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HIB Summary 2012-2013. Plumsted Township School District Rick DeMarco District Anti-Bullying Coordinator. HIB Investigation Yearly Analysis. Confirmed HIB Yearly Analysis. Two Year Data Analysis. Total number of district HIB investigations dropped from 162 to 79.
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HIB Summary 2012-2013 Plumsted Township School District Rick DeMarco District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Two Year Data Analysis • Total number of district HIB investigations dropped from 162 to 79. • Total number of confirmed HIBs dropped from 30 to 21. • All data reported to the state through EVVRS reporting
HIB Grades • HIB grading system is part of the newly implemented Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (January 2011) • Self-assessment based on rubric • Completed by School Safety Teams in each school • Grades based on implementation of the law from January 2011 to current • Grades given in Fall of 2013
HIB Grades – Core Elements • Grading based on eight (8) categories or ‘Core Elements’ • HIB Programs, Approaches or Other Initiatives (15 Possible Points) • Training on the BOE Approved HIB Policy (9 Possible Points) • Other Staff Instruction/Training (15 Possible Points) • Curriculum and Instruction on HIB and Related Information and Skills (6 Possible Points) • HIB Personnel (9 Possible Points) • School-Level HIB Incident Reporting Procedure (6 Possible Points) • HIB Investigation Procedures (12 Possible Points) • HIB Reporting (3 Possible Points)
Assigning the School Grade • There are 1 to 5 ‘indicators’ in each Core Element • A point value is assigned for each indicator: • 0 Points – Does not meet the requirements • 1 Point – Partially meets the requirements • 2 Points – Meets all requirements • 3 Points – Exceeds the requirements
Areas for Adjustment • Increased utilization of the School Safety Teams: • Anti-Bullying Program assessments • Professional Development for School Safety Teams (School climate programs and approaches) • Data findings and Action Plans • Assessment of school Anti-Bullying approaches and initiatives
HIB Grades Public Reporting, Posting, and Review • Submission to state due by August 15, 2013. • Each school must post the grade received by the school and the district on the homepage of school’s website. (Within 10 days of receipt) • District must post grade by the district and each school on the district homepage
Going Forward • Annual HIB grades and reporting to the state (both via EVVRS and Grade reporting system) • Year 2 and beyond applies to July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. • Anti-Bullying Task Force assembled at the state level to review possible changes • At district level, annual training of employees, recognition of Week of Respect, continuous Anti-Bullying Programs, use of school safety teams, reporting to state, etc.
District Anti-Bullying Programs • Positive behavioral reinforcement programs • Virtual Therapy Program for HIB offenders and victims • Presenters to faculty and students • Advisor/Advisee and Character Education lessons • Week of Respect initiatives • Peer leadership programs (Heroes and Cool Kids expanded) • Food drives and charity • Education based on protected categories