These two elements continue to be part of the guiding philosophy of District 64. It's part of growing up. These responses to bullying are not so common any more. The seriousness of bullying and harassment in the school setting has become painfully apparent with recent acts of violence in schools across the nation. The problem is a concern both nationally and in District 64.
Bullying can cause both physical and emotional damage to children.
The scars can last a lifetime. Feelings of alienation and lack of self worth can also contribute to substance abuse. According to Superintendent Schroeder, while the incidence of serious or recurrent bullying across the District as a whole is low, District administrators firmly believe that additional efforts to improve in this area are needed. District 64 has very clear policies currently in place outlining ways to address this problem. However, in order to create an even safer and more secure environment for all students, an administrative committee has been formed to study recent research about bullying and harassment and to develop a proactive action plan with consistent guidelines across the District.