ALL CONSEQUENCES ARE DEFINED AS GUIDELINES ONLY. UNDER EACH CATEGORY, CONSEQUENCES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLES.

CATEGORY I

Category I Behaviors are generally addressed by certified staff, assistants, and/or supervisors on school grounds, on the bus, and/or during off-site, school-sponsored events. 

Category I behaviors are categorized as causing minor disruption to the learning environment and/or minimal threat to the safety of other students and staff. Such behaviors may include, but are not limited to work refusal, roughhousing (with no imbalance of power), not adhering to hallway expectations, use of profanity, defacing property (ex. Writing on desk), use of inappropriate gestures, and name calling. If exhibited overtime, Category I behaviors may be categorized as bullying, intimidation, and/or harassment.  

RESPONSE TO CATEGORY I BEHAVIORS 

In response to Category I behaviors, certified staff, assistants, and/or supervisors will speak with the student to determine the intent of the behavior and next steps (I.e. implementation of restorative measures and/or issuance of consequence(s). Category I behaviors may be documented through office alerts or referrals.

Restorative measures mean a continuum of school-based alternatives to exclusionary discipline, such as suspensions and expulsions, that: (i) are adapted to the particular needs of the school and community, (ii) contribute to maintaining school safety, (iii) protect the integrity of a positive and productive learning climate, (iv) teach students the personal and interpersonal skills they will need to be successful in school and society, (v) serve to build and restore relationships among students, families, schools, and communities, and (vi) reduce the likelihood of future disruption by balancing accountability with an understanding of students’ behavioral health needs in order to keep students in school. 

Consequences for Category I behaviors are generally issued by certified staff, assistants, and/or supervisors. Consequences may include, but are not limited to a loss of privilege (Ex. participation in a class or school-wide celebration), loss of participation in an extracurricular activity, detention, in-/out-of-school suspension, etc. 

Parent(s)/guardian(s) may be contacted regarding Category I behaviors. Further, they may be invited to participate in a call or meeting with the student and staff. 

CATEGORY II

Category II behaviors are generally addressed in collaboration with an administrator by certified staff, assistants, and/or supervisors on school grounds, on the bus, and/or during off-site, school-sponsored events.

Category II behaviors are categorized as causing disruption to the learning environment and/or threat to the safety of other students and staff. Such behaviors may include, but are not limited to academic dishonesty (i.e. cheating and/or plagiarism), misuse of technology, leaving the classroom without permission, property damage, theft, and threats or acts of verbal and/or physical aggression, If exhibited overtime, Category II behaviors may be categorized as bullying, intimidation, and/or harassment. 

RESPONSE TO CATEGORY II BEHAVIORS

In response to Category II behaviors, certified staff, assistants, and/or supervisors, in collaboration with an administrator will speak with the student to determine the intent of the behavior and next steps (I.e. implementation of restorative measures and/or issuance of consequence(s). Category II behaviors will be documented through office alerts or referrals.

Restorative measures mean a continuum of school-based alternatives to exclusionary discipline, such as suspensions and expulsions, that: (i) are adapted to the particular needs of the school and community, (ii) contribute to maintaining school safety, (iii) protect the integrity of a positive and productive learning climate, (iv) teach students the personal and interpersonal skills they will need to be successful in school and society, (v) serve to build and restore relationships among students, families, schools, and communities, and (vi) reduce the likelihood of future disruption by balancing accountability with an understanding of students’ behavioral health needs in order to keep students in school. 

Consequences for Category II behaviors are generally issued by certified staff, assistants, and/or supervisors, in collaboration with an administrator. Consequences may include, but are not limited to a loss of privilege (Ex. participation in a class or school-wide celebration), loss of participation in an extracurricular activity, detention, in-/out-of-school suspension, etc. 

Parent(s)/guardian(s) may be contacted regarding Category II behaviors. Further, they may be invited to participate in a call or meeting with the student and staff.

 

CATEGORY III

Category III behaviors are generally addressed by an administrator in collaboration with certified staff, assistants, and/or supervisors following an incident on school grounds, on the bus, and/or during off-site, school-sponsored events.

Category III behaviors may be labeled as gross disobedience or misconduct and are categorized as substantially disrupting the operation of the school and/or causing a threat to the safety of other students, staff, or the school community. Such behaviors are listed in Board Policy 7:190.

RESPONSE TO CATEGORY III BEHAVIORS CONSEQUENCES

In response to Category III behaviors, administrators in collaboration with certified staff, assistants, and/or supervisors will speak with the student to determine the intent of the behavior and next steps (I.e. implementation of restorative measures and/or issuance of consequence(s). Category III behaviors will be documented through office alerts or referrals and suspension letters when applicable. 

Restorative measures means a continuum of school-based alternatives to exclusionary discipline, such as suspensions and expulsions, that: (i) are adapted to the particular needs of the school and community, (ii) contribute to maintaining school safety, (iii) protect the integrity of a positive and productive learning climate, (iv) teach students the personal and interpersonal skills they will need to be successful in school and society, (v) serve to build and restore relationships among students, families, schools, and communities, and (vi) reduce the likelihood of future disruption by balancing accountability with an understanding of students’ behavioral health needs in order to keep students in school. 

Consequences for Category III behaviors are generally issued by an administrator. Consequences may include, but are not limited to a loss of privilege (Ex. participation in a class or school-wide celebration), loss of participation in an extracurricular activity, detention, in-/out-of-school suspension, etc. 

Major misconduct for Category III may result in In-School or Out-of-School Suspension for at least a minimum of one day and up to a maximum of ten days. In some cases, an expulsion hearing by the Board of Education will be held.