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ACKSON

COUNTY SCHOOLS

Book Policy Manual

Section Ready for the Board

Title Copy of STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Code po5600

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Adopted January 22, 2015

Last Revised June 9, 2022

5600 - STUDENT DISCIPLINE

The Board of Education recognizes the need for students, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to have a
safe and supportive educational environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. The Board believes schools should
undertake proactive, preventive approaches to ensure a positive school climate and culture that fosters learning and
personal-social development.

This policy sets forth unacceptable behaviors that undermine a school’s efforts to create and maintain a positive school
climate and culture. These unacceptable behaviors are prohibited on all school property and school-sponsored events,
including extracurricular activities.

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All school employees are responsible for providing a safe and supportive school climate and culture. When incidents of
inappropriate behavior are witnessed by or reported to school staff and substantiated, the behavior shall be addressed
consistently in accordance with the Interventions and Censequeneesbehaviors, interventions, and consequences outlined in
this policy and with the school implementation plan.

The expectations in this policy apply during any education-sponsored event, whether in a classroom, elsewhere on school
premises, on a school bus or other vehicle used for a school-related event, or at a school-sponsored activity or event,
whether or not it is held on school premises, in a building or other property used or operated by the Board, Educational
Services Cooperative (ESC), West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) or in
another facility or upon any other property being used by any of these agencies. Students’ off-campus conduct that would
reasonably be expected to cause disruption in the school may be prohibited or disciplined. This includes, but is not limited
to, blogs and social media postings created for the purpose of inviting others to indulge in disruptive and hateful conduct
towards a student or staff member.

Students, parents, and spectators wiHshall be informed by public address systems that this policy remains in force on
evenings, weekends and any other time that school is not in session.

For definitions of behaviors see Board Policy 5500 - Student Code of Conduct.


Behaviers/interventiens Level/Tier System for Behaviors, Interventions, and Consequences

The definitions for common inappropriate student behaviors are located in Board Policy 5500 = Student Code of Conduct and
in West Virginia Board of Education policy 4373. The disciplinary levels for inappropriate student behaviors are defined in
four (4) levels as specified in West Virginia Board of Education policy 4373.

Inappropriate behavior skeutdshall be addressed with meaningful, tiered interventions and consequences that strive to
improve future behavior. School administrators and staff are encouraged to exhaust all available school and community
resources to provide appropriate school-based interventions designed to keep students in school and engaged in instruction.
It is not a requirement schools offer every intervention and consequence listed in this policy.

Out-of-school suspension strategies shewtdshall be used sparingly and shall never deny students access to instructional
material and information necessary to maintain their academic progress. Out-of-school suspension is not a recommended
optional consequence or intervention for Level 1 and 2 behaviors; however, the determination of interventions and
consequences is at the discretion of the school administrator with input considered from teachers and service personnel. As
per WV Board of Education policy 4373 specific Level 3 behaviors are outlined in WV Code 18A-5-1a(c) and the principal
shall address these inappropriate behaviors accordingly. It is critical that Level 3 and 4 behaviors are to be referred directly
to the appropriate administrator because of the serious and/or unlawful nature of the misconduct.

Any student suspended or expelled from school is also suspended from extra-curricular activities for the duration of the out-
of-school suspension or expulsion.

When administering interventions and consequences, #the County is required to determine if a student warrants protection
under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), West Virginia Board of Education policy 2419 and/or Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Board Policy 5605 - Discipline for Special Education Students.

LEVEL 1: Minimally Disruptive Behaviors — disrupt the educational process and the orderly operations of the
school but do not pose direct danger to self or others

A. Behaviors

The following list of behaviors may result in any or all of the interventions and consequences listed in item B.


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12.

. Cheating

. Deceit

. Failure to Serve Detention

. Falsifying Identity

. Inappropriate Appearance

. Inappropriate Display of Affection
. Inappropriate Language

. Possession of Inappropriate Personal Property

Skipping Class
Tardiness

Vehicle Parking Violation

B. Interventions and Consequences

Any or all of the items listed below may be used for any of the listed behaviors listed inter” Level 1, above.

