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District reports average HIB self‑assessment score of 71; eight investigations founded since last meeting
Summary
Dr. Donado told the board that the district's 2024–25 HIB self‑assessment showed school scores ranging in the mid‑60s to mid‑70s with an average of 71; administrators also reported 28 HIB investigations completed since Sept. 18, eight of which were founded and led to counseling, referrals, and disciplinary steps.
Dr. Donado presented the Elizabeth Public Schools' 2024–25 HIB (harassment, intimidation, and bullying) self‑assessment at the Oct. 23 board meeting, framing the report as the district's annual submission to the New Jersey Department of Education under the Anti‑Bullying Bill of Rights.
The presenter reviewed the eight core elements the state rubric assesses — programs and approaches, training on HIB policy, staff instruction, curriculum integration, HIB personnel roles, incident reporting procedures, investigation procedures, and reporting processes — and then read per‑school rubric results.…
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