• The Othello School District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. In order to ensure respect and prevent harm, it is a violation of District Policy 3207 for a student to be harassed, intimidated, or bullied by others in the school community, at school sponsored events, or when such actions create a substantial disruption to the educational process. 

    If your child feels they have been harassed or bullied, the incident(s) should be reported immediately to a teacher, counselor, or principal. Children harassed, intimidated, or bullied on the bus may report information to Marian Shade, Director of Transportation, at 509-488-2659.

    For appeals or procedure questions, Sandra Villarreal, Executive Director of Human Resources, can be contacted at 509-488-2659. 

    Washington State Legal Definition 

    Harassment, intimidation, or bullying means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act when the intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act: 

    1. Physically harms a student or damages the student's property; or 
    2. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education; or 
    3. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or 
    4. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.