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Toms River board accepts Anti‑Bullying Bill of Rights self‑assessment, reports 254 investigations and 73 confirmed HIBs
Summary
District presented its Anti‑Bullying Bill of Rights Act self‑assessment and related incident counts; the board approved the district self‑assessment and certified the results by roll call.
District staff presented results of the annual Anti‑Bullying Bill of Rights Act self‑assessment, reporting high marks and incident counts for the 2024–25 school year. The district’s self‑assessment score totaled 77 out of a possible 78 points overall, with high school scoring 76 of 78, intermediate 78 of 78, and elementary 77 of 78. Staff said there were 254 reported and investigated acts of harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) during 2024–25, of which 73 were confirmed as HIB under statute.
A presenter described the self‑assessment tool’s structure and the district’s continued emphasis on prevention, training and investigation procedures. "This self assessment serves as an opportunity to reflect upon our progress," the presenter said. The board moved to approve the resolution certifying the self‑assessment and then passed the motion by roll call.
Why it matters: The report provides the board and the public with data about reported incidents and the district’s compliance steps under state law. Board action certified the self‑assessment and allows the district to proceed with related improvement activities.
