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The Joshua Independent School District has established a comprehensive plan for the Safety and well being of all students, staff, and the community of Joshua. This plan is designed to be pro-active in helping to prevent bullying and harassment on our campuses through education, training and community involvement.
1. JISD Policies and Procedures Addressing Bullying and Sexual Harassment:
· Local Board Policy
ü FFI (LOCAL) Student Welfare Freedom from Bullying
ü FFH (LOCAL) Student Welfare Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
· JISD Student Handbook/Student Code of Conduct
2. JISD Staff Training Addressing Bullying, Sensitivity, Sexual Harassment and Suicide Prevention:
· Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) Anti-Bullying Law Training Video
· Bullying and Sexual Harassment Policies, Procedures and Guidelines are addressed in the following ways:
ü JISD August Administrators Workshop
ü Staff and Faculty Meetings
ü August Campus Level Staff Development
ü District/Campus Site-Based Committees
3. JISD Campus Level Prevention Strategies:
· Rachel’s Challenge (Grades PK-8)
· R.A.D.I.O.S (Grades 9-12)
· JISD Elementary Schools (Grades PK-6)
ü All elementary counselors provide classroom guidance lessons that address bullying, sensitivity and sexual harassment
ü Morning announcements that provide strategies for bullying
ü Student Assemblies
ü Student Safety and Bullying Survey
· JISD Secondary Schools (Grades 7-12)
ü Student Assemblies
ü Guidance Services
ü Student Safety Committee (Grade 10-12)
ü Student Led Assemblies
ü Student Safety and Bullying Survey
ü Freshman Orientation (Fish Camp) Activities
4. Parent and Community Involvement:
· Host two parent meetings addressing sensitivity, bullying, and suicide prevention
· JISD Website
ü Parent and Community Resources
· Parent Survey
ü Each school will give a survey each March regarding school safety