Code of Student Conduct Gregory L. Hicks Director, Behavioral Learning

Overview CSC in Transition Philosophical change Re-evaluate offenses Increase instructional time Train teachers, staff, CSOs, SROs, administrators Philosophical change Initiate positive school climate model Seek consistency Move towards intervention-based responses

Code of Student Conduct For School Year 2015-2016

2015-2016 Code of Student Conduct (CSC) 4 categories: Class I / Minor Class II / Intermediate Class III / Major Class E Reclassified Offenses Progressive disciplinary responses

2015-2016 CSC: Categories Class I / Minor Class II / Intermediate Minor, non-safety related behavior Ex. Dress Code, Disruption, etc. Class II / Intermediate Moderate, but escalated behavior Ex. Bullying, Disruption that threatens safety, etc. Class III / Major Serious, habitual, or safety-related behavior Ex. Bomb Threat, Repeated Theft, etc. Class E Most serious safety-related behavior Ex. Forced Sex Act, Robbery, etc.

2015-2016 CSC: Reclassification Defiance moved to Class I Violation of Medication Policy to Class I Display of cell phone moved to Class I Dress code violations are Class I Removal of probation violations Created Class E from Class III

2015-2016 CSC: Progressive Discipline Within Classification Example of Class I Classroom Management In-School Learning Center (ILC) Example of Class II Out of School Suspension (OSS) Between Classification Repeated Offenses Consequence Fits the Behavior

Code of Student Conduct For School Year 2016-2017

New Interventions and Format Philosophy Responsibilities 2016-2017 CSC New Interventions and Format Philosophy Responsibilities

2016-2017 CSC: Interventions and Format Progressive Intervention Based Responses School Based Problem Solving Teams Restorative Justice Peer Justice Panel “What does this all mean?” Clear Response Matrix Clearly defined infractions with examples Glossary

2016-2017 CSC: Philosophy “We will work to create a culture in which staff, students and parents/guardians work together respectfully to maintain a positive, orderly, and safe learning environment focused on both teacher-and-student led learning. In keeping with our mission, we will implement a fair and consistent disciplinary process focused on teaching desired behavior through positive reinforcement and restorative justice.”

2016-2017 CSC: Responsibilities Staff Commit to student / teacher relationships Help students “Connect” to school environment Model professionalism Teach “Life Skills” focused on positive behaviors Build parent / teacher relationships Students Abide by core beliefs Parents/Guardians Communicate effectively with schools

Next Steps Begin district-wide professional development plan Monitor effectiveness of 2015-2016 CSC Input on proposed 2016-2017 CSC