SAFE SCHOOLS

H.I.B. (DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND/OR BULLYING) REPORTING FORM

Any school staff or student who observes, overhears, or otherwise witnesses harassment, intimidation, or bullying or to whom such actions have been reported must take prompt and appropriate action to stop the behavior and to prevent its recurrence. The applicable completed H.I.B. form linked to the right will be submitted to the appropriate school administrator or discipline officer, the incident shall be investigated, and the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Stephanie Berryhill, shall receive a copy of the document generated by the investigation.

DISTRICT POLICY

The district is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, parents/legal guardians, volunteers and patrons that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying.

The district is committed to promoting positive character traits and values, including the importance of civil and respectful speech and conduct, and the responsibility of students to comply with the district's policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying. "Harassment, intimidation or bullying" means any intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act:

  • Physically harms a student or damages the student's property,

  • Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education,

  • Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or

  • Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

Stephanie Berryhill
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Coordinator
2929 McDougall Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
360.802.7113