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UNDERSTANDING HIB (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying)

UNDERSTANDING HIB (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying). AGENDA. Intro to Anti-Bullying Bills of Rights Introduction to District and School Anti-Bullying Staff Investigation Procedures Appeal Process Q & A . LAW.

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UNDERSTANDING HIB (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying)

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  1. UNDERSTANDING HIB(Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying)

  2. AGENDA Intro to Anti-Bullying Bills of Rights Introduction to District and School Anti-Bullying Staff Investigation Procedures Appeal Process Q & A
  3. LAW January 5, 2011 Governor Christie signed into law the “Anti‐Bullying Bill of Rights” New law went into effect September 2011 Amends the 2002 anti‐bullying law
  4. NEW DEFINITION “Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying” (“HIB”) TYPES OF BEHAVIORS: Includes ANY gesture, or ANY written, verbal or physical act, or ANY electronic communication Can be a single incident or series of incidents MOTIVATION FOR HIB BEHAVIOR: ANY actual OR PERCEIVED characteristic EXAMPLES: race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or mental/physical/sensory disability, or ANY OTHER DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC LOCATION OF INCIDENT: On school property At school‐sponsored function On a school bus Off school grounds (including cyberspace)
  5. KEY ISSUES IN LAW Requires Anti‐Bullying Coordinator for district Requires Anti‐Bullying Specialist in every school Creates School Safety Teams New investigation, reporting, discipline, appeal procedures Training requirements
  6. ANTI‐BULLYING SPECIALIST Chairs the school safety team Leads the investigation of reported HIB Acts as the primary school official responsible for preventing, identifying, and remediating incidents of HIB in the school Provides input to local school board on annual re‐evaluation, reassessment, review of policy
  7. DISTINGUISHING CONFLICTS Normal Conflict: Involves people with similar degrees of power Involves a mutual disagreement or difference in interests or goals Is reciprocal; both parties participate in the conflict Both parties are responsible for wrongdoing Can be fairly resolved by compromise or negotiation Bullying: Involves an imbalance of power Involves one party exerting their needs or interests Is one‐sided; one party instigates Involves hurtful behavior on behalf of one party against another Bully is responsible for wrongdoing A fair resolution involves a change in the behavior of the bully; the target has no concession to make Does not become normal conflict if the target retaliates in defense
  8. Investigation Process Principal (or Assistant/VP) Conducts investigation regarding violation of the Code of Conduct Notifies parents of Code of Conduct, and if applicable, HIB investigation Assigns consequences for violations if found. Anti-Bullying Specialist Begins investigation within one day of receipt of report. Parents notified. Determines if incident was HIB. Identifies remedial actions if HIB Sends report to the Superintendent for review within 10 days. Reports are reviewed at the next BOE meeting Parents notified of the outcome by mail after the BOE meeting.
  9. WHAT YOU CAN DO IF YOU SUSPECTYOUR CHILD IS BULLYING OTHERS Discuss school rules and behavior expectations with your child. Talk to your child, calmly, about why he/she is engaging in such behaviors. Model the behaviors you expect. Does he/she “get it”?
  10. HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR CHILDIS BEING BULLIED? Have you noticed a change that can’t be explained?
  11. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR CHILDIS BEING BULLIED Report any incidents of bullying behaviors, even if your child is not the target of such behavior, to school officials
  12. Appeal Process Request a Hearing with the Board of Education A parent may request a hearing after the board’s meeting where it accepts, rejects or changes the CSA’s decision. The board must hold a hearing within 10 days of receiving a parent’s request for a hearing. The hearing must be held in executive session in order to protect the privacy of the students. At the hearing, the board may hear from parents, the school’s ABS, other school staff and administrators or any other individuals that may have information that is important to consider. Appeal to the Commissioner of Education Parents may appeal to the Commissioner of Education within 90 days of the board’s decision on the CSA’s report. Appeal to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey Parents may appeal the Commissioner of Education’s decision to the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court.
  13. Q & A Meet with the Anti-Bullying Specialists to address age specific and building level questions.
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