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National Bullying Prevention Month Proclamation - October 2023 |
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The Board of Education is asked to proclaim October 2023 as National Bullying Prevention Month.
PUEBLO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 60
NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION PROCLAMATION
OCTOBER 1-31, 2023
WHEREAS, bullying is physical, verbal, sexual, or emotional harm or intimidation intentionally directed at a person or group of people; and
WHEREAS, bullying occurs in neighborhoods, playgrounds, schools, and online through technology; and
WHEREAS, various researchers have concluded that bullying is the most common form of violence, affecting millions of American children and adolescents annually; and
WHEREAS, many of School District No. 60 children and adolescents are affected by bullying annually; and
WHEREAS, targets of bullying are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement, and dropping out of school and students who are repeatedly bullied often fear such activities as riding the bus, going to school, interacting online, and attending community activities; and
WHEREAS, children who bully are at greater risk of engaging in more serious violent behaviors; and
WHEREAS, children who witness bullying often feel less safe, helpless to stop it, and intimidated.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education proclaims October as National Bullying Prevention Month; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Pueblo School District No. 60 schools, students, parents be encouraged to engage in a variety of awareness and prevention activities designed to make our communities safer for all children and adolescents. |
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Recommendation
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The Board of Education proclaims October as National Bullying Prevention Month as presented in the September 26, 2023 Board materials. |
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Andy Burns - Executive Director of Intervention and Student Support Services |
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Signed By: |
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Charlotte Macaluso - Superintendent |
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