1. Effective September 1, 2011 Parent Review Training Edgewater School District November 27, 2012

2. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Definition (HIB) Includes any gesture, written, verbal or physical acts or electronic communication If intentional, can be a single incident or series of incidents That is reasonably perceived to be motivated by any actual or perceived characteristic Race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental, physical or sensory disability or any other characteristic (that might incite HIB)

3. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Definition takes place on school property, during school-sponsored functions or school bus Takes place off school grounds when school employee is made aware That…substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students

4. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Definition and a) a reasonable person should know, will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his person or damage to his property; b) has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students; or c) creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student.

5. HIB: How do we know? More than a conflict – imbalance of power (physical, intellectual, social); the target has difficultly defending himself More than “bothering”; the act is intentional and hurtful (physically or psychologically) More than “inappropriate play” – certain behaviors are developmentally appropriate and certain behaviors are not

6. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Prevention Conflict resolution plan Integrated curricular lessons (role plays, interpretation stories, etc.) Week of Respect Posters (No-bullying zone) Progressive Discipline Plan Consequences/Counseling

7. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Reporting Process All acts of HIB must be reported verbally to supervisor on the same school day Submitted in writing within two school days of verbal report Supervisor informs parent/guardian; initiates investigation within one day of report conducted by School Anti-Bullying Specialist

8. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Board Prompt Investigation of Reports of Violations and Complaints Investigation completed ASAP; maximum 10 school days from written report Results reported to superintendent; two school days from investigation completion Superintendent makes recommendations on intervention services, training, discipline, counseling, other action

9. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Board Policy Prompt Investigation of Reports of Violations and Complaints Results reported to board of education; next meeting following investigation completion Five school days after board report - Parents/guardians entitled to receive information – findings, discipline, services Parent/guardian may request board hearing; held within 10 days of request; executive session

10. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Board Policy Prompt Investigation of Reports of Violations and Complaints Board issues written decision affirming, rejecting, modifying CSA’s decision; next meeting following receipt of report by board Appeal of board decision to Commissioner Complaint with Division on Civil Rights; HIB of protected class, Law Against Discrimination

11. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying School District Reporting Superintendent reports to board, two times each school year, acts of violence, vandalism and HIB Information also reported to DOE Report used to grade each school on effort to implement policies and programs

12. Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Anti-Bullying Coordinator: Principal, Ms. Kerry Salerno (GW) and Supervisor, Dr. Braude (EVG) School Anti-Bullying Specialist: Ms. De Santo, Social Worker and Ms. Smith (alternate), LDTC

13. Thank you for your attention to this matter.