Cyberbullying_Policy

= BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING: This Policy is very closely based on the Bullying/Cyberbullying policy written by the Avonworth School District (2008). [] =

== The Board is dedicated to providing a safe, positive learning environment for students. We know that bullying causes students to feel fearful and intimidated, and detracts from the safe environment necessary for student learning. Therefore, the Board prohibits bullying by students. == 1. Substantial interference with a student’s education. 2. Creation of a threatening environment. 3. Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the Board.
 * Bullying ** means an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act or series of acts directed at another student or students, which occurs in a school setting and/or outside a school setting, that is severe, persistent or pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the following:
 * Bullying **, as defined in this policy, includes cyberbullying.
 * School setting ** means in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop or at any activity sponsored, supervised or sanctioned by the school.

The Board prohibits all forms of bullying by students.

The Board encourages students who have been bullied to promptly report such incidents to the building principal or designee.

The Board directs that complaints of bullying shall be investigated promptly, and corrective action shall be taken when allegations are verified. Confidentiality of all parties shall be maintained, consistent with the district’s legal and investigative obligations. No reprisals or retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith reports of bullying.

Each student shall be responsible to respect the rights of others and to ensure an atmosphere free from bullying.

This policy must be disseminated to, and reviewed annually with students.

The school administration must review this policy every three years and recommend necessary revisions to the Board.

This policy shall be accessible in every classroom. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within each school building and on the district web site, if available. __ Education __ The district may develop and implement bullying prevention and intervention programs. Such programs shall provide district staff and students with appropriate training for effectively responding to, intervening in and reporting incidents of bullying. __ Consequences For Violations __ · A student who violates this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action consistent with the Code of Student Conduct, which may include: · Counseling within the school · Parental conference · Loss of school privileges · Transfer to another school, classroom or school bus · Exclusion from school-sponsored activities · Detention · Suspension · Expulsion · Counseling/Therapy outside of school
 * Referral to law enforcement officials