District/School Operations School Board Policy 5500 – Code of Student Conduct Together we can develop world class citizens!

District/School OperationsSchool Board Policy 5500 – Code of Student Conduct

2015-2016 - Principal’s Tool Kit on the

Code of Student Conduct

Together we can develop world class citizens!


The Code of Student Conduct (COSC) is designed to promote and maintain a safe learning environment free from disruptions that interfere with teaching and learning activities.

Major Areas Addressed in Code of Student Conduct

Model Student Behavior

Code of Student Conduct Behaviors & Corrective Strategies

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Vital Alerts

Formal Corrective Strategies

Multi-Tiered System Supports (MTSS) Behavior Intervention Guide

Glossary

ACCESSING THE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

Parents/guardians can download the COSC, access SPOTsuccess, obtain useful student and school District information by creating a parent account needed for Parent Portal Access. You can also obtain a copy of the new COSC from your child’s school.

All parents/guardians are invited to establish a Parent Portal account. To create a new account:

Logon to http://www2.dadeschools.net/index.htm Click Parents Click Login to portal Follow directions on screen

Students, parents, and school employees are encouraged to read the Code of Student Conduct and become familiar with its content.

Please ask your child’s teacher, a school counselor or an administrator, if you have questions about accessing any of the features on the portal,

http://www2.dadeschools.net/index.htm

Opening of Schools ManualInstructions for Parent/Guardian Notification


Overview

Chapter I - Core Values & Model Student Behavior

CORE VALUESCitizenshipCooperation

FairnessHonestyIntegrityKindness

Pursuit of Excellence

RespectResponsibility

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Ways to Recognize Students for Model Behavior

Elementary & Secondary Outdoor class

Recognition from a local newspaper, media or politician

Recognition during morning announcements

Positive phone call to parent(s) / guardian(s)

Model Student-of-the-Month – display photograph in an appropriate location

Praise for good behavior

SPOTsuccess recognition

Certificate/trophy/ribbon/ plaque/medals

Class Field Trip

A reward (gift certificate, free admission to a school function)

Recognition by the “Do the Right Thing” program sponsored by the Miami-Dade Police Department

Recognition from a local newspaper, media or politician

Ways to Recognize Students for Model Behavior

Note home to parents

Appointed the class messenger

Eating with the teacher

Selecting prizes from a treasure box

Pencil toppers

Stars, smiley faces or stickers

Paperback books

Leading of class line to lunch or recess

Elementary Secondary Pep Rally

Paperback books

Prime Parking Spot

Recognition in School Newspaper

Gift Certificate (local merchants)

Free Pass to Sporting Event or play

Coupon for prizes and privileges or surprise gift bag with school supplies

In the News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeYdyOgAaWs



Chapter II – Behaviors & Range of Corrective Strategies

Level I – Disruptive Behaviors

Behaviors Range of Corrective Strategies

Level IDisruptive Behaviors Unauthorized location Confrontation with another

student Cutting class Disruptive behavior

(including behavior on the school bus and on the school bus stop)

Failure to comply with class and/or school rules

Possession of items or materials that are inappropriate for an educational setting *

Inappropriate public display of affection

Repeated use of profane or crude language (general, not directed at someone)

Unauthorized use of electronic devices

Violation of dress code Misrepresentation

Plan I Parent/guardian contact ** Reprimand Student, parents/guardians/staff

conference Peer mediation Revocation of the right to participate

in social and/or extracurricular activities

Confiscation of wireless communication devices

Detention or other Board-approved in-school program

Temporary assignment from class where the infraction occurred

Student contract School Center for Special Instruction

(SCSI) *** Replacement or payment for any

damaged property (if appropriate) Temporary loss of bus privileges (if

appropriate) Participation in an informal

counseling session related to the infraction

Behavior Plan Refer to page(s) 43-48 for

additional corrective strategies on the RtIB/MTSS.

