Bullying

Any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act or any electronic communication, whether it is a single incident of a series of incidents that:

• • Perceived as being motivated by an actual or perceived characteristic – (race, color, religion, gender, etc.)

  • Takes place on school property, at a school sponsored event, on a school bus, or off school grounds as provided for in NJSA 18A:37-15.3

  • That substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students

  • Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students, or

  • Creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student’s education or by severely causing physical or emotional harm to the student

What are Distinguishing Characteristics?

• In addition to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc. distinguishing characteristics may be:

  • wearing glasses, hair color or style, weight, new student at school, being academically gifted, being unfashionable.

Cyber Bullying

• Cyber bullying involves using technology, like cell phones and the Internet, to bully or harass another person.

The primary role of the ABS is serve as the lead in investigating HIB allegations in accordance with the DOE requirements and BOE Policy.

Contact Parents of all involved.