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SEAC hears concerns about cyberbullying and plans student-focused outreach and presentations
Summary
Parents and students told SEAC that cyberbullying—often starting in middle school—is a growing concern; members proposed district presentations, student Q&A nights, and recorded resources to help families and students respond.
Committee members and students described bullying as a persistent concern, with parents and staff emphasizing the difficulty posed by smartphones, message dissemination and microaggressions that sometimes do not rise to formal investigation but cause daily harm.
Participants recommended district presentations and community forums that include mental-health staff, student panels, and targeted sessions for families. One student urged better outreach to other young people and suggested flyers, advisory announcements and a focused student night to increase youth participation in SEAC discussions.
Why it matters: Bullying and cyberbullying affect student well-being, school climate and learning; committee members noted the need for a multifaceted approach that includes prevention, response protocols and supports for students who may be both victims and aggressors.
Next steps: SEAC members proposed recording presentations, hosting a larger venue event for community Q&A, and planning a bullying-focused session that integrates student voices and mental-health supports.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 856, topfinish SEG 1024
