Policy 5.1813

Operational Procedures for Incidents and Actions for Secondary Students

1. Overview

1. The matrix of incidents and actions which is found at the conclusion of this policy, is a tool administrators will utilize to issue consequences for misbehavior by secondary students. The purpose of the matrix is to create a consistent, district-wide disciplinary system by identifying specific actions that correspond to a given incident. Administrators will be able to reduce some of the subjectivity in their decision-making and reference a Board Policy that requires minimum mandatory consequences. These district-required minimum actions will assist administrators in communicating with parents, students, staff, and school personnel regarding discipline issues.

2. If the matrix of incidents and actions is utilized effectively and consistently, the focus of the discipline data generated should shift from the consequences of students' behavior and move toward the behaviors that result in those consequences. For example, instead of focusing on the number of suspensions, we would begin to address the incidents that generate those suspensions. Schools would then explore opportunities to implement programs/ initiatives/ strategies and then would provide assistance for school staff. For incidents that do not require an Out-of-School Suspension, schools should utilize In-School Suspension wherever possible as an alternative to an Out-of-School Suspension.

3. The School Board recognizes that the matrix of incidents and actions must be construed to be consistent with the Individuals with Disability Education Act ("IDEA") and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ("Section 504"). Therefore, students eligible for services under the IDEA or Section 504, will be disciplined in accordance with these Acts and are governed by those School Board Policies which specify that they apply to students covered under IDEA and 504.

2. Using the Matrix

1. When a student commits an infraction, the misbehavior is classified according to the definition(s) that best describe the event. The action(s) to be taken by the administrator are outlined in the matrix of incidents and actions. To identify the appropriate action(s), locate the cells found at the intersection of the incident (rows) and action codes which are identified by the numbers at the top of the column. The actions represented by the codes are listed in the box to the right of the matrix. Minimum mandatory consequences (actions which MUST be imposed as a minimum consequence for first time offenses) are indicated by an "X." Additional consequences (those actions from which an administrator MAY ADDITIONALLY choose to impose for more serious or repeated actions) are indicated by an "A." Mandatory actions (those actions which MUST be imposed) are indicated by an "M." By providing a minimum mandatory consequence with additional options for all of the incidents, an administrator can address the severity of the incident with the actions imposed. Additionally, every reasonable effort should be made to inform the parent(s)/guardian(s) of discipline incidents involving their children.

3. Quick Glance Discipline Referral Incident Codes

1. Level 1

1. Attendance Incidents

1. Code 01 - Tardiness, Habitual

2. Code 02 - Truancy/Unexplained Absence

3. Code 03 - Out of Assigned Area

4. Code 04 - Leaving School Grounds Without Permission

2. Rules Violations Incidents

1. Code 07 - Dress Code Violations

2. Code 08 - Public Display of Affection

3. Code 09 - Cheating

4. Code 10 - Failure to Comply With Class/School Rules

5. Code 11 - Disobeying Rules on the School Bus

3. Disruptive Incidents

1. Code 14 - Disruptive Play

2. Code 15 - Disruptive Behavior

3. Code 16 - Disrespectful Language

4. Code 17 - Bullying/Harassment

5. Code 18 - Confrontation

6. Code 19 - Lying/Misrepresentation

7. Code 20 - Articles Disruptive to School

8. Code 21 - Prohibited Items, Non-Criminal, and Unauthorized Use of Medication

9. Code 22 - Unauthorized Sale/Distribution of Materials

10. Code 23 - Inappropriate Activity

2. Level 2

1. Disruptive/Physical/Verbal Incidents

1. Code 25 - Bus Disruption

2. Code 26 - Disobedience/ Insubordination

3. Code 27 - Profane/Obscene Language

4. Code 28 - Threat, Non-Criminal

5. Code 29 - Physical Aggression (Not Involving Law Enforcement)

6. Code 30 - Repetitive Disruptive Behaviors

7. Code 31 - Repetitive Disobedience/Open Defiance/ Insubordination

8. Code 32 - Repetitive Bullying, Harassing, Intimidating, or Threatening Behaviors

9. Code 33 - Hazing

2. Property Incidents

1. Code 35 - Abuse of School Property/Minor Vandalism (less than $100)

2. Code 36 - Petty Theft/Stealing (Less than Fifty Dollars ($50))

3. Rules Violations Incidents and Other Serious Incidents

1. Code 39 - Unserved Detention (Regular)

2. Code 40 - Unserved Detention (Extended/Multiple)

3. Code 41 - Unserved Detention (Saturday)

4. Code 42 - Firecrackers/Poppers

5. Code 43 - Forgery of a Document or Signature

6. Code 44 - Gambling

7. Code 45 - Sexual Harassment

8. Code 46 - Menacing Statement

9. Code 47 - Severe or Repetitive Inappropriate Activity

4. Note: For ALL levels, any incident that is hate-related and/or gang-related should be coded in the appropriate "-related" category AND should be grounds to increase disciplinary actions.

