BULLYING
Bullying means engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic devices, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, at a school-sponsored or school-related activity, or in a vehicle operated by the district and that:
1. Has the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm;
OR
2. Is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for the student. (TEC 37.0832)
Bullying may involve, but is not limited to, any of the following actions that create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment:
Repeated teasing or name calling
Cyberbullying*
Public humiliation
Spreading rumors
Social exclusion
Sexual, religious, or racial harassment
Repeated physical intimidation
*Cyberbullying is willful harassment and/or intimidation of a person through the use of digital technologies.
REQUIRED POSTING STUDENT ANONYMOUS REPORTING
REQUIRED POSTING PROCEDURE FOR PARENT OR STUDENT REPORTING BULLYING
Contact the Students:
1.Teacher
2.Campus Counselor
3.School Principal
David's Law
TASB Legal Services Cyberbullying David's Law Article
BULLYING INFORMATION LINKS
GARY ISD POLICIES
Board Policy
Student Code of Conduct
Student Handbook
Bully Prevention Resources