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ONTARIO-MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTICT Anti Bullying Policy Procedures in school, at school related events, traveling to and from school, and any situation where a relationship can be established. Mr. Steve Garcia Director I of Child Welfare,
ONTARIO-MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTICT
Procedures in school, at school related events, traveling to and from school, and any situation where a relationship can be established.
Director I of Child Welfare, Attendance & Records
Words are powerful tools and can break the spirit of a child who is on the receiving end. Verbal abuse is the most common form of bullying
reported bullying . Younger children who have not developed a strong sense of self are most susceptible to it. Name calling, taunting, belittling, cruel criticism, personal defamation, racist slurs, and sexually suggestive or sexually abusive remarks. It can involve extortion of lunch money or possessions, abusive phone calls, intimidating emails, anonymous notes containing threats of violence, untruthful accusations, false and malicious rumors, and gossip.
Physical bullying accounts for less than one-third of the bullying incidents reported by
hitting, choking, poking, punching, kicking, biting, pinching, scratching, damaging
property belonging to the bullied child. The older and stronger the bully, the more dangerous this kind of attack becomes, even if serious harm is not intended. The child who regularly plays this role is often the most troubled of all the bullies and most likely to move on to more serious criminal offenses.
Relational bullying is the systematic diminishment of a bullied child’s sense of self through ignoring, isolating, excluding, or shunning. Shunning in conjunction with rumors is a powerful bullying tool. Relational bullying can involve subtle gestures such as aggressive stares, rolling of eyes, sighs, frowns, sneers, snickers, and hostile body language. Relational bullying is most powerful during the middle years because it is when young teens are trying to figure out who they are & trying to fit in with peers. Intentionally excluding a child from sleepovers, birthday parties, and playground games is
bullying because it is not as obvious. The bullied child’s pain is usually hidden or dismissed when expressed.
After a child has been targeted by a bully, her actions determine if she becomes a victim. If the child succumbs to the attack by showing distress, fear, or no particular emotion; or fails to respond assertively or aggressively, she becomes someone she was not before the attack.
Ever-weakening Target
Bullying is not about anger. It is about CONTEMPT. Contempt is a powerful dislike toward somebody considered to be worthless, inferior,
Children who bully target children who are different from themselves in some way. These differences are used to justify the attacks , because the bully needs somewhere to heap her aggression.
rights, and feelings of others.
their target.
school will not tolerate this behavior. Inform all parties of confidentiality and non-retaliation
relevant to any bullying complaint and obtain written statement from complainant
bullying behavior stops. Provide names of school personnel who can help if situation arises again
consequences will resolve situation. Inform target of bullying and family
letter
BULLYING/HARASSMENT COMPLAINT FORM
(Students May Report Anonymously)
Date Filed: _______________ Name: ____________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ Phone #: ________________ Please identify yourself as a: Student _____ Parent/Guardian _____ Employee _____ Volunteer _____ Other _____ Please check the type of bullying that has occurred (more than one can be checked): Verbal Abuse Physical
(name-calling, racial remarks, belittling, etc. (hitting, kicking, shoving, twisting limbs, spitting, Can be done over the phone, in writing,
in person, over the phone, text, email)
Extortion Hazing
(verbal or physical bullying for money (Having to participate in an act of physical or emotional
harm to be part of a group, or are a victim of a group)
Indirect Bullying Cyberbullying
(Rejection, exclusion, ignoring, alienating, or (Using technology to harass, threaten, or target another isolating to purposely cause emotional distress) person – text, IMs, email, Facebook, videos, MySpace, Tweeter, etc.)
Dates of alleged bullying or harassment(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Person(s) alleged to have committed the bullying or harassment: ______________________________________________________________________________ Description of the incident: If possible, use specific dates, times, locations, names, etc. Use the backside of the form or additional sheets if necessary. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Names of Witnesses: ____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Have you reported this to anyone else: Yes ___ No ___ If so, who? ______________________ Signature of Reporting Person _____________________________ Date ___________________
Note: Completion of this form will initiate an investigation of the alleged incident of bullying or harassment outlined in this form. All information will be confidential except for that which must be shared as part of the investigation. Submission of a good faith complaint or report of bullying or harassment will not affect the complainant or reporter’s future employment, grades, learning, or working environment or work assignment. By signing above, you are verifying that your statements are true and exact to the best of your knowledge.
Date: Dear Parent/Guardian: On it was reported that your child might have been a victim of a bullying or harassment
environment for all students. This letter is a follow-up to our initial notification by phone or our face-to-face meeting regarding the incident. An investigation into the matter was conducted which concluded that there was not a finding of bullying or harassment. Your child was counseled and has been provided with names of school personnel who can help if any future support is needed to resolve a concern. No disciplinary action will be enforced. However, all students involved were reminded of the laws/policy related to bullying and harassment. The reason for this decision is that there is no evidence to indicate that bullying or harassment
mental health that interfered with academic performance or ability to participate in services or activities. If you desire any further information or assistance related to this letter, please contact me at (909) . Sincerely, Principal
Date: Dear Parent/Guardian: On it was reported that your child may have been a victim of a bullying or harassment. An investigation into the matter was conducted which resulted in the following findings and decisions. Findings: There is a finding of bullying or harassment. Decision: Implementation of appropriate disciplinary measures that are consistent with the severity of the incident along with the age and grade level of the students involved. Reason for the Decision: There was enough evidence to indicate the student experiences substantially detrimental effects to his/her physical or mental health that interferes with academic performance or ability to participate in services or activities. We are concerned about the recent incident involving your child and have taken steps to prevent this type of incident from happening again. Because it was reported that your child was the victim of a violent offense as defined by state law he/she is entitled to transfer to another school within or outside the District, under California Education Code 46600 § (b). Placement at a requested school is contingent upon space availability. Please note that you are not required to transfer your child. In some cases, if the act was random, it may not be in the student’s best interest to transfer. But in other cases, for example, if the student is the victim of persistent bullying, transferring may help your student feel safer. If you would like to request a transfer, please submit this letter and complete a transfer request form at the Department of Student & Family Services, Child Welfare Office, located at 950 W. D Street, Ontario, CA 91762. The transfer request must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date stated on this letter. If a transfer has not been requested within the 30 days, the District will assume that you have chosen to have your child remain at their current school site. If you desire any further information or assistance related to this letter, please contact me at (909) Sincerely, Principal ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________ Student Last Name First Name Student ID# _________________________ __________ _______________ Current School Grade DOB ________________________________________ _____________________________ ____________________ Parent Name Parent Signature Phone Number
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If a teacher or other school staff sees bullying they will immediately interview to stop the bullying and call for help
Parents and students may write a note or tell a teacher or administrator about the bullying. All complaints of bullying shall be investigated and addressed
A student may be subjected to suspension or expulsion for engaging in acts of bullying. This includes, but not limited to, if the bullying
district school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent or principal