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Bullying & Hazing Policy. Bullying & Hazing Policy (Student-to-Student & Student-to-Adult) BUL- 5212.1. Student-to-Student & Student-to-Adult BUL- 5212.1.
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Bullying & Hazing Policy Bullying & Hazing Policy (Student-to-Student & Student-to-Adult) BUL- 5212.1 Student-to-Student & Student-to-AdultBUL- 5212.1
Bullying is any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act(s) or conduct, including electronic communications committed by a pupil(s) that can include: • Reasonable fear of harm to person or property. • Substantially detrimental effect on physical or mental health. • Substantial interference with academic performance. • Interference with the ability to participate in or benefit from school services, activities or privileges.
Hazing This is a method of initiation or pre-initiation into a pupil organization, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury, personal degradation, or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to a student.
Types of Bullying • Cyberbullying- texting, on-line (Facebook, Tweeting….) • Indirect bullying- intimidation or peer pressure • Non-verbal bullying- threatening gestures, staring, stalking, graffiti or graphic images, destruction of property • Physical bullying- intentional, unwelcome acts of beating, biting, fighting, hitting, kicking, poking, punching, pushing, shoving, spitting and tripping • Social/Relational bullying- spreading rumors, manipulating relationships, exclusion, blackmailing, isolating….
Verbal bullying • Hurtful gossiping, making rude noises, name-calling, spreading rumors & teasing • Discrimination • Sexual Harassment • Hostile Environment Harassment
Title IX -Bully Complaint Manager • Responsibilities to Students • Do not participate or contribute to bullying or hazing • Treat everyone with respect • Report it • Do not retaliate
Student Do not participate or contribute to bullying or hazing Treat everyone with respect Report it Do not retaliate Teacher/Staff Model appropriate behavior Recognize the indicators of bullying/ hazing Discuss strategies to prevent bullying/hazing Encourage students to report bullying/hazing Intervene immediately & report complaints or incidents to admin. Responsibilities
Confidentiality & Non-retaliation • All reports handled confidentially • District will not tolerate retaliation against any reporter or person who participates in the investigation process.
POP Quiz • Teachers/staff should model appropriate ________________ ? • Which is the newest type of bullying _____________________? • True or False Teachers should investigate any complaints or reports of suspected bullying/hazing that is brought to their attention.
Conclusion • Remember the 5 Keys to Success and we will all live in harmony. • Bullying & Hazing Policy (Student-to-Student & Student-to-Adult) • BUL- 5212.1