District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Mr. Joseph Gurcsik
856-962-5702 ext 6146
jgurcsik@collsk12.org

School Anti-Bullying Specialists:

James A. Garfield School
Diane Duque and Kiersten Plath
856-962-5706
dduque@collsk12.org kplath@collsk12.org

Mark Newbie School
Rachel Povell
856-962-5706
rpovell@collsk12.org

Thomas Sharp School
Suzanne McMaster
856-962-5702 ext 6514
smcmaster@collsk12.org

Zane North School
Kimberly Pietruszka and Diane Duque
856-962-5703 ext 1101
kpietruszka@collsk12.org dduque@collsk12.org

William P. Tatem School
Kiersten Plath, Olivia Hoban
856-962-5704
kplath@collsk12.org, ohoban@collsk12.org

Collingswood Middle School
Mr. Rubin Alicea, School Officer
856-962-5702
ralicea@collsk12.org

Collingswood High School
Mr. Wayne Matthews, School Officer
856-962-5701 ext 6512
wmatthews@collsk12.org

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying 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 by either any 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; and that takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school grounds, as provided for in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15.3, that substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other pupils; and that:

• A reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, that the act(s) will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a pupil or damaging the pupil’s property, or placing a pupil in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his/her person or damage to his/her property; or

• Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any pupil or group of pupils; or

• Creates a hostile educational environment for the pupil by interfering with a pupil’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the pupil.

To report a suspected incident or issue involving harassment, intimidation, bullying, or cyber-bullying, please fill out the above form, print and hand in to your school main office. Please contact your building principal or the School Anti-Bullying Specialist listed on this page with any questions.

Please note that both versions of this document must be printed. The Google Document allows you to fill out the form online and then print. The Blank Printable copy is accessible by all users and may be printed directly from your browser. One of the above forms must be printed and turned in to your child's principal; but there is no need to fill out both as they are the same.

• Policy 5512 - Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

• Regulation 5512R - Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

Beginning in September 2011, the Collingswood School District has conscientiously implemented the requirements found in the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR) by appointing a district antibullying coordinator, school anti-bullying specialists, and training all staff and students on the meaning of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) in accordance with District Policy 5512.

Furthermore, several efforts to increase students’ awareness of the negative consequences that frequently result from acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying were implemented. While many of these efforts are embedded into our curriculum, several special events and assemblies are also planned to reinforce one of many anti-bullying messages.

During the first several years of implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, our school district has made progress in addressing harassment, intimidation, and bullying and the school climate and culture by establishing programs and initiatives to support our anti-bullying efforts, such as our annual Week of Respect activities (district-wide), Character Education Initiative (elementary), Pawsitive Partners Program (middle school), and Freshmen Academy / Senior Leadership Programs (high school).

While completing the self-assessment, we learn about areas where our school district has demonstrated strengths and areas upon which we can improve,

Click here to link to 2021 HIB Grade Report