3. Level 3

1. Crimes Against Persons Incidents

1. Code 50 - Fighting

2. Code 51 - Verbal Assault on a Student/Person (Non-School Board Employee)

3. Code 52 - Verbal Assault on a School Board Employee

4. Code 53 - Physical Battery on a Student/Person (Non-School Board Employee)

5. Code 54 - To Attempt a Criminal Act Against a Person

6. Code 55 - Extortion/Blackmail/Coercion

7. Code 56 - Robbery

8. Code 57 - Physical Aggression on a School Board Employee

2. Property Incidents

1. Code 60 - Stealing More than Fifty Dollars ($50)

2. Code 61 - Vandalism More than One Hundred Dollars ($100) (Includes Materials/Labor)

3. Code 62 - Breaking and Entering/Burglary (Illegal Entry Into a Facility)

4. Code 63 - Computer Misuse/Inappropriate Use of E-Mail/Internet

5. Code 64 - Reckless Vehicle Use

6. Code 65 - Motor Vehicle Theft

7. Code 66 - Arson

8. Code 67 - Counterfeit / Misrepresented Document / Other Major Incident

3. Alcohol and Drug Incidents

1. Code 70 - Possession/Use of Tobacco Products

2. Code 71 - Unauthorized Possession or Misuse of Prescription Medications

3. Code 72 - Use of Intoxicants

4. Code 73 - Possession, Use, Manufacture, Sale, Storage, or Distribution of Alcohol or Intoxicating Beverages

5. Code 74 - Possession, Use, Sale, Storage, or Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia

6. Code 75 - Possession, Use, or Storage of Drugs or Imitation Drugs Represented as Drugs

4. Disorderly Conduct/Weapons Incidents

1. Code 80 - Disruption of a School Function/Disorderly Conduct

2. Code 81 - Trespassing

3. Code 82 - False Fire Alarm/911 Call

4. Code 83 - Bomb Threat

5. Code 84 - Inappropriate, Lewd, or Obscene Act

6. Code 85 - Sexual Misconduct

7. Code 86 - Possession of a Knife

8. Code 87 - Possession of Other Potentially Dangerous Items

4. Level 4 - Criminal Incidents

1. Code 89 - Threat of Violence (High Level)

2. Code 90 - Possession of a Firearm

3. Code 91 - Possession of a Handgun

4. Code 92 - Possession, Use, Sale, Storage, or Distribution of an Explosive Device (Not Firecrackers/Poppers)

5. Code 93 - Sale, Possession With Intent to Sell or Distribution of Drugs, Imitation Drugs Represented as Drugs, or Prescription Medications

6. Code 94 - Aggravated Battery

7. Code 95 - Armed Robbery

8. Code 96 - Battery or Aggravated Battery on School Board Employee

9. Code 97 - Sexual Battery

10. Code 98 - Kidnapping or Abduction

11. Code 99 - Homicide

5. Other Incident Codes

1. Code FS - Felony Suspension Incident

2. Code PI - Previous Incident

4. Student Discipline Referral Incident Definitions

1. Level 1

1. Attendance Incidents

1. Code 01 - Tardiness, Habitual. A consistent failure to be in a place of instruction at the assigned time.

2. Code 02 - Truancy/Unexplained Absence. An absence from class or school that the reason or excuse is inadequate or does not meet the criteria for an excused absence.

3. Code 03 - Out of Assigned Area. Out of assigned area without permission and/or in a restricted access area without permission.

4. Code 04 - Leaving School Grounds Without Permission. Unauthorized leaving of the school grounds

2. Rules Violations Incidents

1. Code 07 - Dress Code Violations. To dress in a manner that violates the school's dress code policy and/or in a manner that would constitute a safety hazard.

2. Code 08 - Public Display of Affection. Engaging in overtly amorous contact or language not appropriate in a school setting.

3. Code 09 - Cheating (Copying Work of Another, Using Materials Not Authorized to Use). Copying of anyone else's work or cheating on any test or assignment. Plagiarism.

4. Code 10 - Failure to Comply with Class/School Rules. Violation of specific posted or written school or class rules that are not necessarily disruptive behaviors; examples: repeated gum chewing, repeatedly unprepared for class, etc.

5. Code 11 - Disobeying Rules on the School Bus. Violation of the posted or written rules of conduct for the bus that are not necessarily disruptive behaviors; examples: not in assigned seat, eating or drinking on the bus, getting on or off the bus at the wrong bus stop. (Refer to Code 25 for disruptive behavior on the bus.)

3. Disruptive Incidents

1. Code 14 - Disruptive Play. Non-confrontational activity that is not appropriate in a school setting and disruptive to the educational process. Engaging in rowdy, rough behavior that interferes with the safe and or purposeful order of a school. Examples: horseplay; chasing another student in the hallway or classroom, etc.

2. Code 15 - Disrespectful Behavior. Behavior by its nature that disrupts the educational process, but is not criminal. Conduct that interferes with the process of teaching/learning, or disrupts the orderly environment of the classroom/learning environment.

3. Code 16 - Disrespectful Language. Written or verbal remarks or gestures that show a lack of respect, rudeness, or are inappropriate. The use of words or acts which demean, degrade, antagonize, or humiliate a person or group of persons.

4. Code 17 - Bullying/Harassment. A person who uses power (physical, verbal, written, or psychological) for any reason in a willful manner with the intent of hurting or humiliating another individual for any reason including but not limited to age, gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.

5. Code 18 - Confrontation. A verbal confrontation, or the encouraging or inciting of a confrontation that has the propensity to escalate into a fight.

6. Code 19 - Lying/Misrepresentation. Intentionally providing false or misleading information to, or withholding valid information from, a school staff member.

7. Code 20 - Articles Disruptive to School. To possess, display or use anything that is disruptive to the general peace and welfare to a school center, school bus, or a school sponsored activity. (Note: If students possess a cellular phone, it should be turned off and kept inside a book bag, purse, or similar container, and it may not be used (and may not be allowed to emit any ringtone or other noise) on school grounds or during any school-sponsored program or activity, including school transportation.) (Refer to Level 3 and Level 4 for weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, obscene materials or other articles which may require law enforcement intervention.)

