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Glenview CCSD 34 staff outline bullying‑prevention steps for parents
Summary
District 34 principals and a district instructional coach told families at a parent night that the district prioritizes safety and dignity in bullying reports, described warning signs and digital‑monitoring tips for parents, and explained that Illinois law requires investigators to use reasonable efforts to finish probes within 10 days.
Diana O'Donnell, principal of Antieta Middle School, Casey Koeger, assistant principal for student life at Springland Middle School, and Dr. Sarah Gebhardt, district instructional coach for student services, led a parent‑night presentation explaining how Glenview CCSD 34 recognizes and responds to bullying.
Dr. Sarah Gebhardt framed the discussion by citing national and local definitions. “The CDC provides a pretty, broad definition that is essentially unwanted aggressive behavior that includes a real or perceived power imbalance, and that is generally repeated or has the potential to be repeated over time,” she said, and she noted District 34 uses its own, more detailed policy to ensure students who feel unsafe are identified and supported.
Why it matters: presenters said bullying is associated with short‑ and long‑term harms — including higher risks of depression,…
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