EVVRS Reporting Period 1-2015-2016 Violence, Vandalism, Substance Abuse

& HIB

BOE Meeting April 4th 2016

District Incidents Reported to NJDOE through 12/31/15

2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013

12 19 37 18

Specific Incident Locations

School

Name

Cafe Classroom Corridor Other Inside

School

Other

Outside

Bus Building

Exterior

Off Site

School

Sponsored

CHS 1

LCS

MPS 1

OSS

RHS 3 2 1

WAMS 1 1 1 1

Total

Incident Category by School:Violence

School 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013

CHS 0 0 0 0

LCS 0 0 1 0

MPS 0 0 0 0

OSS 0 0 0 0

RHS 2 1 1 0

WAMS 0 1 3 0

Totals 2 2 5 0

Incident Category by School: Vandalism

School 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013

CHS 0 0 0 0

LCS 0 0 1 0

MPS 1 0 0 0

OSS 0 0 0 0

RHS 0 2 1 0

WAMS 0 0 2 0

Totals 1 2 4 0

Incident Category by School: Weapons

School 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013

CHS 0 0 0 0

LCS 0 0 0 0

MPS 1 0 0 0

OSS 0 0 0 0

RHS 0 0 0 0

WAMS 0 0 0 1

Totals 1 0 0 1

Incident Category by School: Substance Abuse

School 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013

CHS 0 0 0 0

LCS 0 0 0 0

MPS 0 0 0 0

OSS 0 0 0 0

RHS 3 5 7 4

WAMS 0 0 0 0

Totals 3 5 7 4

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Definition:

“Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic

communication, as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents that:

1. Is reasonably perceived as being motivated by either any actual or perceived characteristic, such as

race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a

mental, physical or sensory disability; or

2. By any other distinguishing characteristic; and that

3. Takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school

grounds, as provided for in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15.3, that substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly

operation of the school or the rights of other pupils; and that

4. A reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, that the act(s) will have the effect of

physically or emotionally harming a pupil or damaging the pupil’s property, or placing a pupil in reasonable fear

of physical or emotional harm to his/her person or damage to his/her property; or

5. Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any pupil or group of pupils; or

6. Creates a hostile educational environment for the pupil by interfering with a pupil’s education or by

severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the pupil.

What is HIB?

HIB Staff

Sean Siet-ABC Jim Buist- ABS/WA

Eric Rauschenberger- ABS/LC Amy Kamenir-ABS/WA

Molly Wilcox-ABS/CH Cara Miscia-ABS/WA

Mary Kunzman-ABS/OS Andy West-ABS/WA

Agnese Cuccaro-ABS/MP Chad Gillikin-ABS/RH

Barbara Bush-ABS/WA Megan Hoffman-ABS/RH

Lori Thompson-ABS/WA

Incident Category by School: HIB

School 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013

CHS 1 0 0 1

LCS 0 1 1 1

MPS 0 0 0 0

OSS 0 2 1 0

RHS 1 1 6 4

WAMS 4 6 13 7

Totals 6 10 21 13

Examples of HIB Incidents

-Use of fictitious social media accounts

-Inappropriate touching

-Use of digital photographs in “Apps”

-Use of inappropriate language related to a child’s race or

religion

-Name calling based on body appearance

VVSA & HIB Consequences

- 8 Suspensions

- 6 Detentions (after school and Saturday)

- Writing assignments

- Suspension of privileges

- Student conferences with SACs, counselors and administrators; referrals for

private therapy

- Parent meetings, phone calls, letters and emails

Cedar Hill School Staff Training

•Global Compliance Network Internet-Based Training

• Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, Child Abuse, School Safety, State and

Federal Laws as they relate to issues of bullying

•Staff Orientation

• Anti-Bullying District Policies and Procedures

• Promoting respect and tolerance in the classroom

•Monthly School Safety Team Meetings

•Monthly Faculty Meetings

•Grade Level Meetings

Cedar Hill School Student Programs

● Morning Announcements

● Early Fall Character Education Assembly

● September Focus on Respect

● Weekly Classroom Meetings

● Classroom Meetings that Matter

● Buddy Class Activities

● “I Give a Hoot” Recognition for students’ good

works

● Safety Patrol

● Service Projects (i.e. Pedals for Progress,

Valentines for Veterans)