8. Code 21 - Prohibited items, Non-Criminal. Possession and/or use of items or contraband designated by the school as inappropriate materials such as portable paging devices, beepers, portable cassette or CD players, electronic games, roller blades, skateboards, magic cards, lighters, hats, etc. AND any other items that cause distraction or damage to persons or property or otherwise interfere with the learning process. Or unauthorized possession or use of one's own prescription medication or over-the-counter mild pain medication including but not limited to items such as aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Midol, NoDoze, or herbal supplements, without parental approval AND school notification pursuant to Policy 5.321. (Refer to Level 3 and Level 4 for weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, obscene materials or other articles which may require law enforcement intervention.)

9. Code 22 - Unauthorized Sale/Distribution of Materials (Non-Criminal). Unauthorized selling or distributing of materials; example: candy (Note:Items that are illegal or inappropriate, such as drugs, weapons, pornography, etc., should be coded in a Level 3 Category.)

10. Code 23 - Inappropriate Activity. Any activity that cannot be added in another Level 1 incident that is disruptive and tends to interfere with the process of teaching and learning.

2. Level 2

1. Disruptive/Physical/Verbal Incidents

1. Code 25 - Bus Disruption. Behavior that disrupts and/or distracts the driver from safely operating the school bus.

2. Code 26 - Disobedient/Insubordination. Failure to obey a reasonable instruction or request by a staff member.

3. Code 27 - Profane/Obscene Language (Use of Abusive Language, Obscene Gestures). Abusive, profane, obscene, or vulgar language (verbal, written or gestures) or conduct in the presence of another person.

4. Code 28 - Threat, Non-Criminal. A statement which does not meet the criteria of a criminal assault. A low level threat that poses a minimal risk to the victim and public safety. The threat is vague and indirect; the information contained within the threat is inconsistent, implausible or lacks detail; the threat lacks realism; and the content of the threat suggests the person is unlikely to carry it out. (Refer to Code 47 - Menacing Statement; Codes 51 and 52, Verbal Assault, and Code 89 Threat of Violence, High Level for more serious threats)

5. Code 29 - Physical Aggression (Not Involving Law Enforcement). The intentional physical aggression of one party against another person such as pushing, pulling, punching, or striking. Generally, the physical act does not result in bodily harm and does not require the intervention of a law enforcement officer. (Note: If a physically aggressive act results in serious bodily injury and/or requires the intervention of law enforcement, then the incident should be coded as a Battery.)

6. Code 30 - Repetitive Disruptive Behaviors. Repeated referrals for Level 1 disruptive behaviors including disruptive play, disrespectful language, and any other repetitive behaviors that create a disruptive learning environment.

7. Code 31 - Repetitive Disobedience/Open Defiance/Insubordination. Repeated referrals for disobedience, defiance and insubordination.

8. Code 32 - Repetitive Bullying, Harassing, Intimidating, or ThreateningBehavior. Repeated referrals for Level 1 bullying, harassing, threatening, and/or confrontational behavior.

9. Code 33 - Hazing. Hazing is considered to be any willful act done by a student for the purpose of subjecting another student to humiliation, intimidation, physical abuse, or threat of abuse, social or other ostracism, shame, or disgrace. Permission, consent, or assumption of the risk by a student subjected to hazing does not affect the violation of this policy.

2. Property Incidents

1. Code 35 - Abuse of School Property/Minor Vandalism. To use wrongly or improperly, or to maltreat any school equipment or property. (Note: Significant damage or destruction should be coded as Code 61 Vandalism.)

2. Code 36 - Petty Theft/Stealing (Less than Fifty Dollars ($50)). The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property less than fifty dollars ($50) in value from the possession, or constructive possession, of another person. (Refer to Code 60 Stealing More Than $50 for more serious thefts.)

3. Rules Violations and Other Serious Incidents

1. Code 39 - Unserved Detention (Regular). Unexcused absence from a scheduled Regular Detention.

2. Code 40 - Unserved Detention (Extended). Unexcused absence from a scheduled Extended Detention.

3. Code 41 - Unserved Detention (Saturday). Unexcused absence from a scheduled Saturday Detention.

4. Code 42 - Firecrackers/Poppers. Possession, use, sale, storage, or distribution of firecrackers, poppers, or associated devices, as long as the object is NOT used as a weapon OR is NOT considered a weapon by Florida statutes. (Refer to #87 - Possession of Other Potentially Dangerous Itemsand # 92 - Possession, Use, Sale, Storage, or Distribution of an Explosive Devicefor more dangerous fireworks.)

5. Code 43 - Forgery of a Document or Signature. To fashion or reproduce the signature of another for fraudulent purpose.

6. Code 44 - Gambling. One who participates in games of chance or skill for money, profit or anything of value.

7. Code 45 - Sexual Harassment (Undesired Sexual Behavior Towards Another). Unwanted or repeated verbal or physical sexual behavior that is offensive and objectionable to the recipient, causes discomfort or humiliation or creates a hostile environment. Sexual harassment shall include but not be limited to creating a hostile environment. Sexually harassing conduct which can include unwelcome sexual advances; and other verbal, nonverbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature by an individual that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive enough to create a hostile or abusive educational environment. (Note: In some cases, severe incidents of sexual harassment which includes physical contact may be considered a Battery; or with physical penetration, a Sexual Battery.)

