District Reports Bullying and Harassment Incidents

Superintendent Dr. David Abbott reported three months of harassment and bullying incidents in the school district, as required by state implemented in school districts for September.

"Every single school district, every superintendent of the board gives a report," he said.

Incidents are categorized by harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB). Abbott said when an incident is reported, an investigation occurs to determine whether or not the situation falls under harassment, intimidation or bullying.

In October, there were eight incidents reported, five of which were confirmed by . The incidents happened in three elementary schools and both middle schools, although Abbott was not specific as to which elementary schools were involved.

In November, seven incidents were reported to the district, four of which were confirmed. Those incidents occurred at one elementary school and one middle school.

Six incidents occurred in December, four of which were confirmed from two elementary schools and both middle schools.

Details of the incidents were not shared in the board meeting.

Abbott said the board receives monthly charts of incidents, including what the situations entailed, where they happened and how they were investigated. That information is forwarded to the state.