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17.

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. Administrator/Student conference or reprimand.

Administrator and teacher- parent/guardian conference.

. Academic sanctions may be used to deny credit for work resulting from cheating; however, previously earned

grades/credits may not be reduced.

. Counseling referrals and conference to support staff or agencies.
. Daily/Weekly progress reports.

. Behavioral contracts.

. Change in the student's class schedule.

. School service assignment.

. Confiscation of inappropriate item.

Revocation of privileges.
Restitution/Restoration.
Detention (lunch, before, and/or after school).

Denial of participation in class and/or school activities.

Immediate exclusion by teacher from the classroom Ret Geoed de OO
+ + WV Code 18A-5-1). (see Board Policy 5610

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Voluntary weekend detention (Superintendent's Interpretation of May 12, 2006).
In-school suspension.
WV Code 18A-5-1(d) prohibits the use of suspension solely for not attending class.

While out-of-school suspension is not recommended for Level 1 Inappropriate Behavior, if used at the
discretion of the school administrator, it shewtdshall be limited to a maximum of three (3) days.

Law enforcement notification if warranted. Absent a real and immediate threat to school or public safety,
incidents involving public order offenses shall be considered school discipline issues to be handled by school
officials rather than criminal law issues warranting formal law enforcement intervention.

LEVEL 2: Disruptive and Potentially Harmful Behaviors — disrupt the educational process and/or pose potential
harm or danger to self and/or others. The behavior is committed willfully but not in a manner that is intended
maliciously to cause harm or danger to self and/or others.


A. Behaviors

The following list of behaviors may result in any or all of the interventions and consequences listed in item B.

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2:

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. Gang Related Activity

Insubordination

. Leaving School Without Permission
. Physical Fight Without Injury
. Possession of Imitation Weapon

. Possession of Knife Not Meeting Dangerous Weapon Definition (WV Code 61-7-2)

Technology Misuse

B. Interventions and Consequences

Any or all of the items listed below may be used for any of the listed behaviors listed in #eraALevel 2, above.

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Administrator/Student conference or reprimand.

Administrator and teacher- parent/guardian conference.

. Referral to support staff or agencies for counseling or other therapeutic services.
. Daily/Weekly progress reports.

. Behavioral contracts.

. Change in the student's class schedule.

. School service assignment.

. Confiscation of inappropriate item.

. Revocation of privileges.

Restitution/Restoration.
Before and/or after-school detention.

Denial of participation in class and/or school activities.

Immediate exclusion by teacher from the classroom Al Gecbedde Oi =
+ + WV Code 18A-5-1). (see Board Policy 5610

Voluntary weekend detention (Superintendent's Interpretation oF Mey 12, 2006).

In-school suspension.

Out- of-school suspension with a recommended maximum of five 2 days (see Board Policy 5610 = Exclusion
WV Code 18A-5-1(d) prohibits the use of suspension solely for not attending class.

The principal and/or Superintendent may recommend placement in an alternative education program.
Expulsion.

Law enforcement notification if warranted. Absent a real and immediate threat to school or public safety,

incidents involving public order offenses shall be considered school discipline issues to be handled by school
officials rather than criminal law issues warranting formal law enforcement intervention.

LEVEL 3: Severely Disruptive, Imminently Dangerous, Illegal and/or Aggressive Behaviors — are willfully
committed and are known to be illegal and/or harmful to people and/or property. The principal shall address
these inappropriate behaviors in accordance with WV Code 18A-5-1a(c).

A. Battery Against a Student

B. Defacing School Property/Vandalism

Intervention and Consequences

AIn addition to the interventions and consequences listed below, a principal may suspend a student from school or


transportation to or from the school on any school bus, if the student, in the determination of the principal after an
informal hearing, intentionally defaces school property or the property of others in an educational facility, on school
grounds, a school bus, or at any school-sponsored function pursuant to WV Code 18A-5-1a(c). If a student has been
suspended pursuant to WV Code 18A 5 1a(c), the principal may request that the Superintendent recommend to the
Board that the student be expelled. Upon such recommendation by the Superintendent, the Board may hold a
hearing in accordance with WV Code 18A-5-1a subsections (e), (f), and (g) to determine if the student committed
the alleged violation. If the Board finds that the student did commit the alleged violation, the Board may expel the
student.

