Orange County Public Schools

The following section provides the disciplinary offenses and potential consequences for Elementary students for behavior that occurs on OCPS property; on OCPS transportation; during school-sponsored activities, including, but not limited to distance learning, field trips,
athletic functions, and similar activities; and if appropriate, any other area as permitted by Florida Statutes and/or State Board of Education Rules. Student disciplinary offenses and the responses to them are divided into four levels. Each level represents progressively more serious offenses and responses to them become progressively more severe. Some offenses require consultation with law enforcement if the offense is deemed to be a violation of state or federal laws.

The definitions in this section have been specifically modified for elementary students, however, it is important to note, that the definitions provided by the Florida Department of Education through the School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting (SESIR) are the definitions that will be used by school staff when determining if a student has exhibited behavior required to be classified as a SESIR offense.

OCPS promotes a safe and supportive learning environment in schools, to protect students and staff from conduct that poses a serious threat to school safety. School based administrators shall provide consistent school-based discipline, where appropriate, and authorized by policy and this Code. In addition, pursuant to Section 1006.09, Florida Statutes, a good faith effort shall be made by the principal or designee to employ parental assistance or other alternative measures prior to suspension, except in the case of emergency or disruptive conditions which require immediate suspension or in the case of a serious breach of conduct as defined by the Board and this Code.

OCPS is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and seeks support from the community and parents/guardians in achieving this goal. To that end, Section 1003.04, Florida Statutes, provides that the parent/guardian of each public K-12 student must cooperate with the authority of the Board, OCPS, the Superintendent, the Principal, teachers, and school bus drivers, to remove the student from the classroom and the school bus and, when appropriate and available, to place the student in an alternative educational setting, if the student is disobedient, disrespectful, violent, abusive, uncontrollable, or disruptive.

OCPS stands in loco parentis (Latin for “in place of the parent”) while a student is in the physical custody of the school and is responsible for investigating all allegations of student misconduct within its jurisdiction using the preponderance of the evidence legal standard. Therefore, OCPS employees are authorized to interview students and obtain witness statements from students involved in offenses of the Code, however, any student may refuse to participate in an investigation. It is important to note that if the behavior is believed to be criminal and a violation of Florida Statutes, the school resource officer, or law enforcement, if the school resource officer is not available, may participate in the investigation.

Parents/guardians may request their student not participate in student discipline investigations without authorization from the parent/guardian by submitting the request, in writing, prior to the occurrence of any discipline matter, to the school administration. Refusal to participate in the investigation does not prohibit OCPS from continuing with the investigation and administering an appropriate disciplinary consequence pursuant to the procedures outlined in this Code. In addition, refusal does not prohibit the school resource officer, or law enforcement, from continuing the investigation and imposing criminal penalties if warranted.

After the discipline investigation is complete, the parent/guardian may request a copy of all documentary evidence upon which the proposed disciplinary consequence is based; however, if available and used as evidence for disciplinary purposes, video evidence may only be reviewed, a copy will not be provided. Additional information pertaining to discipline offenses and procedures can be found within this section of the Code and Section VI.

If the discipline investigation is conducted due to allegations of a threat or threatening behavior, the investigation will be submitted to the School Threat Assessment Team for review. The School Threat Assessment Team is established by Board Policy JICK, Threats, and Section 1006.07, Florida Statutes.

Level 1 offenses are minor behaviors that may disrupt the classroom, a school activity, or school bus.

The OCPS employee should try to stop the misbehavior. If more help is needed, the employee shall send the student to the school administrator for discipline. After hearing the student’s side of the story, speaking with staff members and other students, and doing any other investigation needed, the administrator will decide on the consequence. Suspension is not a consequence for Level 1 offenses.

LEVEL 1: OFFENSES

A. Cheating - Using another person’s work and calling it your own; using notes or other methods, without the teacher’s knowledge, to complete a test or assignment.

D. Disrespect - Saying or doing something that puts down, annoys, insults, or embarrasses a person or a group of people.

E. Dress Code - Wearing anything that does not follow the dress code.

F. Failure to Report for Detention - Failing to show up for detention.

G. False and/or Misleading Information - Knowingly not being truthful. The behavior does not disrupt the school campus.

J. Profane, Obscene, or Abusive Language/ Materials - Using words, gestures, pictures, or objects that are not acceptable at school. This does not included threatening or intimidating language.

