PublicSchoolWORKS is an online training tool used by the district to promote a safe and healthy school environment to minimize health and safety risks to the district community.  Training is tailored to individual staff members and is developed based on regulations, job functions and personal growth.  Fire Safety, Safety Rules, CPR Training and BLoodborne Pathogens are just a few of the dozens of course offerings.

WHAT IS BULLYING?
Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power or strength. Typically, it is repeated over time. A child who is being bullied has a hard time defending him or herself. Bullying can take many forms, such as hitting or punching (physical bullying); teasing or name calling (verbal bullying); and intimidation using gestures or social exclusion (nonverbal bullying or emotional bullying).

Bullying also can happen online or electronically. Cyber bullying is when children or teens bully each other using the Internet, mobile phones or other cyber technology. This can include:
    * Sending mean text, email, or instant messages;
    * Posting nasty pictures or messages about others in blogs or on web sites;
    * Using someone else's user name to spread rumors or lies about someone.

ANTI-BULLYING TRAINING
The staff and students of Sandusky City Schools have participated in anti-bullying programs. Students in grades 4, 5 and 6 participate in the comprehensive "Steps to Respect" curriculum. Staff members created SmartBoard lessons to enhance the curriculum and engage learners. Fourth grade teachers Judy Cutcher and Dana Pitcher presented district "Steps to Respect" interactive lessons at an eTech Ohio technology conference. 

 
SUMMARY OF REPORTED INCIDENTS - September-February 2011-2012
Elementary  - 16
Junior High  - 11
High School - 9

Ohio Revised Code - Title [33] XXXII Education - Chapter 3313 (10) A requirement that the district administration semiannually provide the president of the district board a written summary of all reported incidents and post the summary on its web site, if the district has a web site, to the extent permitted by section 3319.321 of the Revised Code and the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974,” 88 Stat. 571, 20 U.S.C. 1232q, as amended.