Policies and Guidelines
Our Commitment to a Safe, Respectful Learning Environment
At Tulare City School District, every student deserves a safe, secure, and healthy school environment where all learners can thrive. We are committed to promoting mutual respect, tolerance, and acceptance across our schools — and we work collaboratively with families and staff to prevent bullying and harmful behavior.
What is Bullying?
Bullying is a form of violence that can happen in person or online. It often involves an imbalance of power when someone repeatedly harms or intimidates another person. Examples include:
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Physical: hitting, kicking, pushing
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Verbal: name-calling, teasing, threats
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Emotional: spreading rumors, social exclusion
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Cyberbullying: online harassment or intimidation
As appropriate, Tulare City School District shall provide students with instruction in the classroom or other educational settings that promotes effective communication and conflict resolution skills, social skills, character/values education, respect for cultural and individual differences, self-esteem development, assertiveness skills, and appropriate online behavior.
Our Prevention & Response Approach
We are focused on preventing bullying through:
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Clear conduct expectations for students
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Positive school climates that promote collaboration and kindness
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Instruction in communication, conflict resolution, and digital citizenship
Our district supports ongoing efforts to teach respect for individual differences and to build strong social-emotional skills in all students.
When bullying is reported:
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School administrators investigate reports quickly and confidentially
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Appropriate interventions and supports are provided
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Retaliation against anyone reporting bullying is not tolerated
Families and students are encouraged to report concerns to a teacher, school counselor, or principal right away.
Support Tools and Resources
Sprigeo Reporting Tool
Students, parents, or community members may use the Sprigeo online reporting system to report bullying or safety concerns — anonymously if preferred. Reports go directly to school leadership for follow-up.
Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum
Our schools provide evidence-based character and social-emotional learning programs that help students build healthy communication, decision-making, and empathy skills.
Our Shared Responsibility
Tulare City School District, in partnership with parents, family members, and the community, has jointly developed, agreed upon, and shared a written Local Educational Agency Parent and Family Engagement Policy with the families of participating students. Review the policy in English and Spanish.
Additional Safety Resources