Millburn School District defines bullying as any type of conduct that may:

-Reflect a coercive imbalance of power; AND
-Is severe, pervasive and often purposeful and repeated; AND
-Places an individual in (a) reasonable fear of substantial detrimental effect to his or her person or property; or (b) to otherwise substantially interfere in a student’s academic performance or ability to participate in any school-related activity.

Conduct that would not ordinarily be considered bullying for purposes of this definition include:

-Mere teasing
-“Talking trash”
-Trading of insults
-The expression of ideas or beliefs (expressions protected by the First Amendment), so long as such expression is not lewd, profane, or intended to intimidate or harass another.

Millburn School District maintains a firm policy prohibiting all forms of bullying.  Everyone is to be treated with respect and dignity.  Bullying by any student, teacher, administrator, or other school personnel which creates an intimidating environment will not be tolerated under any circumstance.  Reports will be reviewed and handled by the Principal the following school day.  If you would like to contact the Principal by phone, please call 847-245-2800.
*Only use this form to report issues relating to racism, bullying, cyber-bullying, or harassment*

Bullying includes cyber-bullying and 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; or
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.
5.  Aggressive conduct toward other students that is not severe or pervasive shall not be deemed as bullying, but may constitute gross disobedience or misconduct leading to discipline under Board Policy 7:190, Student Discipline, of any student who engages in such behavior. Students who engage in bullying conduct also shall be disciplined under Board Policy 7:190.