Info from the LHS AP

HIGH SCHOOL BULLYING POLICY

Bullying means:

A. Any intentional gesture or any intentional written or verbal act or threat that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for a student or staff member that a reasonable person, under the circumstances, knows or should know will have the effect of:
(i) Harming a student or staff member, whether physically or mentally;
(ii) Damaging a student’s or staff member’s property;
(iii) Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear or harm to the student or staff member; or
(iv) Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear or damage to the student’s or staff member’s property
(v) Unduly damaging a student's or staff member's reputation.

B. Any other form of intimidation or harassment prohibited by any policy of USD 469. (i.e. sexual harassment policy)

C. “School Vehicle” means any school bus, school van, other school vehicle and private vehicle used to transport students or staff members to and from school or any school-sponsored activity or event.

D. Discipline for bullying incidents will be dealt with depending o the level or degree of the offense per the school discipline policy. Ongoing bully prevention training of strategies and skills will be employed with students and staff.

E. Complaint process: Reports may be made to any staff member. Staff shall inform the office of the complaint. A reflection form may be required for students to fill out after an incident.