Anti-Bullying Procedures

Complaint/Investigative Procedure All students shall be informed of their right to protection against bullying behaviors and the right to file a complaint if they believe they have been the victim of bullying behavior.  School administrators are responsible for investigating each complaint, determining if the complaint is legitimate in accordance with policy, and taking appropriate corrective action.  Any student (be they the victim or the bystander) may initiate a complaint by completing a confidential reporting form and returning it to a building administrator.   Intervention/Consequences: Reports of bullying are taken seriously and shall be dealt with quickly and effectively.  If a student is found guilty of bullying behavior the consequences shall depend on both the results of the investigation and the severity of the incident.  Consequences may include but are not limited to mediation, a parent conference, counseling, suspension, expulsion, or referral to local law enforcement agency.