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Initiatives That Have Taken Place
- Oasis Freshman Orientation-In-coming freshmen were informed about and engaged in discussion about the anti-bullying law, interventions to stop bullying and an introduction to school staff and peer leaders who could provide them with assistance should they witness or be the victim of bullying.
- All teaching staff were provided with a 1/2 day of in-service on the need for safe schools, the relationship between safe schools and student learning, and the importance of recognizing and respecting individual differences and alternative lifestyle choices.
- Grade-level meetings occurred to further address the anti-bullying law and the impact bullying has on both the victim and the perpetrator.
- An Anti-Bullying Action planning committee has been established to explore and recommend ways to encourage proactive student behavior. This committee will meet on a monthly basis and representative members include administrators, teachers, related services personnel, parent(s), law enforcement officer(s), and students.
- Adoption by the school board of anti-bullying policies and procedures.
- Continued staff development was presented by the district's anti-bullying specialists as part of the October In-Service day.
- Anti-bullying training for all district substitutes. (ongoing)
- Continuation of the district's Diversity Club.
- Establishment of a school-wide Safety Committee to review all incidences of bullying, harassment, and intimidation and to make recommendations to the superintendent and the board as necessary.
- Creation of a school-wide Anti-Bullying PSA video contest where the winning videos were presented and the students responsible for them were acknowledged at the May Board of Education meeting
Future (Soon to be initiatives)- Student In-service (all grade levels) to address the impact of active vs. passive bullying by-standing.
- Exploration of the state department of education grants to assist in the training of staff and students.
- Introduction of cross-curricular themes concerning bullying, intimidation, and harassment.
Anti-Bullying ContactsAnti-bullying Coordinator:Ms. Sandra Morisie - Special Education Supervisor
Sandramorisie@dvrhs.k12.nj.us
(908) 996-2131 Ext. 6901
Anti-bullying Specialists:
Ms. Heather Eckhardt - Student Assistance Counselor
Heathereckhardt@dvrhs.k12.nj.us
(908) 996-2131 Ext. 6209
Ms. Amanda Matlee - Mental Health Counselor/CST Case Manager
Amandamatlee@dvrhs.k12.nj.us
(908)996-2131 Ext. 6907
Mr. Scott Woodland - School Counselor
Scottwoodland@dvrhs.k12.nj.us
(908) 996-2131 Ext. 6207
Ms. Stephanie Vorilas - School Psychologist
Stephanievorilas@dvrhs.k12.nj.us
(908) 996-2131 Ext. 6903NJDOE's School Climate State Coordinator Contact Information