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This report presents trends in student code of conduct violations for the 2015-2016 school year. It highlights a low incidence of serious violations, increased drug and alcohol infractions, and changes in disciplinary actions. The report also addresses infractions resulting in superintendent's hearings, disproportionality in disciplinary actions, action steps, factors for maintaining a positive climate, and future plans.
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STUDENT CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016
TRENDS IN CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS • Incidence of serious violations remains low • Number of students involved in serious violations remains low • Drug and alcohol infractions increased • Incidence of fighting remains low • Weapons violations low • Insubordination increased in HS, decreased in MS • Disruptive behavior increased in HS, decreased in MS • Harassment/bullying decreased • Bus misconduct increased slightly
TRENDS IN USE OF PENALTIES • HS suspensions increased • # of HS students suspended increased • # of superintendent’s hearings low but did increase • MS suspensions decreased • Elementary suspensions extremely low
INFRACTIONS RESULTING IN SUPERINTENDENT’S HEARING Weapons Possession Illegal Drugs Alcohol Disorderly Conduct Theft Harassment/Bullying
Infractions Resulting in Suspension • Disorderly Conduct • Disruptive Behavior • Threatening/Harassing Others • Insubordination/Disobedience • Alcohol/Drug Violations • Fighting • Academic Dishonesty • Unacceptable Language • Leaving School Without Permission • Failure to Serve Detention • Tobacco • Use of Technology Violation • Theft
2015-16 School Year Notification Disproportionality by Race/Ethnicity in Disciplinary Actions For Students with Disabilities Based on 2014-15 Data
Action Steps • Review data for accuracy, review enrollment form • Review IEPS and revise as appropriate • Provide additional training and review procedures with psychologists • Perform functional behavior assessment as appropriate • Review behavioral intervention plans
FACTORS in MAINTAINING POSITIVE CLIMATE • Proactive approach • High expectations • Positive school climate facilitated by all • Family involvement • Communication about code of conduct • Consistent enforcement • Comprehensive curricular and extra-curricular programs • Student and parent information/awareness of specific areas of concern
Continued direct instruction in multiple venues including instruction related to Dignity for All Students Act and use of alcohol/ illegal drugs Continued focus on character education/relationship building Continued emphasis on prevention Professional development Continued counseling with individual students and families Review and revision of procedures as they relate to the code of conduct FUTURE PLANS