Discipline Review 18-19 Coding discipline in eSchool Plus based on the PEIMS Data Standards, provided by TEA

WHAT INFORMATION MUST BE REPORTED? *The Discipline Action Reason which indicates the student’s action *The Discipline Action which indicates what punishment has been determined (ISS, OSS, DAEP, or JJAEP) *The Behavior Location which indicates whether the incident happened on/off campus or at a school related activity *The length of the discipline action(s) *The date of offense (incident date) *All offenders involved in the offense

Changes for this year

Discipline Action Reason Codes Three categories: 1. Non-Mandatory (Discretionary)DAEP offenses 2. Mandatory DAEP offenses 3. Mandatory JJAEP (expulsion) offenses Discipline Action Reason Codes This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Discipline Action Reason Codes Refer to the Denton ISD Discipline Matrix Guide for guidance It can be found on the O:Davis School Drive Mirrors Chapter 37 of TEC It will give recommendations for: the discipline process consequences (Campus, DAEP, JJAEP) number of days to assign action reason codes etc This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Non-Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 01 - Permanent removal of student by teacher from class Permanent ban of the student by the classroom teacher from their classroom Behavior must occur in the classroom Teacher must document repeated behavior and deny the student to right to return their classroom

Non-Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 10 – Non Title 5 Penal Code Felony -Occurring off campus while the student is not in attendance at a school-sponsored or school-related activity.

DAEP Action Reason Code Non-Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Code Action Reason Code 21 Any other violation of the Student Code of Conduct that is not specifically listed under another Action Reason Code Must use the code 21 alpha variations whenever possible (sub- codes)

Non Mandatory Action Reason 21 sub-codes… Possessing, selling, giving or using drug paraphernalia 21B Improper use, possession or being under the influence of prescription drugs 21C Improper use, possession or being under the influence of over-the-counter drugs 21D Visual display of gang symbols on body, clothing or property 21E Participation in gangs 21F Participation in illegal organization including direct or indirect leadership, guidance or recruiting 21G Bullying, cyber bullying, dating violence, harassment or making hit lists 21H A substantial disruption to the educational environment either on or off school property due to sending, posting or possessing electronic messages that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented or illegal (including sexting)

Non Mandatory Action Reason 21 sub-codes… Profanity or obscene gestures dircted at students or staff (not general use of profanity) 21J Non-felony stealing/theft 21K Vandalism, defacing of school property, graffiti 21L Inappropriate exposure of body parts (not determined to be public lewdness or indecent exposure) 21M Assault by contact 21N Verbal assault, assault by threat against student 21O Verbal assault, assault by threat against staff 21P Possessing or using a replica of a gun 21Q Possessing or using a BB gun or air gun 21R Possessing of live ammunition/bullets 21S Possession of pepper spray/mace 21T Possession of stun gun

Non-Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 22 – Criminal Mischief Action Reason Code 23 – Emergency Placement Behavior must be eligible for DAEP placement or expulsion either under state law or local policy

Non-Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 33 – Tobacco offense Possessed, purchased, used, or accepted a cigarette or tobacco product as defined in the Health and Safety Code Action Reason Code 34 – School related gang violence Action Reason Code 59 – Serious misbehavior while expelled or placed in a DAEP

Non-Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 41 – Fighting/Mutual Combat Must have at least two offenders to use this code Must not include any behavior more specifically defined (such as assault, aggravated assault, etc.) This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

Non-Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 49 – Engages in deadly conduct Action Reason Code 56 – Student is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and is not under court supervision

Non-Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 58 – Breach of computer security by knowingly accessing a computer, computer network, or other computer system without consent Computer or system must be owned or operated on behalf of the school district. Student knowingly alters, damages, or deletes school district property or information

Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Code Action Reason Code 02 – Conduct punishable as a Felony Includes offenses such as vandalism or criminal mischief where damage exceeds $1500

Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 04 – Possessed, sold, used, or was under the influence of marijuana or other controlled substance 04SE Marijuana: selling, delivering or giving – TEC §§ 37.006(a)(2)(C) and 37.007(b) 04IN Marijuana: under the influence – TEC §§ 37.006(a)(2)(C) and 37.007(b) 04PO Marijuana: in possession – TEC §§ 37.006(a)(2)(C) and 37.007(b)

Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 05 – Possessed, sold, used, or was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage Use sub-codes (05IN, 05PO, 05SE) Action Reason Code 06 – Abuse of glue, aerosol paint, or other such chemical Action Reason Code 07 – Public lewdness or indecent exposure Action Reason Code 08 – Retaliation against school employee or volunteer Can be used whether offense occurred on campus or off campus

Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 09 – Title 5 Felony occurring off campus and while the student is not in attendance at a school sponsored or school related activity Action Reason Code 26 – Terroristic Threat The student making the threat must exhibit/posses the ability to carry out the threat The recipient of the threat must believe the threat will be carried out

Mandatory DAEP Action Reasons Action Reason Code 27 – Assault against a school district employee or volunteer There must be a victim and a perpetrator, and the victim must receive bodily injury Action Reason Code 28 – Assault against someone other than a school district employee or volunteer. Action Reason Code 55 – Student is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and is under court supervision.

