3241P%20Student%20Discipline.pdf

Parent document: Regular Board Meeting-11-12-2024.pdf

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- Public Schools

Book Board Policy
Section 3000 - Students
Title Draft of Student Discipline
Code 3241P
Status
Adopted June 1, 2011
Last Revised September 16, 2024
Prior Revised Dates 02.12; 06.13; 09.15; 6.17; 12.18; 07.19; 10.01.19; 07.20.2021; 10.17.2022;
11.13.2023;
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Definitions

For purposes of all disciplinary policies and procedures, the following definitions will apply:

“Behavioral violation” means a student’s behavior that violates the district’s discipline policy and procedure.

"Best Practices and strategies" refers to other forms of discipline the district identified that school personnel should
administer to support students in meeting behavioral expectations.

“Classroom exclusion” means the exclusion of a student from a classroom and instructional or activity area for a
discretionary behavioral violation.

“Culturally responsive” has the same meaning as “cultural competency” in RCW 28A.410.270, which states
"cultural competency" includes knowledge of student cultural histories and contexts, as well as family norms and
values in different cultures; knowledge and skills in accessing community resources and community and parent
outreach; and skills in adapting instruction to students' experiences and identifying cultural contexts for individual
students.

"Discretionary discipline" means a disciplinary action taken for student behavior that violates rules of
student conduct adopted by the board under RCW 28A.600.015(6). Disciplinary action may include, but is
not limited to, oral or written reprimands or written notification to parents or disruptive behavior, a copy of
which must be provided to the principal.

“Discipline” means any action taken by a school district in response to behavioral violations.

“Disruption of the educational process” means the interruption of classwork, the creation of disorder, or the
invasion of the rights of a student or group of students.

“Emergency removal” means the removal of a student from school because the student’s presence poses an
immediate and continuing danger to other students or school personnel, or an immediate and continuing threat of
material and substantial disruption of the educational process, subject to the requirements in WAC 392-400-510
through 392-400-530.

“Expulsion” means a denial of admission to the student's current school placement in response to a behavioral
violation, subject to the requirements in WAC 392-400-430 through 392-400-480.

“Length of an academic term” means the total number of school days in a single trimester, as defined by the
board of directors.


e "Nondiscretionary discipline" means (a) violations of RCW 28A.600.420; (b) an offense listed in RCW
13.04.155; two or more violations of RCW 9A.46.120, 9.41.280, 28A.600.455, 28A.635.020, or
28A.635.060 within a three-year period; or behavior that adversely impacts the health or safety of other
students or educational staff.

e “Other forms of discipline” means disciplinary actions used in response to problem behaviors and behavioral
violations, other than classroom exclusion, suspension, expulsion, or emergency removal, which may involve the use
of best practices and strategies included in the state menu for behavior developed under RCW 28A.165.035.

e “Parent” has the same meaning as in WAC 392-172A-01125, and means (a) a biological or adoptive parent of a
child; (b) a foster parent; (c) a guardian generally authorized to act as the child’s parent, or authorized to make
educational decisions for the student, but not the state, if the student is a ward of the state; (d) an individual acting
in the place of a biological or adoptive parent, including a grandparent, stepparent, or other relative with whom the
student lives, or an individual who is legally responsible for the student’s welfare; or a surrogate parent who has
been appointed in accordance with WAC 392-172A.05130. If the biological or adoptive parent is attempting to act as
the parent and more than one party meets the qualifications to act as a parent, the biological or adoptive parent
must be presumed to be the parent unless he or she does not have legal authority to make educational decisions for
the student. If a judicial decree or order identifies a specific person or persons to act as the “parent” of a child or to
make educational decisions on behalf of a child, then that person or persons shall be determined to be the parent for
purposes of this policy and procedure.

e “School board” means the governing board of directors of the local school district.

e “School business day” means any calendar day except Saturdays, Sundays, and any federal and school holidays
upon which the office of the Superintendent is open to the public for business. A school business day concludes or
terminates upon the closure of the Superintendent’s office for the calendar day.

e “School day” means any day or partial day that students are in attendance at school for instructional purposes.

e “Suspension” means the denial of attendance in response to a behavioral violation from any subject or class, or
from any full schedule of subjects or classes, but not including classroom exclusions, expulsions, or emergency
removals. Suspension may also include denial of admission to or entry upon, real and personal property that is
owned, leased, rented, or controlled by the district.

© In-school suspension means a suspension in which a student is excluded from the student's regular
educational setting but remains in the student's current school placement for up to ten consecutive school
days, subject to the requirements in WAC 392-400-430 through 392-400-475.

o Short-term suspension means a suspension in which a student is excluded from school for up to ten
consecutive school days, subject to the requirements in WAC 392-400-430 through 392-400-475.

o Long-term suspension means a suspension in which a student is excluded from school for more than ten
consecutive school days, subject to the requirements in WAC 392-400-430 through 392-400-475.

Engaging with Families and Language Assistance

The district must provide for early involvement of parents in efforts to support students in meeting behavioral expectations.
Additionally, school personnel will make every reasonable attempt to involve the student and parent in the resolution of
behavioral violations.

The district will ensure that it provides all discipline-related communications (oral and written) required in connection with
this policy and procedure in a language the student and parent(s) understand. These discipline-related communications
include notices, hearings, conferences, meetings, plans, proceedings, agreements, petitions, and decisions. This effort may
require language assistance for students and parents with limited English proficiency under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964. For parents who are unable to read any language, the district will provide written material orally.

School Meals, Graduation Requirements, and Recess

The district will not discipline a student in a manner that would:
e Result in the denial or delay of a school meal.
e Prevent the student from completing subject, grade-level, or graduation requirements.
e Withhold recess.

