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School committee hears bullying update: few formal findings, safety plans and counseling emphasized
Summary
Principals told the committee that formal bullying investigations have been limited so far this year; middle school reported two substantiated cases with safety plans implemented, high school reported two investigations that were not found to be bullying, and counselors and safety plans were highlighted as the main responses.
School principals updated the committee on discipline and bullying cases on Jan. 20, reporting a small number of formal investigations and outlining prevention and response measures.
NES Principal Kim Albertson said NES has had four investigations so far this year; two were determined to be developmental or friendship issues, one first-grade incident required intensive teaching and counseling, and a second-grade report tied to an after-school club remains under investigation. "We really work…
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