Albuquerque Public Schools
15. Cyberbullying
“Cyberbullying” means any bullying that takes place through electronic communication. “Electronic communication” means a communication transmitted by means of an electronic device, including a telephone, cellular phone, computer, electronic tablet, pager or video or audio recording. This also pertains to cyberbullying on personal devices during school or communication that happens on campus or affects the school campus even if outside of the school day (This includes communication or actions on social media platforms.). (If seeking long-term suspension, documentation of intervention and training for the aggressor must be included with referral.)
Administrator Referral to EOS if based on Protected Category*
- Non-Discrimination, Title VI, VII and Title IX
- Non-Discrimination, Title VI, VII and Title IX complaints by students/parents/legal guardian/employees filing an internal complaint can be filed with:
- Office of Equal Opportunity Services, Title IX Director, APS, 6400 Uptown Blvd, NE, Suite 510W
- Formal Complaint Form
- Email: eosoffice@aps.edu
- Phone: (505) 855-9831
- Report a Concern
Asterisk (*) Indicates Additional Required action for any Consequence to ensure Student Due Process
Required actions for ALL infractions Listed Below:
- Staff/Student Contact in Student Information System
- Administrative/Parent/Legal Guardian Contact/Conference in the families home language (Schools can only discuss your child in accordance with FERPA Guidelines.)
- Copy of the Referral provided to Parent/Legal Guardian printed from the Student Information System
Consequences/Disposition
Elementary
Kindergarten to 3rd
- Utilize intervention strategies
- Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
- General practice for K-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
- Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval
4th-5th
- Utilize intervention strategies.
- 1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
- 2nd Violation - Up to 3 day Suspension
- 3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & Contract
- 4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing
Middle/High
- Utilize intervention strategies
- 1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
- 2nd Violation - Up to 3 day Suspension
- 3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & Contract
- 4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing
Updated as of July 2024