1. Time to take it personal

2. What is Bullying? Verbal acts (Name calling, teasing, shaming) Graphic and written statements ( Includes Cyber- bullying Physical bullying Emotional bullying Destruction of property Unauthorized release of confidential information.

3. Landmark School Bully Case Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education (U.S. 1999)

4. Bullying and Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities are much more likely to be subjects of bullying or harassment. K.M. v. Hyde Park Central School District

5. http://www.spsk12.net/department s/student-services/bullying- prevention / Anonymous Tip Line 757-538-5483

6. Avoiding Liability at the District Level 1.Maintain anti-bullying policies and programs in your school district. 2.Train staff to spot and stop bullying 3.Take ALL reports of bullying /harassment seriously. 4.Meet with parents and students to hear complaints of bullying/ harassment. 5.Punish the perpetrators. (Not the Victim)

7. Important School districts are liable ONLY for acts of bullying/harassment when they are aware of this activity and fail to act reasonably.

8. References Jacobs, Melinda. "LRP's National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities." 8 May 2012. LRP. 17 May 2012. Suffolk Public Schools. Dec.2011. 17 May 2012.