Bullying Prevention
Our school is participating in the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.
Bullying of any type has no place in the school setting. The Northwood Public School District #129 will endeavor to maintain a learning and working environment free of bullying.
1. Bullying is defined according to NDCC 15.1-19-17:
a. Conduct that occurs in a public school, on school district premises, in a district
owned or leased school bus or school vehicle, or at any public school or school
district sanctioned or sponsored activity or event and which:
(1) Is so severe, pervasive, or objectively offensive that it substantially interferes
with the student's educational opportunities;
(2) Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of harm;
(3) Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of damage to property of
the student; or
(4) Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the public school; or
b. Conduct that is received by a student while the student is in a public school, on
school district premises, in a district owned or leased school bus or school vehicle,
or at any public school or school district sanctioned or sponsored activity or event
and which:
(1) Is so severe, pervasive, or objectively offensive that it substantially interferes
with the student's educational opportunities;
(2) Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of harm;
(3) Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of damage to property of
the student; or
(4) Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the public school.2. "Conduct" includes the use of technology or other electronic media.
The School board expects administrators and supervisors to make it clear to the students and staff that bullying in the school building, on school grounds, on the bus, or at school-sponsored functions will not be tolerated and will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including suspension or expulsion of students, and termination for employees
Below you will find two forms: a bullying report for 7-12 students and a bullying report for K-6 students.
Bullying Policy