C. False Fire Alarm

D. Fraud/Forgery

E. Gambling

F. Habitual Violation of School Rules or Policies
Intervention and Consequences
A principal may suspend a student from school or transportation to or from the school on any school bus, if the
student, in the determination of the principal after an informal hearing, habitually violates school rules or policies in
an educational facility, on school grounds, a school bus, or at any school-sponsored function pursuant to WV Code
18A-5-1a(c). If a student has been suspended pursuant to WV Code 18A 5 1a(c), the principal may request that the
Superintendent recommend to the Board that the student be expelled. Upon such recommendation by the
Superintendent, the Board may hold a hearing in accordance with WV Code 18A-5-1a subsections (e), (f), and (g) to
determine if the student committed the alleged violation. If the Board finds that the student did commit the alleged
violation, the Board may expel the student.

G. Hazing

H. Improper or Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle

I. Larceny

J. Physical Altercation

Intervention and Consequences

n to the interventio d consequen sted below, a principal may suspend a student from school or
transportation to or from fie schical on any school bus, if the student, in the determination of the principal after an
informal hearing, participated in a physical altercation while in an educational facility, on school grounds, a school

bus, or at any school-sponsored function pursuant to WV Code 18A-5-1a(c). If a student has been suspended
pursuant to WV Code 18A 5 ia(c), the principal may request that the Superintendent recommend to the Board that
the student be expelled. Upon such recommendation by the Superintendent, the Board may hold a hearing in
accordance with WV Code 18A-5-1a subsections (e), (f), and (g) to determine if the student committed the alleged
violation. If the Board finds that the student did commit the alleged violation, the Board may expel the student.

K. Profane Language/Obscene Gesture/Indecent Act Toward and Employee or a Student

Intervention and Consequences

he it | nd conse : ted Vv, a principal may suspend a student from school or

cranspartatiany to or rfren fhe Schpale on any reeHOO bus, if the student, in the determination of the principal after an
informal hearing, used profane language directed at an employee or student while in an educational facility, on
school grounds, a school bus, or at any school-sponsored function pursuant to WV Code 18A-5-1a(c). If a student
has been suspended pursuant to WV Code 18A 5 1a(c), the principal may request that the Superintendent
recommend to the Board that the student be expelled. Upon such recommendation by the Superintendent, the Board
may hold a hearing in accordance with WV Code 18A-5-1a subsections (e), (f), and (g) to determine if the student
committed the alleged violation. If the Board finds that the student did commit the alleged violation, the Board may
expel the student.

L. Sexual Misconduct

M. Threats of Injury/Assault Against an Employee or a Student

Intervention and Consequences

\ he | ventio ind consequence: ‘ elow, a principal may suspend a student from school or

transportation to or from the school on any achieve bus, if the student, in the determination of the principal after an
informal hearing, injured, or threatened to injure a student, teacher, administrator or other school personnel while in
an educational facility, on school grounds, a school bus, or at any school-sponsored function pursuant to WV Code
18A-5-1a(c). If a student has been suspended pursuant to WV Code 18A 5 1a(c), the principal may request that the
Superintendent recommend to the Board that the student be expelled. Upon such recommendation by the
Superintendent, the Board may hold a hearing in accordance with WV Code 18A-5-1a subsections (e), (f), and (g) to
determine if the student committed the alleged violation. If the Board finds that the student did commit the alleged
violation, the Board may expel the student.

N. Trespassing


O. Harassment/Bullying/Intimidation
Intervention and Consequences
Upon receipt of a complaint of racial, sexual and/or religious/ethnic harassment, or violence that has been
substantiated through investigation, the appropriate school official shall take action appropriate to the status of the
offender (student, staff, or public guest). Such action for students may include all options listed above. Actions for
staff may include but not be limited to, warning, suspension, termination, revocation of licensure, and/or notification
of law enforcement and/or human services. Actions for public guests may include but not be limited to removal from
school property and school-sponsored functions, and/or notification of law enforcement and/or human services.

