
Bullying and Suicide Prevention
Suicide and Bullying
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY

- Suicide Prevention
- Bullying
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Domestic Violence
- Don't See What You Are Looking For? Call 2-1-1
- Board Policy
Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know needs help, please know that you are not alone. Crisis lines, counselors, intervention programs, and more are available to you, whether you are in crisis yourself or concerned about someone else. Here are some numbers to call for supports:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 9-8-8, or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Crisis Line: 1-800-991-5272
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741
- The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ Young People): 1-866-488-7386
Bullying
The Panama-Buena Vista Union School Board recognizes the harmful effects of bullying on student learning and school attendance and desires to provide safe school environments that protect students from physical and emotional harm. District employees shall establish student safety as a high priority and shall not tolerate bullying of any student. No individual or group shall, through physical, written, verbal, or other means, harass, sexually harass, threaten, intimidate, retaliate, cyberbully, cause bodily injury to, or commit hate violence against any student or school personnel. Review Board Policies on Bullying.
Child Abuse and Neglect
The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting the safety and well-being of district students and desires to facilitate the prevention of and response to child abuse and neglect. The Superintendent or designee shall develop and implement strategies for preventing, recognizing, and promptly reporting known or suspected child abuse and neglect. Review Board Policies on Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting.
Kern County Child Abuse Hotline: (661) 631-6011
Domestic Violence
Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault: 661-327-1091
Kern County Family Justice Center: 661-868-8410
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Don't See What You Are Looking For? Call 2-1-1
This resource is available by dialing 2-1-1, or online. It’s free, easy to use and available 24/7. Get additional resources at Kern County 2-1-1.
Board Policy
SAY SOMETHING SANDY HOOK PROMISE
The national nonprofit, Sandy Hook Promise, developed the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS). The system allows youth and adults to securely submit anonymous safety concerns - anytime, from anywhere - to help identify and intervene upon at-risk individuals BEFORE they hurt themselves or others. The system enables school administrators and law enforcement to create effective interventions and to help prevent violence, suicide, bullying, self-harm and other forms of threatening behavior.
Parents can find more information about SS-ARS in this Parent Guide.


McKinney Vento (Homeless)
Definitions
Homeless children and youth or students experiencing homelessness means students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence (Education Code 48859; 42 USC Section 11434a). This definition also includes:
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Children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason
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Children who may be living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or shelters,
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Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
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Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; or
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Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are children who are living in similar circumstances listed above
Unaccompanied youth includes a homeless child or youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian. (Education Code 48859; 42 USC 11434a)
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Subtitle B—Education for Homeless Children and Youth), reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act, ensures educational rights and protections for children and youth experiencing homelessness. (42 United States Code [42 U.S.C.] Section 11434).
The district must ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness are able to participate fully in school activities and that barriers to identification, enrollment, and retention in school are removed. The district has policies and practices to ensure that homeless children and youths are not stigmatized or segregated. (Board Policy 6173).
Children and youth experiencing homelessness have the right to:
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Immediate enrollment with full & equal opportunity to succeed in school.
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Choice between neighborhood school or school of origin (school last enrolled in or attended), as is feasible.
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Transportation to school of origin.
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Immediate access to free school meals & educational services for which they are eligible.
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Referrals to appropriate community support services.
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Access to dispute resolution process.
For more information on resources through our district, visit our McKinney-Vento webpage.
Foster Youth
Who is eligible for Foster Youth Services?
Children and youth between the ages of 4 and 21 who are:
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In out-of-home placement or living at home, and under court supervision (WIC 300).
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Wards placed by the court in out-of-home care (WIC 602).
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Supervised by your county under the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICWA).
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Under supervision of the tribal court (ICWA).
How does AB 490 support Foster Youth?
AB 490 requires that every school district appoint a foster youth liaison to protect the educational rights of wards and dependents, ensuring they are made aware of their right:
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to remain at the school of origin.
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to access to academic resources.
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to timely transfer of grades and credits.
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to immediate enrollment into school.
For more information on foster youth rights and supports, visit our Foster Youth Webpage.
Special Services
Our Special Education Services are designed to support students with diverse learning needs so they can access meaningful educational opportunities and make progress toward their individual goals.
We partner with families, educators, and specialists to ensure each student receives individualized support that promotes academic growth, independence, and overall well-being.
For more information on special education services, visit out Special Services webpage.
Other
NAVIGATING MY STUDENT’S CANVAS CLASSROOM
- Where is PBVUSD's Canvas if I'm a Parent?
- How do I connect with my student’s Canvas Account?
- How do I become an "Observer" and follow my student(s)?
- I'm an Observer in my student's Canvas, but I can't see my student's assignments?
- How do I help my student connect to their Chromebook or Canvas?
Where is PBVUSD's Canvas if I'm a Parent?
How do I connect with my student’s Canvas Account?
How do I become an "Observer" and follow my student(s)?
I'm an Observer in my student's Canvas, but I can't see my student's assignments?
How do I help my student connect to their Chromebook or Canvas?
Chromebook to Canvas - How to Connect


