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Board says existing bullying policy aligns with Wyoming law, pledges better communication and a stakeholder committee
Summary
After a petition and public comments, the district told trustees its bullying policy follows the Wyoming Safe School Choice Act, described prevention programs (Sources of Strength, Quaver, Second Step), and committed to better promotion of anonymous reporting, a stakeholder committee, and clearer post‑investigation communication.
The Sweetwater County School District #1 Board of Trustees reviewed a petition filed at the October meeting about alleged gaps in the district’s handling of bullying and harassment and concluded its policy aligns with Wyoming law, while promising operational improvements.
"Sweetwater School District number 1 remains in full compliance with these requirements and continues to review its practices," Ms. Bolton told trustees as she summarized the policy-committee review of state statute and district policy JFCL. She said the legal definitions in district policy follow the Wyoming Safe School Choice Act and noted cyberbullying…
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