Definition:

Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying (H.I.B.) - any gesture, any written, verbal, or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents that:

Is reasonably perceived as being motivated by either an action or perceived characteristic...

OR by any other distinguishing characteristic;

Reasonably perceived as being motivated by either any actual or perceived characteristic such as:
Race, Color, Religion, Ancestry, National Origin, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity/Expression, Disability (Mental, Physical, Sensory), Or "any other distinguishing characteristic
Any and all other actual perceived personal characteristic, behaviors, beliefs, affiliations, including, but not limited to: Height/Weight, Socio-Economic Status, Hair Color/Style, Birth Mark/Freckles, Acne, Braces/Glasses, Level of Intelligence

Takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school grounds that:

substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school day OR
the rights of other pupils; AND
a reasonable person (adult member of school community) should know, under the circumstances, that the act(s) will have the:
- Effect of physical or emotional harm to a pupil or damage to their property, or placing a pupil in fear of physical or emotional harm to student or property OR
  - Effect of insulting or demeaning a pupil or group of pupils; OR
  - Create a hostile educational environment for the pupil by interfering with a pupil's education

Memorial Middle School

Student HIB Info

What is Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying?

What does this mean?

What do i do if?

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