P. Imitation Drugs: Possession, Use, Distribution, or Sale; Inhalant Abuse; Possession/Use of Substance Containing
Tobacco and/or Nicotine

Intervention and Consequences
The selection of appropriate interventions and consequences for substance abuse must be considered very carefully
depending upon the severity of the behavior and potential safety concern for others in the school. The first action
must be to conference with the parent/guardian and appropriate law enforcement representatives in an effort to
direct the student to appropriate addiction services. Referral to tobacco cessation services/treatment and substance
abuse treatment services shall be a priority intervention strategy for these behaviors.
Level 3 behaviors are criminal offenses and therefore warrant formal law enforcement intervention that may result in
issuance of a criminal citation, ticket, or summons, filing a delinquency petition, referral to a probation officer, or
actual arrest.
In collaboration with law enforcement, the school shall also implement intervention strategies and meaningful
consequences that promote and support appropriate behavioral changes. These strategies include but are not limited
to the items listed in the list at Q, below:
Q. Any or all of the items listed below may be used for any of the listed behaviors in Level 3, above:

1. Administrator/Student conference or reprimand.

2. Administrator and teacher-parent/guardian conference.

3. Referral to support staff or agencies for counseling or other therapeutic services.

4. Notification of appropriate Health and Human Resources.

5. Daily/Weekly progress reports.

6. Behavioral contracts.

7. Change in the student’s class schedule.

8. School service assignment.

9. Confiscation of inappropriate item(s).

10. Revocation of privileges.
11. Restitution/Restoration.

12. Before and/or after-school detention.

13. Denial of participation in class and/or school activities.

14. Immediate exclusion by teacher from the classroom with-a-reeermmended duration-efenetperted/subjeet
efthe-seheotdayferthe first exetisteon-(WV Code 18A-5-1).

15. Voluntary weekend detention (Superintendent's Interpretation of May 12, 2006).

16. In-school suspension.

17. Out-of-school suspension for up to ten (10) days.

18. The principal and/or Superintendent may recommend placement in an alternative education program.

19. Expulsion.
LEVEL 4: Safe Schools Act Behaviors - are consistent with those addressed in WV Code 18A-5-1a(a) and (b).
The following Level 4 behavior definitions are aligned with WV Code 61-6-17, 61-6-24, and 18A-5-1, and in the

Gun-Free Schools Act of 1993. These laws require that the principal, Superintendent, and DistrietCounty
address Level 4 behaviors in a specific manner as outlined in WV Code 18A-5-1a.


A. Battery on a School Employee
Interventions and Consequences

If a student has been suspended for battery on a school employee pursuant to WV Code 18A-5-1a, the principal or
designee shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, request that the Superintendent recommend to the Board that the
student be expelled. Upon such request of the Superintendent by a principal or designee, the Superintendent shall
recommend to the Board that the student be expelled. Upon such recommendation to the Board by the
Superintendent, the Board shall conduct a hearing in accordance with WV Code 18A-5-1a subsections (e), (f), and
(g), to determine if the student committed the alleged violation. If the Board finds that the student did commit the
alleged violation, the Board shall expel the student.

B. Felony
Interventions and Consequences

Pursuant to WV Code 18A-5-1a(b), a student that has been suspended by the principal for committing an act or
engaging in conduct that would constitute a felony under the laws of this State if committed by an adult on the
premises of an educational facility, at a school-sponsored function, or on a school bus, the principal or designee may
request that the Superintendent recommend to the Board that the student be expelled. Upon such recommendation
by the Superintendent, the Board may hold a hearing in accordance with WV Code 18A-5-1a subsections (e), (f), and
(g) to determine if the student committed the alleged violation. If the Board finds that the student did commit the
alleged violation, the Board may expel the student.

