Bullying Prevention

SDOJ Bullying Prevention

The District strives to provide a safe, secure and respectful learning environment for all students in school buildings, on school grounds, in school buses and at school-sponsored activities. Bullying has a harmful social, physical, psychological and academic impact on bullies, victims and bystanders. The District consistently and vigorously addresses bullying so that there is no disruption to the learning environment and learning process.

Board Policy- STUDENT HARASSMENT AND BULLYING

PACER National Bullying Prevention Center- How is Bullying Defined?

Reporting

Bullying Reporting:

• Verbal or written to trusted adult
• Buddy Box report in elementary schools
• Bullying Incident Report in middle and high schools
• Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) app (On all student chromebooks, district website)

Bullying Investigation:

• The SDoJ takes bullying very seriously, including all instances of perceived bullying. These are documented, investigated, and addressed appropriately at each school. Universal instruction with students and professional development with staff is provided, and there are ongoing efforts to strengthen student to student and staff to student connections
• Bullying Investigation Protocol

What Can Caregivers Do?

Talking to your child about bullying can be difficult to navigate. It is important for caregivers to maintain an open and trusting line of communication with their children, especially when it comes to bullying involvement. When establishing trusting communicative habits, caregivers should make sure that they are genuine, allow their child to take the lead, and set aside time to talk without distractions.

Bullying: A Guide for Caregivers

• Join our SDoJ Bullying Prevention Team: Made up of administrators, pupil services, teachers, board members, parents, students
• Meet summer 2023 for one to two 90 minute meetings and then annually
• Review SDoJ Bullying Prevention Plan
• Consider the newly released WI DPI Bullying Prevention Toolkit and integrate identified best practices into the SDoJ Plan