Bullying Policy
In 2009, the administrative reported there was one incident of bullying in the district.
In January 2010, the administration reported implementing an antibully program which includes teacher trainings, web based information for parents and student interventions.
In September 2011, each of the schools within the district instituted an anti-bullying campaign with positive schoolwide behavior plans. At the high school level, the program was called Defender P.R.I.D.E., with each letter representing a positive quality expected from students: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence. The middle school's program, entitled R.E.S.P.E.C.T. focused on Responsibility, Empathy, Self-control, Perseverance, Excellence, Cooperation, Teamwork. The two elementary schools together used the program CARES, for Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-control.
The school board prohibits bullying by district students. A policy approved in December 2008 defines bullying and cyberbullying. The Board directs that complaints of bullying shall be investigated promptly, and corrective action shall be taken when allegations are verified. No reprisals or retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith reports of bullying. All Pennsylvania schools are required to have an anti-bullying policy incorporated into their Code of Student Conduct. The policy must identify disciplinary actions for bullying and designate a school staff person to receive complaints of bullying. The policy must be available on the school's website and posted in every classroom. All Pennsylvania public schools must provide a copy of its anti-bullying policy to the Office for Safe Schools every year, and shall review their policy every three years. Additionally, the district must conduct an annual review of that policy with students. The Center for Schools and Communities works in partnership with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency and the Pennsylvania Department of Education to assist schools and communities as they research, select and implement bullying prevention programs and initiatives.
Education standards relating to student safety and antiharassment programs are described in the 10.3. Safety and Injury Prevention in the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education.
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