High School Handbook - River Dell Regional School District

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C. The Principal shall make a prompt investigation of such reports. He/she shall consider the
the nature and circumstances of the act in determining a response, which may be individual (isolated
instances where it is appropriate to focus on the individuals committing the acts) or institutional (i.e.
classroom level, grade level, school level)
D. Individual acts of bullying, harassment and/or intimidation including technological threats shall be
subject to student discipline referrals and to disciplinary action for offenses related to staff/student
safety and well being. (see section II B above).
E. Institutional acts including technological threats shall also be subject to student discipline referrals and
to offenses related to staff/student safety and well being, but may also involve other actions and
activities such as:
1. School and/or community surveys,
2. Mailings,
3. Focus groups,
4. Adoption of research-based anti-bullying program models,
5. Training for certified and non-certified staff;
6. Participation of parents and other community members and organizations,
7. Small or large group presentations,
8. Involvement of law enforcement officials,
9. Any other actions and activities deemed appropriate by the Board of Education.
F. The Board of Education shall not tolerate an act of reprisal or retaliation for reporting such incidents,
nor will the Board tolerate false accusations of such acts.