HIB (Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying)

Mill Lake School Climate Team:

Mill Lake School has an active school climate team that works to ensure the school is a safe & welcoming environment

Mill Lake Elementary School

HIB Quick Reference Guide

A quick overview (reference) regarding the characteristics of a HIB

HIB vs. Conflict

Teacher & Staff Training occurs annually


What Bullying is NOT

o Argument/ Conflict

o Not liking someone

o Exclusion

o Teasing

o Being bossy

o Rivalry

o Expressing unpleasant thoughts or feelings regarding others

Characteristics of Bullying

o An imbalance of power

o Manipulation of a situation

o Targets others based on differences

o Feeling superior

o Insensitive to the feelings/ needs of others

o Intolerance of differences

o Control or dominance over others