● Student Council (i.e. Holidays for Children, Food

Drive)

● Peer Mentoring Program

● Sensitivity Training by PEC (Grade 3)

● Autism Awareness Activities

● School Counseling Modules

● Counseling Groups

Cedar Hill School Future Considerations

• Summer Staff College focused on Character Education

o Plan school-wide assemblies, buddy class activities, and lessons for year

• Character Education Literature Review Committee

o Review and evaluate literature to create a comprehensive list of book

titles based on the Six Pillars of Character:

Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and

Citizenship

Oak Street School Staff Trainings & Programs

- GCN Mandated Online Staff Training

- Monthly Faculty Meetings

- School Safety Team Meetings (10)

- New Staff/Teacher Orientation

- Staff College- Related Courses and Book Talks

- Week of Respect and Violence Awareness Week

Oak Street School General Programs The Leader in Me

- Week of Respect and Violence Awareness Week

- The Great Kindness Challenge- Hands Around OSS

- Guidance Modules, Individual and Group Counseling

- Principal’s Lunches, Family Dining and Golden Tray

- Learning Garden & Arbor Day Celebration

- Safety Patrol (20 members in 5th grade)

- Student Council (Food Drives, Fundraising, Service Projects)

- Sensitivity Training by PEC (3rd Grade)

- Down Syndrome Awareness training (1st grade)

- Autism Awareness Banner and video clip

- Oak Street Character Education Alumni Scholarship

- Mini Units, School Musical, One Book One School

- Kickball Tournament- (4th and 5th Grade)

- 7 Habits by Stephen Covey

- Character Education Committee for Planning

- Touchstones at Entrances

- Bulletin Board with 7 Habits and Habits Tree

- 7 Habits with Definitions Displayed in Classrooms

- Wednesday Zero Periods Dedicated to Activities

- Buddy Class Activities

- Monthly Assemblies (Habits Presented by a Grade Level)

- Related Literary Pieces and Responses

- Class Meetings

- Dr. Costa to visit AB Combs School

- Mr. Graber Conducted Staff College on 7 Habits

Oak Street School Future Considerations and Planning

- Stage 2 Implementation of the Leader In Me

- Staff College for Character Education Committee

- Peace Patrol

- Possible Guest Speakers

- Parent Academy of Learning (PTO meetings)

- Student Leadership Day

Golden Tray

Liberty Corner School Staff Training and Programs

• Summer Staff College for teachers -

create an overview of the Character

Education Mission for the school year

and monthly character focus (pillars),

lesson plans, events, and activities

• Character Education Teacher Committee

• Whole school Character Education block

each Friday - ongoing scheduled activities

including: assemblies, classroom read-

alouds and discussions, cross-grade level

buddy activities, and classroom meetings

• Faculty Meeting Trainings on student

needs (Tourette’s, Down's Syndrome,

Social/Emotional, etc.)

• Staff Trainings on using Classroom

Meetings to encourage cooperation,

inclusion, and respectful communication

• School Safety Team Meetings

• Faculty HIB investigation scenarios

• GCN Mandated Online Staff Training

• Global Compliance Network -

Internet-Based Training State and Federal

Laws as they relate to issues of bullying

Liberty Corner School Student Programs

• Booster Buddies

• Morning Greeters

• Lion’s Den Mini Unit

• Peer Mediators “Peace Patrol”

• Hallway Helpers

• Luke’s Buddies

• Multicultural Committee

• Girls on the Run

• Kids for Character “KFC”

• Service Projects

• Guidance Groups

• Guidance Modules

• Reflection Links

• ESL Buddies

Liberty Corner School Suggestions for Improvement

Social Decision Making - Rutgers

Cindy Allman, from Newmark School, will speak

at our Summer Staff College about a possible

pilot during 2016/2017 school year.

Classroom Management System used by SE

and would provide continuity between GE and

SE classrooms.

Allows for consistent rules throughout the

school and teaches students to be reflective,

non-impulsive, and responsible decision makers

and problem solvers.

Peaceful Playgrounds

Reduces bullying and conflicts.

Promotes positive social interactions on the

playground.