Behavioral Violations
The district has developed definitions for the following behavioral violations, which clearly state the types of behaviors
for which discipline—including classroom exclusion, suspension, and expulsion may be administered:


Behavioral
Violation &
Severity Level

Disruptive conduct -
I -low-intensity actions
that may briefly
interrupt learning
activities

Dress Code (RCW
28A.640, 28A.642)

Physical Contact -
innocuous and non-
threatening but
inappropriate physical
conduct

Defiance - brief or
harmless failure to
follow reasonable
directions or requests by
school personnel

Disrespect — minor
dismissive or rude acts
or expression, verbal or
nonverbal

Academic
dishonesty/plagiarism
— knowingly submitting
the work of others as
one’s own or assisting
another student in doing
or using unauthorized
sources

Property misuse —
brief or low-intensity
misuse of school
property
Inappropriate
language — non-
threatening or
unintentional use of
inappropriate language
Other - I - violations
not amounting to a
Type Two behavior but
cannot be categorized
under other Type One
violations

Behavioral
Violation &
Severity Level

Type Two

Range of potential responses based on conditions, limitations and interventions

Best Classroom OSS OSS . School referrals and
: . ISS Expulsion .
Practices exclusion short Long protocols as appropriate

Levels
A-C
Levels
A-C
Levels
A-C

Levels
A-C
Levels
A-C

Levels
A-C
A

Levels
-C

Levels
A-C

Levels
A-C

Teacher or School
Personnel
Intervention

Teacher or School
Personnel
Intervention
Discipline Referral

Teacher or School
Personnel
Intervention

Teacher or School
Personnel
Intervention

Teacher or School
Personnel
Intervention

Teacher or School
Personnel
Intervention

Teacher or School
Personnel
Intervention

Teacher or School
Personnel
Intervention

Teacher or School
Personnel
Intervention

Range of potential responses based on conditions, limitations and interventions

Best Classroom OSS Oss . School referrals and
: ; ISS Expulsion .
Practices exclusion short Long protocols as appropriate


Destruction of
property - Intentional
damage of property(RCW.
28A.635.060)

Physical aggression -
Physical contact where a

minor injury may occur

Tobacco possession
or use

Failure to cooperate
— repeated failure to
comply or follow
reasonable directions or
requests by school
personnel

Sexually
inappropriate
conduct —- obscene
acts or expressions
either verbal or non-
verbal

Disruptive Conduct -
II - actions that
materially and
substantially interfere
with the educational
process

Other - II - low-
intensity actions that
may briefly interrupt
learning activities

Behavioral
Violation &
Severity Level

Type Three
Bullying - Intentional,

unwanted, aggressive
behavior that 1) involves a
real or perceived power
imbalance and 2) is
repeated or has the
potential to be repeated
over time. (RCW.
28A.600.477(5)(b)(i))
Fighting without
major injury - Mutual
physical violence with no
injury. (RCW _9A.04.110(4))
Illicit drug
possession or use
(RCW 69.50)
Marijuana possession
or uSe - Includes
cannabis-related
substances.(RCW 69.50)

Discipline Referral

Discipline Referral

Discipline Referral
Prevention/intervention
referral

Discipline referral

Discipline Referral

Discipline Referral

Discipline Referral

Range of potential responses based on conditions, limitations and interventions

Best Classroom OSS OSS . School referrals and
: : ISS Expulsion .
Practices exclusion short Long protocols as appropriate

Discipline Referral
HIB Compliance Officer
referral

Discipline Referral
School-based threat
assessment referral

Discipline Referral
Prevention/intervention
referral

Discipline Referral
Prevention/intervention
referral



Alcohol possession or
use

Tobacco
distribution -
Transportation,
distribution, or delivery of
tobacco products(RCW.
28A.210.310)

Theft - Taking or
knowingly possessing stolen
property

Other — III -violations
not amounting to a
Type Four violation
that cannot be
categorized by other
Type Three violations

Behavioral
Violation &
Severity Level

Type Four
Assault— Does not cause

serious bodily harm. (Does
not meet the level of a Type
5 Assault)

Fighting with major
injury - Mutual
participation in physical
violence that causes bodily
harm. (RCW 9A.04.110(4),
WAC 392-172A-05149(1)
(©)

Sexual harassment -
Unwelcome sexual
advances, request for
sexual favors, sexually
motivated contact, or
conduct of a sexual

nature. (RCW

392-190-056)
Discriminatory
harassment - Behavior
that is intended to be
harmful, humiliating, or
physically threatening and
shows hostility based on
protected class of another
person. (RCW _28A.642.005)

Malicious
harassment - Threats
to harm or cause physical
damage to property of
another. (RCW
9A.46.020(1))

Discipline Referral
Prevention/intervention
referral

Discipline Referral
Prevention/intervention
referral

Discipline Referral

Discipline Referral

Range of potential responses based on conditions, limitations and interventions

Best Classroom OSS OSS . School referrals and
: . ISS Expulsion .
Practices exclusion short Long protocols as appropriate

Yes

Discipline Referral
School-based threat
assessment referral

Discipline Referral
School-based threat
assessment referral

Discipline Referral
Title IX Coordinator
referral

Discipline Referral
Civil Right Coordinator
referral

Discipline Referral
School-based threat
assessment referral



Arson - Cause a fire or
explosion that damages
property and/or endangers
lives. (RCW _9A.48.020,
9A.48.030)

Marijuana
distribution -
Transportation, delivery, or
distribution of cannabis or
cannabis products. (RCW
69.50)

Alcohol distribution -
Transportation, delivery, or

distribution of alcohol.

Gang intimidation or
activity - Threatens
another with injury because
a person refuses to join or
attempts to withdraw from
a gang. (RCW 9A.46.120,
28A.600.455)

Safety - Behavior that
adversely impacts the
health or safety of other
students or educational
staff. (RCW.

28A.600.015, WAC 392-

400-440)

Behavioral
Violation &
Severity Level

Type Five
Assault-involving serious
bodily harm of another
(meets RCW 9A.36.011 or
9A.36.021, may include
WAC 392-172A-05149(1)
{c))

Sexual assault -
Sexual contact that occurs
without consent. (RCW
9.94A.030(47))

Illicit Drug
Distribution - delivery of
a controlled substance
(excludes marijuana).

(RCW _69.50)

Possession of a
weapon - nunchaku
sticks, throwing stars, air
rifle, stun gun, spring blade,
knife, dagger, dirk, any
knife having a blade longer
than 3 inches, or other
dangerous weapon defined
in RCW 9.94A.825. (RCW
9.41.280)

Discipline Referral
School-based threat
assessment referral

Discipline Referral
Prevention/intervention
referral

Discipline Referral
Prevention/intervention
referral

Discipline Referral
School-based threat
assessment referral

Discipline Referral
School-based threat
assessment referral

Range of potential responses based on conditions, limitations and interventions

Best Classroom OSS OSS : School referrals and
: : ISS Expulsion :
Practices exclusion short Long protocols as appropriate

Level G

Discipline Referral
School-based threat
assessment referral

Discipline Referral
Title IX Coordinator
referral

Discipline Referral
Prevention/intervention
referral

Discipline Referral
School-based threat
assessment referral



Robbery-intentionally

taking property with threats Discipline Referral
of force or violence. (RCW School-based threat
9A.56.190, 9A.56.200, assessment referral
9A.56.210)

Assault of teacher- Discipline Referral
involving bodily harm of Classroom

staff. (RCW reassignment
28A.600.460(2), WAC 392- School-based threat
400-810(1)) assessment referral

Safety — Behavior that

adversely impacts the

health or safety of other Discipline Referral
students or educational : . School-based threat
staff. (RCW _28A.600.015 assessment referral
(6)(d) WAC _392-400-

445(2))

Behavioral Range of potential responses based on conditions, limitations and interventions

Violation & Best Classroom OSS OSS School referrals and
. : . ISS Expulsion .
Severity Level Practices | exclusion short | Long protocols as appropriate

Type Six

Discipline Referral
Firearm N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Mandatory @ — School based threat
assessment

The district will continue to further develop and/or revise the definitions for what constitutes behavioral violations to reduce
the effect of implicit or unconscious bias.

