2012-13 Administration (5,568 3rd – 12th grade students returned complete or partially complete surveys)


Types of bullying 

• 50.84% of students responded they were called mean names or
made fun of 

• 9.6% of students responded they were called mean names or made
fun of more than 7 times this year 

• 50% of students responded they have been excluded or felt
alone

• 6.5% of students responded they have been excluded or felt
alone more than 7 times this year 

• 31.8% of students responded they have had mean rumors started
about them

 • 28.4% of students have had stolen or destroyed personal
property 

• 27.7% of students responded someone has started a fight or
hurt them

• 14.6% of students responded that another student had
cyber-bullied them


Bullying risk factors 

• 31% of students responded that they either do not, or
sometimes do not feel safe at school

• 11.9% of students have missed school one or more times, for
fear of being bullied


Asking for help if bullied 
 
– 44% did not ask for help 

– 32% did not get help when they asked



Who did you ask for help 

– 19.3% asked teacher/yard duty 

– 16% asked a parent 

– 5% asked the Principal


Hotspots on Campus Where Bullying Occurs

 Playground: 20.8%
 
Classroom: 18.7%
  
Cafeteria: 18.5%

 Hallway: 14.8%

 Computer Lab: 11%
   
Locker Room: 7.5%

 Restrooms: 6.6%
 
On the Phone: 6.5%


 Bystander Data 

• 11% of students would “not” help bullying if seen

• 28.9% of students would “not” ask an adult for help if saw someone being bullied

• 9.36% of students would ignore bullying if seen

 • 30% of students would “not” report bullying if seen 

• 22.8% of students are not sure what they would do if they saw someone being bullied


Bias-related bullying - Slurs
    
Racial: 16.15%
    
Gender Based:  12.6%
    
Nationality Based: 12.16%
    
Anti-gay Slurs: 9.86%
    
Religious Slurs: 7.1%
    
Disability Based:  6.1%

As any parent who has children in Novato public schools, I want the best for my 3 children. I want them to receive a quality education by having the best teachers, the best facilities, a well-rounded curriculum, the most recent technology, and a safe school. I know this is possible with active parent involvement.

During the last six years I have been participating actively at my children's school. I have served as ELAC president, PTA Vice President, the chair of multiple committees, a Watch Dog Dad and currently serve as an advisor to the Hamilton PTA board.

I now seek to serve as an NUSD Board Trustee in order to ensure that not only my children but all children enrolled in our schools have the best education. I will work collaboratively with other Trustees, the Superintendent and staff to make certain that we are meeting all federal and state mandates. It is very important that we continue to be fiscally sound in order to hire and retain the best teachers and provide them the tools to be successful. 

I ask for your vote and your support so that together through our active participation we guarantee a quality education for all children.

Thank you.
Miguel Garza

NUSD is seeking community input for Parcel 1A, a 9.22 acre site in the Hamilton area. Upcoming meetings are September 25, October 9 and November 13
September 25 – Overview of site, history, and visioning session
October 9 – Eco Charrette (design meeting to brainstorm ideas)
November 13 – Develop vision into site plan 
The meetings will conclude on December 17 with a presentation to the Board of Trustees. Community members interested in this project are encouraged and welcomed to participate.