Students who experience harassment, intimidation, or bullying should report what has happened immediately to an adult in the school, or to their parent/ guardian who can then report the matter to site administration.
Reporting will initiate an investigation and the parent/guardian will be informed of the outcomes of the investigation. The school will work with parent/guardian to decide the next steps to help address the issues. If the student/parent/guardian disagrees with the findings of the investigation, the student/parent/guardian can appeal the decision. Contact the Superintendent's office to appeal.
Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying Definitions:
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying is an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act that
Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; or Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. The aggressor may be another student or it may be an adult member of the district or school staff. The targeted student does not have to possess a characteristic (race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or mental or physical disability), or other distinguishing characteristics, that is a basis for the harassment, intimidation, or bullying. “Other distinguishing characteristics” can include but are not limited to: physical appearance, clothing or other apparel, socioeconomic status, and weight.
Reporting:
- Tell an adult at OCEAN
- Contact the Compliance Officer Carrie Ehrhardt: 360 680-5756.
- Use the HIB Reporting Google Form
- Report anonymously: