The mandates of House Bill 276, effective March 30, 2007, require that the Superintendent must provide a semi-annual written report to the President of the Board of Education on all verified incidents of  “harassment, intimidation, or bullying” that have taken place during the time period and must post a summary of that report on the district’s website.

“Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” is defined in the statute and in Board Policy 5517.01 as an intentional written, verbal, or physical act that a student has exhibited toward another particular student more than once. The behavior both (1) causes mental or physical harm to the other student; and (2) is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for the other student.

As required by Board Policy 5517.01
Reporting Requirement

At least semi-annually, the Superintendent shall provide to the President of the Board a written summary of all reported incidents and post the summary on the District website (if one exists). The list shall be limited to the number of verified acts of harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying, whether in the classroom, on school property, to and from school, or at school-sponsored events.

Allegations of criminal misconduct and suspected child abuse will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency and/or to Child Protective Services in accordance with the statute. District personnel shall cooperate with investigations by such agencies.