Disciplinary Action & Bullying FY16 Reporting Protocol Matt McCarter / Karen Hostetter Student Engagement, Career & Technical Readiness Division

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Increase understanding of ISEE fields associated with Disciplinary Actions Clarify reporting requirements required by HB246 (Bullying incidents) Session Objectives

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tracking and analyzing discipline data is a critical part of determining the most effective allocation of resources and program planning. Behavior policy violations contribute to toxic school environments, which have a significant impact on teaching and learning. Why Track?

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Reporting Fields Disciplinary action associated with: Violence with & without injury Weapon involved & type Drugs involved Alcohol involved Justice system involved Result equals at least ½ day removal from regular school day

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Reporting Fields

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NCLB Act, Title IX Subpart 2, Section 9532 Determine Persistently Dangerous Schools Comply with Gun Free Schools Act Certification of data for EDFACTS FERPA / Data Security Law (SB 1372) School Improvement Grant requirement Auditable, replicable and valid Why Report in ISEE?

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION In each of 3 consecutive years, one instance of: Homicide Sexual Offense Kidnapping Or expulsion rate great than 1% Or 3 students convicted a of violent criminal offense Persistently Dangerous Schools

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION An incident Glossary is included in this document on pages 51 and 53, which is posted on the following web page: cs/year_end_docs/2010%20YR%20END%20REPO RT.pdf cs/year_end_docs/2010%20YR%20END%20REPO RT.pdf Violent Offenses – Consult State Criminal Statutes Definitions

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PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Districts report to SDE as required by HB 246 Items to be collected by district are: On aggregate (nothing less than 10) # of incidents by grade # of new and repeat offenders by grade & gender SDE will provide a tracking sheet and report will be a web-page due annually. Bullying Incidents

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Incidents to be reported are those that prompt a formal disciplinary response such as: Removal from the classroom Meeting with the counselor / principal Involvement in special programs Parent meeting Detention Suspension Bullying Incidents

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION “Any intentional gesture, or any intentional written, verbal or physical act or threat by a student that: (a) A reasonable person under the circumstances should know will have the effect of:” Bullying Definition (I.C A)

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION “(i) Harming a student; or (ii) Damaging a student’s property; or (iii) Placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person (or property); or (b) Is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for a student” Idaho’s law includes cyberbullying Bullying Definition (I.C A)

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION In order to be considered bullying, the behavior must be aggressive and include: An imbalance of power- kids who bully use their power to assert control over other kids Repetition- bullying includes a pattern of behavior involving dominance over others Bullying Definition (U.S. HHS)

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SB 1186 calls for $4 million to be allocated for school safety improvements and substance abuse prevention programs. The funding formula is as follows: A base of $2,000 for every district and charter school, and Approximately $13.00 per student based on SY14/15 ADA Safe & Drug Free Schools $$

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION A simple application for funding will be released in mid-August and will be located on the SDE’s Safe and Drug Free School’s web page. Safe & Drug Free Schools $$

PROVIDED BY THE IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Matt McCarter, Director Division of Student Engagement, Career & Technical Readiness (208) Karen Hostetter, Coordinator 21 st CCLC / School Safety (208) Contact Information