Policy 4373Revision Process - 2011

Student Code of ConductExpected Behavior in Safe

and Supportive Schools

New West Virginia Board of Education Goals

1. All students will meet or exceed state, national and international curriculum standards that incorporate the acquisition of 21st century skills through engaging opportunities in (all subjects)...

2. All students will develop the personal skills and dispositions of wellness, responsibility, self-direction, ethical character, cultural awareness and good citizenship in an environment that is caring and safe.

3. All student will graduate from high school prepared for post-secondary education and career success through personalized pathways and guidance that focus students on productive and satisfying lives.

“Good Kids Doing Great Work”…developing students who are

healthy, responsible, and self-directed and who have the

knowledge and Global21 skills that will bring them satisfying and

productive lives.-Jorea Marple, Ed.D. State Superintendent of

Schools

Change in Policy Perspective

Reactive ProactiveCode of Conduct Expected BehaviorsViolations Inappropriate BehaviorsPunishments Interventions and

Meaningful Consequences

Change in Policy FormatStandard Policy

Procedures Manual

Policy format was confusing and dis-jointed

Chapters with user-friendly index

Separate sectionsof related issues

Tables of related issues

Five separate policies addressing school climate

One policy incorporating five (2418, 2421, 2422.5, 4372 and 4373)

N/A Appendices with extra resources

Chapter 1Expected Student Dispositions

• Self-awareness and self-management• Social awareness and interpersonal

skills• Decision making skills and responsible

behaviors

Note: These are addressed in multiple content standards (page 8)

Grades 2-4 Self-awareness and self-managementObjectives Students will:2-4.1.01 Describe a range of emotions and the situations that cause them.

2-4.1.02 Describe and demonstrate ways to express emotions in a socially acceptable manner.

2-4.1.03 Describe personal skills and interests that one wants to develop.

2-4.1.04 Describe the steps in setting and working toward goal achievement.

2-4.1.05 Describe and demonstrate ways that healthy habits contribute to goal achievement.

Example Behaviors that Document Mastery of Self-awareness and Self-management

Individual Behavior: Complete work on

time Internalize class

routines Maintain good

grooming Maintain healthy

habits

Initiative Interaction: Make relevant remarks during

classroom discussion Express emotions in non-violent ways Choose activities that express one’s

interests and strengths Ask peers for help Make invitations

Responsive Interaction: Listen when others speak Participate in group activities Help peers when asked Accept ideas different from one’s

own Interact appropriately with adults Express sympathy Follow verbal and written directions

Chapter 2Planning for Policy ImplementationDistinct responsibilities (WVDE, RESA, County BOE and school)• Policy Development• Partnership Development• Training and Technical Assistance• Policy Dissemination and Training• Implementation Plan (County and School)• Evaluation of Effectiveness

Note: Specific State and Federal requirements will be listed in the appendices.

Chapter 3Inappropriate Behavior and Meaningful

Interventions and Consequences

• Safe and supportive schools respond immediately and consistently to all inappropriate behaviors

• This policy classifies four levels of inappropriate behaviors

• Out of school suspensions is not an optional consequence for Level 1 behaviors

• County policies may reclassify Levels 2 and 3 inappropriate behaviors

Chapter 3 (Continued)

• Use of physical punishment prohibited• Use of restraint • Alternative education for disruptive students• Collaboration with law enforcement

Chapter 4Procedures for Addressing Allegations of

Inappropriate Behaviors

• All school employees are responsible for assuring a safe and supportive school climate

• All inappropriate behaviors observed by students or public guests must be reported to the appropriate personnel

• County BOE’s shall develop procedures for reporting complaints , investigating allegations of inappropriate behaviors and preventing reprisals

• Special considerations

Chapter 5Procedures for Taking Action on Substantiated

Inappropriate Behaviors

• Proactive and preventive in determining meaningful interventions and consequences

• Provide definitions and guidelines for exclusion, suspension and expulsion

• Special considerations• Reporting procedures• Appeals procedures

Appendices

• Student rights and responsibilities• State and Federal code requirements• Applicable case law• • •

Policy 4373 Revision TimelineCompletion Date Policy Tasks Professional

Development TasksJune 1, 2011 Complete draft Initiate creation of

training modulesSeptember 1, 2011 Circulate draft to

stakeholder groups for feedback through summer meetings

Continue development of training modules with flexibility in areas that may changeSeptember 2011

Board MeetingPlace policy on public comment for 60 days

December 2011 Board Meeting

Approve policy with effective date of July 2012

Finalize on-line training modules

January 1, 2012 Post on-line training modules; provide on-site assistance to counties to support policy implementation

Spring 2012

Feedback

Go to the Office of Healthy Schools website http://wvde.state.wv.us/healthyschools/ and open the link, “4373 Feedback.” Follow instructions then submit.

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