Bullying

Bullying is NOT okay in SCUCISD

What is bullying?

“Bullying” means engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, 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 or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or of damage  to the student’s property; or

2.       Is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.  FFI (LEGAL), (TEC 37.0832)

What to do?

With bullying, there is usually an imbalance of strength or power, threats of further aggression and intent to harm. Every student has a right to feel safe while they are at school.  Bullying is a violation of state law, school district policy, and the SCUCISD Student Code of Conduct. Any student who believes they have been bullied should report it immediately to a teacher or adult on campus. Likewise, parents or SCUCISD employees who witness a bullying incident should take immediate action and report the incident to the school administration, in accordance with District policy.  A  Bullying Incident Report Form may be

requested in the school office. Once a report of a bullying incident is received, an investigation of the allegations will be conducted by campus administration.

Links:    

            SCUCISD Board Policy FFI (LEGAL)

            SCUCISD Board Policy FFI (LOCAL)

            TEC 37.0832