C. Possession and/or Use of Dangerous Weapon
Interventions and Consequences

A student found in possession of a firearm or deadly weapon pursuant to WV Code 18A-5-1a shall be suspended by
the principal. The principal or designee shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, request that the Superintendent
recommend to the Board that the student be expelled. Upon such request of the Superintendent by a principal or
designee, the Superintendent shall recommend to the Board that the student be expelled. Upon such
recommendation to the Board by the Superintendent, the Board shall conduct a hearing in accordance with WV Code
18A-5-1a subsections (e), (f), (g) to determine if the student committed the alleged violation. If the Board finds that
the student did commit the alleged violation, the Board shall expel the student.

D. Illegal Substance-Related Behaviors
Interventions and Consequences

A student witshall not unlawfully possess, use, be under the influence of, distribute, or sell any substance containing
alcohol and over-the-counter drugs. Pursuant to West Virginia Board of Education policy 4373, illegal substance-
related behaviors include violations of West Virginia Board of Education policy 2422.7 - Standards for Basic and
Specialized Health Care Procedures and instances of prescription drug abuse.

1. Alcohol

A principal may suspend a student from school or transportation to or from the school on any school bus, if
the student, in the determination of the principal after an informal hearing, possessed alcohol in an
educational facility, on school grounds, a school bus, or at any school-sponsored function pursuant to WV
Code 18A-5-1a(c). If a student has been suspended pursuant to WV Code 18A-5-1a(c), the principal may
request that the Superintendent recommend to the Board that the student be expelled. Upon such
recommendation by the Superintendent, the Board may hold a hearing in accordance with WV Code 18A-5-1a
subsections (e), (f), and (g) to determine if the student committed the alleged violation. If the Board finds
that the student did commit the alleged violation, the Board may expel the student.

2. Possession of a Controlled Substance

Pursuant to WV Code 18A-5-1a(b), if a student has been suspended for unlawfully possessing a controlled
substance governed by the Uniform Controlled Substances Act as described in WV Code 60A-1-101 et seq.,
the principal or designee may request that the Superintendent recommend to the Board that the student be
expelled.

3. Sale or Distribution of a Narcotic Drug

If a student has been suspended for the sale or distribution of a narcotic drug pursuant to WV Code 18A-5-
1a, the principal or designee shall, within twenty-four (24) hours, request that the Superintendent
recommend to the Board that the student be expelled. Upon such request of the Superintendent by a
principal or designee, the Superintendent shall recommend to the Board that the student be expelled. Upon
such recommendation to the Board by the Superintendent, the Board shall conduct a hearing in accordance
with WV Code 18A-5-1a subsections (e), (f), and (g) to determine if the student committed the alleged
violation. If the Board finds that the student did commit the alleged violation, the Board shall expel the
student.

Nothing in this policy may be construed to be in conflict with the Federal provisions of the IDEA (Public Law 105- 17), or
with WV Code 126CSR16, West Virginia State Board of Education policy 2419, Regulations for the Education of Exceptional


Students.

Procedures for Reporting Complaints of Inappropriate Behavior

All school employees are responsible for assuring a safe and supportive school climate and culture. When incidents of
inappropriate behavior are witnessed or known by school staff, the behavior shall be addressed consistently in accordance

with West Virginia Board of Education policy 4373 and this policy.

Students shall report any observed violation of Board Policy 5500, Student Code of Conduct, to a school employee.

All violations of the Student Code of Conduct observed by school employees or reported to them by students or others shall
be reported to ans poeipal 6 or designee. ial celce}elae ts action shall be taken as = SDeciied | in bulls policy by the principal or
designee. y +

All inappropriate behaviors observed by public guests must be reported to appropriate personnel.

Any person who believes s/he has been the victim of a Student Code of Conduct violation or any person with knowledge or
belief of conduct which may constitute a violation of the Student Code of Conduct shall report the alleged acts immediately
to a teacher, bus operator or principal or designee as appropriate. This policy does not deny the right of any individual to
pursue other avenues of recourse which may include filing charges with the West Virginia Human Rights Commission,
initiating civil action or seeking redress under the State criminal statutes and/or Federal law.

Any student who falsely reports violations of this policy witshall be subject to Level 2 disciplinary action.

Any administrator or other school personnel who falsely reports violations of this policy wi#shall be subject to disciplinary
action, up to and including dismissal.

