F . " Prevention and intervention strategy " may include , but is not limited to , ( 1 ) implementation of a positive behavioral interventions and supports process or another evidence-based model approach for safe school climate or for the prevention of bullying identified by the Department of Education , ( 2 ) school rules prohibiting bullying , harassment and intimidation and establishing appropriate consequences for those who engage in such acts , ( 3 ) adequate adult supervision of outdoor areas , hallways , the lunchroom and other specific areas where bullying is likely to occur , ( 4 ) inclusion of grade-appropriate bullying education and prevention curricula in kindergarten through high school , ( 5 ) individual interventions with the bully , parents and school employees , and interventions with the bullied child , parents and school employees , ( 6 ) schoolwide training related to safe school climate , ( 7 ) student peer training , education and support , and ( 8 ) promotion of parent involvement in bullying prevention through individual or team participation in meetings , trainings and individual interventions .
G . " School climate " means the quality and character of school life with a particular focus on the quality of the relationships within the school community between and among students and adults .
H . " School employee " means ( 1 ) a teacher , substitute teacher , school administrator , school superintendent , guidance counselor , psychologist , social worker , nurse , physician , school paraprofessional or coach employed by a local or regional board of education or working in a public elementary , middle or high school ; or ( 2 ) any other individual who , in the performance of his or her duties , has regular contact with students and who provides services to or on behalf of students enrolled in a public elementary , middle or high school , pursuant to a contract with the local or regional board of education .
I . “ School-Sponsored Activity ” shall mean any activity conducted on or off school property ( including school buses and other school-related vehicles ) that is sponsored , recognized or authorized by the Board of Education .
J . “ Teen dating violence ” means any act of physical , emotional or sexual abuse , including stalking , harassing and threatening , that occurs between two students who are currently in or who have recently been in a dating relationship .
IV . Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities
A .
Safe School Climate Coordinator The Superintendent shall appoint , from existing school district staff , a District Safe School Climate Coordinator (“ Coordinator ”). The Coordinator shall :
1 . be responsible for implementing the district ’ s Safe School Climate Plan (“ Plan ”);
2 . collaborate with Safe School Climate Specialists , the Board , and the Superintendent to prevent , identify and respond to bullying in district schools ;
3 . provide data and information , in collaboration with the Superintendent , to the Department of Education regarding bullying ;
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