Refer to page 34 for the prescribed corrective strategies for the violation of the dress code.

This section of the Code of Student Conduct outlines the ranges of inappropriate student behaviors in alignment with their corrective strategies. There are five (5) levels of inappropriate behaviors ranging from Disruptive Behaviors to Most Dangerous, Dangerous, or Violent Behaviors.

The most common inappropriate behaviors committed by students are those outlined in Level I – Disruptive Behaviors and Level II- Seriously Disruptive Behaviors.


Level IISeriously Disruptive Behaviors Cheating Confrontation with a staff

member Defiance of school personnel Distribution of items or

materials that are inappropriate for an educational setting*

Failure to comply with previously prescribed corrective strategies

False accusation Fighting (minor) Harassment (non-sexual or

isolated) Instigative behavior Leaving school grounds without

permission Joining clubs or groups not

approved by the School Board Libel Petty theft (under $300.00 Use of profane or provocative

language directed at someone Prohibited sales on school

grounds (other than controlled substances)

Possession and/or use of tobacco products or smoking devices

Slander Vandalism (minor)

Plan II

•Parent/guardian contact **

•School-based program that focuses on modifying the student’s inappropriate behavior or promotes positive behavior

•Suspension from school if approved by the region***

•Participation in counseling session related to the infraction. Refer to outside agency/provider. (See Special Notes #4)

•Diversion Center•Refer to page(s) 43-48 for additional corrective strategies on the RtIB/MTSS.

Level II – Seriously Disruptive Behaviors

The most common inappropriate behaviors committed by students at a school site are Level I and Level II Behaviors.


Level IIIOffensive/Harmful Behaviors • Assault/Threat against a non-staff member • Breaking and Entering/Burglary • Bullying (repeated harassment) (See

Special Notes #1 ) • Disruption on campus/Disorderly conduct • Fighting (serious) • Harassment (Civil Rights)(See Special Notes #2) • Hazing (misdemeanor) • Possession or use of alcohol, unauthorized over-the-counter medications, drug paraphernalia, controlled substances and/or anything that alters mood or is used for mood altering (See Special Note #3) • Possession of simulated weapons • Sexting (1) (see page 35) • Sexual harassment (See Special Notes #2 ) • Trespassing • Vandalism (major)

Plan III

• Parent/guardian contact (See Special Notes #4 ) • Suspension from school for one to ten days (See Special Notes #5 ) • Corrective Strategies from Level I & II • Permanent removal from class (placement review committee decision required) • Diversion Center • Recommendation for alternative educational setting • Recommendation for expulsion • Participation in counseling session related to the infraction • Refer to outside agency/provider (See Special Notes #6)

Level III – Offensive/Harmful Behaviors

LEVEL III Behaviors are more serious than Level II because they endanger health and safety, damage property, and/or cause serious disruptions to the learning environment

All Level III, IV, and V infractions, unless otherwise noted, require Schools Police Automated Reporting (SPAR). Administrators must contact Miami-Dade Schools Police. Miami-Dade Schools Police will determine if the incident will result in an information report or will lead to other police action(s).


Level IVDangerous or Violent Behaviors

• Battery against a non-staff member

• Grand theft (over $300.00) • Hate crime• Hazing (felony) • Motor vehicle theft • Other major crimes/incidents • Intent to sell and/or distribute alcohol, unauthorized over-the-counter medications, drug paraphernalia, controlled substances and/or anything that alters mood or is used for mood altering • Sale and/or distribution of alcohol, unauthorized over-the-counter medications, drug paraphernalia, controlled substances and/or anything that alters mood or is used for mood altering (See Special Notes #1 ) • Sexting (2) (See pages 35) • Sex offenses (other) (including possession and/or distribution of obscene or lewd materials)

Plan IV


Level IV – Dangerous or Violent Behaviors

LEVEL IV Behaviors are more serious acts of unacceptable behavior than Level III. They seriously endanger the health and well-being of others and/or damage property.