Mandatory DAEP Action Reason Code Action Reason Code 35 – False Alarm or False Report Examples include pulling the fire alarm, calling in a bomb threat, or giving any other false report that invokes emergency services. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

Mandatory Expulsion ‘JJAEP’ Action Reason Codes

Elementary students Students younger than 10, must receive services in DAEP if they engage in expellable behavior. [TEC37.007(e((3), (H)]. However, a student younger than 6 may NOT be sent to DAEP, unless the student brings a firearm to school. [TEC 37.007 (E)(2). Students below 3rd grade may NOT be placed in out-of-school suspensions unless the student engages in misconduct that is drug or alcohol related or that contains the elements of certain weapons offenses or violent offenses under the Texas Penal Code. [TEC 37.005]. A district may adopt and implement a positive behavior program as an alternative to traditional discipline for students 3rd grade. [TEC 37.0013]

Mandatory Expulsion (JJAEP) Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 11 – Used, exhibited, or possessed a firearm This does not include BB guns, pellet guns, or air- soft guns Action Reason Code 12 – Used, exhibited, or possessed an illegal knife Knife blade must be greater than 5.5 inches

Mandatory Expulsion (JJAEP) Action Reason Codes Action Reason Code 13 – Used, exhibited, or possessed an illegal club Many common items that are not clubs fall into this category if they are used as a club against someone (like a baseball bat or board) Action Reason Code 14 – Used, exhibited, or possessed a prohibited weapon

Mandatory Expulsion (JJAEP) Action Reason codes Action Reason Code 16 – Arson Action Reason Code 17 – Murder, capital murder, or criminal attempt to commit murder Action Reason Code 18 – Indecency with a child Action Reason Code 19 – Aggravated kidnapping

Mandatory Expulsion (JJAEP) Action Reason codes Action Reason Code 29 – Aggravated assault against a school employee or volunteer Assault results in serious bodily injury to the victim 29 Action Reason Code 30 – Aggravated assault against someone other than a school employee or volunteer 30

Mandatory Expulsion (JJAEP) Action Reason codes Action Reason Code 31 – Sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault against a school employee or volunteer Action Reason Code 32 – Sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault against someone other than a school employee or volunteer

Mandatory Expulsion (JJAEP) Action Reason codes Action Reason Code 36 – Felony controlled substance violation Any amount of cocaine, meth, heroin, 4 or more ounces of marijuana, etc. Action Reason Code 37 – Felony alcohol violation Action Reason Code 46 – Aggravated robbery

Mandatory Expulsion JJAEP Action Reason codes Action Reason Code 47 – Manslaughter Action Reason Code 48 – Criminally negligent homicide Action Reason Code 57 – Continuous sexual abuse of young child or children under Penal Code 21.02 Occurring on school property or while attending a school sponsored or school related activity on or off school property

Discipline Action Codes Discipline Action Codes are the codes used to describe the consequences given to a student for the offense they committed. Multiple codes may be used for each offender For example a student may receive an out-of-school suspension (OSS) as well as a DAEP placement

Discipline Action Codes Action Code 06 – In-School Suspension Max number 30 days, 10 days consecutively Attendance must be taken but teacher, students MAY NOT take attendance Sign In sheets MAY NOT be used!! Action Code 05 – Out-of-School Suspension Can not assign a student to more than three (3) days of OSS A partial day suspension counts as one of the three allowed

Discipline Action Codes Action Code 07 – DAEP Placement Action Code 02 – Expulsion to JJAEP Requires a formal expulsion hearing

Discipline Action Code Action Code 27 – Mandatory disciplinary action not taken as a result of ARD committee Manifestation Determination Review (MDR), made in accordance with IDEA for a student receiving special education services, that the student’s behavior is linked to the student’s disability

Discipline Action Code Action Code 28 – Mandatory DAEP/JJAEP placement not taken because the district considered one or more provisions that allows the district to consider self defense, intent or lack of intent, student’s disciplinary history, or disability that substantially impairs the student’s capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of the student’s conduct as a factor in a decision to order suspension, removal to a DAEP, or expulsion

Special Education Students The placement of a student with disabilities in JJAEP, who receives special education services, may be made only by a duly constituted Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee Under federal rules and regulations, special education student must be allowed to continue their education program regardless of what behavior they have committed

If a student is given out-of-school suspension any part of a day counts as a full day for state reporting purposes A student may not be given more than three (3) days of out-of-school suspension for any given discipline incident If coding a student with fight/mutual combat there must be two offenders entered under one discipline incident Take-Aways

Your attendance date and discipline MUST match Your attendance date and discipline MUST match! The state will audit this data to verify that a student in ISS/OSS is marked accordingly in attendance data. (There is a report for this!) DATES MATTER! If the student’s placement dates change for ANY reason (more/fewer) this must be indicated on the incident in eSchool. It will be compared to the attendance data. Take-Aways

Please make sure your incident comments support the action reason code given For example, if you use code 21 (code of conduct violation) make sure the comments don’t say something along the lines of ‘student was caught with marijuana.’ Take-Aways

Contacts Contact Shanna Mikolajchak/Ray Lagleder if you have questions concerning Data entry into eSchool How to code a particular incident Contact Ronnie Watkins if you have questions concerning DAEP placement procedures Contact your Area Superintendent if you have questions concerning JJAEP placement procedures

Coding notes: Non State Reportable (LOCAL) Incidents: State Reportable Incidents: An Incident Code of 21 CAN NOT be paired with an Action Code of ASD. An Incident Code of 800 CAN NOT be paired with an Action Code of 05 Incident Code = 800 Action Code = Alpha A-ZZZ Incident Code = Numeric 1-99 Action Code = 05, 06, 07, or 02 It MUST be paired with a numeric State Action Code It MUST be paired with an Alpha (LOCAL) Action Code