KK. Electronic Device Violation - The misuse of electronic devices which are not related to school, and may include, but not limited to, cellphones, smart phones, smart watches, MP3 players, iPods, e-readers, tracker watches, tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices.

L. Tardiness - Being late for class after arriving to school on time, without an excuse. *This does not include late arrival to school. Repeated tardiness to school may constitute truancy pursuant to Section 984.151, Florida Statutes and Board Policy JE, Student Attendance.

M. Unauthorized Absence from School or Class - Being absent from school or class without permission of the parent/guardian or school.

N. Other Misconduct - Any other act of misconduct that may disrupt the classroom, school program, school activity, or the school bus, and cannot be coded as another Level 1 offense.

O. Unsubstantiated Bullying  - After a complete investigation and follow up of a reported bullying incident, the investigator determines that there is not enough evidence to substantiate that the incident meets the criteria of a prohibited act under the definition of bullying as listed in the Jeffery Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act (Section 1006.147, Florida Statutes). This offense is for documentation purposes only as required by the Florida Department of Education, discipline consequences are not given.

P. Unsubstantiated Harassment  - After a complete investigation and follow up of a reported harassment incident, the investigator determines that there is not enough evidence to substantiate that the incident meets criteria of a prohibited act under the definition of harassment as listed in the Jeffery Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act (Section 1006.147, Florida Statutes). This offense is for documentation purposes only as required by the Florida Department of Education, discipline consequences are not given. 

R. Horseplay - Any rough uncontrolled play or prank that involves two (2) or more students.

LEVEL 1: CONSEQUENCES

1. Contact your parent/guardian mandatory*
2. Talk with you about your behavior*
3. Verbal reprimand
4. Assign special project or work
5. Withdraw privileges
6. Detention
7. Take away materials/objects that do not belong at school
8. Restorative Practice
9. Assigned seat
10. Supervision plan
11. Guidance referral
12. No contact contract
13. Referral to mental health services
14. Warning of referral to Level 2

*Mandatory Consequences

Level 2 offenses are more serious than a Level 1. Level 2 also includes repeated misbehavior from Level 1 and misbehavior against people or things that would not harm the health or safety of others.

The misbehavior must be reported to the school administrator to investigate. After hearing the student’s side of the story, speaking with staff members and other students, and doing any other investigation needed, the administrator will follow the procedures for Level 2. Out of school suspension is not a consequence for Level 2 offenses.

LEVEL 2: OFFENSES

A. Destruction of Property/Vandalism (under $100)  - Breaking or destroying things that belong to the school or to another person.

B. Disrespect - Repeatedly showing behavior that is hurtful, or that embarrasses another person or group of persons, including employees. (More serious than Level 1). *This offense may include, but is not limited to, hurtful language that does not include curse words.

C. Physical Altercation-   Hitting, pushing or any physical contact with another student that is disruptive, but stops when an adult asks the students to stop.

D. Forgery - Writing a note with the intent of misleading a staff member. Signing or allowing others to sign your parent’s/guardian’s name to a school paper.

E. Gambling (Must Report to Law Enforcement)- Betting on games or activities for money or other valuables.

F. Insubordination/Open Defiance Repeatedly refusing to follow written or verbal school rules or directions from the school staff without causing a disruption.

G. Threat/Intimidation (Must Report to Law Enforcement) - An incident where there was no physical contact between the offender and victim, but the victim reasonably believed that physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or non-verbal communication by the offender. This includes nonverbal threats and verbal threats of physical harm (to hit, fight, or beat up another person without a plan and/or actions towards them) which are made in person, electronically or through any other means.

J. Stealing (under $375) Taking something that is not yours without permission.

K. Unauthorized Assembly, Publications, etc. Holding meetings or passing out materials to other students, without permission, that upset the normal school day or any school activity.

M. Other Serious Misconduct  Any other act of misconduct that is more serious, harmful, or is a more disruptive example of any of the offenses described in Level 1, which may interfere with the school, school bus, or school activity and cannot be coded as another Level 2 offense.

N. Gang Related The possession, use or displaying of items associated with gang activity that include, but is not limited to, clothing and accessories, gang related insignias, writings, signs or symbols that promote gang affiliation and/or involvement.

Q. Electronic Device Violation The repeated misuse of electronic devices, which is not related to school. Or going into programs and/or files that a student should not go into on an electronic device or while on the OCPS network (such as gaming); sharing your username and password with someone else; or logging into your device and allowing someone else to use your device.

