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Johnson County reports eight bullying investigations and Family Resource Center served more than 1,000 students last school year
Summary
District staff told the board the 2024–25 bullying/harassment process produced eight investigated incidents (three confirmed as bullying) and the Family Resource Center provided services to 1,008 students and 705 families; staff explained reporting procedures and resource allocations.
District staff presented the 2024–25 annual bullying/harassment report and an annual Family Resource Center (FRC) summary at the July meeting.
Bullying investigations: Angie (presenting staff) reported eight incidents were formally investigated last year; staff found three met the district definition of bullying, and all investigated incidents resulted in disciplinary action for misbehavior. Angie explained the district’s process: administrators will investigate when made aware, but a formal bullying investigation typically requires a parent to complete the bullying form unless an administrator independently determines the behavior meets the bullying definition. Staff said cyberbullying is included in the report only when it disrupts the school day or otherwise falls within the district’s jurisdiction.
Family Resource Center: Angie reported the FRC served 1,008 students and 705 families in 2024–25. The presentation listed $6,950 in in‑kind services (reported to the state), grant funding totaling $9,194.74 (including $6,500 from the East Tennessee Foundation and $2,694.74 from faith‑based organizations), and partnerships with 10 businesses, 4 civic groups, 5 faith‑based organizations, 1 foundation, 3 government agencies and 7 nonprofits. Direct services counts included: weekend food backpacks (2,520 backpacks provided), basic necessities (470 instances), clothing/shoes (326), family literacy (158), school supplies (292) and holiday assistance (196). Staff said referrals to outside agencies (for SNAP, DCS, Action Coalition, etc.) numbered in the low hundreds.
Why it matters: the bullying report clarifies the district’s definition and reporting thresholds — repeated, targeted conduct — and explains how parent reporting triggers formal investigations. The FRC numbers document the district’s social‑service supports and the role of community partners.
Ending Staff encouraged parents to file the bullying form when they believe an issue meets the definition; Angie offered to help parents complete the paperwork if needed.
