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Council l Rock Ele lementary ry School Safety Presentation

Council Rock School District School Board Policies:

Threats/Conduct – 218.2 Nondiscrimination – 103 Hazing – 247 Harassment – 218.8 Bullying/Cyberbullying – 218.10 Weapons Policy – 218.1

Threats/Conduct

• THREAT – A statement or gesture used to scare

someone, cause harm, or damage property

• Even if you did not mean it – it is still a threat
• Saying, “I did not mean it” or “I was only joking”

does not make it okay

• Threats could happen anywhere - on the

computer, through texting, on the bus, at recess

• r in your classroom
• Threats scare people, makes them worry and

makes it harder for them to enjoy school and learn

Hazing

• Forcing someone to do something they

do not want to do to be a member of the group.

• If you feel this is happening, tell an

adult – teacher, principal, counselor, recess teacher.

Harassment

• Repeated behaviors of:
• name calling
• teasing
• making fun of people
• pushing
• shoving
• tripping
• spreading rumors about people
• not letting a person participate in activities

Bullying/Cyberbullying

"A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions

• n the part of one or more other persons, and

he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself."

Bullying/Cyberbullying

• Bullying - purposeful, intentional, hurtful and

persistent

• Types - electronic (cyberbullying), written, verbal
• r physical
• Saying, “I did not mean it” or “I was only joking”

does not make it okay

• Happens on the bus, at lunch/recess, in the

classroom - anywhere

• Makes it harder for a student to learn
• Is mean and disrespectful
• Verbal bullying or threat?

Bullying/Cyberbullying

What can you do?

• Tell the bully to stop in a firm, calm voice
• Walk away from uncomfortable situations
• Know that it is not your fault
• Tell adults at home and at school
• Hang out with people who will let you be you
• Don't be a bully yourself

No No Weapons of Any Kind are Allowed at School!

• No knives of ANY kind – this includes pocket

knives or Swiss Army Knives

• No guns of ANY kind – this includes toy guns,

Airsoft guns, and water guns

• Any object that may cause harm is not

allowed

• No look-alike weapons
• No weapons that are part of a costume

No No Weapons of Any Kind are Allowed at School!

No No Weapons of Any Kind are Allowed at School!

This includes weapons carried on your body or in your clothes or school bag while you are on school property or traveling to or from school.

Weapon/Replica or Not?

Weapon/Replica or Not?

Weapon/Replica or Not?

Weapon/Replica or Not?

Weapon/Replica or Not?

Weapon/Replica or Not?

Your responsibility… tell an adult immediately.

School’s Responsibility:

• Call to parents
• Report to the

Superintendent

• Report to police

Possible Consequences:

• Call to parents – loss of privileges
• Principal’s Notice
• Suspension
• Expulsion
• Arrest

Remember:

• A “look alike” is considered a weapon
• Check your backpack and pockets before you come

to school

• If you feel threatened or bullied or you see

someone with a weapon or being bullied, tell an adult immediately

• We are all responsible for keeping our school safe
• Hurtful words/actions can affect us for a lifetime

Cell Phones

• Cell phones are not allowed during the school day
• r on the school bus. Teachers should not see cell

phones for any reason while students are in school

• r on the school bus.
• Cell phones that ring or are being used for text

messaging or photographing will be taken and parents will be contacted.

School Handbook

• Located on the school website.
• Read it with your parents when you get

home.

SAFE2SAY SOMETHING SAFETY PROGRAM

Helps students and school staff recognize risk factors and signals of those who may be a threat to themselves or others. Teaches students to treat every warning sign seriously and to act quickly to get help. 1) An anonymous tip is submitted via one of the following options: Website: www.safe2saypa.org, Tip Line: 1-844-SAF2SAY, Mobile App 2) All calls and tips are received by the 24/7 S2SS Crisis Center.

• An S2SS Crisis Center analyst receives and reviews tip information.
• The tip is triaged and categorized as either life safety or non-life safety.
• The tip is then sent to school officials and law enforcement / 911 call

center (as needed) via text, email, and/or phone call. 3) School officials and law enforcement intervene and/or offer assistance.

• School officials and law enforcement (as needed) investigate, assess, and

intervene with reported at-risk individuals.

• School officials report their outcomes into the Safe2Say Something

platform and close out the tip, ensuring accountability for every tip submitted.