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Collingswood schools score 90% on annual HIB self‑assessment; investigations completed within required timelines
Summary
At a September board meeting, a district staff member reported the Collingswood Public School District’s annual Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) self‑assessment score of 70 out of 78 (90%), with most investigation and notification requirements met and some areas flagged as only meeting minimal requirements.
Collingswood Public School District officials reported a 70 out of 78 score — about 90% — on the district's annual Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) self‑assessment during the board meeting. The presenter said the district “has mostly threes” on the scoring rubric, indicating many areas exceed the basic requirements.
The report, described to the board as the HIB self‑assessment required by state law, showed the district met requirements in eight areas (totaling 16 points) and exceeded requirements in 18 areas (totaling 54 points). The presenter told the board that investigations into reported incidents are completed within the 10‑day timeframe required by policy and that parents are notified on time.
The district also reported annual staff training is provided and that social‑emotional learning (SEL) programs and restorative practices are in place across elementary grades. The presenter cited the district’s safety team, regular agendas and sign‑in sheets used to identify patterns in reports, and a staff member named Vivian who intervenes with social stories and student supports when needed.
At the same time, the report identified several areas where the district is meeting but not exceeding expectations. The presenter said the district did not include outside partners — for example, law enforcement or community mental health agencies — when adopting its SEL curriculum, which the scoring rubric treats as a mark below “exceeds.” The presenter also said HIB programs are implemented as required but have not been formally incorporated into the district’s CF evaluation process.
The presenter told the board the self‑assessment is posted to the district website after final confirmation in the state portal. No action was taken by the board on the presentation; it was delivered as an informational item.
The superintendent’s report and other agenda items followed. Board members asked no follow‑up questions during the presentation, and the presenter closed by inviting questions and thanking the board for the birthday wishes recorded earlier in the meeting.