Level VMost Serious, Dangerous or Violent Behaviors

• Aggravated assault • Aggravated battery against a non-staff member • Armed robbery • Arson • Assault/Threat against M-DCPS employees or persons conducting official business • Battery or Aggravated battery against M-DCPS employees or persons conducting official business(See Special Notes #1) • Homicide • Kidnapping/Abduction • Making a false report/threat against the school(See Special Notes #1) • Sexting (3) Offense (See page 36) • Sexual battery • Possession, use, sale, or distribution of firearms, explosives, destructive devices, and other weapons. See Special Notes #1)

Plan V


Level V – Most Serious, Dangerous, or Violent Behaviors

LEVEL V Behaviors are the most serious acts of misconduct and violent actions that threaten life.


Chapter III – Student Rights & Responsibilities

Chapter lII – Student Rights & Responsibilities

Right to Learn

Knowledge & Observation of Rules of Conduct

Respect for Persons & PropertyParticipation in School Programs, Student Government and Activities

Counseling Services

Student Records

Attendance

Grades

Marriage, Pregnancy & Parenthood

Free Speech, Expression & Assembly

Publications

Search & Seizure

Complaint Procedures

Chapter IV– Vital Alerts & Formal Corrective Strategies

Chapter IV – Vital Alerts & Formal Corrective Strategies

Zero Tolerance Policy Off-Campus Felony Offenses Implication for Certain Sex Offenses Wireless Communication Devices Utilization of the Internet and

Inappropriate Use of Computers Corporal Punishment Individuals with Disabilities in

Education Act (IDEA): Students with a 504 Plan

Procedures for Implementing the 45-School Day Alternative Placement Rule for Students with Disabilities

District Policy Against Bullying & Harassment

District Dress Code Policy Sexting Use of Medication Temporary Removal from Class Permanent Removal from Class

Suspension/Assignment to School

Center for Special Instruction (SCSI) Assignment to an Alternative

Intervention Counseling Center Peer Mediation Other Alternatives Denial of Bus Privileges Denial of Privilege of Participating in

Social and/or extra-curricular activities Outdoor Suspension Diversion Center Alternative Education Program Expulsion Work Back Program in lieu of

Expulsion


Data Collection and Data Reporting

List of Worst Schools in Miami-Dade – “Worst 10 on Violence”2013-2014 Story by Reporter Andrea Torres – May 08, 2015

School Description Schools’ Total

Reports

Brownsville MS 4th place highest fights in state/ 81% school’s reports = fighting / 127 = fights/ 9= battery/ 7= tobacco / 5= trespassing 156

Cutler Bay MS 1st place highest fights in state / 89% school’s reports = fighting / 127= fights /9=battery / 7=tobacco / 5 trespassing 211

Mandarin Lakes K-8 2nd place highest fights in state; 96% school’s reports = fighting; 137= fights / 4=bullying / 1= battery 143

Toussaint L’Ouverture ES 4th place highest fights in state / 94 % school's reports = fighting / 127=fights / 1= battery /1 =sex harassment 135

Miami Southridge SHS 5th place highest fights in state/ 211Miami Carol City SHS 8th place highest fights in state/ 64% school’s reports = fighting / 103= fights / 24= tobacco / 10 = thefts / 6= weapons

possession / 4 = drug use162

Andover MS 9th place highest fights in state/ 82% school’s reports = fighting / 102= fights / 5= bullying / 6 = thefts / 3 = battery / 1= drug related / 1= sex harassment

123

North Dade MS 3rd place highest fights in state/ 78% school’s reports = fights/ 132=fights / 13= battery / 6= thefts / 4= bullying / 5= sexual harassment

169

Jose de Diego MS 5th place highest fights in state/ 83% school’s reports=fights / 123=fights / 6=battery / 2=drug related / 3= sex harassment 148Eneida M. Hartner ES 71% school’s reports = bullying & 12% school’s reports= sexual harassment / Highest % of sexual harassment reports in

