Bullying Resources and Reporting

Download the District's Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Brochure

District HIB Coordinator

To report an instance of harassment, intimidation, or bullying in school contact
Melissa Evans
Assistant Director of Student Interventions - Compliance
425-837-7109
evansm@issaquah.wednet.edu

The Issaquah School District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. In order to ensure respect and prevent harm, it is a violation of District Regulation 3207 for a student to be harassed, intimidated, or bullied by others in the school community, at school sponsored events, or when such actions create a substantial disruption to the educational process.

If your child feels he/she has been harassed or bullied, the incident(s) should be reported immediately to a teacher, counselor, or principal. Children bullied on the bus may report information to the Gayle Morgan, Director of Transportation, at 425.837-6333 or morgang@issaquah.wednet.edu. Melissa Evans, Assistant Director of Student Interventions - Compliance, can be contacted at 425-837-7109 or evansm@issaquah.wednet.edu.

Regulations, procedures, and forms

Washington state legal definition

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act when the intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act:

  • Physically harms a student or damages the student's property; or
  • Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education; or
  • Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or
  • Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

Resources

Issaquah School District

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

Cyber-bullying

Equal Opportunity Notice

The Issaquah School District complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities, or employment related matters, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Executive Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs, District Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Compliance Coordinator for 28A.540 and 28A.642 RCW, in writing at or by telephone at 425.837.7060. The Issaquah School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact the Director of Student Interventions services in writing at 565 NW Holly St., Issaquah, WA 98027 or by telephone at 425.837.7000.
Sena Camarata, Title IX Coordinator Melissa Evans, District HIB Coordinator Chris Burton, Civil Rights Coordinator Pam Ridenour, Section 504 Coordinator
425-837-7000 565 NW Holly Street, Issaquah, WA 98027
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