R. Sexual Harassment Saying or doing something that reflects on another’s gender which has the purpose of interfering with another student’s learning or disrupts the school creating an offensive educational environment.
This offense may include, but is not limited to, unpleasant comments, jokes, or movements that are sexual in nature. This does not include acts involving physical contact.

S. Horseplay Any rough uncontrolled play or prank that involves two or more students and there is risk of injury as a result of the horseplay.

T. Dress Code Wearing anything that does not follow the dress code (two or more offenses).

LEVEL 2: CONSEQUENCES

1. Contact your parent/guardian mandatory*
2. Talk with you about your behavior*
3. Hold a meeting with your parent/guardian
4. Behavior contract/plan
5. Restorative Practice
6. P.A.S.S. (1-10 days)
7. Special work assignment
8. Detention
9. Guidance referral
10. Take away materials/objects that do not belong at school
11. Return of property
12. Suspension from bus (1-10 days)
13. Referral to intervention program
14. Alternative Classroom
15. Supervision plan
16. No contact contract
17. Temporary removal or participation in extracurricular/co-curricular programs or activities
18. Referral to mental health services
19. Warning of referral to Level 3

*Mandatory Consequences

A Level 3 offense is misbehavior that disrupts the school, school activity, or school bus and threatens the health, safety, and property of others. Level 3 offenses may include repeated acts of misbehavior from Level 2.

The misbehavior must be reported right away to the school administrator to investigate. After hearing the student’s side of the story, speaking with staff members and other students, and doing any other investigation needed, the administrator will follow the procedures for Level 3. A consequence for a Level 3 may include removing the student from the school or activity immediately.

LEVEL 3: OFFENSES

A. Simple Battery PHA  (Must Report to Law Enforcement) - An actual and intentional striking of another person against his/her will, without injury. This section does not include injury that is a result of fighting if persons involved are mutual combatants.

C. Destruction of Property/Vandalism ($100 to $999) Breaking or destroying things that belong to the school or to another person.

D. Disrespect Showing behavior that is hurtful, embarrassing, or makes another person feel bad.
This offense may include, but is not limited to, words or movements that are mean and/or cussing.

E. Extortion/ Blackmail Making threats to hurt others in order to get something from them.
This offense may include, but is not limited to, threatening another student to get their lunch
money.

F. Fighting FIT (Must Report to Law Enforcement) When two or more persons mutually participate in the use of force or physical violence that requires either physical intervention or results in injury requiring first aid or medical attention.
Note: Fighting is not allowed, but if someone hits you or someone else, instead of hitting back, you can protect yourself from getting badly hurt by using what is called self-defense. Self-defense means getting help from an adult, holding or blocking the other student so they can’t hit you or anyone else, covering your face or body from being hit, or pushing the other student so you can leave and get to a safe place. However, if you hit (such as punch, slap, or kick) the other student back, or push them away and don’t try to leave, you could get in trouble for fighting.  
*In a disciplinary action, there is a rebuttable presumption that the actions of a student who intervened, using only the amount of force necessary, to stop a violent act against a student, staff, or volunteer were necessary to restore or maintain the safety of others. Section 1006.13, Florida Statutes.

G. Firecrackers/ Fireworks Having, storing, or selling fireworks or firecrackers on OCPS property or at a school activity without lighting them.

H. Gross Insubordination/Open Defiance Willfully refusing to do as told by the school staff; saying or doing something that shows you will not follow any directions; or arguing with an adult in front of others which causes a disruption.

I. Illegal Organizations Belonging to or being a part of secret groups or clubs while at school.

J. Possession of Contraband Material Having, using, or giving to others things not allowed at school such as: matches, lighters, toy guns, tools, etc. The parent/guardian will make arrangements to pick up the object from the school, if applicable. At no time shall OCPS be responsible for theft, loss, or damage to contraband items brought onto its property.

L.  Tobacco Use/Possession (Must Report to Law Enforcement) - Having or using tobacco or vaping nicotine products at school, at a school activity, or on school transportation. Tobacco incidents cannot be drug-related.

M. Stealing ($375 to $749) Taking the property of others without their permission.

N. Unauthorized Entrance to OCPS Property  Entering or staying on Board property, school transportation, or at a school activity, without approval or after being told to leave by the school staff. This applies only to incidents that did not have a prior official warning, did not result in an arrest, or did not involve students under suspension or expulsion.

