Please take a moment to read our slate's statement on anti-bullying.
Anti-Bullying Statement
As parents, coaches, mentors, and members of this BOE candidate slate, we, Barbara Gould, Fizza Seehra, and Christopher Emigholz, strongly condemn any type of harassment or bullying, especially in our schools. If any public employee or official is found to harass anyone, such as the atrocious behavior that has been described on social media, the school district and other appropriate government agencies must employ severe discipline concerning that individual.
At this point, the school district has not released any information on a specific personal matter or an investigation; therefore, it would be irresponsible and unethical for us to comment any further on anything that has not been officially released. However, let us be clear that we, as a BOE slate and as a Robbinsville community, should never tolerate bullying in any form.
We recognize the courage it takes for a student to speak up when a bullying incident occurs. We witnessed this bravery at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting.
As a slate we are running for School Board to improve the educational experiences and opportunities for our students and this includes supporting efforts aimed at fostering positive school culture. Moreover, we are dedicated to taking decisive actions to ensure that every student, staff member, and family within our school community is treated with respect and inclusivity. Our school community thrives and reaches its fullest potential when they feel valued and a deep sense of belonging for all.
Robbinsville School District, in accordance with the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, has established procedures for reporting incidents of alleged harassment, intimidation and bullying, as well as numerous resources to support students. For more information, you can visit the district website’s HIB page for contact information for each school’s anti-bullying specialist, resources, forms, and policies.
What do I do if I believe my child has been experiencing bullying?
Report the incident using district HIB Form 338
Who can I reach out to at the school level?
Elementary School Level:
Ask your child to describe the incident with as many details as possible
Reach out to your child’s teacher, school counselor, or anti-bullying specialist
Middle School Level:
Ask your child to describe the incident with as many details as possible
Reach out to your child’s teacher, school counselor, or anti-bullying specialist
High School Level:
Ask your child to describe the incident with as many details as possible
Reach out to your child’s school counselor or anti-bullying specialist
How do I help my child if they are in crisis or need to talk to someone?
In addition, one of our slate members, Barbara Gould, served as her district’s Anti-Bullying Coordinator in her previous role as Director of Counseling, Health and Wellness and provides the following resources to parents and caregivers as a way to support anti-bullying efforts in schools.
What can I do as a parent or caregiver to support anti-bullying efforts in our schools?
1) Help teach and foster upstander skills in your child
Be an Upstander - Prevent Bullying: A NED Short (elementary)
Anti-Bullying Squad(elementary)
Anti Bullying: It Only Takes One(middle)
Stand Up, Stand Strong: The Consequence of Words (Student Produced)(Middle/High School)
2) Provide your child with language to use as an upstander (Together Against Bullying)
As a slate, our commitment to anti-bullying efforts and fostering a safe, inclusive school environment is vital, ensuring every member of our school community is welcomed, respected, and valued.