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Powhatan schools outline bullying‑investigation process, advise parents to report within 24 hours
Summary
District officials described a three‑prong bullying definition (intent to harm, power imbalance, repeated conduct), said parents are notified within 24 hours per Virginia code, explained investigation steps and promoted the anonymous reporting tool 'Silence Hurts.'
Chief School Officer Courtney Jarman and Katie Matheny, director of student support services, detailed Powhatan County Public Schools’ bullying procedures and fielded questions from board members.
Jarman summarized the district’s process: initial documentation of date and time when a report is received; notification to parents of involved students within 24 hours “per Virginia code;” investigation steps including interviews of alleged bully, victim and witnesses; review of electronic evidence such as social‑media posts or messages;…
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