Procedures for Investigating Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior
The DistrietCounty designee shall immediately undertake or authorize an investigation upon receipt of a report or complet.

The investigation may be conducted by school/DistrietCounty officials, or by a third party designated by the
in accordance with this policy and procedures.

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The investigation must, at a minimum, consist of personal interviews with the complainant, the individual(s) against whom
the complaint is filed, and others who may have knowledge of the alleged incident(s) or circumstances within the complaint.
The investigation may also consist of any other methods and review of circumstances deemed pertinent by the investigator.

When any student is to be interviewed pursuant to a level 3 or level 4 behavior, a reasonable effort shall be made to contact
the student's parent or guardian and invite them to be present during such interview, provided such notification does not
compromise overall school/student safety. Parental/guardian notification is encouraged at level 2 and discretionary at level
1.

The principal shall determine whether the alleged conduct constitutes a violation of this policy, take immediate and
reasonable steps to protect the complainant, students, teachers, administrators or other personnel pending completion of
an investigation and assure the investigation shall be completed as soon as practicable but no later than ten (10) school
days following the reported violation.

The investigator shall make a report to the principal upon completion of the investigation. The report shall include a
determination of whether the allegations have been substantiated as factual and whether they appear to be violations of
this policy.

The report shall be recorded and filed at the school/DistrietCounty level as appropriate. The result of the investigation of
each complaint filed under these procedures witshall be reported in writing to the complainant or his/her legal guardian by
the principal or his/her designee.

Upon completion of the investigation, the principal shall determine whether the alleged conduct constitutes a violation of
this policy, West Virginia State Board of Education policy 4373 or WV Code 18A-5-1a.

Confidentiality of the filing of complaints, the identity of subjects and witnesses and of any action taken as a result of such

complaint is essential to the effectiveness of this policy. Only those individuals necessary for the investigation and resolution
shall be provided information. Violations of confidentiality may itself be grounds for disciplinary action.

DistrietCounty Board of Education Action and Reporting


Schools shall accurately track incidents of inappropriate behavior in order to utilize data for school climate/culture
improvement efforts and to create documentation to support actions taken to intervene in inappropriate behavior patterns.

Upon receipt of a report substantiated by staff observation or by the investigation, the principal, Superintendent or Board
wittshall take appropriate action against those found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct. (see Board Policy 5500 -
Student Code of Conduct) In determining the appropriate intervention and/or consequence in response to a level 1 or level
2 behavior, the principal, Superintendent or Board should consider the surrounding circumstances, the nature of the
behavior, past incidents or continuing patterns of behavior, the relationships between the parties involved and the context in
which the alleged incidents occurred. Whether a particular action or incident constitutes a violation of this policy requires a
determination based on all the facts and surrounding circumstances.

In addition to registering informational incidents of inappropriate behavior at the classroom level on the

Code of Conduct, shall be fled in
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The principal or Superintendent shall also initiate such other action as is appropriate to ease tensions and to affirm the
values of respect and understanding, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. (see Board Policy 5500 - Student
Code of Conduct)

The principal and/or other authorized staff shall promptly enter all teacher level documentation as well as an additional
entry for administrative disciplinary actions into WVEIS. The teacher level documentation shall include inappropriate
behavior leading to interventions, consequences and/or referrals to the principal. The Superintendent and/or other
authorized staff shall promptly enter the data of the Board’s action resulting from expulsion hearings WVEIS.

Reprisal

Any student who retaliates against any person who reports alleged violations or any person who testifies, assists or
participates in an investigation, or who testifies, assists or participates in a proceeding or hearing relating to such violations
shall be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and a level 2 offense as classified by the Board. An employee who
retaliates against any person named above will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Reprisal
includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, retaliation or harassment.

Right to Alternative Complaint Procedures
These procedures do not deny the right of any individual to pursue other avenues of recourse which may include filing

charges with the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, initiating civil action or seeking redress under the State criminal
statutes and/or Federal law.

BistrietCounty Policy Dissemination and Training

The Board shall develop and implement an ongoing awareness campaign to provide that all students, staff, and
parents/guardians understand this policy and West Virginia Board of Education policy 4373.

