1. What is Bullying?  Bullying occurs when a student or a group of students engages in written or verbal expression through electronic (cyber bullying) or physical means.  Results in harm to student or their property.  Places a student in reasonable fear of physical harm or damage to their property.  Is so severe, persistent, and pervasive that it creates an intimidating or abusive educational environment.  Creates an imbalance of power, interferes with a students education, or substantially disrupts the operation of the school.  Might include hazing, threats, taunting, teasing, confinement, assault, demands for money, destruction of property, theft of valued possessions, name calling, rumor- spreading, or ostracism.

2. What do I do now? Once a bullying incident is reported: Fill out Incident Report Form Teacher/Parent- Adult Form Student- Student Form Return completed form to Principal/Counselor “in a timely manner” What happens next? Principal/Counselor will do a thorough investigation in written form within 10 school days of the report being filed. If the investigation determines there was bullying taking place, the final report will be sent to the Superintendent and parents of all parties will be notified of their rights. Counseling Right to Appeal

3. Texas Schools, Bullying, and the Law Video (On X Drive in Bullying Folder)