8. Code 46 - Menacing Statements. A medium level of threat which is a threat which could be carried out, although it may not appear entirely realistic. The threat is more direct and more concrete than a low level threat; the wording in the threat suggests that the threatener has given some thought to how the act will be carried out; there may be a general indication of a possible place and time (though these signs still fall well short of a detailed plan); There is no strong indication that the threatener has taken preparatory steps, although there may be some veiled reference or ambiguous or inconclusive evidence pointing to the possibility; an allusion to a book or movie that shows the planning of a violent act, or a vague, general statement about the availability of weapons; there may be a specific statement seeking to convey that the threat is not empty: "I'm serious!" or "I really mean this!"

9. Code 47 - Severe or Repetitive Inappropriate Activity. Any Level 2-type activity that is disruptive and/or inappropriate in a school setting that does not fit into another Level 2 category.

3. Level 3

1. Crimes Against Persons Incidents

1. Code 50 - Fighting. Mutual participation in a hostile, physical encounter; mutual participation in an altercation involving physical violence.

2. Code 51 - Verbal Assault on a Student/Person (Non-School Board Employee). Any intentional, unlawful threat, by word or act, to do violence to another person, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act that creates a well-founded fear in another person that violence is imminent.

3. Code 52 - Verbal Assault on School Board Employee. Any intentional, unlawful threat, by word or act, to do violence to a school board employee, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act that creates a well-founded fear in another person that violence is imminent.

4. Code 53 - Physical Battery on a Student/Person (Non-School BoardEmployee). The willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another. Three primary elements must be present for a Battery to occur: (1) there must be an aggressor, who (2) intended to cause physical harm (or actual contact against the other's will) to (3) an another person. Includes an attack with a weapon that fits the aforementioned description. (Note: This category should be used only when the attack is serious enough to warrant contacting law enforcement.)

5. Code 54 - To Attempt a Criminal Act Against a Person. Any person who attempts to commit, or who solicits another to commit, or who agrees, conspires, combines, or confederates with another person or persons to commit the offense of a Battery, Robbery, Homicide, Kidnapping, or Sexual Battery against another person or persons, and in such attempt does any act toward the commission of such offense, but fails in the perpetration or is intercepted or prevented in the execution of the offense. (Fla. Stat. § 774.04)

6. Code 55 - Extortion/Blackmail/Coercion. The use or threat or intimidation to obtain anything of value from another person, including, but not limited to, money. (Note:Minor offenses that do NOT require law enforcement should be coded as Code 17 Bullying or Code 32 Repetitive Bullying, Harassing, Intimidating, or Threatening Behavior.)

7. Code 56 - Robbery. The taking or attempting to take anything of value that is owned by another person or organization, under confrontational circumstances by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. A key difference between robbery and larceny is that a threat of battery is involved in robbery.

8. Code 57 - Physical Aggression on a School Board Employee. A volitional physically-aggressive act such as pushing, pulling, or striking toward a School Board employee. Generally, the physical act does not result in injury. Law enforcement should be notified; criminal charges may or may not be filed. (NOTE: IF A RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPULSION IS PROPOSED, then the Level 4 code # 96, Battery on SBE, should be used.)

2. Property Incidents

1. Code 60 - Stealing More than Fifty Dollars ($50). The unlawful taking or concealing the property of another person, without threat, violence or bodily harm, with the intent to prevent or deprive the rightful owner of its use. This includes taking of property or taking property from a vehicle on school property.

2. Code 61 - Vandalism More than One Hundred Dollars ($100) (Includes Materials and Labor). The willful and/or malicious destruction, damage, or defacement of public or private property, real or personal, without the consent of the owner or the person having custody or control of it. This category, which includes graffiti, should be coded when the amount of damage to the property, including materials and labor, exceeds one hundred dollars ($100) to repair, remove, and/or replace. (NOTE: If the damage to the property, including materials and labor, is less than one hundred dollars ($100). to repair, then the event should be coded as Code 35 Abuse of School Property/Minor Vandalism unless Law Enforcement files charges.)

3. Code 62 - Breaking and Entering/Burglary (Illegal Entry into aFacility). The unlawful entry with or without force into a building, conveyance, or other structure, or remaining behind, with the intent to commit a crime to property.

4. Code 63 - Computer Misuse/Inappropriate Use of E-mail/Internet. The inappropriate use of a computer, including, but not limited to, breaking into restricted accounts or networks, modifying, or destroying files without permission, illegally copying software, and entering or distributing or printing unauthorized files. Accessing or entering unauthorized internet sites; Distributing inappropriate electronic messages.

5. Code 64 - RecklessVehicle Use. The use of any motorized or self-propelled vehicle on school grounds in a reckless manner or so as to threaten the health, safety, welfare of others, or to disrupt the educational process.

6. Code 65 - Motor VehicleTheft. The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. Examples: theft of a car, truck, motorcycle, golf cart, dune buggy, RV or anything that is self-propelled.

7. Code 66 - Arson. To willfully and unlawfully, or while in the commission of any felony, by fire or explosion, damage or cause to be damaged: any dwelling, whether occupied or not, or its contents; any structure, or contents thereof, where persons are normally present; and any other structure that the person knew or had reasonable grounds to believe was occupied by a human being (Fla. Stat. § 806.01(1)(a)-(c)).

8. Code 67 - Counterfeit / Misrepresented Document / Other Major Incident. To fashion or reproduce a document, money, or other items with the intent to defraud; includes counterfeit money or documents; Also, any Level 3-type incident that is inappropriate in a school setting and does not fit into another Level 3 category. Included in this category is culpable negligence, exposing another person to personal injury. (NOTE: Any incident in this category REQUIRES law enforcement intervention.)

3. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Incidents

1. Code 70 - Possession/Use of Tobacco Products. Possession, use, sale, storage, or distribution of tobacco products on school district property. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, snuff, dip, pipe tobacco, and chewing tobacco.

2. Code 71 - Unauthorized Possession or Misuse of Prescription Medication. To possess, use, store, or be under the influence of another person's substance which requires a physician's prescription; or to misuse one's own prescription medication; or to posses, store, or use any over-the-counter medication (other than those listed in Code 21) without parental approval and school notification.

3. Code 72 - Use of Intoxicants. The inhaling or ingestion of intoxicants, including but not limited to, glue, solvents, butane, and whip crème, for the purpose of obtaining a mood-modifying experience.

4. Code 73 - Possession, Use, Manufacture, Sale, Storage, or Distribution of Alcohol or Intoxicating Beverages. The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession or use of intoxicating alcoholic beverages. Use should be reported only if the person is caught in the act of using, or is discovered to have used in the course of the investigation.

5. Code 74 - Possession, Use, Sale, Storage, or Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia. To possess, use, sale, store, or distribute any equipment, device, or equipment used for the purpose of preparing or taking drugs, including, but not limited to, items listed in Fla. Stat. § 893.145, and items which may be determined to be drug paraphernalia under the criteria set out in Fla. Stat. § 893.146.

6. Code 75 - Possession, Use, or Storage of Drugs or Imitation Drugs Represented as Drugs. To store, possess, purchase, use, or be under the influence of any mood-modifying substance and/or dangerous substance listed in Chapter 893, Fla. Stat., including, but not limited to, marijuana, hallucinogens, inhalants, as well as any substance represented to be an illegal substance, such as "designer drugs," or caffeine pills, tablets, or caplets, or any substance which is represented to be any such substance while on school property or jurisdiction of the School District of Palm Beach County.

4. Disorderly Conduct/Weapons

1. Code 80 - Disruption of a School Function/Disorderly Conduct. Any act which substantially disrupts the orderly conduct of a school function, behavior which substantially disrupts the orderly learning environment or poses a threat to the health, safety, and/or welfare of students, staff, or others. An incident of this type is mandatory to be reported to law enforcement and is likely to result in an arrest.

2. Code 81 - Trespassing. To enter or remain on a public school campus, school board facility, or at a school function without authorization or invitation and with no lawful purpose for entry, including students under suspension or expulsion. To enter or remain on a public school campus, school board facility, or at a school district sponsored activity without authorization after being directed to leave by the chief administrator/designee of the facility, campus, or function.

3. Code 82 - False Fire/911 Call. Whoever, without reasonable cause, by outcry or the ringing of bells, or otherwise makes or circulates, or causes to be made or circulated, a false alarm of fire or 911 call.

4. Code 83 - Bomb Threat. Intentionally making a false report to any person, including school personnel, concerning the placement of any bomb, dynamite, explosive, or arson-causing device.

5. Code 84 - Inappropriate, Lewd or Obscene Act. The use of oral or written language, electronic messages, pictures, objects, gestures, or engaging in any physical act considered to be offensive, socially unacceptable, or not suitable for an educational setting. Included in this category are indecent exposure (exposure of private body parts to the sight of another person in a lewd or indecent manner in a public place), and obscenity (conduct which by the community standards is deemed to corrupt public morals by its indecency and/or lewdness such as phone calls or other communication; unlawful manufacture, publishing, selling, buying or possessing materials such as literature or photographs).

6. Code 85 - Sexual Misconduct. Engaging in a sex act or physical conduct of a sexual nature; the unlawful sexual intercourse, sexual contact or other unlawful behavior or conduct intended to result in sexual gratification without force or threat and where the victim is capable of giving consent.

7. Code 86 - Possession of a Knife. The possession of any knife that may inflict harm on another person, or could be used to intimidate another person, including, but not limited to, fixed blade knives, folding knives, switch blade knives, razor knives, box cutters. (Note: If a weapon is used during an incident, that incident should be coded including an appropriate corresponding weapons-related entry AND disciplinary action may increase substantially.)

8. Code 87 - Possession of Other Potentially Dangerous Items. Any instrument or object, other than firearms, handguns, or knives, that could be deliberately used to inflict harm on another person, or could be used to intimidate any person. Included in this category are BB-guns and toy or replica guns represented as real guns. Also, included in this category are the possession or storage of items which are prohibited at school, including, but not limited to ammunition clips, bullets or cartridges, flammable liquids, combustible materials, matches, lighters, poisonous substances, mace, pepper spray, and any other items which may result in injury. (Note: If a weapon is used during an incident, that incident should be coded including an appropriate corresponding weapons-related entry AND disciplinary action may increase substantially.)

4. Level 4 - Criminal Incidents

1. Code 89 - Threat of Violence, High Level. High level of threat is a threat that appears to pose an imminent and serious danger to the safety of others; the threat is direct, specific, and plausible; the threat suggests concrete steps have been taken toward carrying it out, for example, statements indicating that the threatener has acquired or practiced with a weapon or has had the victim under surveillance.

2. Code 90 - Possession of a Firearm. Possession or sale of any firearm on school property, school sponsored transportation or during a school sponsored activity. A firearm is any weapon (including a starter gun) which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any destructive device; or any machine gun. The term firearm does not include an antique firearm unless the antique firearm is used in the commission of a crime. (Note: Fla. Stat. § 790.001(6)). A destructive device is any bomb, grenade, mine, rocket, missile, pipe bomb, or similar device containing some type of explosive that is designed to explode and is capable of causing bodily harm or property damage (Fla. Stat. § 790.001(4)). (Note: If a weapon is used during an incident, that incident should be coded including an appropriate corresponding weapons-related entry.)

