Discipline Matrix

This Matrix lists unacceptable behaviors and Minimum Mandatory Consequences.

Administrators may impose consequences beyond minimum mandatory, where there is documented evidence of prior intervention and/or progressive discipline; or in the case of extenuating circumstances as determined by the principal. In using a progressive discipline approach, consequences may vary from student to student. Consequences may also vary when a student is covered by provisions of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).

Incidents of misbehavior which do not reach the level of administrative attention will continue to be resolved by the classroom teacher/staff member.

Principals must report Sexual Harassment or Discrimination Complaints to the Office of Equal Opportunity Services (OEOS) within 72 hours.

See the Glossary for possible Parent Involvement or Tobacco Intervention Programs. They are imposed when programs are available.

Students are suspended from Extracurricular Activities during the timeframe of any suspension.

Per policy, the suspension from Extracurricular activities extends beyond the school suspension in cases involving tobacco or controlled/illegal substances.

Fighting Violations

Behavior Violation	Occurrence	Minimum Consequence
Assault	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact
Assault, Aggravated	1st	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension
Assault, Aggravated	2nd	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Long-term Suspension Referral for Legal Action
Battery, Aggravated	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Long-term Suspension Referral for Legal Action
Battery/Fighting	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension

Property Violations

Behavior Violation	Occurrence	Minimum Consequences
Arson I (Damage of less than $200)	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension Seek Restitution
Arson II (Damage of less than $200 - $999)	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension Seek Restitution Referral for Legal Action
Arson III (Damage of $1000 damage or more)	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Long-term Suspension Expulsion (If greater than $10,000) Seek Restitution Referral for Legal Action
Robbery	1st	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension Seek Restitution
Robbery	2nd	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Long-term Suspension Seek Restitution Referral for Legal Action
Theft	1st	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Seek Restitution
Theft	2nd	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension Seek Restitution
Trespassing/Unauthorized Presence	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact
Vandalism I (Damage of less than $200)	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension Seek Restitution
Vandalism II (Damage of $200 - $999)	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension Seek Restitution Referral for Legal Action
Vandalism III (Damage of $1000 or more)	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Long-term Suspension Expulsion (If greater than $10,000) Seek Restitution Referral for Legal Action

Social Violations

Behavior Violation	Occurrence	Minimum Consequence
Bullying/Cyberbullying	1st	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference
Bullying/Cyberbullying	2nd	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension
Bus Disruption	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact
Extortion	1st	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Seek Restitution
Extortion	2nd	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension Seek Restitution
False Accusations	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference
Gang Related Activity	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Severe cases may result in greater consequences.
General Disruptive Conduct and/or Defiance	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact
Harassment	1st	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact
Harassment	2nd	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension
Language, Profane, and/or Abusive	1st	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact
Language, Profane, and/or Abusive	2nd	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension
Materials, Obscene	1st	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact
Materials, Obscene	2nd	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension
Threats of Violence Against School and/or False Alarms	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Long-term Suspension Referral for Legal Action

Substance Violations
See the Glossary for possible Parent Involvement or Tobacco Intervention Programs. They are imposed when programs are available.

Behavior Violation	Occurrence	Minimum Consequence
Controlled Substance Possession (or Paraphernalia)	1st	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference ***Parent Involvement Program Short-term Suspension Referral for Legal Action Suspension of Extracurricular
Controlled Substance Possession (or Paraphernalia)	2nd	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Long-term Suspension
Controlled Substance Sale or Distribution	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Long-term Suspension Referral for Legal Action Suspension of Extracurricular
Controlled Substance Use or Under the Influence	1st	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference ***Parent Involvement Program Short-term Suspension Referral for Legal Action Suspension of Extracurricular
Controlled Substance Use or Under the Influence	2nd	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Long-term Suspension
Tobacco, Possession, Use, or Distribution (Including e-cigarettes)	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact *Tobacco Intervention Program Referral Suspension of Extracurricular

Weapons Violations
Gun with projectile by explosive action is considered a firearm.

Behavior Violation	Occurrence	Minimum Consequence
Firearm Possession/Use	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Expulsion (1 year Expulsion per "Gun-Free Schools Act") Referral for Legal Action
Weapon Possession	1st	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Administrator/Student/Parent Conference Short-term Suspension Referral for Legal Action
Weapon Possession	2nd	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Long-term Suspension Referral for Legal Action
Weapon Use	Any	Staff/Student Contact Administrative/Parent Contact Long-term Suspension Referral for Legal Action