MPS School Safety Task Force Created
A task force comprised of over 40 individuals (students, teachers, support staff, administrators, parents, law enforcement officials, and community members) met on May 26, 2011 to formulate ideas to combat bullying in Mason Public Schools.
Participants broke into groups to brainstorm a definition, discuss how to assess the severity of the issue, initiate professional development for staff, and discuss 2011-2012 Opening Day options to kick start the process for students and staff. Data collected from this meeting was used in a subsequent meeting on June 6, which was comprised of a sub-committee (12 total participants) of the original task force. Work groups were formed around the major tasks.
Among those tasks, work groups were assigned to tackle the following items:
Many other topics/issues related to these main ideas continue to be discussed.
Participants broke into groups to brainstorm a definition, discuss how to assess the severity of the issue, initiate professional development for staff, and discuss 2011-2012 Opening Day options to kick start the process for students and staff. Data collected from this meeting was used in a subsequent meeting on June 6, which was comprised of a sub-committee (12 total participants) of the original task force. Work groups were formed around the major tasks.
Among those tasks, work groups were assigned to tackle the following items:
- Creating a climate survey for students and staff.
- Opening Day (August 31, 2011) professional development for all staff (faculty members and support staff)
- Revise current bullying policy to meet the new state legislation related to bullying (Matt's Safe School Law).
- Create and maintain a website to house bullying resources for students, parents, teachers, and families.
Many other topics/issues related to these main ideas continue to be discussed.
Kevin Honeycutt Visits Mason Public Schools
Mr. Honeycutt presenting at MMS.
On August 31, 2011, all Mason Public Schools' staff members members met with nationally known presenter, Kevin Honeycutt, to discuss bullying and cyber bullying. All Mason Public Schools staff members were present since bullying behavior can certainly manifest itself in the lunchroom, on the playground, on the bus, as well as in the classroom.
On October 31, 2011, Mr. Honeycutt returned to work with students from each of the buildings as a follow up to his work with MPS staff. For more information on Mr. Honeycutt's visits to each of the buildings and other ongoing anti-bullying initiatives, please click on the tab for News from Our Schools and then select the appropriate building.
On October 31, 2011, Mr. Honeycutt returned to work with students from each of the buildings as a follow up to his work with MPS staff. For more information on Mr. Honeycutt's visits to each of the buildings and other ongoing anti-bullying initiatives, please click on the tab for News from Our Schools and then select the appropriate building.
Update on Anti-Bullying Initiatives from MPS Superintendent
The following memo from Mark Dillingham was shared with the entire staff of Mason Public Schools on January 6, 2012. Please click on the link below to download and read the update.
| memo_to_staff_1-6-12.pdf |
