Middle School Bullying Guidelines .docx



Portage Middle School Harassment/Bullying Guidelines Bullying shall be defined as any written, verbal, or physical act, or any electronic communication that is intended or a reasonable person would know is likely to harm a student. Intimidation or harassment is defined as discrimination or intimidation based upon, but not limited to:Physical appearanceSexual orientationAttireSocial or economic statusEthnicityReligion.Bullying, intimidation, or harassment may be manifested through:A written, verbal, physical or electronic communication with the intent to harmWrongful physical contact with another personDestruction of personal property Name calling and other slursThreats by word or acts.Any staff or students violating this policy shall be subject to discipline.Staff or students are prohibited from retaliation or false accusation against a target of bullying, a witness or another person with reliable information about an act of bullying or harassment.The building administrator is assigned the duty of ensuring implementation of the policy and to investigate concerns. If the administrator concludes that bullying or harassment has occurred, the building administrator shall:Inform the parent or legal guardian of a victim of bullying Inform the parent or legal guardian of a perpetrator of bullying Record the infraction in our discipline database; Shall follow the Code of Conduct discipline recommendations as determined by the severity of the infractionRecommend the perpetrator seek counsel Any individual who believes he/she is a victim of sexual harassment, discrimination, or ethnic intimidation shall report such immediately to a building administrator or a District Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) officer.ReferencePPS Regulation 5400MCL 328 Section 147bSee Regulation #4050Student Harassment/ Bullying InterventionStudents will be taught a 3 step response to harassment/bullying behavior including “Stop”, “Walk”, and “Talk”. Ask them to: “Stop doing what they’re doing”and use our school’s stop signal.Then Walk away form the problem behavior.If the behavior doesn’t stop, Talk to an adult.The “Stop” command has a hand signal that will be taught to students. Planned practice and instruction on 3 step response will be provided for students and staff at the beginning of each quarter.Reporting/Talk1. Report incident of Bullying to trusted adult. a. In person b. Online Bullying Report Form c. Written Form2. Report to police if situation imposes an immediate threat.Harassment/Bullying Intervention Options1. Harassment/Bullying letter sent to perpetrator from administration.2. Anonymous intervention protecting the reporters.3. Consequences per code of conduct.14. Harassment/Bullying: Harassment/Bullying shall be defined as any written, verbal or physical act or any electronic communication that is intended or a reasonable person would know is likely to harm a student. Intimidation or harassment is defined as discrimination or intimidation based upon, but not limited to:Physical appearanceSexual orientationAttireSocial or economic statusEthnicityReligion. Harassment/Cyber: Use of social network/electronic communication device to bully, harass, or intimidate others during school hours.. Harassment/Threatening Language: A written and/or verbal communication with the intent to harm.Name callingSlursFighting words Harassment/Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances; or requests for sexual favors; or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of an intimidating, hostile, or offensive sexual nature or sexual rm the parent or legal guardian of a victim of harassment/bullyingInform the parent or legal guardian of a perpetrator harassment/bullyingDetention or suspension 1 - 10 daysPossible meeting with Student Assistance Coordinator; must follow his/her recommendations satisfactorilyPossible referral to Police-School Liaison OfficerPossible referral for Risk AssessmentPossible restriction to access of Portage Public Schools’ grounds or attendance at extra-/co-curricular activitiesPossible recommended change of placementPossible recommended expulsionMiddle School Harassment/Bullying Education“Giving students the tools to reduce bullying behavior by blending school-wide positive behavior support, a simple response to problem behavior, and a functional approach to the bullying construct.”Portage Middle Schools will use the Bully Prevention in Positive Behavior Supports as part of our district Multi-tiered System of Support to teach the expected behavior and responses in the event of a harassing/bullying situation. The educational materials are laid out in a user friendly format, logically divided into six lessons, providing a uniformed approach to proactively addressing harassment/bullying with students, staff, and the community. During the course of the school year, the lessons will be presented to and reviewed with students by school staff to ensure a cohesive universal approach. Before intervention, there is common language and signs taught to each student; STOP-->WALK-->TALK! This three step process in most cases will halt a harassing/bullying situation from escalating when used with fidelity. ................
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