1. PBIS and Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
2015 School Board Presentation
March 9, 2015
Renee Boehler, Jen Neira, Sue Skala, Kathy Schulte

2. PBIS: Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
PBIS teaches and reinforces social skills, behaviors, and self management practices promoting a positive approach to behavior management within schools. The emphasis is on the use of the most positive approach to addressing school behaviors. For example, if a student was struggling to complete work staff would work to acknowledge the student when they utilize self-starting strategies and perseverance.
PBIS is a consistent system providing school
personnel common language, acknowledgment
and celebrations of appropriate behaviors, and
additional supports for students to be successful
(please click the links to see some real examples).
Sue and Jen Neira

3. How does the program change from one year to the next?
PBIS is an initial three year learning process in collaboration with our local Area Education Association (AEA). In year one we focus on developing common expectations in areas that all students use such as: playground, cafeteria, hallway etc.. In year two we focus on evidence-based strategies that teachers will apply in the classroom. In year three and beyond the program focuses on individual supports to increase the likelihood of student success.
Sue and Jen Neira

4. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Prairie High Prairie Point Creek Crest Edge
CCSD 15-16
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Prairie High
Prairie Point
Creek
Crest
Edge
Heights
Hill
Ridge
View
Sue and Jen Neira

5. Olweus History
Olweus was implemented in 2008, all buildings were trained over the summer for fall implementation
Fall 2009, Certified Olweus Bullying Prevention Trainer for the district
Summer 2010, An Olweus Council was started
Summer of 2010, all school bus drivers were trained in Olweus
From 2011-present, the Olweus Council identifies a yearly bullying prevention theme (Bucket Filling, Be an UPstander, Energy Bus, Kinder Than Necessary)
Summer District representation on the State’s team for Intake and Investigation of Bullying and Harassment. The forms have been recreated and there is an Intake and Investigation website for the CCSD
Fall 2013, all Paraprofessionals trained
Fall Principals & Building Facilitators were trained in Intake & Investigation of Bullying & Harassment
Renee
Summer Renee worked with a team of 8 people from across the world to create secondary Olweus materials to expand the program that was originally K-8 to a K-12 program. This made our secondary program stronger.
Summer All of our lessons that we have had for class meetings put into Google docs to make them more accessible by all. These class meetings lessons contain Olweus Bullying Prevention as well as Social Skills, School Climate & Team Building.

6. Definition of Bullying
Fall Based on the Iowa Code , we reviewed our definition of bullying and what constitutes a hostile school environment means (severe, persistent and pervasive). From our discussion, we revised our definition of bullying to be:
is mean or hurtful on purpose.
repeated multiple times or is highly likely to be repeated.
involves an imbalance of power.
is mean or
Renee - I will explain what severe, persistent and pervasive means

7. 2014-2015 Theme Kinder Than Necessary
This year, our theme is “Kinder than Necessary”. We are really focused on being kind because everyone we know is fighting some kind of battle. Our theme came from the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio.
This book shows us that we all really want the same things...friendship, understanding and the freedom to be ourselves.
We planned class meetings as well as family homework where we challenged families to be a part of our efforts by doing “random acts of kindness” for others. We sent home a letter as well as a list of ideas for them to refer to.
By keeping our families involved with what we are doing, we are better able to make our vision of a bully free community a reality.
Renee - 5th annual Think B4 U Speak Week

8. Safe School Data How often are you bullied at school?
2362 responses
3041 responses
3246 responses
2835
responses
Every day
7% (175)
7% (209)
6% (189)
5% (134)
5% (164)
Once or twice a week
12% (293)
12% (368)
11% (346)
9% (266)
9% (300)
Once or twice a month
12% (269)
11% (341)
10% (332)
10% (272)
9% (292)
Once or twice a year
19% (450)
17% (516)
17% (547)
17% (487)
14% (476)
never
50% (1175)
53% (1607)
56% (1832)
59% (1676)
63% (2123)
Renee

9. Safe School Data How often do you see others bullied at school?
2362 responses
3041 responses
3246 responses
2835
responses
Every day
17% (399)
16% (497)
14% (458)
12% (342)
11% (361)
Once or twice a week
22% (519)
21% (631)
19% (603)
15% (435)
15% (509)
Once or twice a month
17% (411)
17% (510)
16% (526)
15% (428)
16% (540)
Once or twice a year
16% (367)
16% (499)
16% (522)
18% (498)
13% (423)
never
28% (666)
30% (904)
35% (1137)
40% (1132)
45% (1522)
Renee

10. How much of a problem do you think bullying is at our school?
Safe School Data
How much of a problem do you think bullying is at our school?
2362 responses
3041 responses
3248 responses
2835
responses
A huge problem
17% (406)
17% (523)
15% (485)
14% (383)
13% (445)
A big problem
19% (444)
19% (589)
17% (548)
16% (451)
16% (530)
Somewhat of a problem
41% (966)
42% (1245)
41% (1335)
41% (1171)
40% (1353)
Not a problem
23% (546)
22% (684)
27% (878)
29% (830)
31% (1027)
Renee

11. Safe School Data How did you help someone that was being bullied?
2362 responses
3041 responses
3248 responses
2835 responses
I told an adult
42% (1001)
38% (1157)
30% (972)
31% (872)
21% (713)
I later told the person that I thought what happened was mean
18% (427)
41% (1233)
Not an option on the assessment
I went over and led the person away
22% (527)
13% (384)
11% (355)
10% (281)
9% (305)
I used another strategy that I was taught at school
22% (516)
12% (380)
10% (320)
9% (244)
9% (300)
I didn’t do anything to help
25% (588)
27% (815)
15% (487)
13% (368)
15% (507)
I stood up for the person being bullied
36% (1162)
35% (979)
I have not seen bullying
27% (879)
31% (884)
40% (1347)
Renee

12. Safe School Data On the school bus, I feel:
2362 responses
3041 responses
3246 responses
2835
responses
Very unsafe and scared
7% (169)
6% (181)
6% (182)
5% (152)
8% (184)
Kind of unsafe
23% (547)
20% (619)
19% (653)
20% (573)
25% (636)
safe
38% (893)
38% (1157)
36% (1165)
37% (1045)
47% (1243)
Very safe
20% (471)
18% (541)
17% (536)
16% (455)
20% (533)
I do not ride the bus
12% (282)
18% (543)
22% (710)
22% (610)
23% (759)
Renee

13. Safe School Data In the bus loading zone, I feel:
2362 responses
3041 responses
3248 responses
2835
responses
Very unsafe and scared
6% (116)
4% (99)
4% (134)
4% (111)
6% (132)
Kind of unsafe
15% (356)
14% (416)
15% (487)
15% (435)
21% (541)
safe
43% (1024)
42% (1290)
40% (1290)
42% (1184)
53% (1396)
Very safe
24% (576)
22% (679)
19% (611)
17% (486)
20% (527)
I do not ride the bus
12% (290)
18% (557)
22% (724)
22% (619)
23% (759)
Renee

14. Olweus Data Celebrations
Renee

15. Plans for the Future Olweus training for new staff members
Anti-bullying promises
On the spot interventions
Professional development to assist staff in recognizing bullying
Infusing PBIS and Olweus together
Unified application of screening tool for alleged bullying
New position: Learning Supports Coach for Social and
Emotional Learning, Olweus, GT, PBIS, MTSS
Kathy