Global Village Academy
5720 State Rd, Parma, OH 44134
Bullying and
Harassment
Our Policy
Global Village Academy does not tolerate harassment, intimidation or bullying of any student on school property or at a school-sponsored event, regardless of whether the event occurs on or off school property (including school buses and other school-related vehicles). Students who engage in such behavior are subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion from school.
GVA has created an anonymous process for parents and students to submit safety concerns directly to district administration. Once received school officials work hard to investigate the to concern, however please understand that if the complaint is anonymous it will need to be detailed to assist with the investigation.
Use the form at the bottom of this page to submit student safety concerns.
Safer Ohio
GVA participates in the statewide anonymous school safety tip line. The tip line gives students, parents, teachers and school administrators a way to anonymously report student safety threats to school officials and law enforcement officers – whether they involve a potential incident of mass violence, a suicide threat, or the bullying of a single student. Text or call 1-844-SaferOH to access the call center.
Do you need help now?
Text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor within 5 minutes.
Any person may need help in coping with a stressful situation. Reach out by text to communicate with someone trained to listen and respond in a method that is private, secure and confidential.
The Crisis Text Line is a free, confidential service available 24/7 via text on mobile devices.
Throughout Ohio, you can text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Data usage while texting Crisis Text Line is free and the number will not appear on a phone bill with the mobile service carrier. People of all ages can use Crisis Text Line.
For more information about the Crisis Text Line and for supporting resources, please visit the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services website.
Incident Reports
In compliance with R.C. 3313.666 (B) (10), the District is required to report the number of bullying incidents to the Board. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among students that involves a power imbalance and is repeated over time. This data reflects bullying behavior that was repeated often enough to warrant in or out of school suspension from school.