Bullying Policy
Havana C.U.S.D. #126 Definition of Bullying
1) Displays a forced imbalance of power (ie. disability, physical size, or perceived to be weaker, inappropriate/or unwanted physical contact.)
2) Is severe, inescapable, purposeful, repeated (ie. unable to avoid or escape the situation on a daily/weekly basis)
3) Places student in
a. A reasonable fear of significant harm to his/her person or property
b. Interfered significantly with the student's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the school (ie. physical injury, destruction of property, marked changed in attendance/grades, including all areas within the school as well as buses, extracurricular activities etc.)
*Any of the above conduct as well as written and electronic communication of any type (including social media) that occurs off school grounds and is believed to create a significant disruption in the school setting or school related activities may also be included.
Conduct not ordinarily considered bullying but will be addressed accordingly include:
2) Is severe, inescapable, purposeful, repeated (ie. unable to avoid or escape the situation on a daily/weekly basis)
3) Places student in
a. A reasonable fear of significant harm to his/her person or property
b. Interfered significantly with the student's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the school (ie. physical injury, destruction of property, marked changed in attendance/grades, including all areas within the school as well as buses, extracurricular activities etc.)
*Any of the above conduct as well as written and electronic communication of any type (including social media) that occurs off school grounds and is believed to create a significant disruption in the school setting or school related activities may also be included.
Conduct not ordinarily considered bullying but will be addressed accordingly include:
- Talking trash
- Trading of insults
- The expression of ideas or beliefs (expressions protected by the First Amendment), so long as such expression is not lewd, profane, or intended to intimidate or harass another.
- Any other typical peer conflict in accordance with the student(s) developmental age