Havre schools toughen cyberbullying rules

Kids can be vicious, especially-so while separated from consequences by computers and the Internet, but the Havre Public Schools Board gave a preliminary nod of approval to a policy change to protect against such situations.

The board voted unanimously in favor of the first reading of a change to their bullying and hazing rules at Tuesday's meeting that would the actions and consequences of cyber-bullies closer together.

Karla Wohlwend, director of personnel and special services for the district, presented the changes, based on suggestions from the Montana School Board Association.

Wohlwend...