O. Violation of Curfew Breaking of curfew rules during a school-sponsored activity.

Q. Other Serious Misconduct  - Any other act or behavior that is more serious, harmful, or is a more disruptive example of any of the offenses in Level 2, which may interfere with the school, school bus, and/or school activity and cannot be coded as another Level 3 offense.
*This offense may include, but is not limited to, body piercing, providing false/misleading information to OCPS staff members This does not include any misconduct that would be coded as a Level IV Disruption on Campus-Major (DOC).

T.  Threat Intimidation (Must Report to Law Enforcement)- An incident where there was no physical contact between the offender and victim, but the victim reasonably believed that physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or non-verbal communication by the offender. This includes nonverbal threats and verbal threats of physical harm (to hit, fight, or beat up another person with a plan and/or furtherance of action, or to kill another person without a plan and/or furtherance of action) which are made in person, electronically or through any other means.

U. Gang Related Conduct or behavior that tends to promote gang activity, provoke violence, or seriously disrupt the orderly operation of the school program, any school activity or transportation services, including, but not limited to, the possession, use, or displaying of gang paraphernalia, jewelry, tattoos, clothing, or other insignias and writings that promote gang affiliation/involvement/the use of gang related signs or symbols or any other gang associated behavior.

V. Harassment HAR (Must Report to Law Enforcement) Any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, use of data or computer software, or written, verbal, or physical conduct that places an OCPS student or school employee in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property, has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities, or benefits or has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of a school including any course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress in such a person and serves no legitimate purpose.

Y. Electronic Device Violation The continued misuse of electronic devices, which are not related to school. Or changing the device so you can go on programs that you’re not supposed to; or going on the internet or looking at files that you’re not supposed to.
*This section does not include pictures, videos, or messages that can be coded as another offense.

AA. Horseplay Any rough uncontrolled fooling around, play or prank that involves two or more students and there is injury as a result of the horseplay. Any horseplay that results in serious injury where medical attention is needed may result in a Level 4 offense.

BB. Disruptive Conduct  Conduct or behavior that interferes with or disrupts the orderly process of teaching/learning, school environment, a school function, or extracurricular/co-curricular activity. This does not include behavior that would amount to a Level IV-T, Other; Level IV-I, Disruption of Campus-Major, or Level IV-HH Interruption of Campus Operations.

LEVEL 3: CONSEQUENCES

1. Contact your parent/guardian mandatory*
2. Talk with you about your behavior*
3. Hold a meeting with parent/guardian
4. Behavior contract/plan
5. Restorative Practice
6. Return property
7. P.A.S.S. (1-10 days)
8. Bus suspension (1-10 days)
9. Out of school suspension (1-10 days)
10. Detention
11. Temporary or permanent removal from participation in extracurricular/co-curricular programs or activities
12. Referral to intervention program
13. Take away materials/objects that do not belong at school
14. Alternative classroom
15. Supervision plan
16. No contact contract
17. Guidance referral
18. Referral to mental health services
19. Warning of referral to Level 4

*Mandatory Consequences

Level 4 offenses are the most serious misbehavior and cause the most concern for school safety. Level 4 offenses may include repeated acts of misbehavior from Level 3. Any Level 4 act may result in up to a 10-day suspension with a possible removal from school.

Level 4 misbehavior must be reported right away to the school administrator to investigate. After hearing the student’s side of the story, speaking with staff members and other students, and doing any other investigation needed, the administrator will follow the procedures for Level 4 offenses. A consequence for Level 4 may include removing the student from the school or activity immediately.

Florida Administrative Code Rule 6A-1.0017 requires school districts to correctly code incidents that are against the law or represent serious breaches of this Code. Those incidents that are required to be reported to SESIR and/or Law Enforcement are identified in the Code of Student Conduct with the three-letter code identifying SESIR incidents. When multiple incidents occur at the same time and place, the incident that caused the most injury or the highest loss of property or monetary cost should be the one reported. Students who commit a non-SESIR Level 4 offense may be referred to the police for further investigation. Students who commit a Level 4 offense may be referred to the police for further investigation.

