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

2. 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

3. Code of Student Conduct
For School Year

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. Code of Student Conduct
For School Year

9. New Interventions and Format Philosophy Responsibilities
CSC
New Interventions and Format
Philosophy
Responsibilities

10. 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

11. 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.”

12. 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

13. Next Steps Begin district-wide professional development plan
Monitor effectiveness of CSC
Input on proposed CSC