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Disciplinary Response Code Overview

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.

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.

Student Discipline Investigation

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, 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. 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, titled, “Threats,” and Section 1006.07, Florida Statutes.

Level 1: Discipline Response Code

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 should 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.

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. Return property
  7. Detention
  8. Take away materials/objects that do not belong at school
  9. Restorative Practice
  10. Assigned seat
  11. Supervision plan
  12. Guidance referral
  13. No contact contract
  14. Referral to mental health services
  15. Warning of referral to Level 2
*Mandatory Consequences

Level 2: Discipline Response Code

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 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.

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 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

Level 3: Discipline Response Code

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 student against his/her will, without injury. This section does not include injury that is a result of fighting if students 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.  

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.

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

N. Unauthorized Entrance to OCPS Property  Entering or staying on school 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, inappropriate text messages sent to another student that no one else is supposed to see, body piercing, providing false/misleading information to OCPS staff members or the activation of a fire alarm that was not done on purpose.

RR. Physical Aggression on an Employee or Contracted Personnel Using force on an employee, contracted vendor, or volunteer that does not cause the person to get hurt.

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 and 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.

Z. District Technology Violation Removed

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: Discipline Response Code

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.

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)   The possession, sale, purchase, distribution, or use of alcoholic beverages. Use means the person is caught in the act of using, admits to use, or is discovered to have used in the course of an investigation. Alcohol incidents cannot be drug related.

B. Arson ARC (Must Report to Law Enforcement) To intentionally damage or cause to be damaged, by fire or explosion, any dwelling, structure, or conveyance, whether occupied or not, or its contents.

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 which are made in person, electronically, or through any other means. This includes instilling fear in others. Fear comes from the victim's perception, and intent and capability are more broadly taken into account for all SESIR incidents.
This offense includes, but is not limited to, threats made verbally or nonverbally by act, through social media, or by text, or threats/threatening behavior with a weapon (4H) or other dangerous object (4K), or the attempted use of a weapon (4H) or other dangerous object (4K) without injury.

D. Aggravated Battery BAT (Must Report to Law Enforcement) A battery where the attacker intentionally or knowingly causes more serious injury as defined in F.A.C. Rule 6A-1.0017(8)(g) such as: great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement; uses a deadly weapon; or, where the attacker knew or should have known the victim was pregnant. This includes 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.
This section includes the use of a weapon (4H) or other dangerous object (4K) that results in more serious injury, however, this section does not include injury that is a result of fighting if the students are mutual combatants. 


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) Illegal drug possession or use. The use or possession of any drug, narcotic, controlled substance, or any substance when used for chemical intoxication. Use means the person is caught in the act of using, admits to use, or is discovered to have used in the course of an investigation.
Alcohol offenses are coded separately: Level IV-A, Alcohol.

H.Weapons Possession WPO (Must Report to Law EnforcementThe 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.
“Firearm” means any weapon (including a starter gun) which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any destructive device; or any machine gun. The term “firearm” does not include an antique firearm unless the antique firearm is used in the commission of a crime.
“Weapon” means any dirk, knife, metallic knuckles, slungshot, billie, tear gas gun, chemical weapon or device, or other deadly weapon except a firearm or a common pocketknife, plastic knife, or blunt-bladed table knife.
 
I. Disruption on Campus - Major DOC (Must Report to Law Enforcement) Major disruption of all or a significant portion of 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 unauthorized taking of the property of another person or organization, 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. Threatening or attempting to use a dangerous object is a Level IV-C or IV-E offense. Using a dangerous object and causing injury is a Level IV-D or IV-Y offense.
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, common pocket knives (blade is less than 2.5 inches), 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 the person or custody of another with the intent to permanently or temporarily deprive the person or owner of the money or other property under the confrontational circumstances of 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) Forced or attempted oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by using a sexual organ or an object simulating a sexual organ, or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any body part or foreign object. Both males and females can be victims of sexual battery. This includes undesired sexual behavior.

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. Law Enforcement Must be Notified to Investigate.

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 Law Enforcement Must be Notified to Investigate. 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 Willfully and maliciously injuring or damaging by any means any real or personal property belonging to another, including, but not limited to, the placement of graffiti thereon or other acts of vandalism thereto.

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 manufacture, cultivation, purchase, sale or distribution of any drug, narcotic, controlled substance or any substance represented to be a drug, narcotic, or controlled substance. This includes illegal sale or distribution of drugs.

V. Bullying BUL (Must Report to Law Enforcement Repeatedly (systematically and chronically) inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students or employees. The bullying must include intimidating behaviors that are repeated, intentional, and involve a power imbalance.
*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.

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 Unlawful entry into or remaining in a dwelling, structure, or conveyance with the intent to commit a crime therein.

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, confining, abducting, or imprisoning another person against his/her will and without lawful authority. This includes abduction of an individual.

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

HH. Interruption of Campus Operations  Offenses that disrupt campus activities, school-sponsored events, and school bus transportation but do not pose a serious threat to the learning environment.
This offense may include, but is not limited to, incidents that result in closing the cafeteria, fights involving multiple participants that interrupt campus operations, and/or incidents that prevent students from proceeding to the next class.
For offenses that include a major disruption and serious threat, see Level IV-I, Disruption on Campus-Major.

II. Incidents Beyond the Bounds of Acceptable Behavior  Any behavior, which goes beyond what is expected at school and in the community, which cannot be coded in another Level 4 offense.

JJ. Trespassing TRS (Must Report to Law Enforcement)  Entering or staying on school 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, or where any offended was arrested for trespass.

LEVEL 4: CONSEQUENCES

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