LEVEL 4: OFFENSES

A. Alcohol ALC (Must Report to Law Enforcement)   - Having, using, sharing, giving, asking for, selling, buying, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages. Use means the person is caught using alcohol, admits to using alcohol, or is discovered to have used alcohol. Alcohol incidents cannot be drug related.

B. Arson  ARS (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  -  Setting a fire or causing an explosion to Board property, school transportation, or any structure whether someone is inside or not.

C. Threat/Intimidation TRE  (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  -  An incident where there was no physical contact between the offender and victim, but the victim reasonably believed that physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or non-verbal communication by the offender. This includes non-verbal threats and verbal threats of physical harm (threats to kill with a plan and/or furtherance of action) which are made in person, electronically, or through any other means.

D. Aggravated Battery BAT (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - Striking anyone against his or her will or causing more serious injury on purpose such as: great bodily harm; permanent disability; permanent disfigurement; use of a weapon that could badly injure the victim (deadly weapon); extreme pain; protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty; or the student knows or should know that the victim is pregnant.   

E. Threats to the School DOC (Must Report to Law Enforcement) - Any direct or indirect threat that poses a threat to the school or may disrupt the function of the school campus or school sponsored activity including, but not limited to, threats made verbally or nonverbally, by act, through social media, or by text. Threats to the school may include, but are not limited to, bomb threats, threats to use firearms in a violent manner, and/or threats to conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism. *Threats to the school are deemed zero tolerance by Sections 1006.07 and 1006.13, Florida Statutes.

F. Drug Use/Possession DRU (Must Report to Law Enforcement) - Having, sharing, or inappropriately using drugs or any other substance that can change your mood or behavior, or having or using anything represented or thought to be a drug.
Use means the person is caught in the act of using drugs, admits to using drugs, or is discovered to have used drugs.
Alcohol offenses are coded separately: Level IV-A, Alcohol.

H.Weapons Possession WPO (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  The possession or control of any firearm or any instrument or object as defined by Section 790.001(6) and (13), Florida Statutes, that can inflict serious harm on another person or that can place the person in reasonable fear of serious harm. This includes possession of firearms and other instruments that can cause harm. 
 
I. Disruption on Campus - Major DOC (Must Report to Law Enforcement) - Major disruption of all or most campus activities, school-sponsored events, and school bus transportation. Disruptive behavior that poses a serious threat to the learning environment, health, safety, or welfare of others. Examples of major disruptions including bomb threats, inciting a riot, or initiating a false alarm.
For offenses that disrupt campus activities, school-sponsored events, and school bus transportation but do not pose a serious threat to the learning environment: see Level IV-HH, Interruption of Campus Operations.

J. Grand Theft ($750 or over) STL (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - The taking of the property of another person or organization, without their permission, including motor vehicles, valued at $750 or more, without threat, violence, or bodily harm. Thefts of property of any value that involve a use of force, violence, assault, or putting the victim in fear must be reported as robbery.
*This does not include a taking by violence, a threat of violence or assault, and putting the victim in fear (See 4M Robbery).

K. Other Dangerous Objects (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  -  Having, selling/buying or controlling any instrument or object, other than a firearm or weapon as defined under a Level IV-H, Weapons Possession offense, which could be used to harm another person, or to scare any person. *This offense may include, but is not limited to, BB guns or pellet guns, air soft guns, paintball guns and replicas of any gun or weapon, water/gel bead guns,, chains, pipes, razor blades, box cutter/utility knife, ice picks, other pointed instruments, nun chucks, Tasers, Chinese stars, pepper spray, other items used for self-defense (i.e. kubaton), bullets, firearm clips, or firearm cartridges. This offense also includes lighting fireworks or firecrackers.

L. Repeated Misconduct of a More Serious Nature - Repeated misconduct that tends to seriously disrupt the school, school function, or extracurricular/co-curricular program or activity.

M. Robbery ROB (Must Report to Law Enforcement)   - The taking, or attempted taking of money or other property from a person with the intent to keep or temporarily take away the money or other property by force, or threat of force, or violence, and/or by putting the victim in fear. A key difference in Grand Theft and Robbery is that robbery involves violence, a threat of violence or assault, and putting the victim in fear. This includes using force to take something from another.

N. Sexual Battery SXB (Must Report to Law Enforcement) - Doing or attempting to do any sexual act against another person, forcibly or against the person’s will, with or without an object or body part. Both males and females can be victims of sexual battery.

