Bullying Information for Families

• Board Policy 5700, Safe and Respectful Learning Environment
• Board Policy 5700, Safe and Respectful Learning Environment (Spanish)

Through this Board Policy, the Board of Trustees seeks to create a safe and respectful learning environment free from race discrimination, bullying, and cyberbullying in order for students to achieve success.

• Board Policy 0100 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity 
• Board Policy 0100 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity (Spanish)

The Board of Trustees (Board) is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all Washoe County School District (District) programs, activities and services, and to providing facility accessibility. The Board prohibits discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, national origin (including citizenship status and native language), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other legally protected category.  

Administrative Regulations - Students

• Administrative Regulation 5701, Student Bullying, Harassment and/or  Discrimination Complaint and Appeal Procedures
• Administrative Regulation 5701, Student Bullying, Harassment and/or Discrimination Complaint and Appeal Procedures - Spanish

The Superintendent has adopted this Administrative Regulation to set forth the procedures for the prompt and equitable response to non-criminal complaints and concerns from students, parents, guardians, or others regarding allegations of bullying against a student by another student in the Washoe County School District.

• Administrative Regulation 5702, Staff on Student Bullying  
• Administrative Regulation 5702, Staff on Student Bullying - Spanish

The Superintendent has adopted this Administrative Regulation to set forth the procedures for the prompt and equitable response to non-criminal complaints and concerns from students, parent/guardians, or others regarding allegations of bullying by an employee against a student in the Washoe County School District.

Outside Materials

• Nevada Department of Education Brochure, "Bullying"
• Nevada Department of Education Brochure, "Bullying" - Spanish
• Nevada Department of Education, Safe and Respectful Learning
• TakeitDown.pdf
• "What is Cyberbullying? An Overview for Students, Parents, and Teachers" - Cyberbullying Guide from Maryville University Online