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Anti-Bullying, Harassment & Intimidation Policy & Procedure
September, 2011
Dear Parents:
We celebrated our first liturgy of the year on Friday, September 9th. The beautiful late summer weather allowed us to join together in our courtyard where a poignant memorial was established to honor those lives lost in the September 11th tragedy. Two of our student clubs worked together, under the direction of Charlie Rousseau, to pay tribute to the anniversary of 9-11. The Young Democrats and the Young Republican clubs worked tirelessly on this project and while they represent two opposing views on many political issues, they came together for this project. United we Stand was printed on a sign marking the anniversary. This is significant because it demonstrates how we work together even when we disagree or struggle with conflict.
Another example of how we can work together is supporting a new state law requiring all schools to have Anti-Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation policy and procedures in place by August 1, 2011. Bellarmine's new policy was written in consultation with parents, students, faculty, a sub-committee from our board of directors, and reviewed by our legal counsel. The policy is a response to Bellarmine's commitment to providing a safe and civil educational environment for students, employees, parents/legal guardians, volunteers, and patrons.
Unfortunately, bullying in schools is not a new problem, but it has become much more pervasive due largely to the availability of technology to students of all ages. Technology has provided a new and dangerous opportunity for children to “cyber-bully.” Messages and images placed on social media sites, as well as text messages, can have long-lasting effects for both the victim and the perpetrator. Schools must respond aggressively to protect all students from potential tragedy.
The anti-bullying, harassment and intimidation policy and procedure can be found here. Below are some of the highlights of the new policy.
Reporting
- Students have been encouraged to report incidences of bullying, harassment or intimidation to a trusted adult, i.e., teacher, coach, program director, advisor, counselor, administrator and/or parent. The complainant will be encouraged to complete the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) form. Completed forms will be given and reviewed by the Dean of Students.
Investigation
- All reports of unresolved, severe, or persistent harassment, intimidation or bullying will be investigated with reasonable promptness.
- If there is potential for clear and immediate threat of physical harm to the complainant, Bellarmine will immediately contact Tacoma Police Department and inform the parent/guardian.
- During the course of the investigation, Bellarmine will take reasonable measures to ensure that no further incidents of harassment, intimidation or bullying occur between the complainant or targeted student and the alleged aggressor.
Prevention
- Students will be informed of the anti-bullying, harassment and intimidation policy.
- Students will receive strategies aimed at preventing harassment, intimidation, and bullying.
- Students will be encouraged to report and disarm the bully, harasser or intimidator.
- Parent awareness (see parent info sheet here)
Intervention/Consequences
- Interventions are designed to remediate the impact on the targeted student(s) and others impacted by the violation, to change the behavior of the perpetrator, and to restore a positive school climate.
- Consequences may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: mediation, parent conference, counseling, JUG, suspension, dismissal, referral to Tacoma Police Department.
Bellarmine sincerely appreciates your support and partnership in our efforts to provide a safe school environment. If you have any questions about the anti-bullying, harassment or intimidation policy, please call or email me directly.
Sincerely,
Cindy Davis
Dean of Students
253-752-7701
davisc@bellarmineprep.org