STUDENT CONDUCT & DISCIPLINE

ANNUAL REPORT

2014-2015

TRENDS IN CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS

Incidence of serious violations remains lowNumber of students involved in serious violations remains lowDrug and alcohol infractions decreasedIncidence of fighting low, decreased in HS, increased in MSWeapons violations low, but did increase Insubordination decreased in HS, increased in MSDisruptive behavior decreased in HS, increased in MSHarassment/bullying decreased in HS, increased in MS Bus misconduct decreased slightly

TRENDS IN USE OF PENALTIES HS suspensions decreased # of HS students suspended decreased # of superintendent’s hearings low but did

increase MS suspensions increased slightly Elementary suspensions extremely low

INFRACTIONS RESULTING IN SUPERINTENDENT’S HEARING

Weapons Possession

Fighting

Disorderly Conduct

Harassment/Bullying

Infractions Resulting in Suspension

Disorderly Conduct Disruptive Behavior Threatening/Harassing Others Insubordination/Disobedience Alcohol/Drug Violations Fighting Academic Dishonesty Unacceptable Language Leaving School Without Permission Tobacco Failure to Serve Detention

FACTORS

Proactive approach High expectations Positive school climate facilitated by all Family involvement Communication about code of conduct Consistent enforcement Comprehensive Curricular and Extra-

curricular Programs

FUTURE PLANS

Continued direct instruction in multiple venues including instruction related to Dignity for All Students Act

Continued focus on character education/relationship building

Continued emphasis on prevention Professional development Continued counseling with individual students and

families Review and revision of procedures as they relate to

Dignity for All Students Act and cyberbullying