Bullying Reporting & Resources

Every unpleasant interaction in school is not necessarily bullying. Some situations require school intervention but do not rise to the level of bullying or harassment.

In Manhattan School District, bullying is defined in School Board policy 7:180, Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment, as follows:

Bullying means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or electronically, directed toward a student or students that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following:

  1. Placing the student or students in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s or students’ person or property.

  2. Causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s or students’ physical or mental health.

  3. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ academic performance.

  4. Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

Report Bullying in MSD114

To report a bullying situation as described above, please complete the Bullying & Harassment Reporting Form using the button below and submit. Manhattan School District appreciates your communication and support in ensuring the safety and welfare of all students.

Bullying & Harassment Reporting Form

Who reports?

YOU. If you have information about bullying, harassment, and/or a threat of one of these actions. It doesn’t matter whether you are the target of bullying or think someone is being bullied, please report it!

What do I report?

Any activity that targets someone to be hurt in any way. Bullying, harassment, and threats take many forms. One thing they have in common – someone is targeted to be hurt. Examples of these hurtful behaviors include unwanted teasing, intimidation, physical violence, humiliation, spreading false rumors, social exclusion, or theft or destruction of property. 

Bullying, harassment, and threats may occur almost anywhere students go – in school buildings, on school grounds or buses, or at bus stops, for example. Bullying or harassing may also occur using social networking sites or cell phones.  

When should I report?

As soon as possible.

Where or how do I report?

Tell any school staff member. You may do this in person, by phone, or by email. You may be asked to complete 7:180-AP1, E5, Report Form for Bullying.

You may make an anonymous tip.

Why should I report? 

Fear and abuse have no place in our school. Be a hero and report bullying. If you are being bullied, a report will help you and other students who may also be targeted for bullying.

What will happen after I report? 

An Administrator will:

  • Acknowledge and review your report.

  • Treat your report with privacy and respect its sensitive nature.

  • Investigate your report. The school will not bring students who bully and those they bully into the same room to confront each other. All interviews will be private.

  • Take appropriate action that may include increased monitoring and supervision, restructuring schedules, additional resources, and disciplinary action for conduct code violations, among others.

  • Provide you with feedback, if appropriate.

Bullying Resources