R.C. 3313.66 defines harassment, intimidation or bullying as intentional written, verbal, or physical acts that a student has exhibited toward another particular student or group of students more than once and the behavior both:
1. Causes mental or physical harm to the other student or group of students; and
2. Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating,
threatening, or abusive educational environment for the other student or students
Ohio law requires school districts to provide a written summary of reported incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying, and to post the report on the school district's website. Accordingly, the Margaretta Local School District reports that it received the following number of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying during the 2015-2016 school year.
Summary of Reported Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation Incidents.
2015-2016 School Year
Margaretta Elementary: 2
Margaretta Middle School: 7
Margaretta High School: 3