BullyingTime to take it

personal

What is Bullying?Verbal acts (Name calling, teasing, shaming)Graphic and written statements ( Includes

Cyber-bullyingPhysical bullyingEmotional bullyingDestruction of propertyUnauthorized release of confidential

information.

Landmark School Bully Case

Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education (U.S. 1999)

Bullying and Students with

Disabilities

Students with disabilities are much more likely to be subjects of bullying or harassment.

K.M. v. Hyde Park Central School District

http://www.spsk12.net/departments/student-services/bullying-prevention/

Anonymous Tip Line

 757-538-5483

Avoiding Liability at the District Level1.Maintain anti-bullying policies and

programs in your school district.2.Train staff to spot and stop bullying3.Take ALL reports of bullying

/harassment seriously.4.Meet with parents and students to

hear complaints of bullying/ harassment.

5.Punish the perpetrators. (Not the Victim)

Important

School districts are liable ONLY for acts of

bullying/harassment when they are aware of this activity

and fail to act reasonably.

References

Jacobs, Melinda. "LRP's National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities." 8 May 2012. LRP. 17 May 2012 <http://www.lrpinstitute.com/index.html>.

Suffolk Public Schools. Dec.2011. 17 May 2012 <http://www.spsk12.net/departments/student-services/bullying-prevention/>.