3. Code 91 - Possession of a Handgun. Possession or sale of a handgun on school property, school-sponsored transportation, or during a school-sponsored activity. (NOTE: If a handgun is used during an incident, that incident should be coded including an appropriate corresponding weapons-related entry.)

4. Code 92 - Possession, Use, Sale, Storage, or Distribution of an Explosive Device (Not Firecrackers, Poppers). An explosive is any chemical compound or mixture that has the property of yielding readily to combustion or oxidation upon application of heat, flame, or shock, including but not limited to dynamite, nitroglycerin, trinitrotoluene, or ammonium nitrate when combined with other ingredients to form an explosive mixture, blasting caps, and detonators (Fla. Stat. §790.001(5)). Note: If an explosive devise is used during an incident, that incident should be coded including an appropriate corresponding weapons-related entry.)

5. Code 93 - Sale, Possession With Intent to Sell or Distribute, or Distribution of Drugs, Imitation Drugs Represented as Drugs, or Prescription Medications. To sell or distribute any mood-modifying substance and/or dangerous substance listed in Chapter 893, Fla. Stat., including, but not limited to marijuana, hallucinogens, inhalants, as well as any substance represented to be an illegal substance, such as "designer drugs." or caffeine pills, tablets, or caplets, or any substance which is represented to be any such substance while on school district property, school transportation, or at a school related function.

6. Code 94 - Aggravated Battery. Intentionally or knowingly causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement or using a deadly weapon while committing a battery. A battery is the actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his or her will or intentionally causing bodily harm to an individual (Fla. Stat. §§ 784.03 & 784.045).

7. Code 95 - Armed Robbery. The taking of money or other property which may be the subject of larceny from the person or custody of another, with intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the person or the owner of the money or other property, when in the course of the taking there is the use of force, violence, assault, or putting in fear; with the use of a firearm or other deadly weapon (Fla. Stat. § 812.13(1) & (2)(a)).

8. Code 96 - Battery or Aggravated Battery on a School Board Employee. A battery or aggravated battery, as defined above, on any person that the student knows, or has reason to know, is an elected official or school district employee, whether it is committed on school property, on school sponsored transportation, during a school sponsored activity or while the elected official or employee is on official school business. (Fla. Stat. § 1006.13(4)).

9. Code 97 - Sexual Battery (Attempted or Actual ForciblePenetration). Forced oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any other object. (Fla. Stat. § 794.011(1)(h)).

10. Code 98 - Kidnapping or Abduction. Forcibly, secretly, or by threat, confining, abducting, or imprisoning another person against their will and without lawful authority.

11. Code 99 - Homicide - Murder. The unlawful killing of a human being (Fla. Stat. § 782.04); and manslaughter - the killing of a human being by the act, procurement, or culpable negligence of another, without lawful justification (Fla. Stat. § 782.07).

5. Other Incident Codes

1. FS - Felony Suspension Incident. This incident code should be used for a student who has been felony suspended per Fla. Stat. § 1006.09(2) and SBER 6A-1.0956, and is assigned to an alternative program until the student is adjudicated. If the student is adjudicated guilty, the principal may recommend expulsion.

2. PI - Previous Incident. This incident code is to be used ONLY when coding an action in the current school year for an incident occurring in the previous school year.