The Board shall require that all schools provide appropriate policy training.


This policy shall be made readily available to the public in written or electronic format.

The school bus operator shall display the major concepts of West Virginia Board of Education policy 4373 as per West
Virginia Board of Education policy 4336 in his/her school bus.

ty Implementation Plan

The Board shall address within the Student Support Goal of their strategic plan objectives for policy implementation that
ensures each school incorporates the following:

A. Use of pro-active strategies to develop and support positive behavior in students.

B. Application of data-driven continuous school climate/culture improvement activities that reflect the particular needs
of students and staff members to study, learn and work in positive school climate/culture.

C. Application of appropriate and consistent interventions for all forms of inappropriate behaviors.

To the maximum extent possible, the implementation plan shall be developed collaboratively with input from all
stakeholders including, but not limited to parents, business leaders, community organizations and State and local agencies.
The plan shettdshall articulate and incorporate the partnership supports and resources that are available to schools through
the District'sCounty's formal and informal partnership agreements.

ty Evaluation of Effectiveness

The District shall review this policy in compliance with Federal and State law and West Virginia Board of Education policy
4373 and other applicable West Virginia Board of Education policies.

To assess the effectiveness of this y, an annual review of the following data witshall be

conducted:
A. summary data for incidents of inappropriate behavior and intervention responses to incidents;
B. require LSIC reports;
C. trend analysis from school climate/culture survey tools (as available);

D. impact data related to school climate/culture improvement strategies within BistretCounty and school strategic
plans; and

E. impact data from training and staff development offered by the ty, and/or WVDE.
School Policy Dissemination and Training

To ensure understanding of this policy and the school implementation plan, each school shall develop and implement an
ongoing awareness campaign for all students, staff and parents/guardians.

This policy shall appear in the student and staff handbooks and if no handbook is available, a copy witshall be distributed to
all students.

inty and/or school shall develop and implement training for students and staff on these regulations and on
means for effectively promoting the goals of this policy.

School Implementation Plan

Plans for the implementation of West Virginia Board of Education policy 4373 and this policy should be included within
individual school strategic plans. The implementation plan shall reflect the particular needs of students and staff to study,
learn, and work in a positive school climate/culture. To the maximum extent possible, the plan should be developed
collaboratively with input from all stakeholders including, but not limited to parents, business leaders, community
organizations and State and local agencies. The plan should articulate and incorporate the partnership supports and
resources that are available to the school through the Distret'sCc y's formal and informal partnership agreements as well
as through additional school-level partnerships.

At a minimum, schools shall:

A. establish a leadership team (may be an existing team) to manage the design, monitoring, and improvement of
school climate/culture;

B. establish a process to gain school-wide input and commitment to school climate/culture improvement from students,
staff, parents, and community;

C. develop school-wide priorities for West Virginia Board of Education policy 4373;
D. analyze school climate/culture data annually;

E. make data-driven improvement decisions based on analysis of consistently tracked student behaviors;


J.

. implement school-wide plans that provide appropriate interventions to support and reinforce expected behaviors;

. implement programs/practices that promote youth asset development to support expected student behaviors,

positive education, and health outcomes;

. implement comprehensive and effective intervention programs/practices that target identified behaviors that are

disruptive to the educational process and that place students at higher risk of poor education and health outcomes;

. develop appropriate and reliable referral procedures for intensive intervention that enlist school and community

partnerships; and

evaluate school climate/culture improvement processes and revise as needed.

School Evaluation of Effectiveness

The school witshall review data annually to determine the effectiveness of their implementation plan. This data review may
include but not be limited to the following outcome and process data sets:

A.
B.
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progress toward implementation plan goals and objectives;
evidence of school climate/culture improvement efforts;

required LSIC reports (WV Code 18-5A-2);

. trend analysis from school climate/culture survey tools (as available);
. summary data for incidents of inappropriate behavior and intervention responses to incidents; and

. evaluation data from training and staff development provided by the BistrietCounty, and or WVDE.

Revised 10/4/18
Revised 12/12/19

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