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) _____________________.....______________

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