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CAC Presentation Bullying John Heiderscheidt Randal Ellison Sue Smith School District U-46

Myth or Fact 1. Students with disabilities are at higher risk of being Fact bullied? 2. Nothing can be done about bullying if the target Myth doesn't tell those in charge? 3. Bullies are rejected by their peers and have no friends? Myth 4. Children and youth who are bullied will always tell Myth an adult? 5. Bullying is the most common form of violence in Fact our society? 6. Targets of bullying bring on the trouble themselves? Myth 7. If we ignore bullying, it will resolve itself? Myth Bullying Behaviors (2011). Crisis Prevention Institute, http://www.crisisprevention.com 2

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John – the 5 th grade boy 4

Student Code of Conduct • Prior to 5 years ago, site based managed • District Student Code of Conduct • Requires review annually – parents and staff • Revised to be consistent with State law 5

Where Can I Find It? Student Handbooks Elementary Student Handbook 2015-16 - English Elementary Student Handbook 2015-16 - Spanish Secondary student handbooks vary slightly from school to school. You can find the handbooks for all of the middle and high schools on each of their School Profile pages. Besides handbooks, the school profiles include enrollment and contact information, state report card data and links to each school's website. Click here to find your school's profile. Student Codes of Conduct Elementary Student Code of Conduct 2015-16 - English Elementary Student Code of Conduct 2015-16 - Spanish Middle and High School Student Code of Conduct 2015-16 - Revised - English Secondary Student Code of Conduct 2015-16 - Revised - Spanish 6

Student Code of Conduct Definition of bullying – State Law: Bullying Bullying includes cyber-bullying and means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or electronically, directed toward a student or students that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following: 1. placing the student or students in reasonable fear of harm to the student's or students' person or property; 2. causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student's or students' physical or mental health; 3. substantially interfering with the student's or students' academic performance; or 4. substantially interfering with the student's or students' ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. 7

Student Code of Conduct Elementary, Middle and High School Level 2 – 6 consequence Levels of Interventions See 3 rd page 8

Student Code of Conduct Reporting • 2 nd page • Anonymous Report – reportbullying@u-46.org • Web Site: 9

CPI Training • Core program • Then: – Bullying Behaviors • Bully • Bullied • By Stander – Trauma Informed Care – Fights on Schools – Parent Program 10

What do you think? Students with bullying issues generally developed the following perceptions about school? a) School is too difficult for them. b) Teachers don't care about them or have little control. c) School is not a safe place. d) All of the above. 11 •

Crisis Prevention Institute, http://www.crisisprevention.com 12

How do I communicate? Communicating with U-46 is Easy *Note: With direct and respectful communication, most issues are resolved at the school level. Please present your questions or concerns in this order. 13

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Coordinator of Discipline • How do we keep records – Student information system – Infinite Campus – All allegations must be documented – Founded or Unfounded 15

Methods of Reporting • Contact your teacher • Principal • Web Site • Email 16

Web Site Bullying If you need to report a bullying incident, please contact Randal Ellison, Coordinator of Student Discipline. Complaints can be made anonymously, or you can leave your contact information. Email: reportbullying@u-46.org Phone: 847-888-5000 ext. 5357 Below are links to the student handbook: Elementary School Handbook Middle School Handbook High School Handbook 17

Why training for school staff? • Bullying only thrives where tolerated. • Bullying happens under the noses of adults. • Kids only tell if they trust you will do the right thing, do something, but not over react. 18 Bullying Behaviors (2011). Crisis Prevention Institute, http://www.crisisprevention.com

Panel Discussion • Sandy Reeves – Parent Advocate • Luis Rodriguez – U-46 Staff Attorney • Sue Smith – Coordinator of MTSS • Randal Ellison – Coordinator of Discipline • John Heidersheidt – Director of Safety and Culture 19