Bullying Investigation Form
Maine School Administrative District No. 31
MSAD #31 BULLYING INVESTIGATION AND RESPONSE FORM
Date the alleged incident of bullying was reported: ______________________________
Name of person investigating alleged incident(s): _______________________________
Position/title of investigator: ________________________________________________
NOTE: Complaints of bullying or harassment based on the following protected classes (race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, or disability) shall be reported to the Affirmative Action Officer (the SAD 31 Director of Special Services, telephone 207-732-8307), as the MSAD #31 Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Policy and Procedure and Policies ACAA and ACAA-R apply.
Name of person reporting bullying incident(s): ________________________________
Person reporting is (circle one) Student Parent School employee Coach/advisor Volunteer Other __________________
Name(s) of alleged target: _________________________________________________
Name(s) of alleged bully (bullies): __________________________________________
Name(s) of potential witnesses: _______________________________________
Where did the alleged incident(s) occur (check one or more):
_____ on school property
_____ on school bus
_____ at a school sponsored activity
_____ through use of technology ___ at school ___ off-campus
_____ elsewhere (be specific)
Time and location(s) of incident(s): _______________________________________..___
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Does targeted student have an IEP? ____ Yes ____ No (If yes, refer to plan.)
Does targeted student have a 504 plan? ____ Yes ____ No (If yes, refer to plan.)
Is the targeted student in the referral process for either? ____ Yes ____ No
(If yes, specify) _________________
NOTE: If the targeted student has an IEP or a Section 504 plan, the Special Services Director or the Section 504 Coordinator shall be notified of the incident.
If the targeted student receives special services, when were Special Services Director and/or 504 Coordinator notified of the incident:
Person notified: __________________________ Date: _________________________
Does alleged bully have an IEP? ____ Yes ____ No (If yes, refer to plan.)
Does alleged bully have a 504 plan? ____ Yes ____ No (If yes, refer to plan.)
Is the alleged bully in the referral process for either? ____ Yes ____ No
(If yes, specify) _________________
If the alleged bully receives special services, when were Special Services Director and/or 504 Coordinator notified of the incident:
Person notified: __________________________ Date: _________________________
Do school unit’s records show prior reports of alleged or substantiated incidents of bullying involving the alleged target or alleged bully? If so, describe incident and outcome(s): _____________________________________________________________
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Meeting/interview of student who believes he/she has been bullied, description of alleged incident(s) (dates and details): _______________________________________________________________________
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Communications with parents(s) of student who believes he/she has been bullied date(s) and details): ____________________________________________________________
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Meeting/interview of alleged bully (bullies) (dates and details):
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Communications with parent(s) of alleged bully (bullies) (dates and details):
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Meeting/interview of persons identified as witnesses (dates and summary of information provided): ______________________________________________________________
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Further evidence of bullying examined (videos, photos, email, letters, etc.): _______________________________________________________________________
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Measures taken pending conclusion of the investigation to ensure the safety of the student who believes he/she has been bullied: ________________________________________
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Safety measures (communicated to parents) of student who believes he/she has been bullied (date and details):___________________________________________________
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Is the alleged bullying substantiated, i.e., does the alleged conduct meet the definition of bullying as articulated in Board policy? ____Yes ____No
Nature of harm incurred:
____Physical harm to student or damage to student’s property
____Student’s reasonable fear of physical harm or damage to property
____Hostile educational environment
____Infringement of student’s rights at school
Conduct resulting in harm (in item above) is on the basis of:
____National origin/ancestry/ethnicity
____Religion
____Physical, mental, emotional or learning disability
____Sexual orientation
____Gender/gender identity/expression
____Age
____Socioeconomic status
____Family status
____Physical appearance
____Weight
____Other distinguishing personal characteristics
____Other (explain) _______________________
Summary of investigation/Explanation of findings: _____________________________________________________..___________________
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Recommendation disposition
Disciplinary action - alternative discipline: _______________________________
Disciplinary action – suspension (in-school, out-of-school) __________________
Expulsion (recommended for expulsion __________________________________
Recommendations for support services:
Counseling/referral to services (targeted student) __________________________
Counseling/referral to services (bully) _____________________.....______________
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Recommendation to report to law enforcement? ____ Yes ____ No
____ Potential criminal violation ____ Potential civil rights violation
Recommendations in other substantiated bullying situations:
If bully is school employee or administrator, recommendation for action to be taken by Superintendent (any action must be consistent with collective bargaining agreement or individual contract):_______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
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If bullying is by another adult person associated with the school (e.g., volunteer, visitor, or contractor):________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
If bullying involves a school-affiliated organization: ________________________
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Signature of investigator: _________________________________________________
If investigator is not building principal, copy to principal on [date]
Copy to Superintendent on [date]
ACTIONS TAKEN BY PRINCIPAL
The student received/will receive the following discipline actions (consequences):
_____ Alternative Discipline
_____ Detention
_____ Weekend Detention
_____ In-school suspension
_____ Out-of-school suspension
_____ Expulsion/Recommended for expulsion
Alternative discipline imposed for this student (if applicable):
_____ Meeting with the student and the student's parent(s) or guardian(s)
_____ Reflective activities, such as requiring the student to write an essay about the student's misbehavior
_____ Mediation, but only when there is mutual conflict between peers, rather than one-way negative behavior, and both parties voluntarily choose this option
_____ Counseling
_____ Anger management
_____ Health counseling or intervention
_____ Mental health counseling
_____ Participation in skills building and resolution activities, such as social/
emotional/ cognitive skills building, resolution circles and restorative conferencing
_____ Community service
Referral to law enforcement? ____ Yes ____ No
Written notice has been provided to parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student who has been found to have engaged in bullying, including the process for appeal.
Notification sent by principal: [Date]
Copy to Superintendent: [Date]
APPEAL OF PRINCIPAL’S DECISION
Date appeal submitted: _____________________________________________________
All appeals to the Superintendent must be submitted, in writing, to the Central Office within 10 school days of the building principal’s decision. The Superintendent’s decision shall be final.
Superintendent’s decision: __________________________________________________
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Date parent(s)/guardian(s) notified of Superintendent’s decision: ___________________
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE SUPERINTENDENT
____Recommendation to Board for student expulsion
____Action on student/parent appeal of principal’s decision ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____Action taken against employee: (If confidential employment action, in personnel file) ________________________________________________________________________
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____Recommendation to Board for suspension/revocation of sanctioning/approval of school-affiliated organization
____Other: _____________________________________________________________
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First Reading: 01/03/2013
Second Reading/Adoption: 01/16/2013
Amendment First Reading: 03/29/2017
Second Reading/Adoption: 04/12/2017
First Reading: 12/19/2018
Second Reading: 01/16/2019