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Board hears report on bullying response, district points to low incident counts and ongoing prevention work
Summary
Student services director described curricula and problem-solving strategies used to address peer conflicts and bullying. Board members discussed cyberbullying, reporting patterns and community perception versus student experience.
Sweet Home SD 55 officials told the school board they are continuing prevention work on bullying and peer conflict and described steps staff use to address incidents and to teach social-emotional skills.
Brian Brands, the district's student services director, told the board the district emphasizes prevention in classrooms and homeroom lessons, including a set of problem-solving strategies and classroom lessons aimed at managing emotions, compassion and wellness. He said many incidents that draw community attention are peer-to-peer conflicts…
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