Bullying Prevention Efforts
March 16, 2016
Mrs. Rita Goss
Associate Superintendent for Student Learning and
Accountability
Mrs. Carolyn Custard, Director of Student Services
Doreen Dauer, Ed. D., NCSP
Supervisor of Student Assistance and Prevention
Programs
Presentation Includes
• Definition of Bullying
• Clear Expectations for Bullying Prevention
• PWCS Bullying Prevention Efforts for
students, staff, and parents
• Support for students if bullying behavior is
suspected
Definition of Bullying
• Any aggressive and unwanted behavior
that is intended to harm, intimidate, or
humiliate the victim;
• Involves a real or perceived power
imbalance between the aggressor or
aggressors and the victim; and is
• Repeated over time or causes severe
emotional trauma.
Clear Expectations for Bullying
Prevention
• Bullying will not be tolerated
• Policies: 733, 738
• Regulations: 733.01-1, 738-1, 738-3
• “Code of Behavior”
• School Discipline Policy
• Class Rules
PWCS Bullying Prevention
Student Components
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (67 elementary and middle schools trained since 2005)
Middle schools and high schools - Bullying and Sexual Harassment prevention lessons
Peer diversity programs at high schools
“No Place for Hate” program at middle schools
K-5 counselors provide bullying prevention lessons 6-8 counselors provide cyberbullying prevention and social media lessons
“Code of Behavior” and Regulations
What do we tell students to do
if bullying is suspected?
• Talk to a trusted adult
• Report bullying to a teacher,
counselor, administrator, or parent
• Report anonymously –
Tipline: 703.791.2821
• Use Bullying Report Form provided in
the “Code of Behavior,” if they choose
PWCS Bullying Prevention
Teachers and Staff
Bullying Prevention video (2015) sent
to all 92 schools
Required bullying prevention training
per Regulation 733.01-1
Presentations to Classified, SACC,
and Special Education staffs
Kognito, “At-Risk for High School”
training for all high school staff
PWCS Bullying Prevention
Parent Information
Presentations and Sessions for Parents
Cyber Safety by the Office of Risk Management, Office of Student Services, and PW Police Department
Parent resources, Web links, and materials on the Office of Student Services Web page
Bullying Prevention is the focus of the Safe Schools Advisory Council this year
If you see something, say
something!
For Assistance and Support
Call
Office of Student
Services
Addressing Civility in the Workplace
March 16, 2016
Keith Johnson
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
Amy White
Director, Human Resources
Tanisha Holland
Code of Conduct
All Prince William County Public Schools employees shall be
role models for the students in the school division. They shall
demonstrate professional and ethical standards as well as
personal integrity in all interactions both in the work place
and the community.
Regulations
503.02-1, Code of Conduct 506.03-1, Employee Rights
507.01-1, Sexual Harassment Involving Employees
507-1, Complaint Procedures for Claims of Discrimination in Employment 508.01-1, Procedures for Adjusting Grievances for Certificated Personnel
508.01-2, Procedures for Adjusting Grievances for Administrative and Classified Personnel 561.05-1, Complaints against Employees Other than Discrimination or Grievance.
Discrimination
Harassment
Hostile Work Environment
Bullying
Incivility
Workplace Bullying
…is defined as conduct of an employer or
employee in the workplace, with malice, that a
reasonable person would find hostile, offensive,
and unrelated to an employer’s legitimate
Incivility vs. Civility
• Incivility: rude or disrespectful behavior that demonstrates a
lack of regard for others.
Rau-Foster, Workplace civility and staff retention
• Civility: authentic respect for others that requires time,
presence, the will to engage in genuine discourse and intention
to seek common ground.
• Customer Satisfaction Survey Results
• Divisionwide Survey Results
• Equity and Employee Relations Office
• Ongoing Input from Professional Organizations
• Anecdotal data (phone calls, emails, interviews,
conversations)
• Exit Surveys
• Discrimination and harassment involving a protected
category
Protected Categories: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
• Sexual harassment involving employees
• Complaints against employees other than
discrimination or grievances
Any complaints concerning employees which allege
improper conduct or a failure to fulfill job
responsibilities shall be viewed seriously and
investigated thoroughly. However, anonymous
complaints will not be considered, unless the allegations
pertain to criminal activity (e.g., child abuse,
misappropriation of funds).
Retaliation against anyone lodging a complaint is strictly
prohibited and will not be tolerated.
Regulation 561.05-1
Complaints Against Employees Other
Than Discrimination or Grievances
Ongoing Proactive Measures
• Civility in the Workplace Training for all Principals, Assistant Principals and Administrative Interns and the Office of Transportation
• Building Leadership Capacity Offerings
• Cognitive Coaching Training (Office of Professional Learning)
• Classified Professional Development Conference: Employee Rights • Expectations of the Professional Performance Process
• Office of Equity and Employee Relations • PWCS Policies and Regulations
• Workplace Harassment Training for All Employees • Meet and Confer: PWEA, PWFT, VPE
Focus of Civility Training
• What are our employees saying? • What is not bullying or harassment?
• What are the signs of a culture of incivility?
• What opportunities do your staff members have to provide input into decision making at your school or office?
• What are the Do’s and Don’ts of negative feedback?
What would you encourage teachers (staff members) to do if they felt you or someone on your administrative team was treating them unfairly or with a lack of professionalism or respect?
“Civility costs nothing and buys everything.”
