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East Brunswick board reviews HIB self-assessment, safety data and Hipster reporting; public urges granular data and restorative practices
Summary
District student‑services staff reported a top self‑assessment score and described the student‑safety data system (Hipster), noting declines in confirmed and alleged HIBs but concerns about vape incidents and two 3D‑printed‑knife reports; public commenters and board members requested deeper, school‑level breakdowns and follow‑up on restorative interventions.
East Brunswick school officials told the Board of Education on Sept. 18 that the district again scored the maximum points on its school-level HIB (harassment, intimidation, bullying) self-assessment, and they reviewed student-safety reporting for Jan. 1–June 30, 2025.
Danielle Blaylock, identified by the administration as supervisor of student services, explained that the HIB self‑assessment measures whether schools comply with required procedures and can provide documentary backup for compliance — not an absolute count of incidents. "What the self assessment actually assesses is whether or not the schools are following the law," she said, adding that Hipster, the district's online platform, centralizes investigative documentation.
District staff walked the board through categories used by the state’s student-safety data system: violence…
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