the aps bullying policy

what does it actually say?

the policy says the boe is committed to a safe, respectful,
and fear-free environment for staff.

yet the truth is, the cgcs audit revealed that there is a
culture of fear of retribution and retaliation (bullying)
in the administration of the aps.

the policy says the boe believes that preventing bullying
is important.

yet the truth is, there has been no policy change in
response to the cgcs audit findings.

the policy says that the boe expects everyone to model
a respectful, safe and fear free work environment.

yet the truth is, if an administrator does not model
appropriate behavior; neither the board nor the
administration provides any venue for a principled
resolution of an allegation of administrative misconduct.
in particular, if they are powerful.

their stonewalling of the administrative accountability
audit is a case on point.


were that not enough; it is an unfunded mandate.

what exactly are the teachers to do about bullying?
and make no mistake, teachers will carry this load.
what are they to do about bullying with no resources,
no time, and no administrative support to speak of?


finally, and by far most importantly;
the single best thing that can be done to mitigate
bullying in schools is to promote allegiance to the
student standard of conduct.

the student standard of conduct; the pillars of character counts; prohibits bullying. not only does it prohibit bullying but it prohibits all of the contributing behaviors. it is a proactive and extremely positive approach to bullying.

the likelihood of students embracing the pillars of character counts is inextricably linked to the example that is set for them by adult role models such as the leadership of the aps.

yet the truth is,there is not a single aps senior adminitrator or board member who is willing to model the student standard of conduct by holding themselves honestly accountable to it.