Determine how widespread bullying is in your school. This can be done through surveys and anonymous teacher-student conferences. Gather the staff to determine how bullying will be defined so that staff will know how to tell what constitutes punishable bullying.
Create a list of punishments that will be put forth for each type of bullying. There should be mild punishments for smaller acts of bullying, like slight teasing, and more serious punishments for harsher bullying, like physical fights. Notify the students of the policies and emphasize the school-wide commitment to addressing the problem of bullying.
Develop a policy that addresses how parents and students will be contacted once an act of bullying occurs. This will streamline the process and ensure that staff know how to properly respond. Also, this will help make sure parents are always kept in the loop when bullying occurs, whether their child is the instigator or the victim.
Monitor bullying levels throughout the school year by repeating surveys and by talking to students. This can help staff members determine if the anti-bullying tactics are working. It can also help the school determine if even more anti-bully work needs to be done.