Classroom Level Continuum of Responses
Type One Behavioral Violations
Level A - Type One behavioral violation initially occurs
Teacher or school personnel:
e Reteaches behavioral expectations
e Implements best practices and strategies that invite the student to share their perspective and explanation
regarding the behavioral violation
e Selects and implements best practices and strategies as appropriate
e Document interventions and monitor effectiveness
Level B - Type One behavioral violation involving unsuccessful Level A responses or repeated Type One behavioral
violations within the same school day
Teacher or school personnel:
e Reteaches behavioral expectations
e Implements best practices and strategies that invite the student to share their perspective and explanation
regarding the behavioral violation
e Notifies the student’s parent
e Modifies and implements best practices and strategies as appropriate
e Documents intervention and monitors effectiveness
Level C - Type One behavioral violation involving unsuccessful Level B and Level A responses or repeated Type One
Behavioral violations within the same school day
Teacher or school personnel:
e Decides whether to request classroom support from school support staff
e Notifies and attempts to involve the parent in the resolutions
e Implements best practices and strategies that invite the student to share their perspective and explanation
regarding the behavioral violation
e Modifies and implements best practices and strategies as appropriate
e Confers with other school personnel as appropriate
e Documents interventions and monitors effectiveness
Type Two Behavioral Violations


Level D - Classroom and administrative continuum of responses
e Teacher or school personnel implements level C continuum of responses as appropriate
e Administrator or school support staff provides classroom support
e Teacher or school personnel refers student and notifies administrator of behavioral violation
e Administrator notifies and attempts to involve the parent in the resolution
e Administrator confers with teacher or other school personnel and investigates evidence
e Administrator invites the student to share their perspective and explanation regarding the behavioral violation
© Use school referrals and protocols as appropriate
o Attempt restorative justice practices and other forms of discipline
© Consider in-school suspension as appropriate(if allowable)
e Document all referrals, other forms of discipline attempted, and actions
Type Three Behavioral Violations
Level E
e Attempt lower level continuum of responses as appropriate
e Student referral and investigate evidence of behavioral violation
e Administrator notifies and attempts to involve the parent in the resolution
e Administrator confers with teacher or other school personnel
e Administrator invites student to share their perspective and explanation regarding the behavioral violation
© Follow mandatory school referrals and protocols
o Attempt or consider restorative justice practices and other forms of discipline
© Consider behavior agreement
© Consider suspension or expulsion (if allowable) as appropriate
e Document all referrals, other forms of discipline attempted or considered, and actions
Type Four Behavioral Violations
Level F
e Attempt lower level continuum of responses as appropriate
e Student referral and investigate evidence of behavioral violation
e Notify and attempt to involve the parent in the resolution
e Confer with teacher or other school personnel
e Invite student to share their perspective and explanation regarding the behavioral violation
© Follow mandatory school referrals and protocols
o Attempt or consider restorative justice practices and other forms of discipline
© Consider behavior agreement
© Consider suspension or expulsion (if allowable) as appropriate
e Document all referrals, other forms of discipline attempted or considered, and actions
Type Five Behavioral Violations
Level G
e Attempt lower level continuum of responses as appropriate
e Follow school referrals and protocols
e Notify and attempt to involve the parent in the resolution
e Investigate evidence of behavioral violation and confer with other school personnel
e Invite student to share their perspective and explanation regarding the behavioral violations
© Consider restorative justice practices and other forms of discipline
© Consider behavior agreement
© Consider suspension or expulsion (if allowable) as appropriate
e Document all referrals, other forms of discipline attempted or considered, and actions

Staff Authority and Exclusionary Discipline

District staff members are responsible for supervising students immediately before and after the school day; during the
school day; during school activities (whether on or off campus); on school grounds before or after school hours when a
school group or school activity is using school grounds; off school grounds, if the actions of the student materially or
substantially affect or interfere with the educational process; and on the school bus. Staff have the responsibility to provide
a safe and supportive learning environment for all students during school-related activities. In accordance with the board's
student discipline policy, district staff will administer discipline in ways that respond to the needs and strengths of students,
support students in meeting behavioral expectations, and keep students in the classroom to the maximum extent possible.

Staff members will seek early involvement of parents in efforts to support students in meeting behavioral expectations. The
superintendent has general authority to administer discipline, including all exclusionary discipline. Teachers may use
classroom exclusionary discipline when at least one Classroom Level Continuum of Responses A-C have been unsuccessful
or repeated within the same school day. The superintendent designates disciplinary authority to impose in-school
suspension, short-term suspension, long-term suspension and expulsion and emergency removal to school principals,
assistant principals, and the assistant superintendent.


Exclusions from Transportation or Extra-Curricular Activities and Detention

The Superintendent authorizes school principals, assistant principals, and deans to exclude a student from
transportation services or extracurricular activities or impose detention. For students who meet the definition of
homeless, the district will provide transportation according to 3115 -Students Experiencing Homelessness: Enrollment
Rights and Services.

Authorized staff may administer lunch or after-school detention for not more than 30 minutes on any given day. Before
assigning detention, the staff member will inform the student of the specific behavioral violation prompting their
decision to administer detention and provide the student with an opportunity to share their perspective and explanation
regarding the behavioral violation. Additionally, the staff member will contact parents and arrange the time for detention
to occur. At least one school personnel will directly supervise students during the duration of any detention.

The district will not administer other forms of discipline in a manner that would result in preventing a student from
accomplishing a specific academic grade, subject, or graduation requirements. The district will not exclude a student
from transportation services without providing access to alternative transportation the student needs to participate fully
in regular educational services or educational services provided during suspension or expulsion.

