TODD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES STOP! TIP LINE … REPORT BULLYING ONLINE
Safety is our first priority. In an effort to use every able resource to STOP bullying and other risky behaviors in our schools Todd County School District proudly announces the implementation of the “Safety Tip line Online Prevention” or STOP! Tip line. The STOP! Tip line is designed for use as an online reporting/prevention tool which is provided free by the Kentucky Center for School Safety. If students, parents or community members know of an unsafe situation in school (bullying, weapons, drugs or alcohol, etc.), they can anonymously pass on that information to school personnel by using this basic email format.
“Our hope is that, students who fear face-to-face reporting of bullying or other safety issues may be less reluctant to share this vital information when offered an “online” option. By giving students the ability to report concerns over their tablets, computers or mobile phones, we can reach more students and address problems before they escalate", said Todd County Schools Superintendent Edwin Oyler.
**The process for using the tip line involves locating the STOP Tip line widget on the District homepage and each School’s homepage. Immediately, students or community members can anonymously report bullying, cyber-bullying, violence, risky behavior or other safety concerns to school personnel by using a basic email format. Tips can be left anonymously or students may choose to have someone contact them. More information can be found about the tip line at www.kycss.org/stop/about.php
The announcement of the STOP! Tip line aligns with the Kentucky Safe Schools Week theme this year “Get Involved, Get It Solved, and STOP THE BULLYING!” Everyone can make a personal commitment to get involved, and by using the tip line any student can get involved without fear of retaliation. www.kysafeschools.org/ssw.php
“This tip line is another powerful tool in our arsenal against bullying, harassment and other unsafe behaviors in our schools. Our Comprehensive Safe School Plan is ever evolving to keep our students and staff safe and we are using every resource available to do so,” said Todd County Schools Superintendent Edwin Oyler.