definition of bully and harassment - a letter to the superintendent

Mr NAME REDACTED Thank you for speaking with me.  We need to speak further regarding this matter. =========================== This is the http://www.dictionary.com definition of harassment. ha·rass·ment  [huh-ras-muhnt, har-uhs-muhnt] Show IPA noun the act or an instance of harassing,  or disturbing, pestering, or troubling repeatedly; persecution: She sued her boss for sexual harassment. This is the http://dictionary.com definition of bullying. bul·ly 1  [bool-ee] Show IPA noun, plural -lies, verb, -lied, -ly·ing, adjective, interjection noun 1. a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people. As I said during our brief discussion this afternoon, we have disagreed on verbiage before. this is the ND Century Code. SECTION 1. A new section to chapter 15.1-19 of the North Dakota Century Code is created and enacted as follows: Bullying - Definition. As used in this Act: 1. "Bullying" means: a. Conduct that occurs in a public school, on school district premises, in a district owned or leased schoolbus or school vehicle, or at any public school or school district sanctioned or sponsored activity or event and which: (1) Is so severe, pervasive, or objectively offensive that it substantially interferes with the student's educational opportunities; (2) Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of harm; (3) Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of damage to property of the student; or (4) Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the public school; or b. Conduct that is received by a student while the student is in a public school, on school district premises, in a district owned or leased schoolbus or school vehicle, or at any public school or school district sanctioned or sponsored activity or event and which: (1) Is so severe, pervasive, or objectively offensive that it substantially interferes with the student's educational opportunities; (2) Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of harm; (3) Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of damage to property of the student; or (4) Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the public school. 2. "Conduct" includes the use of technology or other electronic media. =================== If my daughters are so upset about the way these young ladies like NAME REDACTED (sp) are treating them, that it causes an interference in their basic right to an education, how does that not fall within the realm of bullying?  This is not a matter that I am taking lightly.  This is not a matter that the school should be taking lightly.  If it is happening to my girls, I guarantee you that it is happening to others.  The fact that you recognize NAME REDACTED attitude, personality and treatment of faculty and students, and don't do anything to remedy the issue tells me that the district don't take the matter seriously. What is the next step?  As I said, we need to have a conversation regarding this topic.  It needs to involve the community, and it needs to start before May. What is the next step?  Will the school address the bullying that my daughters are experiencing or won't it?  Inaction is a response. I need to know that you received this message.   Please respond that you at least received it. If necessary I will do an open records request regarding any email sent from myself to the school district to determine that you did in fact receive this email. Thank you

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saw my daughter

Saw my daughter tonight. she looks and sounds so much better than she did on Wednesday. She asked me if I was disappointed with her. We talked about how I am always telling the kids to talk about and be honest about their feelings. I asked her how I could be disappointed in her doing what I have been telling her to do. I am not disappointed in her.

We talked about what is going to happen when she goes back to school and what she wants to happen. We talked about how people were eventually going to find out where she was, and why. We talked about what I needed to do to help our community develop a policy regarding bullying in the schools. I told her that unless she told me I could help her, that I didn't feel free to talk about it. I explained that it is happening to other kids. I explained that the only way we can begin the process of ending bullying is to talk about what is going on. I said, that means naming her. and talking about how she felt.

Before I left, she said: "you can help me."

I am so proud of her. I could just burst.

she didn't hurt herself. she did, however, have a weapon of choice, and a plan of action. which are two of the three pillars upon which suicides happen. I will say it again, I am forever grateful for the people who helped save her by convincing her to talk about how she was feeling.

Bullying

I am going to rant.

Bullying is an epidemic that needs to be eradicated like small pox.

When a child talks of hurting themselves because of the behaviors of a few, it is a community issue.  Everyone in the community needs to get involved in working toward a solution.

My family is affected by this.  Why?  Because of bullying.  We live in a small town, and are seen as outsiders by those who have lived here for a long time.  Not the parents so much as the kids. These behaviors are learned at home.  We need to work together to affect a change that shows the youth of today that bullying in any form is just not acceptable behavior.

A parent should not fear that their child will kill themselves.  Words can not express how grateful I am that my daughter sought the help she so desperately needed.  We need to bring immediate attention to this, and put in place whatever supports and/or committees are necessary to eliminate this problem.

Bullying occurs on so many levels, adults bullying co-workers, parents bullying kids, and so on.  This behavior is most often learned at home.  Please, speak to your children about how they are treating their peers.

Young people, if you know of someone who is experiencing this issue, you need to speak up.  talk to a teacher, write an anonymous note.  Anything, but please don't let it hide in the shadows.  Nothing good can come of that.

i beg you, please help end bullying now.

an incident in school.

my 12 year old, who has high functioning Autism, was provoked with pinching and name calling on Friday to a point where he struck another student. the other student was his best friend. They have an on and off relationship. my son knows it isn't right for people to fight like that. He also knows that name calling isn't right. our school has a new principal, so I am hoping to make sure that he understands that while my son deserves a punishment, they need to take somethings into consideration. People with Autism don't have the best social skills. wish me luck. My son rarely hits anyone. he would have to be seriously pissed off before that would happen.