Level I

Examples

Disciplinary Response Procedures

Disciplinary

Options/Responses

MINOR misbehavior on the part of the student which impedes orderly classroom procedure or interferes with the orderly operation of the school.

These misbehaviors can usually be handled by an individual staff member but sometimes require the intervention of other school support personnel.

To Include but not limited to:

1.  Class tardiness

2.  School tardiness

3.  Inappropriate language,  

     conversations or gestures

4.  Disruptive behavior in

     classrooms, halls or cafeteria

5.  Lying

6.  Littering

7.  Dress code violations

8.  Possession of audio/video/

     electronic devices

9.  Unauthorized use of school/

     classroom telephones

10. Consumption of food/

      beverages outside of

      approved areas

11. Negligence for returning

      required forms

12. Verbal confrontation

      (student to student)

14. Abuse of privileges

15. Failure to possess written

      hall pass upon request.

16. Public displays of affection

17. Being in authorized areas   

      prior to the start or at the  

      finish of the day

18. Unpreparedness or non

      -participation in class

19. Failure to follow    

      established departmental

      course guide-lines

20. Failure to attend a    

      scheduled health room

      appointment

 21.Refusal to positively

      identify oneself upon  

     request

There is immediate intervention by the staff member who is supervising the student or who observes the misbehavior.

Repeated misbehavior requires a parent/teacher conference;  or a conference with the counselor and/or administrator.

A proper and accurate record of  the offense and disciplinary action  is maintained by staff member.

First Offense-

1 hour detention

Second Offense-

3 hours detention

Third Offense –

1 day in-school suspension

Fourth Offense –

move to Level II

Level II

Examples

Disciplinary Response Procedures

Disciplinary

Options/Responses

Behavior whose FREQUENCY or SERIOUSNESS tends to disrupt the learning climate of the school.

These infractions, which usually result from the continuation of  LEVEL I misbehaviors, require the intervention of personnel on the administrative level because the execution of LEVEL I disciplinary options has failed to correct the situation.  Also included in this level are misbehaviors which do not represent a direct threat to the health and safety of others but whose educational consequences are serious enough to require corrective action on the part of the administrative personnel.

To include but not limited to:

1.  Disrespect to school

     district employees

2.  Harassment – either

     written or verbal 

3.  Cutting classes

4.  Vulgar language

5.  Unsafe    

     laboratory/classroom

     behaviors

6.  Improper use of  

     equipment

7.  Failure to attend assigned

     detention or misbehave

     during assigned detention

     (see detention policy)

8.  Pushing/shoving

9.  Continuation of Level I 

     unmodified behavior

10. Cheating

The student is referred to the administrator with the appropriate form for disciplinary action.

The administrator meets with the student and/or teacher and applies the appropriate response.

The teacher is informed of the offense and the disciplinary action is maintained by the administrator.

A parental conference is held as needed.

First Offense –

  2 days In School  

Suspension

Second Offense –

  3 days In-School Suspension

Third Offense –

  3-5 days In-School Suspension.

Fourth Offense –

  Move to LEVEL III

Level III

Examples

Disciplinary Response Procedures

Disciplinary

Options/Responses

Acts directed against persons or property but whose consequences DO NOT SERIOUSLY ENDANGER the health or safety of others in the School.

These acts can be handled by the disciplinary mechanism in the school.  Corrective measures which the school should undertake, however, depend on the extent of the school’s resources  for remediating the situation in the best interests of all students.

To include but not limited to:

1.  Abuse of school property/

     vandalism, etc.

2.  Destruction/defacement of

     academic work/project of

     another student

3.  Threats

4.  Fighting

5.  Theft

6.  Extortion

7.  Gambling

8.  Possession/sale of stolen

     property

9.  Racial or gender slurs/

      intimidation.

10. Incitement of a disturbance

11. Reckless endangerment

12. Forgery/falsification of  

      records

13. Inappropriate    

      conduct/behavior

      during detention or in-

      school suspension

14. Defiance of authority/

      insubordination

15. Inappropriate gestures to 

      teachers

16. Failure to attend detention

      or in school suspension

17. Leaving the building

      without permission

18. Indecent exposure

19. Verbal assaults of district

      employees

20.  Use/possession of  tobacco

      (see smoking/tobacco  

       policy)

21. Acceptable Use of

      Technology

      Policy violations (#132)

22. Continuation of Level I or II

      unmodified behavior

The administrator initiates disciplinary action by investigating the infraction and conferring with staff on the extent of the consequence.

The administrator meets with the student and confers with parent about the student’s misconduct and the resulting disciplinary action.

A proper and accurate record of offenses and disciplinary actions is maintained by the administrator based on referral form submitted by teacher.

First Offense:

 1-3 days out-of- school

  suspension

Second Offense:

 1-5 days out-of-school suspension

Third Offense:

 1-10 days out-of-school suspension

Fourth Offense:

 Move to LEVEL IV

 Police intervention can  

 occur for any Level III  

  violation based on the  

  severity of the violation

The continuation of unmodified behavior may result in a formal board hearing.

Minimally, a formal school board hearing will be scheduled following:

1.  A student’s third incident of Level III or IV violations and, or

2.  A total of ten (10) days of accumulated out-of-school  suspensions

Level IV

Examples

Disciplinary Response Procedures

Disciplinary

Options/Responses

Acts which result in VIOLENCE to another person or property which POSE A DIRECT THREAT  to the safety of  others in the school.

These acts can result in the immediate removal of the student from school, the intervention of law enforcement authorities and action by the Board of School Directors.

To include but not limited to:

1.   Arson

2.   Assault and battery

3.   Bomb Threat

4.   Possession/Use of  

      fireworks

5.   Possession/Use of Drugs

6.   Threats to school district

      employees

7.   Terroristic threats

      (written/verbal)

8.   Possession/Use of  

      weapons

9.   Slander, libel or

      defamation of character

10. Tampering with security

      or alarm systems

11.  Acceptable Use of

       Technology

       Policy violations (#132)

12.  Threats/with aggravated   

 circumstances

13.  Fighting/with aggravated

       circumstances

14. Continuation of Level I,

      II, and /or  III unmodified

      behavior

Administrator verifies the offense, confers with the staff involved and meets with student.  Parents are notified.

The student is immediately removed from the school environment.

The school officials contact law enforcement agency and assist in prosecuting offender, where applicable.

A complete and accurate written report is submitted to the Superintendent for Board action.

Student is given full due process hearing before the Board.

1-10 days out-of-school

            and/or

·        Board Hearing

·        Alternative School Placement

·        Expulsion

·        Police Intervention

The continuation of unmodified behavior may result in a formal board hearing.

Minimally, a school board hearing will be scheduled following:

1.  A student’s third incident of Level III or IV violations and, or

2.  A total of ten (10) days of accumulated out-of-school suspensions