HIB

The Board of Education prohibits acts of Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (HIB) of a student. A safe and civil school environment is essential for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. Harassment, intimidation or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate its students in a safe and disciplined environment. Harassment, intimidation or bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that may involve a real or perceived power imbalance. Since students learn by example, school administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers should be commended for demonstrating appropriate behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Learn more about the district's Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying policy below which is reviewed by the Board of Education annually:

HIB Policy 5512

New Jersey provides resources and guidance to support the prevention, reporting and remediation of HIB in schools. These resources help districts strengthen policies, implement prevention strategies and respond effectively to reported incidents.