McAllen ISD Bullying Prevention Initiative

McAllen ISD recognizes bullying is a serious issue and it will not be tolerated. In order to deter this type of behavior in the school environment, which includes on school property, at a school sponsored event, on a school bus, on an electronic device accessed on school property at a school event or any other place stated in the Texas Bullying Statute Sec. 37.0832. McAllen ISD has created a process whereby a student, parent, guardian, or staff member may report instances of alleged bullying for further review and if applicable, investigation. If you wish to make a bullying report, please click on the McAllen ISD Alleged Bullying Incident Report located to the right of this screen. Upon completion of this reporting form, it will be submitted to the Student Support Services Department.

Bullying Is...

Imbalance of Power: Involved parties feel differently about the outcome
- Target feels scared, afraid or hurt
- Aggressor feels empowered or unconcerned
Repeated over time
- Severe, persistent, pervasive
Intent
- To harm others or gain real or perceived power

Bullying Is Not...

A conflict to be mediated – this sends the message that both parties are responsible

Rite of passage or a normal part of growing up
Harmless fun

What Is McAllen ISD Doing...

McAllen ISD is committed to providing a safe, respectful and fear-free environment for all members of the school community.

A reporting system for the students and parents to report bullying situations
A plan of action that outlines each school’s response to the bullying situation
School staff will be offered training and materials on bullying prevention
All students will receive lessons that will help them to recognize, report and respond to bullying situations
Helps students make safe, smart, and ethical decisions in the digital world where they live, study and play.
Deter bullying problems among students
To prevent the development of new bullying concerns
To achieve better peer relations at school.