special Guests
Share that today’s presentation is in your hand out folder as well as other resources that we will be referencing throughout the presentation

4. Bullying, Cyber-bullying, Intimidation & Harassment

5. Why the Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment & Intimidation Policy
. The purpose of the policy is to establish expectations for maintaining a safe and respectful school climate or workplace where bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and intimidation are not tolerated.
It also provides standards for identifying and preventing bullying behavior, as well as intervening and supporting students and staff who are exhibiting bullying behavior or who are targets/victims of bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, or intimidation.

6. How to Report Verbal Reporting - Inform a staff member
Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment or Intimidation Reporting Form - Submit reporting form to staff member. Reporting forms can be accessed by contacting the school or downloaded from the HCPSS website.
Sprigeo - Students, parents, and community members can link to Sprigeo from the HCPSS website. Sprigeo is an on line reporting site.

7. How to Report

8. What to Expect after Reporting
The report will be shared with a school administrator
Verbal reports will be documented using the Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation (BHI) Reporting Form
Administrator will begin conducting an investigation within two school days of receiving the BHI form and take corrective action
Administrator will notify the parents of the target/victim as well as the offender that a report was made and inform the parents about the results of the investigation

9. School Responsibilities
The offender will be informed that retaliation against the target/victim or bystander is strictly prohibited
School system and community supports are available for the victim, offender, and bystander
The administrator will document the incident and the investigation in the HCPSS student data system
A systemwide report is sent to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) annually

10. What if the Offender is a School Staff Member
Report concern to the Principal
If the offender is the principal, report concern to Administrative Director
Equity Assurance Manager will be contacted
Investigation will be conducted
If violation occurred, appropriate actions as outlined in Policy 7030, Employee Conduct and Discipline

11. Bullying Prevention Strategies
stopbullying.gov
Maintain Open Communication
Watch for Warning Signs
Model Kindness & Respect
Positive Behavior Supports
Health Curriculum
School Counseling Program
HCPSS Staff

13. Bully Prevention & Social Media
Towanda Brown, Vice Chair, TCOE
Ron Morris, Administrative Director, Elementary
(410)
Rosanne Wilson, Specialists for Positive Behavior Supports & Anti-bullying (410)

14. Detective Shapree Crawford
Howard County
Police Department

15. Ricardo Norris, Howard High
Valerie Harvey
Ricardo Norris, Howard High

16. Session Evaluation https://tinyurl.com/mfcyd88
Please take time to share your feedback regarding today’s session. Thank You!

17. Future Session Feedback
Please take time to share your feedback for our future planning. Thank You!