School Board Rule Workshop Policies and Revisions

School Board Rule Development Workshop Policies JIC and ADD June 2, 2015

Agenda Timeline Policies Affected Questions & Discussion 2

Tentative Schedule Rule Development Workshop Board Approval Effective Date June 2, 2015 June 23, 2015 July 1, 2015 3

Policy Revisions 1. JIC- Code of Student Conduct (Revised) 2. ADD- Safe Schools (Revised) 4

REVISED POLICY JIC -- CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT 5

JIC CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT Purpose Sets the grounds for disciplinary action procedures and the rights of students Actions Summary Revisions have been made to the existing policy language to include content, formatting, and terminology edits, consistent with statutory language 6

Safe Harbor Provision 2014-2015 Language Proposed 2015-2016 Language A student may approach a school official and voluntarily surrender an object, the possession of which is prohibited by the Code of Student Conduct. Unless an investigation by school officials regarding the possession of this particular object has already commenced, if a student approaches a school official and voluntarily surrenders such an object, then the student will not be subject to disciplinary action. The student's parent/guardian will make arrangements to pick up the object from the school, if applicable A student may approach a school official or contracted personnel and voluntarily surrender an object, the possession of which is prohibited by the Code of Student Conduct. Unless an investigation by school officials regarding the possession of this particular object has already commenced, if a student approaches a school official or contracted personnel and voluntarily surrenders such an object, then the student will not be subject to disciplinary action. An investigation is initiated when a school official or contracted personnel becomes aware of a prohibited item. The student's parent/guardian will make arrangements to pick up the object from the school, if applicable 7

Level 1 Offenses 2014-2015 Proposed 2015-2016 Language 1K- Repeated Misconduct: Repeated behavior that includes one or more Level 1 Offenses 1K- Cellular Telephone/Technology Violation: The misuse of wireless communication devices, including but not limited to, cellular telephones, MP3 players, iPods, e-readers, and other electronic devices 1L- Tardiness: Repeated late arrival to school or class 1L- Tardiness: Repeated late arrival to class 1M- Unauthorized Absence from School or Class: Violation of the state attendance laws 1M- Unauthorized Absence from School or Class: Violation of the state attendance laws. This includes leaving school grounds without authorization 8

Level 1 Offenses 2014-2015 Proposed 2015-2016 Language 1N- Other Misconduct: Any other minor act of misconduct which interferes with the orderly operation of the classroom, the school program, a school function or activity, an extracurricular/co curricular program, or approved transportation. Repeated behavior that includes one or more Level 1 offense(s) 1N- Other Misconduct: Any other minor act of misconduct which interferes with the orderly operation of the classroom, the school program, a school function or activity, an extracurricular/co curricular program, or approved transportation. 9

Level 2 Offenses 2014-2015 Proposed 2015-2016 Language 2H- Misconduct on School Bus or School Approved Transportation: Repeated or serious misconduct which interferes with the orderly, safe, and expeditious transportation of students or other authorized riders 2H- Misconduct on School Bus or School Approved Transportation: Repeated misconduct which interferes with the orderly, safe, and expeditious transportation of students or other authorized riders 2Q- Cellular Telephone/Technology Violation: The repeated misuse of wireless communication devices, including but not limited to, cellular telephones, camera telephones, MP3 players, iPods, e-readers, and other electronic devices 10

Level 2 Offenses 2014-2015 Proposed 2015-2016 Language 2R- Sexual Harassment: Any minor slur, innuendo, gesture, or other written or verbal conduct reflecting on an individual s gender which has the purpose of creating an offensive educational environment. This does not include acts involving physical contact 11

Level 3 Offenses 2014-2015 Proposed 2015-2016 Language 3L- Smoking and Other Use of Tobacco Products: The possession, use, distribution, or sale of tobacco products, or items represented to be of said nature 3L- Smoking and Other Use of Tobacco Products: The possession, use, distribution, or sale of tobacco products, or items represented to be of said nature. This includes, but is not limited to, electronic cigarettes, vapors, and hookah pens 12

Level 3 Offenses 2014-2015 Proposed 2015-2016 3Q- Other Serious Misconduct: Any other major act of misconduct which seriously disrupts the orderly operation of the school program, or any school activity, or transportation services which threatens the health, safety or property of self or of others or behavior not specifically described above which substantially disrupts the orderly conduct of a school, school function, or an extracurricular/co- curricular activity. This may include, but is not limited to, providing false/misleading information to staff members, profanity, or language intended or reasonably calculated to insult and/or incite another person; repeated dress code violations; misuse of electronic items or computers; substantially disrupting a bus driver which causes or has the potential to cause a safety hazard on a moving bus; or the activation of a fire alarm without reasonable cause which, in the discretion of the principal, was not the result of a willful or malicious act 3Q- Other Serious Misconduct: Any other major act of misconduct which seriously disrupts the orderly operation of the school program, or any school activity which threatens the health, safety or property of self or of others or behavior not specifically described above which substantially disrupts the orderly conduct of a school, school function, or an extracurricular/co-curricular activity. This may include, but is not limited to, providing false/misleading information to staff members, language intended or reasonably calculated to insult and/or incite another person; or the activation of a fire alarm that was not the result of a willful or malicious act 13