Provides a consistent recess environment,

productive and positive playground activities,

and consistent structure for games rules and

violations.

Mount Prospect - Staff and Parent Programs and Training

• Summer Social and Emotional Learning Staff

College (2014, 2015, & Summer 2016)

• School Safety Team Meetings (10)

• Monthly Faculty Meetings (10)

• GCN Mandated Online Staff Training

• Week of Respect and Violence

Awareness Staff Training

• Parent Anti-Bullying Guidelines

Mount Prospect School Student Programs

• 2015-2016 Theme: Share Happiness

• Panther PRIDE: Positive Respect Integrity

Determination

• Monthly School Assemblies • Anti-bullying Classrooms Meetings • Panther Pride Food Drive • Sensitivity Training by PEC (Grade 3) • Week of Respect 2015 • Mount Prospect School International Day • Acts of Kindness • Counseling Groups • School Counseling Modules • Buddy Class Activities • Peer Mentors

Mount Prospect - Suggestions for Improvement

School Culture and Climate Initiative A Partnership of United Way of Northern New Jersey and the College of

Saint Elizabeth

• Provides schools with the means to improve their culture, climate,

and health

• Assists in producing an environment where children can thrive

academically, emotionally, and physically

• Increases the engagement of students, families, and the community

• Rooted in the work of Dr. Maurice J. Elias

William Annin Middle School

• Informing students, staff and the school community o Defining and understanding HIB

o Students - grade level meetings with Administrators

o Staff - Faculty meetings - define and provide scenarios, GCN training, School Safety Team

training, Character Education committee site visit, Staff college courses

o School Community

BTSN presentation to all grade levels to define and discuss HIB (SAC)

PTO presentation: Cyberbullying and Internet Safety (SAC and SRO)

WAMS’ Programs &

Trainings • Character Education: “Morning Meetings” (15/year)

o 6th: transitions, peer relationships, positive

decision making

o 7th: self-esteem, integrity, problem-solving

o 8th: citizenship, responsibility, lifelong learning

• Viking Values: celebrating students who display

respect, responsibility, integrity & courage

• Monthly student recognition for good character

• Interdisciplinary Units: Immigration (6)Holocaust (7),

Civil Rights (8)

• English/ Language Arts literature selection (teen

identity, choices and consequences, change and loss,

humanitarian issues)

● Peer Helpers: 5th-6th transition, Week of Respect Activities, Staff Appreciation

● Student Council: WAMS Slams, Locks of Love, Food Drive, Book Drive, Toy Drive, Toothbrush Drive

● Inclusion: 6th grade Sensitivity training, Adaptive PE student helpers

● Eco-schools initiative: responsibility to our environment

● WAMS Expo: Celebration of talent

WAMS Planning and Future Considerations

• Staff College - Summer 2016 - The Development of the Character

Education Program

• Staff College - Summer 2016 - Incorporating Service Learning

• Very active and involved Character Education Committee

• School of Character Application

• Gather program feedback from students, staff and school community on

character education and school climate

• Guest Speakers

Ridge High School

Staff Training:

• Online staff mandated training - Aug. 2015

• NTO Olweus Training - Sept. 2015

• Review of bullying rules and on-the-spot interventions (Olweus program) - Sept.

2015

• Monthly School Safety Team Meetings

• Staff participate in Week of Respect and School Violence Awareness week

activities

Ridge High School

Student Programs:

• Principal’s class meetings with each grade level - Sept. 2015

• Michael Fowlin presentation (grades 9 and 10) - Sept. 2015

• Week of Respect activities - Oct. 2015

o Staff/students wear blue, Peer Leaders work with freshman, morning

announcements, posters, PTO parents help with Anti-Bullying Pledge

Ridge High School

• School Violence Awareness Week activities - Oct. 2015

o Announcements, donation jars for Women’s Resource Center,

staff/students wear purple for National Domestic Violence Awareness

Month, Student Athlete Leadership Summit, donations at football game for

Women’s Resource Center, PTO decorate atrium

• SACs in Freshman Health classes - suicide prevention - Mar. 2016

• Various classroom lessons related to HIB throughout the year - 2015 - 2016

• 34 Varsity Sports, 86 Clubs, Active Music, Theatre and Dance Programs