The document defines bullying as written, verbal, or electronic expression, or physical conduct that occurs on school grounds or at school events and physically harms a student, damages property, or causes reasonable fear of harm. Bullying must be severe, persistent, or pervasive. It exploits an imbalance of power and interferes with education. Examples include threats, taunting, teasing, confinement, assault, theft, name-calling, rumor spreading, and destruction of property. The district also prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports or participates in a bullying investigation.