O. Sexual Harassment SXH (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual natures. Harassing conduct can include verbal or non-verbal actions, including, graphic and written statements, and may include statements made through computers, cell phones, and other devices connected to the internet. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. This includes undesired sexual behavior.

P. Sexual Offenses SXO (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - Other sexual contact, including intercourse without force or threat of force. Subjecting an individual to lewd sexual gestures, sexual activity, or exposing private body parts in a lewd manner.  This includes lewdness, indecent exposure.

Q. Violation of Early Re-entry Plan  - Committing any act or series of acts that violates or has the effect of violating a re-entry plan from expulsion.

S. Criminal Mischief ($1000 or over) VAN (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - Purposefully destroying, damaging, or ruining public or private property including acts of ruining with graffiti, keying or scratching a car or trashing a room resulting in damages.  

T. Other Major OMC (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - Any serious, harmful incident resulting in the need for law enforcement consultation not previously classified. This includes any drug or weapon found unattended and not linked to any individual; such incidents must be coded with the appropriate Related element (such as Drug-related or Weapon-related) and incident involvement must be reported as unknown.

U. Drug Sale/Distribution, Excluding Alcohol DRD (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  -  The making, buying, selling or giving away any drug or anything represented to be a drug. This includes any form of payment for any drugs or substances.

V. Bullying BUL (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - Repeated behavior towards another person that causes that person to be afraid, make one person feel weaker than the other, and this behavior is done on purpose. 
* Bullying may include, but is limited to, repetitive instances of teasing, social exclusion, threats, intimidation, stalking, physical violence, theft, harassment, public or private humiliation, or destruction of property. If the physical harm or psychological distress is not the result of systematic or chronic behavior, evaluate for Harassment.
* Repeated discipline of another nature (such as repeated fights with the same person) may constitute bullying.

X. Hazing (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - Secondary only.

Y. Simple Battery PHA (Must Report to Law Enforcement) - An actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. This includes incidents that require immediate first aid or subsequent medical attention.
This does not include death or injuries with substantial risk of death, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement, and protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty. (See 4D Aggravated Battery).

Z. Sexual Assault SXA (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  An incident that includes fondling, indecent liberties, child molestation, or threatened rape. Both males and females can be victims of sexual assault.

AA. District Technology Violation Use or access to programs and/or files without permission which you should not access on an electronic device; or any use that is against Board policies, local, state, and/or federal laws and regulations.
* This offense may include, but is not limited to, gaining access to the OCPS network to do harm or change records.

CC. Burglary BRK (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - Entering Board property or staying on Board property or school transportation without permission and causing damage or breaking the law. This offense is more severe than trespass.

DD. Homicide HOM (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - The unjustified killing of one human being by another. This includes murder, manslaughter.

EE. Kidnapping KID (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - Forcibly, secretly, or by threat, hiding, taking away, or imprisoning another person against his/her will and without lawful authority. This includes the taking away of a person.

FF.  Tobacco/Vaping/Nicotine Selling/Buying/Distribution  - The distribution or sale, intention of selling, or buying of tobacco/vaping nicotine products, or items represented to be of said nature.
*This offense may include, but is not limited to, electronic cigarettes, CBD oil, Juuls, pods, vapors and hookah pens that do not contain THC or any other illegal controlled substance.

GG. Igniting - Setting a fire by accident or setting a fire that does not cause damage.  

JJ. Trespassing TRS (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  - Entering or staying on Board property, school transportation, or at a school activity, without approval or after being told to leave by the school staff. This only includes incidents involving a student currently under suspension or expulsion, or incidents where any offended (student or non-student) was previously issued an official trespass warning by school officials, or where any offender was arrested for trespass.

LEVEL 4: CONSEQUENCES
Students will receive school consequences and district consequences for all Level 4 offenses.

School Consequences

1. Contact your parent/guardian*
2. Talk with you about your behavior*
3. Up to a 10 day suspension with a recommendation for expulsion*
4. Refer to the District for a Discipline Team Meeting*
5. Temporary or permanent removal from participation in extracurricular/co-curricular programs or activities
6. Restorative Practice
7. Alternative classroom
8. Supervision plan
9. No contact contract
10. Guidance referral
 
District Consequences

1. Expulsion from the school district
2. Assignment to an alternative school
3. Referral to an intervention program
4. Bus expulsion
5. Referral to mental health services


*Mandatory Consequences