Students and parents may challenge the administration of other forms of discipline, including exclusions from
transportation or extra-curricular activities and detentions using the district’s grievance procedures.

Classroom Exclusions

A teacher may exclude a student from their classroom and instructional or activity area while the student is under their
immediate supervision except in emergency circumstances, a teacher must first attempt one or more alternative forms of
corrective action before excluding a student. A classroom exclusion may be administered for all or any portion of the
balance of the school day, or up to the following two days, or until the principal or designee and teacher have conferred,
whichever occurs first.

A classroom exclusion may be administered for all or any portion of the balance of the school day, or up to the following
two days, or until the principal or designee and teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first.

A classroom exclusion does not include action that results in missed instruction for a brief duration when the following

apply:
1. A teacher or other school personnel uses evidence-based classroom management practices outlined in RCW
28A.405.100, RCW 28A.410.260 and RCW 28A.410.270 to support the student in meeting behavioral expectations.
2. The student remains under the supervision of the teacher or other school personnel during the brief duration.

The school will provide the student an opportunity to make up any assignment and tests missed during a classroom
exclusion.

Following the classroom exclusion of a student, the teacher must report the classroom exclusion, including the behavioral
violation that led to the classroom exclusion, to the principal or principal’s designee as soon as reasonably possible. The
principal or designee must keep record of all classroom exclusions and the behavioral violation that led to the exclusion.
Classroom exclusion under the behavioral violation category of “other” must have a specific description of the violation.

The teacher must notify the student's parents regarding the classroom exclusion as soon as reasonably possible.
Informal Grievance Procedure
Any parent/guardian or student who is aggrieved by the administration of discretionary or nondiscretionary discipline,

including discipline that excludes a student from transportation or extracurricular activities , has the right to an informal
conference with the principal to resolve the grievance.

At the informal conference, the student will be given an opportunity to share their perspective and explanation regarding
the behavioral violation.

Students who are suspended, expelled, or emergency removed may appeal those actions as described in this procedure.

Suspension and Expulsion - General Conditions and Limitations


The district’s use of suspension and expulsion will have a real and substantial relationship to the lawful maintenance and
operation of the school district, including but not limited to, the preservation of the health and safety of students and
employees and the preservation of an educational process that is conducive to learning. The district will not expel, suspend,
or discipline in any manner for a student’s performance of or failure to perform any act not related to the orderly operation
of the school or school-sponsored activities or any other aspect of preserving the educational process.

The district will provide the parent(s) opportunity for involvement to support the student and resolve behavioral
violations before administering suspension or expulsion. Additionally, the principal or assistant superintendent must
consider the student's individual circumstances and the nature of the violation before administering any suspension or
expulsion to determine whether the suspension or expulsion and the length of the exclusion is warranted

The principal or designee at each school must report all suspensions and expulsions, including the behavioral violation that
led to the suspension or expulsion, to the assistant superintendent within twenty-four (24) hours after the administration.
Suspension or expulsion under the behavioral category of “other” is insufficient and must be accompanied with a full
explanation.

An expulsion or suspension of a student may not be for an indefinite period and must have an end date. After suspending
or expelling a student, the district will make reasonable efforts to return the student to the student’s regular educational
setting as soon as possible. Additionally, the district must allow the student to petition for readmission at any time.

When administering a suspension or expulsion, the district may deny a student admission to, or entry upon, real and
personal property that the district owns, leases, rents, or controls. The district must provide an opportunity for students to
receive educational services during a suspension or expulsion in accordance with WAC 392-400-610. The district will not
suspend or expel a student from school for absences or tardiness.

If during a suspension or expulsion the district enrolls a student in another program or course of study, the district may not
preclude the student from returning to the student’s regular educational setting following the end of the suspension or
expulsion, unless one of the following applies:

1. The superintendent or designee grants a petition to extend a student’s expulsion under WAC 392-400-480;

2. the change of setting is to protect victims under WAC 392-400-810; or

3. other law precludes the student from returning to his or her regular educational setting.

In-School Suspension and Short-Term Suspension - conditions and limitations

The superintendent designates school principals and vice-principals with the authority to impose in-school and short-term
suspension. Before administering an in-school or short-term suspension, staff members must first attempt one or more
other forms of discipline to support the student in meeting behavioral expectations. Before administering in-school or short-
term suspension, the district will consider the student’s individual circumstances and the nature and circumstances of the
behavioral violation to determine whether the suspension and the length of the suspension is warranted.

The district will not administer in-school or short-term suspension for more than ten (10) cumulative school days during
any single semester, or more than ten (10) cumulative school days during any single trimester. Additionally, the district will
not administer a short-term or in-school suspension beyond the school year in which the behavioral violation occurred.

When administering an in-school suspension, school personnel must ensure they are physically in the same location as the
student to provide direct supervision during the duration of the in-school suspension. These school personnel will ensure
they are accessible to offer support for all students with current assignments and course work and ensure students have
access to a nutritionally adequate meal.

Long-Term Suspensions and Expulsions
Before administering a long-term suspension or an expulsion, district personnel must consider other forms of discipline to
support the student in meeting behavioral expectations.

Unless otherwise required by law, the district is not required to impose long-term suspension or expulsion and may only
administer long-term suspension or expulsion for specific severe behavioral violations. In general, the district strives to
keep students in school, learning in a safe and appropriate environment. However, in accordance with the other parameters
of this procedure, there are circumstances when the district may determine that long-term suspension or expulsion is
appropriate for behavioral violations that meet the definitions under RCW 28A.600.015 (6)(a) through (d), which include:
a. Having a firearm on school property or school transportation in violation of RCW 28A.600.420;
b. Any of the following offenses listed in RCW_13.04.155, including:
i. any violent offense as defined in RCW _9.94A.030, including:
e any felony that Washington law defines as a class A felony or an attempt, criminal conspiracy, or
solicitation to commit a class A felony;
e manslaughter;
e indecent liberties committed by forcible compulsion;


e kidnapping;

° arson;

e assault in the second degree;

e assault of a child in the second degree;

e robbery;

e drive-by shooting; and

e vehicular homicide or vehicular assault caused by driving a vehicle while under the influence of
intoxicating liquor or any drug, or by operating a vehicle in a reckless manner.

ii. any sex offense as defined in RCW 9.944.030, which includes any felony violation of chapter 94.44 RCW
(other than failure to register as a sex offender in violation of 9A.44.132), including rape, rape of a child,
child molestation, sexual misconduct with a minor, indecent liberties, voyeurism, and any felony conviction or
adjudication with a sexual motivation finding;

iii. any weapons violation of chapter 9.41 RCW, including having a dangerous weapon at school in violation of
RCW 9.41.280;

iv. unlawful possession or delivery, or both, of a controlled substance in violation of chapter 69.50 RCW.

c. Two or more violations of the following within a three-year period

i. criminal gang intimidation in violation of RCW 9A.46.120:

ii. gang activity on school grounds in violation of RCW _28A.600.455;

iii. willfully disobeying school administrative personnel in violation of RCW _28A.635.020; and

iv. defacing or injuring school property in violation of RCW _28A.635.060; and

d. Any student behavior that adversely affects the health or safety of other students or educational staff.

