disciplinary consequences . Anonymous complaints , however , shall not be the basis for disciplinary action .
In-school suspension and suspension may be imposed only after informing the accused perpetrator of the reasons for the proposed suspension and giving him / her an opportunity to explain the situation , in accordance with the Board ’ s Student Discipline policy .
Expulsion may be imposed only after a hearing before the Board of Education , a committee of the Board or an impartial hearing officer designated by the Board of Education in accordance with the Board ’ s Student Discipline policy . This consequence shall normally be reserved for serious incidents of bullying and / or when past interventions have not been successful in eliminating bullying behavior .
Interventions for bullied students and victims of teen dating violence
The building principal ( or other responsible program administrator ) or his / her designee shall intervene in order to address incidents of bullying or teen dating violence against a single individual . Intervention strategies for a bullied student may include the following :
a . Referral to a school counselor , psychologist or other appropriate social or mental health service ;
b . Increased supervision and monitoring of student to observe and intervene in bullying situations or instances of teen dating violence ;
c . Encouragement of student to seek help when victimized or witnessing victimization ;
d . Peer mediation or other forms of mediation , where appropriate ; e . Student Safety Support plan ; and f . Restitution and / or restorative interventions .
g . Periodic follow-up by the Safe School Climate Specialist and / or Title IX Coordinator with the bullied student or victim of teen dating violence
General Prevention and Intervention Strategies
In addition to the prompt investigation of complaints of bullying and direct intervention when acts of bullying are verified , other district actions may ameliorate potential problems with bullying in school or at school-
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