• WESD Policy and Regulation

    Per WESD policy JICK, STUDENT VIOLENCE / HARASSMENT / INTIMIDATION / BULLYING, the Governing Board of the Washington Elementary School District believes it is the right of every student to be educated in a positive, safe, caring, and respectful learning environment. The Governing Board further believes a school environment that is inclusive of these traits maximizes student achievement, fosters student personal growth, and helps students build a sense of community that promotes positive participation as members of society.

    Students are prohibited from bullying on school grounds, school property, school buses, at school bus stops, at school-sponsored events and activities, and through the use of electronic technology or electronic communication equipment on school computers, networks, forums, or mailing lists.

    Disciplinary action may result for bullying which occurs outside school and during the school day when such bullying results in a substantial physical, mental, or emotional negative effect on the victim while on school grounds, school property, school buses, at school bus stops, or at school-sponsored events and activities, or when such act(s) interfere with the authority of the school system to maintain order.
    All suspected violations of the law will be reported to local law enforcement.

    Students who believe they are experiencing being bullied or believe another student is being bullied should report their concerns. Reports can be made verbally, in writing, or through electronic means.  
    Reports can be completed by students, staff, parents/guardians, or other adults and given to any staff member of the School District.

    Once a report is received:

    1. The "Reporter" is provided a Rights, Protections, and Services letter 
    2. The School Administrator or designee reviews the report within 24 hours (school hours) to assess immediate safety concerns and needs.
    3. School Administrator or designee conducts an investigation of the incident (within 1-2 school days) and does one or more of the following:
      • Contact parent(s)/guardian(s)
      • Follow discipline matrix as appropriate
      • Develop an intervention and/or supervision plan with the student(s)
      • Provide peer mediation/restorative practices (if appropriate and determined NOT to be bullying)
      • Contact law enforcement, if required

    School personnel shall maintain appropriate confidentiality of the reported information. 

    Reprisal by any student directed toward a student or staff member related to the reporting of a case or a suspected case of bullying shall not be tolerated, and the individual(s) will be subject to the disciplines set forth in applicable District policies and administrative regulations. 

    Students found to be bullying others will be disciplined up to and including suspension or expulsion from school.

    Knowingly submitting a false report under this policy shall subject the student to discipline up to and including suspension or expulsion. Where disciplinary action is necessary, pursuant to any part of this policy, relevant District policies shall be followed.