The district may only administer long-term suspension or expulsion for behavioral violations that meet the definitions
provided under RCW 28A.600.015(6)(a) through (d) as outlined above, and after determining that the student would pose
an imminent danger to others or, in the case of long-term suspension, an imminent threat of material and substantial
disruption of the educational process should they return to school before an imposed length of exclusion.

A long-term suspension may not exceed the length of an academic term. The district may not administer a long-term
suspension beyond the school year in which the behavioral violation occurred.

An expulsion may not exceed the length of an academic term, unless the Superintendent grants a petition to extend the
expulsion under WAC 392-400-480. The district is not prohibited from administering an expulsion beyond the school year in
which the behavioral violation occurred.

In accordance with RCW 28A.600.420, a school district must expel a student for no less than one year if the district has
determined that the student has carried or possessed a firearm on school premises, school-provided transportation, or
areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public schools. The Superintendent may modify the expulsion on a case-
by-case basis.

A school district may also suspend or expel a student for up to one year if the student acts with malice (as defined under
RCW 9A.04.110) and displays an instrument that appears to be a firearm on school premises, school-provided
transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public schools. These provisions do not apply to
students while engaged in a district authorized military education; a district authorized firearms convention or safety
course; or district authorized rifle competition.

Except for a firearm violation under WAC 392-400-820, the district will not impose a long-term suspension or an expulsion
for any student in kindergarten through fourth grade.

When a student is long-term suspended or expelled, the district will consider whether the student is currently eligible or
might be deemed eligible for special education services. If so, the principal will notify relevant special education staff of the
suspension or expulsion so that the district can ensure it follows policy and procedure 2161 -Special Education and Related
Services for Eligible Students -as well as this student discipline policy and procedure. After suspending or expelling a
student, the district will make reasonable efforts to return the student to the student’s regular educational setting as soon
as possible.

Suspensions and Expulsions -— Initial Hearing

Before administering any suspension or expulsion, the district will attempt to notify the student’s parent(s) as soon as
reasonably possible regarding the behavioral violation and the principal or designee will conduct an informal initial hearing
with the student to hear the student’s perspective. At the initial hearing, the principal or designee must provide the student
an opportunity to contact their parent(s), or, in the case of long-term suspension or expulsion, the principal or designee
must make a reasonable attempt to contact

their parent(s) to provide an opportunity for the parents to participate in the initial hearing in person, video conference or
by telephone. The district must hold the initial hearing in a language the student and parents understand.

At the initial hearing, the principal or designee will provide the student:


e Notice of the student's violation of this policy;

e An explanation of the evidence regarding the behavioral violation;

e An explanation of the discipline that may be administered; and

e An opportunity for the student to share their perspective and provide an explanation regarding the behavioral
violation.

Suspensions and Expulsions — Notice
Following the initial hearing, the principal or designee will inform the student of the disciplinary decision regarding the
behavioral violation, including the date when any suspension or expulsion will begin and end.

No later than one (1) school business day following the initial hearing with the student, the district will provide written
notice of the suspension or expulsion to the student and parents in person, by mail, or by email in a language and form the
student and parents will understand. The written notice must include:
a. A description of the student’s behavior and how the behavior violated this policy and procedure;
b. The duration and conditions of the suspension or expulsion, including the dates on which the suspension or
expulsion will begin and end;
c. The other forms of discipline that the district considered or attempted, and an explanation of the district’s decision
to administer the suspension or expulsion;
. The opportunity to receive educational services during the suspension or expulsion;
. The right of the student and parent(s) to an informal conference with the principal or designee; and
. The right of the student and parent(s) to appeal the suspension or expulsion; and
. For any long-term suspension or expulsion, the opportunity for the student and parents to participate in a
reengagement meeting.

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Emergency Removals — Conditions and Limitations
The district may immediately remove a student from the student’s current school placement, subject to the following
requirements:

The district must have sufficient cause to believe that the student’s presence poses:
e An immediate and continuing danger to other students or school personnel; or
e An immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the educational process.

The district may not impose an emergency removal solely for investigating student conduct.

For purposes of determining sufficient cause for an emergency removal, the phrase “immediate and continuing threat of
material and substantial disruption of the educational process” means the student’s behavior results in an extreme
disruption of the educational process that creates a substantial barrier to learning for other students across the school day.
An emergency removal may not exceed ten consecutive school days. An emergency removal must end or be converted to
another form of discipline within ten (10) school days from its start.

If the district converts an emergency removal to a suspension or expulsion, the district must:
(a) Apply any days that the student was emergency removed before the conversion to the total length of the
suspension or expulsion; and
(b) Provide the student and parents with notice and due process rights under WAC 392-400-430 through 392-400-
480 appropriate to the new disciplinary action.

All emergency removals, including the reason the student’s presence poses an immediate and continuing danger to other
students or school personnel, must be reported to the assistant superintendent or designee
within twenty-four (24) hours after the start of the emergency expulsion.

Emergency Removals — Notice

After an emergency removal, the district must attempt to notify the student’s parents, as soon as reasonably possible,
regarding the reason the school believes the student’s presence poses an immediate and continuing danger to other
students or school personnel, or an immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the education
process.

Within twenty-four (24) hours after an emergency removal, the district will provide written notice to the student and
parents in person, by mail, or by email. The written notice must include:
e The reason the student’s presence poses an immediate and continuing danger to students or school personnel, or
poses an immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the educational process;
e The duration and conditions of the emergency removal, including the date on which the emergency removal will
begin and end;
e The opportunity to receive educational services during the emergency removal;
e The right of the student and parent(s) to an informal conference with the principal or designee; and


e The right of the student and parent(s) to appeal the emergency removal, including where and to whom the appeal
must be requested.

