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Students describe severe bullying; administrators point to counselors, apps and behind‑the‑scenes responses
Summary
A student said a peer left public school after severe bullying; Principal Tim Adams described guidance counselors, mental‑health staff and anonymous reporting tools the district uses, and encouraged students to report incidents by email or app.
During the advisory council podcast, students described the personal toll of bullying and urged the district to take it seriously. "He was severely bullied...because of that bullying, he had to leave school...so now he's homeschooled," sophomore Natalie Malfers said, recounting a peer’s experience.
Principal Tim Adams and Superintendent Rick Sernsey said the district deploys guidance counselors, in‑school mental‑health services and outside agencies when needed. Adams encouraged students who are bullied — or who witness bullying — to report it directly or by email, and noted that administrators sometimes handle sensitive matters privately to protect students’ privacy.
Administrators also suggested bystander intervention and anonymous reporting tools such as Fortify Florida as ways to alert staff. No specific disciplinary or restorative actions were described on the podcast; administrators emphasized continued problem solving and follow‑up when incidents are reported.