5. Quick Glance Discipline Reform Action Codes

1. Prevention Consequences

1. Code 01 - Conference with Student/Warning

2. Code 02 - Referred to School Guidance Counselor

3. Code 03 - Referral for Mediation

4. Code 04 - Behavior Contract or Plan

5. Code 05 - Staffing (ESE/504/Other)

6. Code 06 - Written Communication to Custodial Parent/Guardian (Other than a Copy of the Referral)

7. Code 07 - Daily/Weekly Report

8. Code 08 - Schedule Change (Change of Regular Classes)

9. Code 09 - Custodial Parent/Guardian Contact

10. Code 10 - Custodial Parent/Guardian Conference with Administrator/Teacher(s) at School

11. Code 11 - Custodial Parent/Guardian Attends Class with Child

12. Code 12 - Voluntary Restitution/Self-Designed Action(s)

13. Code 13 - Parent/Guardian Contact by a Language Facilitator

2. Early Intervention Consequences

1. Code 20 - Silent Lunch/Lunch Detention

2. Code 21 - School Service Work (During School Hours)

3. Code 22 - Temporary Removal From the Classroom

4. Code 23 - Loss of Privileges (During School Hours)

5. Code 24 - Alternative Classroom Placement (Short-Term)

6. Code 25 - Referral to School CORE Team

3. Bus Related Consequences

1. Code 30 - Bus, Assigned Seat

2. Code 31 - Bus, Probation

3. Code 32 - Bus, Suspension

4. Disciplinary Consequences

1. Code 40 - School Service Work (Before/After School/Non-School Day)

2. Code 41 - Detention (Regular/Traditional)

3. Code 42 - Detention (Extended)

4. Code 43 - Saturday School/Detention

5. Code 44 - Confiscation

6. Code 45 - Loss of Extra-Curricular Privileges

7. Code 46 - Restitution

8. Code 47* - Tobacco/Alcohol/Drug Alternative

9. Code 48* - Days Held in Abeyance

10. Code 50 - Student Misconduct, Alternative to Suspension Program

11. Code 60 - In-School Intervention Program

12. Code 65 - In-School Alternative to Suspension

13. Code 81 - Out of School Suspension, Short Term (One (1) to Two (2) Days)

14. Code 83 - Out of School Suspension, Short-Term (Three (3) to Five (5) Days)

15. Code 86 - Out of School Suspension, Long-Term (Six (6) to Ten (10) Days)

16. Code 88 - Out of School Suspension for Days Held in Abeyance

17. Code 90 - Out of School Suspension, Mandatory Ten (10) Days

5. District-Imposed Consequences

1. Code 91 - Long-Term Suspension (District Approved)

2. Code 92 - Assignment to Special Program/Alternative School/ Alternative Program (District-Placed)

3. Code 95 - Alternative Placement Pending Expulsion

4. Code 96 - Alternative Placement in Lieu of Expulsion

5. Code 98 - Honoring an Expulsion from Another District

6. Code 99 - Expulsion

7. Code BA - Baker Act

8. Code FA - Future Action

9. Code FS - Felony Suspension Action

10. Code RF - Refer to Courts or Juvenile Authorities

6. Note: For all levels, any incident that is hate-related and/or gang-related should be coded in the appropriate "-related" category AND should be grounds to increase disciplinary actions.

7. PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE. When deciding what disciplinary action should be taken, the principal/designee shall consider the student's age, exceptionality, previous conduct, probability of a recurring violation, intent, attitude, and severity of the offense and, whenever possible, shall impose disciplinary action in a progressive manner.

6. Student Discipline Referral Action Definitions

1. Prevention Consequences

1. Code 01 - Conference with Student/Warning. Administrative conference with student and warning about stated incident.

2. Code 02 - Referred to School Guidance Counselor. Counseling the student by the guidance counselor to assist the student in developing or utilizing the necessary skills to address the stated incident.

3. Code 03 - Referral for Mediation. Referral to mediation (peer or adult) for stated incident.

4. Code 04 - Behavior Contract or Plan. A written/verbal contract or plan for the student with stated goals, objectives, and outcomes for the student to develop the necessary skills to address the stated incident.

5. Code 05 - Staffing (ESE/504/Other). Student recommended to the necessary department/group for staffing and development of a course of action (interventions) for the student.

6. Code 06 - Written Communication to Custodial Parent/Guardian (Other than a Copy of the Referral). Letter, notes, and/or other written communication to custodial parent/guardian.

7. Code 07 - Daily/Weekly Report. A progress report and/or assignment sheet which gives the student and parent the opportunity to track the student's academic and behavioral progress in each of his/her classes for a specified period of time.

8. Code 08 - Schedule Change (Change of Regular Classes). A permanent change in the student's regular class schedule.

9. Code 09 - Custodial Parent/Guardian Contact. Contacting custodial parent/ guardian either by telephone, in person, or by some other means to inform them of the stated incident.

10. Code 10 - Custodial Parent/Guardian Conference with Administrator/ Teacher(s) at School. Administrative conference with a custodial parent/guardian of the student.

11. Code 11 - Custodial Parent/Guardian Attends Class With Child. Custodial parent/guardian shadows child and/or attends class with their child at school for an agreed upon time during the child's school day.

12. Code 12 - Voluntary Restitution/Self-Designed Action(s). Student designs and implements a plan to correct errors made, apologizes, replace/repair property.

13. Code 13 - Parent/Guardian Contact by a Language Facilitator. Contact by a language facilitator of a parent/guardian.

2. Early Intervention Consequences

1. Code 20 - Silent Lunch/Lunch Detention. A separate facility and/or seating arrangement for the student during a regularly scheduled lunch period. Additionally, the administrator may request some cafeteria clean-up assistance from the student such as sweeping, wiping tables, and/or assisting with other clean-up activities.

2. Code 21 - School Service Work (During School Hours). Work assistance provided by the student to any staff member during school hours including, but not limited to, campus or hallway clean-up. (Refer to Code 40 School Service Work Before/After School/ Non-School Day detail.)

3. Code 22 - Temporary Removal From the Classroom. The temporary removal of a student from the traditional learning environment to a separate, individual learning environment for a short period of time (generally less than one hour).

4. Code 23 - Loss of Privileges (During School Hours). The loss of a privilege(s) during school hours such as assemblies, field trips, and incentive activities. (Note: If the activity is academically oriented, the student MUST be given an alternative assignment with an opportunity to receive the same information and grade.)

5. Code 24 - Alternative Classroom Placement (Short-Term). The temporary removal of a student from their regular classroom to an different CLASSROOM. The student will be given the opportunity to complete their regular classwork in the alternative setting.

6. Code 25 - Referral to School CORE Team. The referral to the school's CORE team for possible interventions.

3. Bus Related Consequences

1. Code 30 - Bus, Assigned Seat. The temporary or permanent assignment to a specified seat on the school bus.

2. Code 31 - Bus, Probation. An alternative to a Bus Suspension. A student placed on Bus Probation will, very likely, be suspended from the school bus if another bus violation occurs.

3. Code 32 - Bus, Suspension. Suspension of bus riding privileges for a specified period of time. (Consequences for violations of transportation policies, rules, or standards of conduct are not limited to the suspension of bus riding privileges. Other sanctions, up to and including out of school suspension and expulsion may be imposed when warranted).

4. Disciplinary Consequences

1. Code 40 - School Service Work (Before/After School/Non-School Day). The assignment of a student to work detail before or after school hours. Generally, this is used in lieu of a detention and the student is paired with a staff member to perform the duties as determined. (NOTE: Refer to Code 21 School Service Work (During School Hours work detail.)

2. Code 41 - Detention (Regular/Traditional). Required attendance for a monitored period of time (generally an hour after school) not during school hours.

