Bullying Prevention

Our schools work hard to ensure a safe, supportive school climate for all of our students. There is no place for bullying at District 131.

Bullying Behaviors

Bullying can include behaviors such as:

• Physical violence and attacks
• Extortion and theft
• Taunts, name-calling and put-downs
• Peer group exclusion
• Threats and intimidation
• Cyber-bullying

Any student that believes he or she has been harassed or bullied should report it immediately to a teacher, counselor or school administrator. Any school employee made aware of bullying shall report it to the principal.

How you can help if your child is being bullied

Below are a few ways you can help your child if they are being bullied, these include:

• Be supportive.
• Listen, get the facts, and assess your child’s feelings.
• Let your child know that it’s not his or her fault.
• Praise your child for discussing the bullying.
• Find out what your child feels he or she needs to feel safe.
• Communicate with your school.
• Let them know the who, what, when and where.
• Let school officials contact the other child’s parents.
• Talk regularly with your child and school to assess whether the bullying has stopped.
• Encourage and support your child in making friends.

School Board policy

District 131 has established a Board of Education policy prohibiting bullying and harassment. For more information, visit policy 7:20 Bullying and Harassment of Students Prohibited.