effective september 1, 2011 staff training edgewater school district september 2014
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Effective September 1, Effective September 1, 20112011
Staff TrainingStaff Training
Edgewater School DistrictEdgewater School District
September 2014September 2014
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Definition (HIB)
Includes any gesture, written, verbal or physical acts or electronic communication
If intentional, can be a single incident or series of incidents
That is reasonably perceived to be motivated by any actual or perceived characteristic
Race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental, physical or sensory disability or any other characteristic (that might incite HIB)
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Definition
That takes place on school property, during school-sponsored functions or school bus
That takes place off school grounds when school employee is made aware of the incident
That…substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Definitionand
a) a reasonable person should know, will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his person or damage to his property;
b) has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students; or
c) creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student.
HIB: How do we know?HIB: How do we know?
• More than a conflict – imbalance of power (physical, intellectual, social); the target has difficultly defending himself
• More than “bothering”; the act is intentional and hurtful (physically or psychologically)
• More than “inappropriate play” – certain behaviors are developmentally appropriate and certain behaviors are not
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Prevention
Teach conflict resolution Create a positive and respective school
environment; discipline with dignity Integrate curricular lessons (role plays,
stories, etc.) about differences and ways in which we accept each other
Plan for the Week of Respect Display Posters (No-bullying zone, etc.) Enact the Progressive Discipline Plan when
approriate Determine consequences/counseling
Harassment, Intimidation and BullyingReporting Process
All suspicions of HIB must be reported verbally to guidance counselor or supervisor on the same school day
Submitted in writing within two school days of verbal report
Guidance or supervisor informs parent/guardian; initiates investigation IF WARRANTED within one day of report conducted by School Anti-Bullying Specialist
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Board
Prompt Investigation of Reports of Violations and Complaints
Investigation completed ASAP; maximum 10 school days from written report
Results reported to superintendent; two school days from investigation completion
Superintendent makes recommendations on intervention services, training, discipline, counseling, other action, if necessary
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Board Policy
Prompt Investigation of Reports of Violations and Complaints
Results reported to board of education; next meeting following investigation completion
Five school days after board report - Parents/guardians entitled to receive information – findings, discipline, services
Parent/guardian may request board hearing; held within 10 days of request; executive session
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Board Policy
Prompt Investigation of Reports of Violations and Complaints
Board issues written decision affirming, rejecting, modifying CSA’s decision; next meeting following receipt of report by board
Appeal of board decision to Commissioner
Complaint with Division on Civil Rights; HIB of protected class, Law Against Discrimination
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying School District Reporting
Superintendent reports to board, two times each school year, acts of violence, vandalism and HIB
Information also reported to DOE
Report used to grade each school on effort to implement policies and programs
District receives a grade; average of schools
Grade posted on district and school website
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
District Anti-Bullying Coordinator: Marissa FlemingSchool Anti-Bullying Specialist: Pat De Santo, EVG and GW.
Members of the School Safety Team for EVG and GWMarissa FlemingPat DeSanto Dinah Braude, or Designee, Alternate
Thank you for your attention to Thank you for your attention to this training.this training.
Please sign off in the main Please sign off in the main office in the training manual office in the training manual
handbook.handbook.
If you have any questions, If you have any questions, please ask.please ask.
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