Optional conference with principal

If a student or the parent(s) disagrees with the district’s decision to suspend, expel, or emergency remove the student, the
student or parent(s) may request an informal conference with the principal or designee to resolve the disagreement. The
parent or student may request an informal conference orally or in writing.

The principal or designee must hold the conference within three (3) school business days after receiving the request, unless
otherwise agreed to by the student and parent(s).

During the informal conference, the student and parent(s) will have the opportunity to share the student’s perspective and
explanation regarding the behavioral violation and the events that led to the exclusion. The student and parent will also
have the opportunity to confer with the principal or designee and school personnel involved in the incident that led to the
suspension or expulsion and discuss other forms of discipline that the district could administer.

An informal conference will not limit the right of the student or parent(s) to appeal the suspension, expulsion, or
emergency removal, participate in a reengagement meeting, or petition for readmission.

Appeals

A student or the parent(s) may appeal a suspension, expulsion, or emergency removal to the assistant superintendent
orally or in writing. For suspension or expulsion, the request to appeal must be within five (5) school business days from
when the district provided the student and parent with written notice. For emergency removal, the request to appeal must
be within three (3) school business days from when the district provided the student and parent with written notice.

When an appeal for long-term suspension or expulsion is pending, the district may continue to administer the long-term
suspension or expulsion during the appeal process, subject to the following requirements:
e The suspension or expulsion is for no more than ten (10) consecutive school days from the initial hearing or until the
appeal is decided, whichever is earlier;
e The district will apply any days of suspension or expulsion occurring before the appeal is decided to the term of the
student’s suspension or expulsion and may not extend the term of the student’s suspension or expulsion; and
e If the student returns to school before the appeal is decided, the district will provide the student an opportunity to
make up assignments and tests missed during the suspension or expulsion upon the student’s return.

In-school and short-term suspension appeal
For short-term and in-school suspensions, the assistant superintendent will provide the student and parents the opportunity
to share the student’s perspective and explanation regarding the behavioral violation orally or in writing.

The assistant superintendent must deliver a written appeal decision to the student and parent(s) by mail, or by email
within two (2) school business days after receiving the appeal. The written decision must include:
e The decision to affirm, reverse, or modify the suspension;
e The duration and conditions of the suspension, including the beginning and ending dates;
e The educational services the district will offer to the student during the suspension; and
e Notice of the student and parent(s)’ right to request review and reconsideration of the appeal decision, including
where and to whom to make such a request.

Long-term suspension or expulsion and emergency removal appeal
For long-term suspension or expulsion and emergency removals, the assistant superintendent will provide the student and
parent(s) written notice by mail or by email, within one (1) school business day after receiving the appeal request, unless
the parties agree to a different timeline. Written notice will include:
e The time, date, and location of the appeal hearing;
e The name(s) of the official(s) presiding over the appeal;
e The right of the student and parent(s) to inspect the student’s education records;
e The right of the student and parent(s) to inspect any documentary or physical evidence and a list of any witnesses
that will be introduced at the hearing;
e The rights of the student and parent(s) to be represented by legal counsel; question witnesses; share the student’s
perspective and explanation; and introduce relevant documentary, physical, or testimonial evidence; and
e Whether the district will offer a reengagement meeting before the appeal hearing.

For long-term suspension or expulsion, the student, parent(s), and district may agree to hold a reengagement meeting and
develop a reengagement plan before the appeal hearing. The student, parent(s), and district may mutually agree to
postpone the appeal hearing while participating in the reengagement process.


Hearings

A hearing to appeal a long-term suspension or expulsion or emergency removal is a quasi-judicial process exempt from the
Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). To protect the privacy of student(s) and others involved, the district will hold hearing
without public notice and without public access unless the student(s) and/or the parent(s) or their counsel requests an
open hearing. Regardless of whether the hearing is open or closed, the district will make reasonable efforts to comply with
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) concerning the confidentiality of student education records.

When students are charged with violating the same rule and have acted in concert and the facts are essentially the same
for all students, a single hearing may be conducted for them if the hearing officer believes that the following conditions
exist:

e A single hearing will not likely result in confusion; and

e No student will have his/her interest substantially prejudiced by a group hearing.

If the official presiding over the hearing finds that a student’s interests will be substantially prejudiced by a group hearing,
the presiding official may order a separate hearing for that student. The parent and student have the right to petition for an
individual hearing.

For long-term suspension or expulsion, the district will hold an appeal hearing within three (3) school business days after
the assistant superintendent received the appeal request, unless otherwise agreed to by the student and parent(s).

For emergency removal, the district will hold an appeal hearing within two (2) school business days after the assistant
superintendent or designee received the appeal request, unless the student and parent(s) agree to another time.

The school board may designate a discipline appeal council to hear and decide any appeals in this policy and procedure or
to review and reconsider a district’s appeal decisions. A discipline appeal council must consist of at least three persons
appointed by the school board for fixed terms. All members of a discipline appeal council must be knowledgeable about the
rules in Chapter 392-400 WAC and this policy and procedure. The school board may also designate the Superintendent or a
hearing officer to hear and decide appeals. The presiding official(s) may not have been involved in the student’s behavioral
violation or the decision to suspend or expel the student.

Upon request, the student and parent(s) or their legal representative may inspect any documentary or physical evidence
and list of any witnesses that the district will introduce at the appeal hearing. The district must make the information
available as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than the end of the school business day before the appeal hearing.
The district may also request to inspect any documentary or physical evidence and list of any witnesses that the student
and parent(s) intend to introduce at the appeal hearing. The student and parent(s) must make this information available as
soon as reasonably possible, but no later than the end of the school business day before the appeal hearing.

Upon request, the student and parent(s) may review the student’s education records. The district will make the records
available as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than the end of the school business day before the appeal hearing.

If a witness for the district cannot or does not appear at the appeal hearing, the presiding official(s) may excuse the
witness’s nonappearance if the district establishes that:

e The district made a reasonable effort to produce the witness; and

e The witness’s failure to appear is excused by fear of reprisal or another compelling reason.

The district will record the appeal hearing by manual, electronic, or other type of recording device and upon request of the
student or parent(s) provide them a copy of the recording.

For long-term suspension or expulsion, the presiding official(s) must base the decision solely on the evidence presented at
the hearing. The presiding official(s) will provide a written decision to the student and parent(s) by mail or by email within
three (3) school business days after the appeal hearing. The written decision must include:

e The findings of fact;

e A determination whether (i) the student’s behavior violated this policy and procedure; (ii) the behavioral violation
reasonably warrants the suspension or expulsion and the length of the suspension or expulsion; and (iii) the
suspension or expulsion is affirmed, reversed, or modified;

e The duration and conditions of suspension or expulsion, including the beginning and ending dates;

e Notice of the right of the student and parent(s) to request a review and reconsideration of the appeal decision. The
notice will include where and to whom to make such a request; and

e Notice of the opportunity for a reengagement meeting and contact information for the person who will schedule it.

