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Policy 4373 – Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools

Policy 4373 – Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools. West Virginia Board of Education Goals.

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Policy 4373 – Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools

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  1. Policy 4373 – Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools

  2. West Virginia Board of Education Goals • All students will meet or exceed state, national and international curriculum standards that incorporate the acquisition of 21st century skills through engaging opportunities in (all subjects)... • All students will develop the personal skills and dispositions of wellness, responsibility, self-direction, ethical character, cultural awareness and good citizenship in an environment that is caring and safe. • All student will graduate from high school prepared for post-secondary education and career success through personalized pathways and guidance that focus students on productive and satisfying lives.

  3. Policy 4373Revision Process - 2011 Student Code of Conduct Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools

  4. Stakeholder Involvement • More than 1,000 individuals participated in presentations • Google docs site – participant feedback • WVDE stakeholder group

  5. Policy 4373 Revision Timeline

  6. Change in Policy Perspective

  7. Change in Policy Format

  8. Chapter 1 (pg. 7-17)Expected Student Dispositions • Self-awareness and self-management • Social awareness and interpersonal skills • Decision making skills and responsible behaviors Note: These are addressed in multiple content standards (page 8)

  9. Chapter 2 (pg. 18-21)Student Rights & Responsibilities Updated content from Policy 4372 • Rights • Inquiry and Expression • Student Groups • Extracurricular Activities • Privacy • Searches and Seizure • Child Abuse Prevention

  10. Chapter 3 (pg. 22-42)Planning for Policy Implementation Distinct responsibilities (WVDE, RESA, County BOE and school) • Policy Development • Partnership Development • Training and Technical Assistance • Policy Dissemination and Training • Implementation Plan (County and School) • Evaluation of Effectiveness Note: Specific West Virginia Code requirements are listed at the end of each section.

  11. Chapter 4 (pg. 43-63)Inappropriate Behavior and Meaningful Interventions and Consequences • Safe and supportive schools respond immediately and consistently to all inappropriate behaviors • This policy classifies and defines four levels of inappropriate behaviors • Out of school suspensions is not an optional consequence for Level 1 behaviors or Level 3 Substance Abuse behaviors • County policies may reclassify Levels 2 and 3 inappropriate behaviors

  12. Chapter 4 (Continued)OSS Data for 2009-2010

  13. Chapter 4 (Continued) • Use of physical punishment prohibited • Use of restraint • Alternative education for disruptive students • Collaboration with law enforcement

  14. Chapter 5 (pg. 64-66)Procedures for Addressing Allegations of Inappropriate Behaviors • All school employees are responsible for assuring a safe and supportive school climate • All inappropriate behaviors observed by students or public guests must be reported to the appropriate personnel • County BOE’s shall develop procedures for reporting complaints , investigating allegations of inappropriate behaviors and preventing reprisals • Special considerations

  15. Chapter 6 (pg. 67-71)Procedures for Taking Action on Substantiated Inappropriate Behaviors • Proactive and preventive in determining meaningful interventions and consequences • Provide definitions and guidelines for exclusion, suspension and expulsion • Clarification on suspension and attendance • Special considerations • Reporting procedures • Appeals procedures

  16. Chapter 6 (cont.)Reporting • Redesign of WVEIS Discipline Reporting System • Teacher, principal and superintendent entry • Quick report capabilities

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