HIB - Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
The Mount Adams School District Board of Directors is committed to a safe and civil educational environment that is free from the harassment, intimidation, or bullying of any student. As defined in Chapter 28A.600 RCW, “Harassment, intimidation or bullying means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act including but not limited to, one shown to be motivated by any characteristic in RCW 28A.640.010 and RCW 28A.642.010, or other distinguishing characteristics, when the act:
A. Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property;
B. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;
C. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or
D. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Conduct that may rise to the level of harassment, intimidation, or bullying may take many forms including, but not limited to: slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendoes, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, ostracism, physical attacks or threats, gestures, or acts relating to an individual or group whether electronic, written, oral, or physically transmitted messages or images. There is no requirement that the targeted student actually possess the characteristic that is the basis for the harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
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If you see someone being bullied, tell someone you trust. You can report bullying to any school staff member. Incident Reporting may be used by students, families, or staff to report incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a student.
District Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying Compliance Officer:
Amy Miller
amiller@masd209.org
509-874-8609
CONCERNS? Please contact your students' building office:
Harrah Elementary / Mount Adams Middle School - 509-848-5701
White Swan High School - 509-874-8626