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Level I Misconduct
Definition: Minor misbehavior on the
part of the student that disturbs orderly classroom procedures or interferes
with the orderly operation of the school. These misbehaviors can usually be
handled by an individual staff member.
- Classroom and/or school disturbance
- Running in hallways and stairways
- Continued failure to complete assignments
or follow directions
- Littering
- Nuisance objects (toys, cell phones,
pagers)
- Dress Code Violations
- Gum
- Other student misconduct similar to the
above examples may also serve as grounds for Level I disciplinary action.
- Immediate intervention by the staff
member who is supervising and who observes the misconduct.
- If the staff member perceives the
beginning of continual Level I misconduct, a proper and accurate record should
be maintained in the classroom and parents notified by the teacher.
- Disciplinary Options/Responses
- Verbal Reprimand
- Behavioral contract
- Teacher Counseling
- Withdrawal of privileges
- Before / After / or Lunch Detention
- Removal / changing / covering of indecent
clothing or materials
- Temporary removal from the classroom
- Parent / Teacher Conference
- Telephone call to parents / written
notice sent to parents
- Confiscation of nuisance objects
Level II Misconduct
Definition: Misbehavior whose frequency or
seriousness tends to disrupt the learning climate of the classroom and/or
school. These infractions, which usually result from the continuation of Level
I misbehaviors, require the intervention of personnel on the administrative
level because Level I disciplinary options have failed to correct the situation.
- Continuation of unmodified Level I
misconduct
- Disruptive classroom and / or school
behavior
- Lying, cheating, or falsifying signatures
- Profane / abusive language
- Indecent or inappropriate acts or
gestures
- Defacing school property
- Use or possession of any tobacco products
on school property
- Other possible student misconduct similar
to the above examples may also serve as grounds for Level II disciplinary
actions.
- The student is referred to the Dean for
appropriate disciplinary action/
- A proper and accurate record of the
offense and the disciplinary action is maintained.
- The teacher is informed of the
disciplinary action within two working days of referral.
- Disciplinary Options / Responses
- Verbal Reprimand (must be accompanied by
at least one other option)
- Withdrawal of privileges
- Detention
- ISS (In School Suspension)
- Behavioral Contract
- Special Work Detail
- Temporary removal from class
- Referral to School Counselor
- Referral to an outside agency
- Parent / Administrator conference
- Written / telephone parent notification
- Payment for restoration of destroyed
property
- Suspension ( 1 - 10 days )
Level III Misconduct
Definition: Acts directed against persons
or property, which may have serious implications. Some of these acts might be
considered criminal but most frequently may be handled by the disciplinary
mechanism in the school. Corrective measures that the school should undertake,
however, depend upon the extent of the school's resources for mediating the
situation in the best interests of all parties.
- Throwing objects that threaten the safety
of others
- Harassment of others, hazing, threats of
extortion of students or school personnel
- Fighting
- Stealing
- Vandalism
- Verbal assault of school personnel
- Other possible student misconduct similar
to the above examples may also serve as grounds for disciplinary action.
- Within one working day of the referral
the Dean or an administrator initiates disciplinary action by investigating
the infraction and conferring with staff on the extent of the consequences.
- The Dean or an administrator meets with
the student and confers with the parent about the student's misconduct and the
resulting disciplinary action.
- There is restitution of property and
damages.
- A proper and accurate record of offenses
and disciplinary action in maintained.
- The teacher is informed of the
disciplinary action within two working days.
- Disciplinary Actions / Options
- Referral to school counselor
- Behavioral contract
- Withdrawal of privileges
- Detention
- ISS (In School Suspension)
- Referral to outside agency
- Parent / Teacher / Administrator
conference
- Out of School Suspension ( 1 - 15 days )
- Payment for restoration of destroyed,
damaged, or stolen property
- Referral to civil authorities for action
- Recommendation for expulsion
Level IV Misconduct
Definition: Acts that result in violence
to another's person or property or which pose a threat to the safety of the
student or others in the school. These acts may be considered criminal and
require administrative actions.
- Furnishing / selling / use / possession
of unauthorized substances - alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, look-alike
drugs: any item that has a close resemblance to an illegal drug or a
controlled substance for which a valid prescription does not exist for the
student and is possessed, furnished, or used by a student without prior
approval by an administrator, supplements, and caffeine pills.
- Assault and Battery
- Possession, use, or transfer of a
dangerous weapon, instrument, or substance.
- Bomb threats
- Arson / tampering with fire alarm
- Other possible student conduct similar to
the above examples might also serve as grounds for Level IV disciplinary
action.
- The Dean or an administrator verifies the
offense, confers with the staff involved and meets with the student
immediately.
- Parents are notified if possible and the
student is removed from the school environment as soon as feasible.
- When deemed appropriate, school officials
would contact a law enforcement agency and assist in prosecuting the offender.
- A proper and accurate record of offenses
and disciplinary action is maintained by an administrator.
- All Level IV violations will be referred
to the Superintendent for possible expulsion.
- Disciplinary Options / Responses
- Referral to an outside agency
- Long term suspension ( 4 - 30 days )
- Payment for restoration of destroyed,
damaged, or stolen property
- Recommendation for expulsion
- Referral to law enforcement agencies for
action
Level V Misconduct
Definition: Continuing misconduct and / or
violations which have been addressed at Levels III or IV but continues shall be
referred to the Board of Education for an expulsion hearing.
- The student charged with the misconduct
shall be suspended immediately.
- The school administrator will compile all
information and documentation pertaining to the charged misconduct and submit
the data to the Superintendent for review.
- The Superintendent and the school
administrator shall confer to determine the final disposition of the case.
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