Bullying Prevention

Salem-Keizer School District is committed to providing an environment where students can study, participate in school sponsored activities and work in an environment that is free of hazing, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, bullying, and menacing. This policy includes language required by Oregon Revised Statues and Oregon Administrative Rules.

INS-A003: English | Spanish

Student and Parent Resources

Student and Parent Resources

District Resources

PBIS — (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) The Department of Behavioral Learning

Protecting Transgender Student Privacy ♦ INS-P038 — Steps that district staff should take in order to protect the privacy of a student when they wish to affirm their identity at school as two-spirit, transgender, nonbinary, or another gender nonconforming identity. Arabic | English | Russian | Spanish

Suicide Prevention and Intervention — a collection of suicide and mental health crisis resources, as well as general mental health services

Local Resources

Center for Hope and Safety — Call the 24-hour hotline at 503-399-7722.

Offers a safe refuge and support to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.

iRespect & Protect — Helps children, youth, and adults recognize their self-worth and the influence of device use on their lives. Includes tools, resources, and trainings for parents.

Liberty House, a Child Abuse Assessment Center — Call 503-540-0288 (note: this is NOT a 24-7 crisis line)

Provides medical services, interviews, and family support to youth who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, or relationship abuse

Oregon YouthLine — A teen-to-teen crisis and help line. Contact us with anything that may be bothering you; no problem is too big or too small!

Teens available to help daily from 4-10pm Pacific Time. (off-hour calls answered by Lines for Life).
Text "teen2teen" to 839863
YouthLine is a service of Lines for Life.
Chat online at oregonyouthline.org

SafeOregon — SafeOregon is a program created for Oregon students, parents, school staff, community members and law enforcement officers to report and respond to student safety threats.

Call or text 844-472-3367 or email tip@safeoregon.com.

National Resources

Online Safety – NetSmartz — resources to help parents with kids and modern technology; program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

StopBullying.gov — information, training, and resources to teach kids how to identify and stop bullying behaviors

Trans Lifeline — 24-7 peer support for trans people in crisis.

Call 1-877-565-8860 for the crisis line. Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

Staff and Volunteers Resources

Resources for Staff

Center for Hope and Safety — Call the 24-hour hotline at 503-399-7722.

Offers a safe refuge and support to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — Available to District employees, this service helps people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and other important areas of life.  As Salem-Keizer staff, there is no cost to you or anyone living in your household.

Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Menacing; Staff ♦ HUM-A018 — all employees in the Salem-Keizer School District are entitled to work in an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, cyber bullying, and/or menacing.

Volunteer Training — learn more about recognizing and responding to bullying and harassment concerns

District Policies and Resources

District Policies and Resources

Bias Incidents and Symbols of Hate (Every Students Belongs) ♦ ADM-A012 — All students, employees, and visitors in the Salem-Keizer School District are entitled to learn, work, and participate in an environment that is safe and free from discrimination, harassment, and intimidation. The District is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. English | Russian | Spanish | Swahili

Bullying Policy, Poster Version — Official, text-only poster outlining the district's bullying policies in INS-A003; legal-sheet size. English | Spanish, 8.5"x14" poster

Every Student Belongs Poster ♦ ADM-A012 — Poster version of ADM-A012 policy which holds that all students, employees, and visitors in the Salem-Keizer School District are entitled to learn, work, and participate in an environment that is safe and free from discrimination, harassment, and intimidation. The District is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all.

This poster is available in English | Spanish.

Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Menacing: Student ♦ INS-A003 — District policy on bullying and harassment involving students: Salem-Keizer School District is committed to providing an environment where students can study, participate in school-sponsored activities and work in an environment that is free of hazing, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, bullying, and menacing. English | Russian | Spanish or get the legal-size poster in English | Spanish

Investigating Reports of Student Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Menacing ♦ INS-P006 — Describes the process for reporting and investigating hazing, harassment, intimidation, bullying, cyberbullying and menacing involving students. English | Spanish

Sexual Harassment Policy ♦ HUM-A029 — The district’s policy is to maintain a work and educational environment that is free from harassment related to a person’s gender or sexual orientation. Chuukese | English | Russian | Spanish | Swahili or in 11x17 inch poster version in English | Spanish

Teen Dating Violence Policy ♦ INS-A013 — The process for reporting teen dating violence that occurs at school, on school grounds, at school-sponsored activities and in vehicles used for school-provided transportation. English | Russian | Spanish

Title IX/Nondiscrimination Policy

Salem-Keizer Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups.

It is the policy of Salem-Keizer Public Schools that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.

District meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired, or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities, should be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

View the Title IX Policy in English or Spanish.
View the Title IX Grievance Procedure in English, Arabic, or Spanish.

For information about the Salem Keizer Public Schools Nondiscrimination / Title IX policy and grievance procedure, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Title IX Coordinator.

Complaints will be investigated. Complaints and inquires can be made directly to a school administrator or to the Title IX coordinators.

Title IX Coordinator

John Beight, Executive Director

Human Resources
2450 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97305
503-399-3061
email the Title IX Coordinator

Assistant Title IX Coordinator

Debbie Joa, Prevention and Protection Coordinator

Human Resources
2450 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97305
503-399-3061
email the Assistant Title IX Coordinator

The District will ensure that all individuals who coordinate, investigate, or serve as decision makers for Title IX complaints receive proper training. View the Title IX training page.

Report Sexual Misconduct

Immediately Report Child Abuse

1-855-503-SAFE (7233)

or call local law enforcement

Any time you suspect abuse, call. Don’t have many details? Don’t know if it’s abuse?

Call. Call right now.

As a mandatory reporter, by law, you must make a report right away. For mandatory reporting rules see ORS 419B.005 to 0025
or the DHS website

Bullying Prevention

Student and Parent Resources

Staff and Volunteers Resources

District Policies and Resources

Student and Parent Resources

Student and Parent Resources

Staff and Volunteers Resources

Resources for Staff

District Policies and Resources

District Policies and Resources

Title IX/Nondiscrimination Policy

Salem-Keizer Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups.

Title IX Coordinator

John Beight, Executive Director

Assistant Title IX Coordinator

Debbie Joa, Prevention and Protection Coordinator

The District will ensure that all individuals who coordinate, investigate, or serve as decision makers for Title IX complaints receive proper training. View the Title IX training page.

Safe Schools Resources

Immediately Report Child Abuse

1-855-503-SAFE (7233)

or call local law enforcement

Equal Opportunity Statement