Agenda Item
b. Proclamation: National Bullying Awareness Month
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Vickie B. Turner, Board Member, District 5
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education proclaim October 2024 as "Bullying Stops Here!" Awareness Month in the DeKalb County School District, in association with National Bullying Prevention Month.
Why: To ensure all DeKalb County School District stakeholders understand the importance of bullying, harassment, and hazing awareness in creating a safe, orderly, and positive school climate and culture.
Details: The DeKalb County School District, through its “Bullying Stops Here!” Awareness Campaign, is dedicated to creating safe and inclusive learning environments for our students by bringing awareness and to standing against student bullying, harassment, discrimination, and hazing in our schools, families, and in our neighborhoods.
Financial impact: None
Contact: Dr. Darnell Logan, Director, Department of Student Relations, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678-676-1811
Dr. Quentin Fretwell, Administrator, Department of Student Relations, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678-676-1811
Status: Approval by General Counsel is Not Required