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1 . Individual responses can include consistent and appropriate positive behavioral interventions ( e . g ., peer mentoring , short-term counseling , life skills groups ) intended to remediate the problem behaviors .
2 . Classroom responses can include class discussions about an incident of harassment , intimidation , or bullying , role plays ( when implemented with sensitivity to a student ’ s situation or involvement with harassment , intimidation , and bullying ), research projects , observing and discussing audio-visual materials on these subjects , and skill-building lessons in courtesy , tolerance , assertiveness , and conflict management .
3 . School responses can include theme days , learning station programs , “ acts of kindness ” programs or awards , use of student survey data to plan prevention and intervention programs and activities , social norms campaigns , posters , public service announcements , “ natural helper ” or peer leadership programs , “ upstander ” programs , parent programs , the dissemination of information to students and parents explaining acceptable uses of electronic and wireless communication devices , and harassment , intimidation , and bullying prevention curricula or campaigns .
4 . District-wide responses can comprise of adoption of school-wide programs , including enhancing the school climate , involving the community in policy review and development , providing professional development coordinating with community-based organizations ( e . g ., mental health , health services , health facilities , law enforcement , faith-based organizations ), launching harassment , intimidation , and bullying prevention campaigns .
I . Reprisal or Retaliation Prohibited The Board prohibits a Board member , school employee , contracted service provider who has contact with students , school volunteer , or student from engaging in reprisal , retaliation , or false accusation against a victim , witness , or one with reliable information , or any other person who has reliable information about an act of harassment , intimidation , or bullying or who reports an act of harassment , intimidation , or bullying . The consequence and appropriate remedial action for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation shall be determined by the administrator after consideration of the nature , severity , and circumstances of the act , in accordance with case law , Federal and State statutes and regulations , and district policies and procedures . All suspected acts of reprisal or retaliation will be taken seriously and appropriate responses will be made in accordance with the totality of the circumstances . Examples of consequences and remedial measures for students who engage in reprisal or retaliation are listed and described in the Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Actions section of this Policy .
Examples of consequences for a school employee or a contracted service provider who has contact with students who engage in reprisal or retaliation may include , but not be limited to : verbal or written reprimand , increment withholding , legal action , disciplinary action , termination , and / or bans from providing services , participating in school district sponsored programs , or being in school buildings or on school grounds . Remedial measures may include , but not be limited to : in or out-of-school counseling , professional development programs , and work environment modifications . Examples of consequences for a Board member who engages in reprisal or retaliation may include , but not be limited to : reprimand , legal action , and other action authorized by statute or administrative code . Remedial measures may include , but not be limited to : counseling and professional development .
J . Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Action for False Accusation The Board prohibits any person from falsely accusing another as a means of retaliation or as a means of harassment , intimidation , or bullying .
1 . Students - Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a student found to have falsely accused another as a means of harassment , intimidation , or bullying or as a means of retaliation may range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including suspension or expulsion , as permitted under N . J . S . A . 18A : 37-1 et seq ., Discipline of Students and as set forth in N . J . A . C . 6A : 16-7.2 , Short-term Suspensions , N . J . A . C . 6A : 16-7 , Long-term Suspensions and N . J . A . C . 6A : 16-7.5 , Expulsions and those listed and described in the Consequences and Appropriate Remedial Actions section of this Policy .
2 . School Employees - Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a school employee or contracted service provider who has contact with students found to have falsely accused another as a means of harassment , intimidation , or bullying or as a means of retaliation could entail discipline in accordance with district policies , procedures , and agreements which may include , but not be limited to : reprimand , suspension , increment withholding , termination , and / or bans from providing services , participating in school district-sponsored programs , or being in school buildings or on school grounds . Remedial measures may include , but not be limited to : in or out-of-school counseling , professional development programs , and work environment modifications .
3 . Visitors or Volunteers - Consequences and appropriate remedial action for a visitor or volunteer found to have falsely accused another as a means of harassment , intimidation , or bullying or as a means of
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