Disciplinary Guidelines - Bullying

Bloomington High School believes that every student has the right to enjoy learning, free from intimidation. Our school community will not tolerate bullying behavior of any kind. The school district shall respond promptly and appropriately to address “students who have demonstrated behaviors that put them at risk for aggressive behavior, including without limitation, bullying.”1 Bullying is prohibited. A bully shall be defined as a student who teases, frightens, or hurts others. Prohibited behavior may take the form of unkind actions or remarks, verbal taunting, physical aggression, and exclusion from groups. In the event school officials identify bullying or aggressive behavior occurring at school or when such bullying or aggressive behavior has a legitimate school connection, parents and or legal guardians shall be notified. School officials shall involve and employ such district and community-based resources as in the sole discretion of school officials are deemed appropriate in instances of bullying or aggressive behavior including but not limited to:

  1. Notification and involvement of the school counselor, social worker, psychologist or other school support service provider;

  2. Application of the school district’s discipline procedures;

  3. Notification and involvement of appropriate law enforcement authorities;

  4. When appropriate, evaluation or referral for special education services;

  5. Notification and involvement of community-based support organizations or services.

Leg. Ref.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14(d) eff. January 1, 2002
 
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