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Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying 

Welcome to the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) section of the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District's webpage. On this page you will find important information including the district policy regarding HIB.  You can also access each of the school's Anti-Bullying Specialists contact information.  Reporting forms are available to assist students, parents and staff in reporting any known instances of HIB. We also created a pamphlet with condensed information to assist in explaining the HIB policy and investigation procedures within the district. All of this information is listed on the left hand side of this screen. 

Legal Definition: New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act and the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District's Policy on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) define HIB as the following:

“Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, as defined in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-14, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents that:

1. 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 

2. By any other distinguishing characteristic; and that

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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.

In order for an incident to be considered HIB, it must meet the above criteria. If not, the incident falls under the code of conduct and will be addressed accordingly. Please see the district and school's websites for more information on Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying, including the HIB reporting form.

Please contact your child's principal and/or anti-bullying specialist if you have any question or concerns regarding Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying.

The NJ Department of Education has an office for information on HIB. Contact the School Climate State Coordinator at hib@doe.nj.gov

Policy 5512

Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

District Anti-Bullying Specialist
Dr. Elford Rawls-Dill
District Anti-Bullying Coordinator 
732 705-4004

School Anti-Bullying Specialists    

Click here to file a HIB Report

• Guidance for Parents on the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
• NJ DOE - Keeping Our Students Safe, Healthy & In School

2023-2024 NJ Grade Report

Josh Aronowitz - District Title IX Corrdinator
Email Address:  jaronowitz@marsd.org

Policy 1140 - Educational Equity Policies/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM (M)
Policy 5755 - EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (M)
 

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Employee Benefits

This page provides information about the different types and levels of benefits provided to district employees. For general information, please review the benefits FAQ.

Click here for The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 annual notification of certain health coverage for breast reconstructive surgery related to mastectomies. This notice is also available online at HorizonBlue.com/whcra.

Chapter 44 – New Jersey Health Plan (EHP)

All employees hired on or after 07/01/2020 who wish to enroll in the district medical and prescription plans must enroll in either the NJ Employers Health Plan, or the Garden State Plan. 

All employees hired prior to 07/01/2020 can keep their current medical and prescription plans or move to the NJ Employers Health Plan, or Garden State Plan, during future annual open enrollments.

Please use the Benefits Information link found below for information on the following:  

• Medical Plans, Dental Plans, and Prescription Plans
• Contacts, Waivers, and Continuing Coverage
• Finding a Provider
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