Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Program

Frank Connelly, Assistant Principal

Kelly Paredes, Counselor (7th)Jenny Sparno, Counselor (6th)

HIB Definition

Any gesture, written communication, physical or verbal act,electronic communication

that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived characteristic,

such as race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or any other distinguishing characteristic

Difference between Conflict & HIB

ConflictMutually competitive or opposing action or

engagement.Includes disagreements, arguments and fights.A normal part of growing up and of life.

HIBOne or more students are victim’s of one or

more person’s behavior, as it applies to the HIB definition.

The intent is to physically or emotionally hurt someone.

HIB is one-sided.

HIBA single or series of incidentsOn or off school groundsSubstantially disrupts or

interferes with orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students

Investigation Procedure Verbal report to principalPrincipal informs the Anti – Bullying

Specialist (ABS)ABS investigates Parents are contacted Reports are submitted to the

principal, superintendent and parents

Superintendent reports to the Board of Education

Superintendent’s Role Twice a year at a public meeting,

the superintendent must report all acts of violence and vandalism as well as all harassment, bullying and intimidation which occurred during the previous semester to the board of education.

School Safety Team Is formed by school district, develops and fosters

positive school climate, addresses HIB, meets at least twice per school year.

The School Safety Team shall consist of:

The principal or his designee

A teacher in the school

A School Anti-Bullying Specialist

A parent of a student in the school

And other members to be determined by the principal

The school Anti-Bullying Specialist shall serve as the chair of the school safety team

WRMS Proactive Programs PBSIS WeTips School Safety Program PBSIS/Bully Related Posters (Hallways and Classrooms) Weekly Positive Quotes Rachel’s Challenge Program & Peer Training Mix-It-Up Day No Name-Calling Week Safe Space Classrooms Designated Bullying Power Point Contest Cyberbullying & Sexting Lessons Stop Bullying Now – Lunch Programs The Blue Project, Jared Campbell Ryan’s Story Parent Information Sessions/Evening Presentations

◦ IRL: In Real Life George Street Playhouse

◦ Internet Safety Program

◦ HIB Information Session

Week of RespectOctober 1-5

Respect Week Logo/Slogan Poster Contest◦ 7th Grade Winners

Second Step: 6th & 7th Grade Health Lessons Internet Safety Assembly – Bergen County

Prosecutors OfficeMorning music and announcementsMix-It-Up LunchRespect Magnets

Discussion

Questions & Answers