Miami-Dade / 36= bullying / 6 = sexual harassment / 9= fights51

Other Schools ListedCampbell Drive K-8 Center Madison MS Glades MSFlorida City ES Gateway Environmental K-8 Palm Springs MSEverglades K-8 Center G. Holmes Braddock SHS Miami Sunset SHSHialeah SHS

Violent Acts Against PersonsHomicideSexual BatteryRobberyBatteryKidnappingPhysical Attack

Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs Drug Use/PossessionDrug SalesAlcoholTobacco

Other Non-ViolentSex OffensesTrespassingOther Major Offenses

PropertyBreaking & Entering/BurglaryLarceny/TheftArsonVandalism

HarassmentThreat/IntimidationSexual Harassment Bullying Harassment Sexual AssaultHazing

Not CategorizedFighting Disruption On Campus Weapons Possession

School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting (SESIR)26 Incident Categories Reported to FDOE

Fighting (Minor) vs. Fighting Serious

Cafeteria Fight Scenario

On July 22, 2015 at approximately 8:10 a.m. four boys were caught pushing and shoving each other in the cafeteria during breakfast.

Ms. Smith the security monitor commanded the four boys to STOP. The boys immediately stopped when told to do so.

None of the boys involved in this incident were injured.

The students were referred to Mr. Sample, Assistant Principal at Sunshine Elementary K-8 Center.

Ms. Smith filled out all of the Student Case Management Forms for this incident.

How many fights took place on this morning?


How many fights took place on this morning?Answer: Only 1 fight took place that morning, which involved 4 students


Can you find the issue with these SCM forms?

Can you find the issue with these SCM forms?Answer: Each student was given a different incident time. Mr. Sample, AP used the time the parent/guardian was contacted as the incident time. Because all the incident times are different, this one fight now counts as four different fights for the school.

Special Note:

Each student involved in this fight must have the same incident date and same incident time.

Two or more students trying to physically hurt each other. Fighting often begins with a disagreement between students that can be solved without fighting. (See Fighting Minor and Fighting Serious).

Occurs when two or more students engage in physical force against each other and

They stop when an authority figure gives them a verbal command to stop,

AND

There are no injuries that require medical attention as a result of the fight.

Example: The students began to fight, but they stopped when the teacher told them to stop and no one was hurt.

Fighting Analysis

Fighting (Minor)Level II

Occurs when two or more students engage in a physical force or violence against each other and

They become so enraged that they do not stop when given a verbal command to do so

OR

Physical restraint was required,

AND/OR

Someone is injured to an extent that requires immediate first aid or medical attention.

Serious fighting MUST be reported to school police.

Example: Students involved in serious fighting that causes injury or requires medical attention will be suspended.

Fighting Analysis

Fighting (Serious)Level IIIAll Level III, IV, and V

infractions, unless otherwise noted, require Schools Police Automated Reporting (SPAR). Administrators must contact Miami-Dade Schools Police. Miami-Dade Schools Police will determine if the incident will result in an information report or will lead to other police action(s).

Do You Know Your Fights?

What Type of Incident is This?

Bill and Tommy got into a fight in the hallway. Ms. Doe saw the boys, and shouted for them to stop. The boys disregarded Ms. Doe’s directive, and continued fighting.

What type of incident is this?

a) Fighting (Minor)

b) Fighting (Serious)

c) Battery

d) General Disruptive Behavior

What Type of Incident is This?

Paul and David where pushing and shoving each other. When Mr. Smith saw the boys, he immediately directed the boys to stop and they did.

What type of incident is this?

a) Fighting (Minor)

b) Fighting (Serious)

c) Battery

d) General Disruptive Behavior

Values Matters Kickoff

August 24, 2015 – September 4, 2015

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District/School Operations School Board Policy 5500 – Code of Student Conduct Together we can develop world class citizens!