Bullying is an unwanted aggressive act that includes each of the following components:

• intent to do harm
• repeated over time
• an imbalance of power

Bullying is defined in the SCUSD Board Policy and Administrative Regulations as any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act(s) or conduct, including electronic communications committed by a pupil(s) that has, or can be reasonably predicted to have, the effect of one or more of the following:

• reasonable fear of harm to person or property
• substantially detrimental effect on physical or mental health
• substantial interference with academic performance
• substantial interference with the ability to participate or benefit from school services, activities, or privileges