Bullying Policy & Resources
The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District is committed to providing a safe, positive, productive, and nurturing educational environment and therefore prohibits bullying directed
against a student. The District’s policy on bullying can be found in Board Policy 411.1.
If anyone believes that a student has been bullied, they are encouraged to report the alleged bullying to the building principal, assistant principal, or any other District employee verbally or by filling out a Bullying Complaint Form and providing to the building principal, assistant principal,
or any other District employee.
Parents play a key role in preventing and responding to bullying. In addition to understanding the district's new policy, the following site from the to the U. S. Health Resources and Services Administration contains useful information: www.stopbullying.gov.
Resources
- Informational Website: www.stopbullying.gov
- Online Article: Social Media Cyber-bullying: Online Safety and Security Tips for Children, Teens and Young Adults
- Interact Internet Safety Resource: Interact is an online e-course created for parents and guardians to complete with their children with the goal of initiating online safety discussions at home. To access the program visit: https://dpi.wi.gov/internet-safety/new-interactive-safety-resource-available
- Free App: KnowBullying by SAMHSA is a free app that encourages conversation between you and your children. The time you spend will build their self-esteem and help them face bullying—whether they are being bullied, engaging in bullying, or witnessing bullying. Download the app: http://store.samhsa.gov/apps/bullying/.