Gooding Jt. School District 231
STUDENTS 3296
Bullying Awareness Week
The Gooding School District is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment. Hazing, harassment, intimidation, menacing, or bullying by students, staff, or third parties is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated in the District. It is important that the students and parents have awareness about the serious issues and the negative effects of bullying, including the long-term damage it can cause, which may include the increased risk of teenage suicide.
Therefore, the District hereby designates the second week of September of each year Bullying Awareness Week.
The Superintendent or designee shall designate certain activities for Bullying Awareness Week. The objectives for the activities for Bullying Awareness Week should include, but are not limited to:
- Recognizing that bullying is a serious issue that has damaging effects for our society;
- Recognizing that bullying is not an acceptable part of how we should treat each other;
- Teaching students and staff the District’s policy on bullying and the consequences;
- Helping students and staff recognize that bullying behaviors have different forms;
- Recognizing the tremendous leadership potential of our youth;
- Celebrating and recognizing those who are making a difference in addressing bullying; and
- Preparing for further work that needs to be done in the
Cross Reference: 3295 Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyberbullying 4120 Uniform Grievance Procedure
Legal References: 20 U.S.C. § 1681, et seq. Title IX of the Educational Amendments
34 CFR Part 106 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
I.C. § 18-917A Student Harassment–Intimidation–Bullying
I.C. § 67-5909 Acts Prohibited
IDAPA 08.02.03.160 Safe Environment and Discipline
Policy History: Adopted on: 7/17/12 Revised on: Reviewed on:
3296-1 (ISBA 9/19 UPDATE)