Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 (Page 33 of 48) in pdf

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Any pupil who is convicted or adjudicated delinquent for possession of a firearm or a crime while armed with a

firearm or found knowingly in possession of a firearm on any school property, on a school bus, or at a school-

sponsored function shall be immediately removed from the school’s regular education program pending a

hearing before the local board of education to remove the pupil from the regular education program for a period

of not less than one calendar year subject to modification on a case-by-case basis by the chief school

administrator.

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The Irvington Public School District will enforce a Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy in

compliance with New Jersey State law P.L. 2010, Chapter 22. The Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

Policy prohibits any gesture, any verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single

incident or a series of incidents, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated by any actual or perceived

characteristic such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national, origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity

and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability or by any other distinguishing characteristic, that

takes place on or off school grounds that substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the

school and/or the rights or others. Likewise, the incident or series of incidences could result in actual or

potential physical or emotional harm to the pupil or his/her property and/or creates a hostile educational

environment that interferes with learning. All reported incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying will be

investigated by administration and handled appropriately in accordance with state law.

All bystanders will be subject to investigation and remedial/disciplinary action. Bystanders enable HIB behavior

by encouraging a bully to physically attack a student, spreading rumors, or shunning a student who has been

ostracized by a group. Any student or students who retaliate against the individual who reported the original

HIB incident or who falsely accuses an individual of HIB will be subject to administrative action.

All reported cases of HIB are to be referred to the building Principal or designee. Reports can be made in

person, via district form posted on the website, or anonymously via phone call, email, or letter. Cases will be

investigated by the School Anti-Bullying Specialist, reviewed by the Office of the Superintendent of Schools,

and reported in closed session to the Board of Education each month.

The Building Anti-Bullying Specialist in your building is:

Belinda Mendez-Azzollini

973-399-6897 Ext. 1821

The District Anti-Bullying Coordinator is:

Maggie Shaver-Dock

(973) 399-6897 Ext. 1823.

Further information regarding HIB can be found on the district website.

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