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  • Bullying Prohibited

    The District prohibits bullying as defined by this policy. Retaliation against anyone involved in the complaint process is a violation of district policy and is prohibited.

    Definition

    Bullying occurs when a student or group of students engages in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, at a school-sponsored or school-related activity, or in a vehicle operated by the District and that:

    1. Has the effect or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or of damage to the student’s property; or
    2. Is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.

    This conduct is considered bullying if it:

    1. Exploits an imbalance of power between the student perpetrator and the student victim through written or verbal expression or physical conduct; and
    2. Interferes with a student’s education or substantially disrupts the operation of a school.

    Examples

    Bullying of a student may include hazing, threats, taunting, teasing, confinement, assault, demands for money, destruction of property, theft of valued possessions, name-calling, rumor spreading, or ostracism.

    Retaliation

    The District prohibits retaliation by a student or District employee against any person who in good faith makes a report of bullying, serves as a witness, or participates in an investigation.

    Examples

    Examples of retaliation may include threats, rumor spreading, ostracism, assault, destruction of property, unjustified punishments, or unwarranted grade reductions. Unlawful retaliation does not include petty slights or annoyance

    Timely Reporting

    Reports of bullying shall be made as soon as possible after the alleged act or knowledge of the alleged act. A failure to immediately report may impair the District’s ability to investigate and address the prohibited conduct.

    Reporting Procedures

    To obtain assistance and intervention, any student who believes that he or she has experienced bullying or believes that another student has experienced bullying should immediately report the alleged acts to a teacher, counselor, principal, or other District employee.

    Please report a bullying incident on the MISD Bullying Form.

    STOPit – Anti-Bullying Solutions

    STOPit Solutions was founded in 2013 with one mission in mind – to empower schools, colleges, government, and workplaces with comprehensive and complementary safety technologies and compliance solutions that help create inclusive, connected, and healthy learning and working cultures while minimizing overall organizational risks.

    STOPit Solutions is delivering on its mission through our STOPit Anonymous Reporting System, 24/7 Incident Management Center, 24/7 Hotline Reporting Center, and our Mental Health & Wellness Compliance Training Center. These products and services are being used by over 6,000 organizations and more than 4 million students and employees globally. The result – STOPit has intervened in over 150,000 incidents that helped deter inappropriate behaviors, assist individuals in distress, stop violent acts, and mitigate risk and legal exposure for our customers.

    Behind these products and results is our experienced and customer-centric STOPit Team from around the country and in our headquarters at the iconic Bell Works Campus in Holmdel, NJ.

    Malakoff ISD uses STOPit, an online and app-based system, to empower students, parents, teachers, and others to anonymously report anything of concern to school officials - from cyber-bullying to threats of violence or self-harm.

    STOPit does more than just help schools address incidents and mitigate risk. STOPit will also help us go beyond reacting to bullying and inappropriate behavior and instead start deterring it. As young people continue to engage more with technology every day, Malakoff ISD is taking a proactive step to empower students to become Upstanders in our community in the way that they feel most comfortable. MISD believes the adoption of STOPit is an important step in the continued effort to provide a positive school climate and a safe learning environment for students.

    STOPit Link

  • Resources for Homeless Students/Families

    For anyone experiencing homelessness or who needs food, here are some resources to contact.

    The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Meal Site Map can help students find meal pickup locations during the summer months. 

    TEA Texas Schools offers a list of schools offering free breakfast and lunch meals when school is not in session. Select “meal pickup locations” and enter an address to find the nearest location.

    Additional resources to assist families with locating food pantries and food banks in our area include the following:

    Faith in Action

    Local Food Pantry Search

    Social Services Help – Included links for help with food, housing, transportation, healthcare and more. 

    EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS

    McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvement Act

    The federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvement Act and Texas State law (Texas Education Code Chapter 25) protect the right for homeless children and youth to receive a free and appropriate public education.

    Homelessness includes children and youth who are living with a friend, relative or someone else because they lost their home or can't afford housing, children and youth who are staying in a motel or hotel due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations, children and youth who are living in an emergency or transitional shelter or a domestic violence shelter. It also includes children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations or many other similar settings.

    Under the law, no student shall be stigmatized by school personnel due to homelessness. Homeless students are guaranteed rights pertaining to the food and nutrition program as well as transportation to and from school. 

    If you know of a student who may be considered homeless or unaccompanied, please contact the Homeless Liaison listed below. If you believe there a reason to dispute the identification, please contact the liaison below.  MISD will work promptly to help settle any disputes as outlined in school board policy. 

    Laura Holcombe

    Director of Special Programs

    (903) 489-1387 ext 1825 (phone) 

    (903) 489-1389 (fax)

    The following are local resources and programs located near the Malakoff Independent School District:

  • Ejection/Refusal of Entry Appeal Policy

    The Texas Education Agency adopted a rule regarding how a visitor may appeal a school district’s decision to refuse entry to or eject that person from the premises. The adopted rule, which will be located at 19 Texas Administrative Code § 103.1207, takes effect on August 26, 2018.

    The rule requires the board of trustees to adopt a policy that will allow the person to appeal his or her ejection/refusal of entry by using the district’s existing grievance process (STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES– FNG(Local). The person must be able to present his or her appeal to the board in person within 90 days of filing the appeal.

    The board’s decision to grant or deny an appeal regarding refusal of entry or ejection, following the Board appeal hearing, is final and may only be appealed to the Commissioner pursuant to Section 7.057 of the Texas Education Code.