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Berkeley Heights officials outline bullying, social-media trends and school interventions
Summary
District counselors and principals told the board that single incidents reported via social media can meet the state'defined HIB threshold, and described programs and investigations aimed at preventing escalation. Board members pressed for clearer data and parent input.
The Berkeley Heights Board of Education heard a detailed briefing Wednesday on the district'wide Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) process, including how incidents tied to social media are documented and addressed.
Counselors and building administrators, led by Mountain Park principal John Moraso and Governor Livingston student assistance counselor Casey Nebas, told the board that New Jersey'defined HIB can be found after a single incident when it negatively affects a student's school day and access to resources. "If an act meets the criteria, it has a negative impact on a student's school day," Moraso said, describing the district's documentation system and…
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