The Board of Education supports a secure school climate, conducive to teaching and learning that is free from threat, harassment and any type of bullying behavior. The purpose of this policy is to promote consistency of approach and to help create a climate in which all types of bullying are regarded as unacceptable. Bullying is the use of coercion or intimidation to obtain control over another person or to cause physical, mental or emotional harm to another person. Bullying can occur through written, verbal or electronically transmitted expression or by means of a physical act or gesture. Bullying is prohibited …

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  • Last Reviewed/Revised: August 2011
  • Last Adopted: March 12, 2003

Cross References:

  • AC, Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
  • JB, Equal Educational Opportunities
  • JBA, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex
  • JBB*, Sexual Harassment
  • JICDA, Code of Conduct
  • JICDD*, Violent and Aggressive Behavior
  • JICJ, Student Use of Electronic Communication Devices
  • JK, Student Discipline
Policy Section: J - Students, Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

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