Level 3 Offenses 2014-2015 Proposed 2015-2016 Language 3R- Possession of Other Instruments or Objects: Possession of any instrument or object that could be used as a weapon other than a firearm may be considered under this heading if there has been no threatening or intimidating display of the instrument or object. 3R- Physical Aggression on an Employee or Contracted Personnel: The willful use of force upon an employee or contracted personnel that does not result in bodily injury 3X- Misconduct on School Bus or School Approved Transportation: Repeated or serious misconduct which interferes with the orderly, safe, and expeditious transportation of students or other authorized riders 14

Level 3 Offenses 2014-2015 Proposed 2015-2016 Language 3Y- Cellular Telephone/Technology Violation: The continual misuse of wireless communication devices, including but not limited to, cellular telephones, camera telephones, MP3 players, iPods, e-readers, and other electronic devices 15

Level 4 Offenses 2014-2015 Proposed 2015-2016 Language 4D- Battery of Employees, Contracted Personnel, Volunteers, or Students: An actual or intentional touching or striking of an OCPS employee, contracted personnel, volunteer, any other adult, or OCPS student against his/her will or intentionally causing bodily harm to an individual. The attack must be serious enough to warrant consulting law enforcement and result in more serious bodily harm. In severe cases, the battery of a student may be the basis for expulsion. 4D- Battery of Employees, Contracted Personnel, Volunteers, or Students: An actual or intentional touching or striking of an OCPS employee, contracted personnel, volunteer, any other adult, or OCPS student against his/her will or intentionally causing more serious bodily harm to an individual. The attack must be serious enough to warrant consulting law enforcement. In severe cases, the battery of a student may be the basis for expulsion. 16

Level 4 Offenses 2014-2015 Proposed 2015-2016 Language 4K- Other Weapon: The possession, use, or control of any instrument or object, other than a firearm, which could be used to inflict harm on another person or to intimidate any person. Included in this category are objects such as BB guns or pellet guns, air soft guns, paintball guns and replicas of any gun or weapon, knives of any kind (including common pocket knives), chains, pipes, common household tools, razor blades, box cutter/utility knife, ice picks, other pointed instruments, nunchucks, brass knuckles, explosives, Chinese stars, Billy clubs, tear gas guns, pepper spray or electrical/chemical weapons or devices. Also included is anything represented to be a firearm if used in an intimidating manner toward another person. 4K- Other Weapon: The possession, use, or control of any instrument or object, other than a firearm, which could be used to inflict harm on another person or to intimidate any person. Included in this category are objects such as BB guns or pellet guns, air soft guns, paintball guns and replicas of any gun or weapon, knives of any kind, chains, pipes, common household tools, razor blades, box cutter/utility knife, ice picks, other pointed instruments, nunchucks, brass knuckles, explosives, Chinese stars, Billy clubs, tear gas guns, pepper spray or electrical/chemical weapons or devices. Also included is anything represented to be a firearm if used in an intimidating manner toward another person. 17

REVISED POLICY ADD -- SAFE SCHOOLS 18

ADD SAFE SCHOOLS Purpose Prohibits bullying and harassment as well as teen dating violence or abuse; sets forth procedures for investigations and consequences of bullying/harassment/teen dating violence/abuse actions Actions Summary Revisions have been made to the existing policy language to include content, formatting, and terminology edits, consistent with statutory language 19

ADD- Section 2(a) Current Language Proposed 2015-2016 Language Definition of bullying, harassment, cyber- stalking and cyberbullying: 1. Unwanted Teasing 2. Social Exclusion 3. Threat 4. Intimidation 5. Stalking 6. Physical violence 7. Theft 8. Sexual, religious, or racial harassment 9. Public humiliation 10. Destruction of property Definition of bullying, harassment, cyber- stalking and cyberbullying: 1. Unwanted Teasing 2. Social Exclusion 3. Threat 4. Intimidation 5. Stalking 6. Physical violence 7. Theft 8. Sexual, religious, or racial harassment 9. Public or private humiliation 10. Destruction of property 20

ADD- Section 7(c) Current Language Proposed 2015-2016 Language The investigation of a reported act of bullying or harassment is deemed to be a school-related activity and begins with a report of such an act. Incidents that require a reasonable investigation when reported to appropriate school authorities shall include alleged incidents of bullying or harassment allegedly committed against a child while the child is en route to school aboard a school bus or at a school bus stop 21

ADD- Section 10(b) Current Language Proposed 2015-2016 Language All bullying and/or harassment offenses will be reported in SESIR with the bullying/harassment code All bullying and harassment offenses will be reported in SESIR with the following bullying/harassment codes: bullying (BUL), harassment (HAR), unsubstantiated bullying (UBL), and unsubstantiated harassment (UHR) 22

Superintendents Comments School Board Questions and Discussion 23