Transcript Student Discipline Policy: #3200

Welcome
• This presentation was developed to
provide common information and
support to staff in each school.
Thanks to the joint BEA-District Safety, Health, and Student
Discipline Committee for help in creating this presentation.
Revised 2009
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Student Learning Is Our Highest
Priority
• Students must feel safe in order to learn.
• Staff must feel safe in order to provide learning
experiences.
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School Behavior Plan
• We are expected to have a school-wide behavior
plan that is reviewed annually with staff, students,
and families.
• What do we all agree to do?
• What is your classroom behavior plan?
• How will you communicate it to students and families?
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Teacher Authority
• WAC 180-40-290 gives the classroom teacher the
right to remove a student immediately from a class
or activity being supervised by a teacher, provided
that:
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The student is sent to a designated school authority or the principal;
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The student’s presence poses an immediate and continuing threat to
himself, others or the educational process.
Student Responsibilities - Policy 3207
• “Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” is not
allowed and not legal. The definition includes any
intentional written, verbal, or physical act that:
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Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or
Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education;
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Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or
threatening educational environment; or
Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the
school.
Student Rights - Confidentiality
• The rights of students and families to
confidentiality are governed by two federal
statutes:
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Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, 1974 (FERPA) , and
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Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act, 1997 (IDEA).
(Policy 3600 covers confidentiality for students and their educational
records.)
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Student Rights – Media Issues
• Please review the following communications and
media related policies.
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Policy 4010 – Staff Communication Responsibilities
Policy 4011 – Media Relations and School-Related Publicity
Policy 4020 – Confidential Communications
• Staff members who are contacted directly by
members of the media must first contact or refer
the reporter to the Communications and
Community Relations Office, which will work with
staff and the media outlet to respond appropriately
to the inquiry.
Student Safety
• All school district employees who suspect the
abuse or neglect of a child must make an oral
report to Child Protective Services (CPS) within 48
hours after there is reasonable belief that abuse or
neglect has occurred. The employee must also
notify his/her supervisor orally or in writing (not by
e-mail) within one working day of the report to CPS
(Policy 3421).
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Student Safety
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Student safety measures also include:
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Holding students accountable for safe and appropriate behavior at
school (Policy 3200).
Releasing students only to adults who are authorized contacts.
Noticing and considering what steps to take in response to unusual,
frightening or threatening written or verbal interactions.
Practicing emergency drills for FIRE/EVACUATION, EARTHQUAKE,
LOCKDOWN, and SHELTER IN PLACE as described in staff
manuals regularly.
Using the Emergency Procedures for School Staff flip document –
every employee should have one.
Staff Safety
• All staff should be safe at the work site.
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There is an OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and ACCIDENT
PREVENTION PROGRAM binder (look for an ORANGE cover) in
each school office that describes procedures.
• All injuries should be reported to your supervisor,
even those that do not need medical treatment.
• The District is prepared to legally and medically
support appropriate teacher/staff behaviors.
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Staff Safety
• If you are exposed to any blood-borne pathogens,
either indirect or directly, be sure to follow these
additional procedures.
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If exposure is on skin, wash area thoroughly with soap and warm
water or flush with large amounts of water.
If bleeding, apply pressure and bandage to avoid spreading blood to
others.
REPORT the incident to your supervisor ASAP and have your
supervisor report the incident to the assigned school nurse.
Staff Safety
• Staff are NOT expected to take physical or
emotional abuse from other staff members, from
students, or from other adults, including parents
both at school and in the community.
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Personal Safety
• Reduce your risk through preventive
planning:
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Participate in meetings, drills, and training in your school
Lock your room every time you leave it
Consider:
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Is your room directly accessible to the public?
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Can you see people coming into the room?
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Have you considered options if you felt “trapped” in your
room?
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How would you get the attention of others?
If You See A Suspicious Person
• Ask if you can help him or her.
• Direct them to the office for a visitor’s pass.
• Ask the person to leave the building if he/she
does not have a reason to be there.
• Call 911 if the person refuses to leave when
asked and notify your supervisor.
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Safe Ways to Deal with Difficult
Situations
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• Attitude is important. Always treat people with
respect regardless of their behavior.
• Don’t insist that you are right or contradict their
statement.
• If the person becomes verbally abusive, tell them
you will be better able to assist them if they calm
down.
• Lower your voice.
• Trust your intuition. If the situation is potentially
violent, try to exit and get help. Call 911.
Night Safety
Tell a friend or colleague where you are.
Keep the door closed and locked.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Call 911 if you hear or see something
suspicious.
• Arrange to meet or call a friend before you
leave.
• Park your car in a lighted area close to the
school building.
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H1N1 Flu: Preparedness
• Practice good hygiene. Wash hands
thoroughly and frequently. Be aware of cough
etiquette!
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www.cdc.gov/cleanhands
www.coughsafe.com/media.html
www.bham.wednet.edu/staff/influenzaplanning.htm
• Stay home when you or anyone in your family
are ill.
• All employees are encouraged to get a
seasonal flu vaccination.
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H1N1 Flu
• Individual and family preparedness is strongly
encouraged.
o A checklist can be found at:
www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/index.html
• All employees are encouraged to sign up for
direct deposit for their paychecks.
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For More Information
• The District Policy Manual is in each school office
and also available online via the District Intranet at
www.bham.wednet.edu
• The state laws (RCWs and WACs) are in the
Common School Manual in each school office.
This book is updated annually.
o The laws are also available online at www.k12.wa.us/
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For More Information
• The Occupational Safety and Accident Prevention
(orange binder) and Emergency Procedure (red
binder) documents are in each school office.
• Your principal, your school supervisor, and other
Central Services staff are all available to help.
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