Goshen district reports two disciplined bullying incidents at middle school, outlines parent nights and resources
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Assistant Superintendent Teresa Scherzinger reported on bullying prevention work, noting two disciplined incidents at the middle school this school year, a new resource website, staff training and planned parent education nights (meeting record gives a parent-night date of Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.).
The Goshen Board of Education heard the district's annual bullying report on Dec. 8 and was told the district is broadening prevention work with new resources, staff training and family education events.
Assistant Superintendent Teresa Scherzinger said district staff created an online resource explaining bullying behaviors, provided staff training and convened parent education events. Principals were asked this semester to record both reports identified as bullying and reports that were investigated but not found to meet the district's bullying definition; the district recorded two incidents that resulted in disciplinary action at the middle school.
Scherzinger and board members said the mental-health team is organizing parent nights that include dinner and childcare; the meeting record identifies a parent education night focused on social media and mental health on Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. Staff emphasized early intervention and education as the primary strategy to reduce repetitive bullying and noted that attendance at family nights has been limited so far.
Board members praised the district's efforts and encouraged continued outreach to increase family participation.