Administrative Rules and Regulations 504.10A

STUDENTS

Bullying

The following rules and regulations support Board Policy 504.10 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy: Students.

The District has adopted the state recommended Olweus anti-bullying program.  The Olweus definition is:  when someone REPEATEDLY and ON PURPOSE says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.  The key components of bullying behavior involves aggressive behavior, a pattern of repeated behavior over time and an imbalance of power or strength.

In cases of student to student bullying or harassment the following procedures apply:

·        The principal or designee is the responsible investigator of an alleged incident of bullying or harassment.

·        The Discipline Referral Form shall be used by administration to report cases of bullying or harassment resulting in out of school suspension.

·        Students who report incidents shall fill out a Bullying and Harassment Report Form when warranted.  (Incident meets bullying/harassment.

·        The investigator will assist the student with the complaint form and investigate the alleged incident(s).

·        Following the investigation, the investigator will fill out the Bully/Harassment Administrative Report Form.

·        Safety plans will be developed when deemed necessary.

In all cases of confirmed bullying and harassment the parents of both the perpetrator(s) and victim will be notified.

Factors for Determining Consequences

·        Age, development and maturity levels of the parties involved

·        Degree of harm

·        Nature and severity of the behaviors

·        Incidences of past or continuing patterns of behavior

·        Relationship between  parties involved

·        Context in which the alleged incident(s) occurred.

Examples of Appropriate Consequences Based on Above Factors:

·        Notification of parent/guardian

·        Admonishment

·        Loss of privileges

·        Temporary removal from classroom

·        In school suspension during school week or weekend

·        Out of school suspension

·        District level disciplinary hearing

·        Change in school assignment

·        Expulsion

·        Involvement of law enforcement

Incidents of employee sexual harassment toward a student or another employee require a Complaint Against School Employee Form and procedures required as a result of the completion of that form.

Adopted 6/10/2010