3. Code 42 - Detention (Extended). Required attendance for an extended monitored period of time before or after school hours.

4. Code 43 - Saturday School/Detention. Required attendance for a monitored period of time on a Saturday.

5. Code 44 - Confiscation. The confiscating of an item(s) not permitted on school grounds. Depending on the item(s), the item(s) could be turned over to law enforcement, held until parent/guardian came to retrieve it, or returned to the student after a specified period of time.

6. Code 45 - Loss of Extra-Curricular Privileges. The loss of an extra-curricular privilege such as attending events not during school hours, removal from an athletic team or club, and/or exclusion from a specified activity.

7. Code 46 - Restitution. Repayment for damages or loss.

8. Code 47 - Tobacco/Alcohol/Drug Alternative. A program designed to educate the student about tobacco, alcohol, and/or drugs and to deter future use. Generally, this is used as an alternative to an out of school suspension and/or to shorten the length of the suspension.

9. Code 48 - Days Held in Abeyance. Out-of-school suspension days issued, but not enforced if an alternative plan is completed. Examples: Tobacco, alcohol, or drug education classes.

10. Code 50 - Student Misconduct, Alternative to Suspension Program. A program designated to educate the student about anger management and to deter future student misconduct. Generally, this is used as an alternative to an out-of-school suspension and to reduce the number of days of a student suspension.

11. Code 60 - In-School Intervention Program. A school-designed program or class that requires the student to rehabilitate their misbehavior through any of the following: counseling services, conflict resolution. skill building, social and/or emotional skill building, etc. The on-campus program should be one (1) to five (5) days in length.

12. Code 65 - In-School Alternative to Suspension. An alternative to an out-of-school suspension that prevents a student from attending all or some classes. During the period of an alternative to suspension, the student is assigned to a self-contained alternative classroom.

13. Code 81 - Out of School Suspension, Short-Term (One (1) to Two (2) Days). The temporary removal of a student from school for a period of one (1) to two (2) days. During the out-of-school suspension, the student is prohibited from attendance at school or any school-related functions. Note: Fla. Stat. § 1006.09(1)(b) establishes that no secondary or elementary school student may be suspended out of school for unexcused tardies, lateness, absence, or truancy.

14. Code 83 - Out of School Suspension, Short-Term (Three (3) to Five (5) Days). The temporary removal of a student from school for a period of three (3) to five (5) days. During the out of school suspension, the student is prohibited from attendance at school or any school-related functions. Note: Fla. Stat. § 1006.09(1)(b) establishes that no secondary or elementary school student may be suspended out of school for unexcused tardies, lateness, absence, or truancy.

15. Code 86 - Out of School Suspension, Long-Term (Six (6) to Ten (10) Days). The temporary removal of a student from school for a period of six (6) to ten (10) days. During the out of school suspension, the student is prohibited from attendance at school or any school-related functions. Note: Fla. Stat. § 1006.09(1)(b) establishes that no secondary or elementary school student may be suspended out of school for unexcused tardies, lateness, absence, or truancy.

16. Code 88 - Out of School Suspension for Days Held in Abeyance. An out-of-school suspension code specifically designated to address additional suspension days due to non-completion of an Alternative to Suspension program. This out-of-school suspension is a temporary removal of a student from school for a period of days equal to the days held in abeyance for the particular event. During the out-of-school suspension, the student is prohibited from attendance at school or any school-related functions. Note: Fla. Stat. § 1006.09(1)(b) establishes that no secondary or elementary school student may be suspended out of school for unexcused tardiness, lateness, absence, or truancy.

17. Code 90 - Out of School Suspension, Mandatory Ten (10) Days. The temporary removal of a student from school for a mandatory period of ten (10) days. During the out of school suspension, the student is prohibited from attendance at school or any school-related functions. Note: Fla. Stat. § 1006.09(1)(b) establishes that no secondary or elementary school student may be suspended out of school for unexcused tardies, lateness, absence, or truancy.

5. District Imposed Consequences

1. Code 91 - Long-Term Suspension (District Approved and Entered). Fla. Stat. § 1006.08(1) permits the superintendent to extend a suspension beyond ten (10) school days if the student is being recommended for expulsion.

2. Code 92 - Assignment to Special Program/Alternative School/ Alternative Program (District-Placed). The assignment by the district to an alternative school for a specified period of time. (Note: The number of days must be specified in the duration code.)

3. Code 95 - Alternative Placement Pending Expulsion. The assignment by the district to an alternative school pending an expulsion. (NOTE: This is likely a change of placement rather than a number of days.)

4. Code 96 - Alternative Placement in Lieu of Expulsion. The assignment by the district to an alternative school in lieu of an expulsion. (Note: This is likely a change of placement rather than a number of days.)

5. Code 98 - Honoring an Expulsion from another District. Process by which a student who is pending expulsion, has been expelled, or has withdrawn in lieu of expulsion from another school district or private school is reviewed prior to attending school in Palm Beach County School District.

6. Code 99 - Expulsion. The removal of the right and obligation of a student to attend public school for a specified period of time. An expulsion may be imposed for a period up to, but not to exceed the current school year, the following school year, and the intervening summer school.

7. Code FS - Felony Suspension Action. Action code when a principal determines to felony suspend a student pending adjudication.

8. Code BA - Baker Act

9. Code FA - Future Action

10. Code RF - Refer to Courts or Juvenile Authorities.

(M) Mandatory Action (X) Minimum Mandatory Action (A) Additional Actions.The Matrix provides MINIMUM MANDATORY Actions for each incident. More severe consequences may be imposed at the discretion of the administrator.