30-1. Discipline Referrals
30-1.1. Request for Exclusion from Class.
A teacher may submit a written notice of student behavior to the principal or designee. Upon receipt of the written request, the principal or designee may exclude from class a student who seriously disrupts the orderly educational process as defined by and in alignment with the Student Code of Conduct. Anytime a student is removed from the classroom environment as a result of seriously disruptive behavior, all procedures of the Policy on Behavioral Interventions, Physical Restraints, Time Outs, and Momentary Physical Intervention must be followed at all times.
30-1.2. Completion of Uniform Student Discipline Referral Form for Referring Students.
Whenever a student is excluded from class, the teacher will confer with the principal, or the principal’s designee, to provide the necessary information concerning the student and shall provide a complete written statement of the problem within twenty-four hours, which shall be via a secure uniform student discipline referral form approved by the district. Said written statement via the platform approved by the district for referring students shall include a summary of any informational background or prior action taken by the teacher relative to the student’s alleged misconduct.
30-1.3. Reinstatement of Student into Class.
For students who seriously disrupt the orderly educational process as defined by the Student Code of Conduct, a reinstatement plan should be made with the student and the principal or principal designee with input from the teacher before students are reinstated to the class. The reinstatement plan should be communicated to the involved teachers. The teacher may request a scheduled conference with the principal or the principal’s designee and the student to discuss the behavior, interventions, and solutions identified in the plan that address identified needs and ensure safety in the learning environment. If requested, this conference must be scheduled as soon as possible on non-instructional time within a reasonable timeframe. The student may attend class prior to this conference taking place unless additional seriously disruptive behavior continues and is addressed in accordance with the SCC. Students If the student has an IEP, the case manager and appropriate special education providers should be notified and any plans created should be in alignment with the needs and program identified in the student’s individualized education program (IEP).