Definition of Bullying
CPS Addressing Bullying and Bias-Based Behaviors Policy defines bullying as:
“Bullying” means any physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or electronically, directed toward a student or students, and meets all of the following criteria. Note: if the behavior or part of the behavior is bias-based or targeted at a member of a protected category please see the responding to bias-based behaviors guidelines.
CPS Addressing Bullying and Bias-Based Behaviors Policy defines bullying as:
An observed or perceived imbalance of power exists between the person(s) engaging in the bullying behavior(s) and the targeted student(s).
The behaviors are severe or pervasive (repeated over time), or there is a high likelihood that behaviors will be repeated. While bullying is often characterized by repeated acts, sometimes a single incident constitutes bullying depending on the severity and if other elements of bullying are present.
The intent of the person(s) engaging in the behavior is to cause physical or emotional harm to the targeted student(s).
The behavior has or can be reasonably predicted to have one or more of the following effects:
placing the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student's person or property;
causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student's physical or mental health;
substantially interfering with the student's academic performance; or
substantially interfering with the student's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.