Anti-Bullying Information
Submitted by Jeron Weisshaar
December 1, 2008

The 2008 Legislature amended the anti-bullying statute and effective July 1, 2008, requires school districts to:

1) adopt and implement a plan to address cyberbullying, and
2) adopt policies prohibiting bullying on school property, in school vehicles, or at school-sponsored activities, and
3) adopt and implement a plan to address bullying, which must include provisions for training and education of staff and students.
4) upon request of a school district, the state board shall assist in the development of a grade appropriate curriculum for character development programs.

USD #329 encourages the reporting of bullying incidents. By using the online reporting form, all information will be sent first to the superintendent's office and then disseminated to the appropriate building administrator. This allows for one central collection point and will allow at least two administrators to review the incident and determine appropriate action. Please be reminded that situations that occur outside of school need to be addressed by the local policed department first. The school online reporting form is for issues that occur at school, on (in) a school vehicle, or at a school activity. All information will be kept confidential.

Click for Bullying Reporting Form

Additional Resources
http://www.stopbullyingkansas.org/resources.html
http://www.focusas.com/Bullying.html
http://www.hazelden.org/web/go/olweusparent
http://kevinhoneycutt.org
http://www.ksde.org/KS_SAFE_SCHOOLS_RESOURCE_CENTER/index.html
http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adult/indexAdult.asp
http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/topics/bullying.asp
http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.com/html/index.asp (K-8th Grade)

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