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Anti-Bullying Initiative
The Rumson Board of Education believes that a safe and civil environment in school is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. Since students learn by example, school administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers are required to demonstrate appropriate behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate harassment, intimidation or bullying. 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 environment. Therefore, the school district will not tolerate acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying.
The Board of Education has adopted Regulation 5512 Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying and Policy R5512, Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying Investigation Procedure, authorizing a prompt investigation of reports and violations and complaints of harassment, intimidation or bullying [HIB] in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15(b)6.
This policy applies to:
- All stakeholders;
- All school sponsored functions;
- Situations outside of school which have the potential to disrupt the school environment, create a hostile educational environment, or interfere with the education and school rights of others; and
- District students of Approved Schools for Students with Disabilities.
For more information on the Rumson School District's investment to the Anti-Bullying Initiative, please review our Board of Education HIB Policy at the link below:
The New Jersey Department of Education and HIB
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has compiled a wealth of information and resources within the topic of Harassement, Intimidation, and Bullying. The link below offers school leaders, teachers, students, and parents with the opportunity to explore the NJ Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, School Resources, and Parent/Caregiver Resources.
Please explore the link below as an informational epicenter for all things HIB from the NJDOE
NJ Dept of Education's Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB)
For more information, or for questions and concerns, the NJDOE's State School Climate Coordinator can be contacted via email at hib@doe.nj.gov
HIB Reporting Protocols:
The NJDOE has enacted strict reporting procedures for HIB Incidents and Investigations. Below you can find links to several different reporting forms, as well as guidance on the reporting protocols.
HIB Incident Report Form 338 – Upon pressing “submit” forms will be sent to the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator and the appropriate school Anti-bullying Specialist(s) and Principal(s).
Formulario HIB 338 - Complete el siguiente formulario para proporcionar información detallada del supuesto incidente de HIB. Envíelo imprimiéndolo y enviándolo por correo a la escuela.
HIB Reporting Form (For Staff) - (Printable PDF) Please populate HIB reporting form. Once completed, send to the appropriate building main office.
Important Documents and Additional Information:
As part of state compliance with the NJDOE, our district conducts periodic self-assesments and reporting on our HIB Policies, Protocols, and Incidents. These reports can be viewed at the links below
FY 2022-2023 ABR Self-Assessment Report
ABR Self-Assessment 2023 Statement
