1. Miller School Bullying Policy Miller school is committed to making our school a safe and caring place for all students We will treat each other with respect and we will refuse to tolerate bullying Miller school is committed to making our school a safe and caring place for all students We will treat each other with respect and we will refuse to tolerate bullying

2. Bully Report Procedure Upon receiving a report of a potential bullying behavior or code of conduct violation an investigation occurs Staff will….. Talk to student in private Affirm students feelings…. “You did the right thing by Telling an adult.” “I’m glad I can help you with this.” Ask questions about what happened……Has it happened before? Recognize that the discussion might be difficult for the student Upon receiving a report of a potential bullying behavior or code of conduct violation an investigation occurs Staff will….. Talk to student in private Affirm students feelings…. “You did the right thing by Telling an adult.” “I’m glad I can help you with this.” Ask questions about what happened……Has it happened before? Recognize that the discussion might be difficult for the student

3. Bully Procedure Tell the student you are sorry about what happened Assure the student it is not his or her fault Praise the student for their courage to discuss the bullying incident with you Explain how helpful they are being by providing this important information, not only for themselves, but for the rest of the students Tell the student you are sorry about what happened Assure the student it is not his or her fault Praise the student for their courage to discuss the bullying incident with you Explain how helpful they are being by providing this important information, not only for themselves, but for the rest of the students

4. Bully Procedure A bullying behavior is reported An investigation occurs Determination is made if it is an act of bullying or violation of code of conduct. If bullying is determined Bullying Incident Report is placed in student’s cum folder Parents of bully and victims are notified Confidentiality is maintained Appropriate consequences occur in accordance with school policy and code of conduct If determined a violation of the code of conduct it is documented, parents are notified and appropriate consequences are given. A bullying behavior is reported An investigation occurs Determination is made if it is an act of bullying or violation of code of conduct. If bullying is determined Bullying Incident Report is placed in student’s cum folder Parents of bully and victims are notified Confidentiality is maintained Appropriate consequences occur in accordance with school policy and code of conduct If determined a violation of the code of conduct it is documented, parents are notified and appropriate consequences are given.

5. Bully Incident Form

6. Consequences Discipline Rubric