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V — Policies and Procedures for Reporting and Responding <br /> to Bullying and Retaliation <br /> Every staff member in the district is responsible for responding to this behavior and is considered a <br /> mandated reporter. Incidents of bullying should be reported t ci al. Reports may be made by staff, <br /> students, parents/guar zan , e principal is the responsible party for insuring that the <br /> written incident form is completed as all reports of bullying must be recorded on an incident report (see Appendix <br /> A). Incident Reporting Forms will be available for all staff and students and a copy will be placed on the website. <br /> eir au on y o respond av <br /> with school or district policies for behavior management and discipline. <br /> Students or parents/guardians may report an incident to any staff member but may be brought to any staff <br /> member who will then forward the report to the principal. The report may be anonymous; however, no disciplinary <br /> action will be brought forth based solely on an anonymous report. This does not mean an investigation will not be <br /> launched. Prior to any investigation, the principal will make sure the school is safe for the target. This may be done <br /> by creating a persona safety pan pre- etermming sea ing arrangements on the bus or in the'lunch room for <br /> example). The principal will take additional steps as necessary to promote safety during the course of and after the <br /> investigation. <br /> Parents/guardians will be notified when The notification will happen <br /> promptly or oth the target and the aggressor and will include details of& "ncid . If the report involves students <br /> from another school district, the principal will notify that district so that school may take appropriate action. When <br /> necessary, it is possible that law enforcement will also be notified of the incident. <br /> Steps to investigation: , <br /> 1. Report of bullying is made to a teacher or other staff member and forwarded on to the principal. <br /> 2. An incident report must be filled out by staff or rinci a . <br /> 3. Principa or is er es�gnee) will interview target, aggressor, bystander(s), staff, parents/guardians, <br /> witnesses, and any others as necessary. <br /> 4. Confidentiality will be maintained during the investigative process to the extent practicable. <br /> 5. The principal will remind both the target and the aggressor that retaliation is strictly prohibited. <br /> 6. Determinations will be based on facts and circumstances. The principal or his/her designee will decide <br /> what remedial, responsive, or disciplinary action (if any) is necessary. <br /> 7. Phone calls will be made to the appropriate parties by the end of the work day. <br /> Mashpee Public Schools operate under the belief that bullying may be prevented if students are taught <br /> appro riate and acce table emotional responses. The district's goal is to enhance the environment of all the sc oo s <br /> and school-related events by promoting safety and respect. <br /> VI — Collaboration with Families <br /> Another goal of the district is to increase the capacity to prevent and respond to bullying by collaborating <br /> with students' families. By informing parents/guardians how they can reinforce the curricula at home, what the <br /> dynamics of bullying entail, and the dangers associated with cyber-bullying and social networking, the district <br /> becomes partners with the families. Educational programs such as Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center <br /> (MARC), Guiding Good Choices, and anti-bullying programs through the District Attorney's office have been and <br /> will continue to be offered to parents. <br /> 6 <br />