City of Milwaukee - File #: 171461

• File #: 171461
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/17/2018
• In control: PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE
• Final action: 2/6/2018
• Title: Resolution creating the Anti-Bullying Task Force.
• Sponsors: ALD. ZIELINSKI
• Indexes: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SCHOOLS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
2/15/2018	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
2/6/2018	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
1/25/2018	0	PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Appearing: Sponsor Ald. Zielinski Mr. Tracy Dent parent affected by bullying Middle School student that has witnessed bullying in the school setting - Adrianne Gill MPS Representative	Pass	5:0
1/17/2018	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

171461

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

Sponsor

ALD. ZIELINSKI

Title

Resolution creating the Anti-Bullying Task Force.

Analysis

This resolution creates a 13-member Anti-Bullying Task Force in cooperation with the Milwaukee Public Schools.  The Anti-Bullying Task Force will investigate matters related to bullying incidents in Milwaukee Public Schools for the purpose of improving student and staff safety.

Body

Whereas, Bullying and harassment create an unsafe environment in schools, interfering with students’ ability to succeed in a safe environment and to benefit from school instruction, programs and activities; and

Whereas, It is in the public interest to assure all students and staff that every person is valued and respected, regardless of perceived differences; and

Whereas, It is also in the public interest to provide safe learning environments for children, free from harassment, intimidation and bullying; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that an Anti-Bullying Task Force is created and shall consist of the following:

1.                     The Chairperson of the Milwaukee Public Schools’ District Advisory Council Anti-Bullying Committee, who shall be the chair of the Anti-Bullying Task Force.

2.                     Two members appointed by the Task Force chairperson.

3.                     Three members appointed by the chairperson of the Common Council’s Public Safety and Health Committee.

4.                     Seven members appointed by the Common Council President.

 ; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Anti-Bullying Task Force shall meet on a schedule to be determined by the chairperson; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Anti-Bullying Task Force shall investigate matters related to bullying incidents in Milwaukee Public Schools for the purpose of improving student and staff safety; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Anti-Bullying Task Force shall work in concert with the Milwaukee Public Schools’ District Advisory Committee Anti-Bullying Committee to devise a comprehensive strategy to combat bullying behaviors in Milwaukee Public Schools; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Anti-Bullying Task Force shall submit a report of its findings to the Common Council no later than 180 days after passage of this resolution.

Drafter

LRB 170482-1

John Ledvina

1/4/2018