HIB (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying) Definition:  HIB means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that:

• Is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by an actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic;
• Takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, or on a school bus; or off school grounds, as provided for in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15.3,
• Substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students; and that
• A reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his person or damage to his property; or
• Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students; or
• Creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student.

BHSEC's grade for the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying in academic year 2018-2019 was 72 out of a possible 78, while the overall district grade was 67.

Guidance for Schools on Implementing the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (P.L.2010, c.122)

Rashon Dwight
Program Specialist/HIB Coordinator
Office of Student Support Services
Newark Board of Education
973-688-2049
r1dwight@nullnps.k12.nj.us