Definition
"Bullying" means intimidating, threatening, abusive, or harming conduct that is objectively offensive and:
- An actual or perceived imbalance of power exists between the
student engaging in the prohibited conduct and the target of the
prohibited conduct, and the conduct is repeated or forms a pattern; or
- Materially and substantially interferes with a student's educational
opportunities or performance, or ability to participate in school
functions or activities, or receive school benefits, services or
privileges.
- The term, "bullying," specifically includes cyberbullying as defined in policy 514.
Report Bullying
- A. Any person who believes he or she has been the target or
victim of bullying or any person with knowledge or belief of conduct
that may constitute bullying or prohibited conduct under this policy
shall report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate school
district official designated by this policy (see B in this section). A
person may report bullying anonymously. All anonymous reports are
investigated, however, the school may not rely solely on an anonymous
report to determine discipline or other remedial responses.
- B. The school district encourages the reporting party or complainant
to use the report form available from the principal or supervisor of
each building or available in the school district office. Oral and
online reports shall be considered complaints as well.
- Read full Bullying Policy #514 (PDF)
- Download #514 Bullying Report Form (PDF)
- Secondary Parents Bullying Prohibition Training (District 833 video & slide presentation)
- View Bullying Prohibition Parent Resources (District 833)
Consequences
- First Offense: Principal conference with students; Parent contact; Possible out of school suspension
- Second Offense: Parent conference; In or out of school suspension
- Third Offense: Out of school suspension 10 days
- Fourth Offense: Expulsion/exclusion
- View Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook (PDF)