At Snyder ISD, the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority and we want to provide an update to our communication with you on Saturday. Following a thorough investigation into recent bullying allegations, we have identified several areas for improvement and have already begun implementing new measures to strengthen our processes and better protect our students.
Key steps include:
Improved Communication Across Campuses: We are establishing a district-wide system to ensure that bullying reports are effectively communicated when students transition between campuses and grades. This system will involve an annual meeting between campuses, supervised by a district administrator, each June.
Immediate Notification to the Director of Student Services: All instances of alleged bullying will now be immediately reported to the Director of Student Services by campus administration, ensuring swift and appropriate action.
"See Something, Say Something" Form Enhancements: We have refined the "See Something, Say Something" form to improve information collection and added a feature allowing users to upload evidence. We strongly encourage parents, students, and staff to use this form to formally document concerns, while also immediately informing a staff member of any issues. All staff are required to submit bullying reports through this form, centralizing documentation and ensuring consistent follow-up and compliance by the Director of Student Services.
Increased Accessibility to Reporting: To make it easier for everyone to report bullying or safety concerns, QR codes and web addresses linking to the "See Something, Say Something" form will be posted throughout all campuses by Tuesday at 8 am. Additionally, a dedicated button has been added to the District website for increased visibility, and links to the form are also available on ParentSquare.
Special Education Considerations: If a student receiving Special Education services is involved in a bullying incident, whether as a victim or aggressor, the district will promptly call an ARD meeting to assess and implement any necessary additional supports.
Daily Status Notifications: Once a bullying report is submitted, the campus will provide daily status updates to the parent or guardian until the investigation is fully completed, ensuring transparency and ongoing communication.
District-Wide Bullying Program: We are currently researching the implementation of a vetted district-wide bullying prevention program to further enhance our efforts.
We are fully committed to taking these steps to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students at Snyder ISD.