HIB/Anti-Bullying

Since 2011-2012 , school districts in New Jersey have implemented the requirements found in the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights. These requirements are delineated in the attachments at the bottom of the page, including the self-assessment.  Cases are investigated in a timely manner.  The district continues to improve via ongoing staff training, in-service, and discussions focused on creating positive and supportive climates for all students.

The Rockaway Township School District has made progress over the past few years in addressing school climate and culture. We continue to train our staff, engage students in activities and opportunities to learn how to become more respectful, responsible, and considerate students and members of our school community.

In order to meet the qualifications of HIB, there are four prongs that must be met.

Prong 1

is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by an actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic, and

Prong 2

that takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school grounds, and

Prong 3

that substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of the students, and

Prong 4

a reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, [that the act] will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his person or damage to his property;

or

has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students;

or

creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student.

Our staff will continue to work to make our classrooms and schools places where our children can feel safe, protected, and successful. We appreciate your continued support and feedback as we progress year over year.

HIB/Anti-Bullying Links

Director of Human Resources and Anti-Bullying Coordinator Steve Wisniewski

Anti-Bullying Coordinator

Anita West

Director of Human Resources

Affirmative Action Officer

Title IX Coordinator

973-627-8200, Ext.6346
awest@rocktwp.net

Anti-Bullying Specialists

Birchwood

Sonya Patel spatel@rocktwp.net

Telephone: (973) 361-7080

Catherine A. Dwyer

Ashley Banks abanks@rocktwp.net

Telephone: (973) 361-7450

Dennis B. O'Brien

Natalia Hubisz nhubisz@rocktwp.net

Telephone: (973) 361-7330

Katharine D. Malone

Kelly-Ann Bodnar kbodnar@rocktwp.net

Telephone: (973) 627-7512

Stony Brook

Alison Piano apiano@rocktwp.net

Telephone: (973) 627-2411

Copeland Middle School

Christine Ciampi cciampi@rocktwp.net

Olivia Dunnigan odunnigan@rocktwp.net

Amy Malatesta amalatesta@rocktwp.net

Kelsey O'Connell koconnell@rocktwp.net

Telephone: (973) 627- 2465