For emergency removal, the district will provide a written decision to the student and parent(s) by mail or by email within
one (1) school business day after the appeal hearing. The written decision must include:
e The findings of fact;


e A determination whether the student’s presence continues to pose (i) an immediate and continuing danger to
students or school personnel; or (ii) an immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the
educational process;

e Whether the district will end the emergency removal or convert the emergency removal to a suspension or
expulsion. If the district converts the emergency removal to a suspension or expulsion, the district will provide the
student and parent(s) notice and due process consistent with the disciplinary action to which the emergency
expulsion was converted; and

e Notice of the right of the student and parent(s) to request a review and reconsideration of the appeal decision. The
notice will include where and to whom to make such a request.

Reconsideration of appeal

The student or parent(s) may request the school board (or discipline appeal council, if established by the school board) to
review and reconsider the district’s appeal decision for long-term suspensions or expulsions and emergency removals. This
request may be either oral or in writing.

For long-term suspension, short-term suspension, or expulsion, the student or parent(s) may request a review within ten
(10) school business days from when the district provided the student and parent(s) with the written appeal decision.

For emergency removal, the student or parent(s) may request a review within five (5) school business days from when the
district provided the student and parent(s) with the written appeal decision.
e In reviewing the district’s decision, the school board or discipline appeal council, if established, must consider
(i) all documentary and physical evidence from the appeal hearing related to the behavioral violation;
(ii) any records from the appeal hearing;
(iii) relevant state law; and
(iv) this policy adopted.
e The school board (or discipline appeal council) may request to meet with the student and parent(s), the principal,
witnesses, and/or school personnel to hear further arguments and gather additional information.
e The decision of the school board (or discipline appeal council) will be made only by board or discipline council
members who were not involved in
(i) the behavioral violation;
(ii) the decision to suspend or expel the student; or
(iii) the appeal decision.

If the discipline appeal council presided over the appeal hearing, the school board will conduct the review and
reconsideration.

For long-term suspension, short-term suspension, or expulsion, the school board (or discipline appeal council) will provide a
written decision to the student and parent(s) in person, by mail, or by email within ten (10) school business days after
receiving the request for review and reconsideration. The written decision must identify:
e Whether the school board (or discipline appeal council) affirms, reverses, or modifies the suspension or expulsion;
e The duration and conditions of the suspension or expulsion, including the beginning and ending dates of the
suspension or expulsion; and
e For long-term suspensions or expulsions, notice of the opportunity to participate in a reengagement meeting.

For emergency removal, the school board (or discipline appeal council) will provide a written decision to the student and
parent(s) in person, by mail, or by email within five (5) school business days after receiving the request for review and
reconsideration. The written decision must identify:
e Whether the school board [or discipline appeal council] affirms or reverses the district’s decision that the student’s
presence posed
(i) an immediate and continuing danger to students or school personnel; or
(ii) an immediate and continuing threat of material and substantial disruption of the educational process.
e If the emergency removal has not yet ended or been converted, whether the district will end the emergency
removal or convert the emergency removal to a suspension or expulsion. If the district converts the emergency
removal to a suspension or expulsion, the district will provide the student and parent(s) notice and due process
under WAC 392-400-430 through 392-400-480 consistent with the disciplinary action to which the emergency
removal was converted.

Petition to extend an expulsion
When risk to public health or safety warrants extending a student’s expulsion, the principal or designee may petition the
Superintendent or designee for authorization to exceed the academic term limitation on an expulsion. The petition must
inform the Superintendent or designee of:

e The behavioral violation that resulted in the expulsion and the public health or safety concerns;

e The student’s academic, attendance, and discipline history;

e Any nonacademic supports and behavioral services the student was offered or received during the expulsion;


e The student’s academic progress during the expulsion and the educational services available to the student during
the expulsion;

e The proposed extended length of the expulsion; and

e The student’s reengagement plan.

The principal or designee may petition to extend an expulsion only after the development of a reengagement plan under
WAC 392-400-710 and before the end of the expulsion. For violations of WAC 392-400-820 involving a firearm on school
premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public schools, the principal
or designee may petition to extend an expulsion at any time.

Notice

The district will provide written notice of a petition to the student and parent(s) in person, by mail, or by email within one
(1) school business day from the date the Superintendent or designee received the petition. The written notice must
include:

e Acopy of the petition;

e The right of the student and parent(s) to an informal conference with the Superintendent or designee to be held
within five (5) school business days from the date the district provided written notice to the student and parent(s);
and

e The right of the student and parent(s) to respond to the petition orally or in writing to the Superintendent or
designee within five (5) school business days from the date the district provided the written notice.

The Superintendent or designee may grant the petition only if there is substantial evidence that if the student were to
return to the student’s previous school of placement after the length of an academic term, the student would pose a risk to
public health or safety. The Superintendent or designee must deliver a written decision to the principal, the student, and
the student’s parent(s) in person, by mail, or by email within ten (10) school business days after receiving the petition.

If the Superintendent or designee does not grant the petition, the written decision must identify the date when the
expulsion will end.

If the Superintendent or designee grants the petition, the written decision must include:
e The date on which the extended expulsion will end;
e The reason that if the student were to return before the initial expulsion end date, the student would pose a risk to
public health or safety; and
e Notice of the right of the student and parent(s) to request a review and reconsideration. The notice will include
where and to whom to make such a request.

Review and Reconsideration of extension of expulsion

The student or parent(s) may request that the school board (or discipline appeal council, if established by the board) review
and reconsider the decision to extend the student’s expulsion. The student or parent(s) may request the review orally or in
writing within ten (10) school business days from the date the Superintendent or designee provides the written decision.

The school board (or discipline appeal council) may request to meet with the student or parent(s) or the principal to hear
further arguments and gather additional information.

The decision of the school board (or discipline appeal council) may be made only by board or discipline appeal council
members who were not involved in the behavioral violation, the decision to expel the student, or the appeal decision.

The school board (or discipline appeal council) will provide a written decision to the student and parent(s) in person, by
mail, or by email within ten (10) school business days after receiving the request for review and reconsideration. The
written decision must identify:
e Whether the school board or discipline appeal council affirms, reverses, or modifies the decision to extend the
student’s expulsion; and
e The date when the extended expulsion will end.

