JIC STUDENT CONDUCT
JIC The Superintendent will establish regulations governing the conduct of students in school, traveling to and from school, at school functions, and while off campus and during nonschool hours if a student engages in alleged conduct that would cause continued attendance in school to be detrimental to the school environment. In establishing these regulations, the Superintendent may consult with student or staff committees. In addition to compliance with regulations established by the Superintendent, students are expected to obey all rules and regulations adopted by the Governing Board, and to obey any lawful direction or order given by a member of the faculty or staff relating to school activities.
A student shall be defined as any person who is enrolled in an educational program provided by or approved by the District and carried on in premises owned or controlled by the District.
Students shall not engage in improper behavior, including but not limited to the following:
● Any conduct intended to or which results in obstruction, disruption, or interference with teaching, research, service, administrative or disciplinary functions, or any activity sponsored or approved by the Governing Board.
● Threatening an educational institution by interference with or disruption of the school per A.R.S. 13-2911 and 15-841.
● Physical abuse of or threat of harm to any person on District owned or controlled property or at District sponsored or supervised functions.
● Damage or threat of damage to property of the District, regardless of the location, or to property of a member of the community or a visitor to the school, when such property is located on District controlled premises.
● Forceful or unauthorized entry to or occupation of District facilities, including both buildings and grounds.
● Unlawful use, possession, distribution, or sale of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs or other illegal contraband on District property or at school-sponsored functions.
● Conduct or speech that violates commonly accepted standards of the District and that, under the circumstances, has no redeeming social value.
● Failure to comply with the lawful directions of District officials or any other law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties, and failure to identify themselves to such officials or officers when lawfully requested to do so.
● Knowingly committing a violation of District rules and regulations. Proof that an alleged violator has a reasonable opportunity to become aware of such rules and regulations shall be sufficient proof that the violation was done knowingly.
● Engaging in any conduct constituting a breach of any federal, state, or city law or duly adopted policy of the Governing Board.
● Carrying or possessing a weapon on school grounds.
Any one or more of the following categories of misconduct may fall within and be included with the general category of threatening an educational institution depending upon the circumstances of each individual case:
● Theft/vandalism/extortion.
● Involvement in a potential disturbance on or in the vicinity of another campus.
● Possession and/or use of explosive devices including fireworks.
● Endangering health, welfare or safety of others; any act that disrupts the normal educational process.
● Criminal involvement in an off-campus offense indicating that the offender is likely to pose a threat to the safety or welfare of students or staff members or impair the normal educational process or educational climate.
● Intimidation of or threatening another person, including a staff member.
● Physical assault of a student.
● Physical assault or abuse of a staff member.
● Possession of a weapon (including a firearm) or dangerous instrument capable of intimidating or inflicting bodily harm to another person.
● Threatening bodily harm on another person with a weapon or dangerous instrument.
● Use of a dangerous weapon resulting in the infliction of bodily harm on another person.
● Possession of a loaded or unloaded, operable or inoperable firearm (gun) or any other device capable of propelling a lethal projectile, whether by explosive or mechanical means.
In addition to the general rules set forth above, students shall be expected to obey all policies and regulations focusing on student conduct adopted by the Governing Board. Students shall not engage in any activities prohibited herein, nor shall they refuse to obey any lawful direction or order given by a member of the faculty or staff who is attempting to maintain public order.
Any student who violates these policies and regulations may be subject to discipline up to expulsion, in addition to other civil and criminal prosecution. These punishments may be in addition to any customary discipline that the District presently dispenses.
Local law enforcement shall be notified by the Superintendent regarding any suspected crime against a person or property that is a serious offense as defined in 15-341, involves a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or that could pose a threat of death or serious injury to employees, students or others on school property. Any action taken by law enforcement officials will be separate from and in addition to the action taken by the school.
The authority of the Superintendent to establish regulations covering students may be delegated to principals for their individual schools.
Behavior Management
The District and its schools are committed to complying with the IDEA, Section 504 and applicable federal, state and local laws. As a part of this commitment, each school implement positive, evidence-based, safe and timely plans and procedures for all students who exhibit behaviors that interfere with learning or who place themselves or others in danger. Behavior management plans and procedures should be:
● Proactive;
● Comprehensive; and
● Data driven.
Parents and students shall have information regarding behavioral expectations with the school and the procedures and plans that will be implemented in the event that behavioral expectations are not met. Parents shall also be provided with periodic opportunities to provide input on plans and procedures.
Response to Intervention
The plans are to provide for and the school is to have in place a multi-level approach to teaching students appropriate behaviors that provide progressively intense support for students according to need.
● Interventions shall be consistent with plans for creating and maintaining a positive school climate.
● Provide for small group direct instruction on a regular basis to those students who are experiencing difficulty understanding or abiding by the established standards of behavior. Supports should include such strategies as increased and targeted social skills training, increased monitoring and reinforcement systems, self-management techniques, and family mentoring and involvement programs.
● Provide a range of individualized interventions designed to address the specific behaviors continuing to cause the student difficulty. These may include counseling, more intense direct instruction, behavioral contracts, specific behavioral consequences, alternative educational programming, consideration for a referral for an evaluation for special education, and other strategies agreed upon with the parents. A functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and a behavior intervention plan (BIP) may be included and shall be required for students with disabilities when a manifestation determination is necessary.
■ The FBA must identify the triggers for the challenging behavior and what subsequent responses by staff or other students reinforce the continuation of the challenging behavior.
■ The BIP should be developed from a functional behavioral assessment and prescribe methods the staff will use to prevent, manage, replace, and monitor changes to the behavior. The BIP must be based on evidence-based practices and support the goal of making the challenging behavior irrelevant, ineffective and inefficient. The BIP must be implemented with integrity by staff trained to do so.
Crisis Management
Crisis Management in the context of behavior management is defined as: The methods used by school personnel to respond to imminent danger to the student, other students or staff." The Superintendent shall develop procedures concerning the use of seclusion and restraint as crisis prevention and behavior management interventions.
Adopted: July 17, 2013
LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
13-105
13-2911
15-341
15-507
15-521
15-841
15-842
15-843
CROSS REF.:
GBEB - Staff Conduct
JK - Student Discipline
JKD - Student Suspension and Expulsion
KFA - Public Conduct on School Property