Any extension of an expulsion may not exceed the length of an academic term.

The district will annually report the number of petitions approved and denied to the Office of Superintendent of Public
Instruction.

Educational Services

The district will offer educational services to enable a student who is suspended, expelled or emergency removed to:
e Continue to participate in the general education curriculum;
e Meet the educational standards established within the district; and


e Complete subject, grade-level, and graduation requirements.

When providing a student the opportunity to receive educational services during exclusionary discipline, the school must
consider:

e Meaningful input from the student, parents, and the student’s teachers;

e Whether the student’s regular educational services include English language development services, special
education, accommodations, and related services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or
supplemental services designed to support the student’s academic achievement; and

e Access to any necessary technology, transportation, or resources the student needs to participate fully in the
educational services.

After considering the factors and input described above, the district will determine a student’s educational services on a
case-by-case basis. The types of educational services the district will consider include Alternative Learning Environment,
online learning, or placement into other district programs. Any educational services in an alternative setting should be
comparable, equitable, and appropriate to the regular educational services a student would have received in the absence of
exclusionary discipline.

As soon as reasonably possible after administering a suspension or expulsion, the district will provide written notice to the
student and parents about the educational services the district will provide. The notice will include a description of the
educational services and the name and contact information of the school personnel who can offer support to keep the
student current with assignments and course work.

For students subjected to suspension or emergency removal up to five (5) days, a school must provide at least the
following:
e Course work, including any assigned homework, from all of the student’s regular subjects or classes;
e Access to school personnel who can offer support to keep the student current with assignments and course work for
all of the student’s regular subjects or classes; and
e An opportunity for the student to make up any assignments and tests missed during the period of suspension or
emergency removal.

For students subjected to suspension or emergency removal for six (6) to ten (10) consecutive school days, a school must
provide at least the following:
e Course work, including any assigned homework, from all of the student’s regular subjects or classes;
e An opportunity for the student to make up any assignments and tests missed during the period of suspension or
emergency removal; and
e Access to school personnel who can offer support to keep the student current with assignments and course work for
all of the student’s regular subjects or classes. School personnel will make a reasonable attempt to contact the
student or parents within three (3) school business days following the start of the suspension or emergency
removal and periodically thereafter until the suspension or emergency removal ends to:
© Coordinate the delivery and grading of course work between the student and the student’s teacher(s) at a
frequency that would allow the student to keep current with assignments and course work for all of the
student’s regular subjects or classes; and
© Communicate with the student, parent(s), and the student’s teacher(s) about the student’s academic
progress.

For students subject to expulsion or suspension for more than ten (10) consecutive school days, a school will make
provisions for educational services in accordance with the “Course of Study” provisions of WAC 392-121-107.

Readmission

Readmission application process
The readmission process is different from and does not replace the appeal process. Students who have been suspended or
expelled may make a written request for readmission to the district at any time. If a student desires to be readmitted at the
school from which they have been suspended/expelled, the student will submit a written application to the principal, who
will recommend admission or non-admission. If a student wishes admission to another school, they will submit the written
application to the Superintendent. The application will include:

e The reasons the student wants to return and why the request should be considered;

e Any evidence that supports the request; and

e A supporting statement from the parent or others who may have assisted the student.

The Superintendent will advise the student and parent of the decision within seven (7) school days of the receipt of such
application.

Reengagement


Reengagement Meeting

The reengagement process is distinct from a written request for readmission. The reengagement meeting is also distinct
from the appeal process, including an appeal hearing, and does not replace an appeal hearing. The district must convene a
reengagement meeting for students with a long-term suspension or expulsion.

Before convening a reengagement meeting, the district will communicate with the student and parent(s) to schedule the
meeting time and location. The purpose of the reengagement meeting is to discuss with the student and parent(s) a plan to
reengage the student.

The reengagement meeting must occur:
e Within twenty (20) calendar days of the start of the student’s long-term suspension or expulsion, but no later than
five (5) calendar days before the student’s return to school; or
e As soon as reasonably possible, if the student or parents request a prompt reengagement meeting.

Reengagement plan
The district will collaborate with the student and parent(s) to develop a culturally sensitive and culturally responsive
reengagement plan tailored to the student’s individual circumstances to support the student in successfully returning to
school. In developing a reengagement plan, the district must consider:
e The nature and circumstances of the incident that led to the student’s suspension or expulsion;
e As appropriate, students’ cultural histories and contexts, family cultural norms and values, community resources,
and community and parent outreach;
e Reducing the length of time that the student is suspended or expelled;
e Providing academic and nonacademic supports that aid in the student’s academic success and keep the student
engaged and on track to graduate; and
e Supporting the student, parent(s), or school personnel in taking action to remedy the circumstances that resulted in
the suspension or expulsion and preventing similar circumstances from recurring.

The district must document the reengagement plan and provide a copy of the plan to the student and parent(s). The district
must ensure that both the reengagement meeting and the reengagement plan are in a language the student and parent(s)
understand.

Behavior Agreements

The district authorizes principals and assistant principalsto enter into behavior agreements with students and parents in
response to behavioral violations, including agreements to reduce the length of a suspension conditioned on the
participation in treatment services, agreements in lieu of suspension or expulsion, or agreements holding a suspension or
expulsion in abeyance. Behavior agreements will also describe district actions planned to support students in meeting
behavioral expectations. Behavior agreements will not replace best practices and strategies implemented at the classroom
level to support students in meeting behavioral expectations. Behavior agreements entered into with students and
parent(s) under this section may not replace or negate provisions within a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), 504
Plan, or Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP).

A behavior agreement does not waive a student’s opportunity to participate in a reengagement meeting or to receive
educational services. The duration of a behavior agreement must not exceed the length of an academic term. A behavior
agreement does not preclude the district from administering discipline for behavioral violations that occur after the district
enters into an agreement with the student and parents.

Exceptions for Protecting Victims
The district may preclude a student from returning to the student’s regular educational setting following the end date of a
suspension or expulsion to protect victims of certain offenses as follows:

e A student committing an offense under RCW 28A.600.460(2), when the activity is directed toward the teacher, shall
not be assigned to that teacher’s classroom for the duration of the student’s attendance at that school or any other
school where the teacher is assigned;

e A student who commits an offense under RCW 28A.600.460(3), when directed toward another student, may be
removed from the classroom of the victim for the duration of the student's attendance at that school or any other
school where the victim is enrolled.