In accordance with Minnesota Statute 125A.0942, Subd. 1, all Minnesota school districts are required to develop and make public a plan that discloses its use of restrictive procedures. The plan specifically outlines the list of restrictive procedures the school intends to use; how the school will monitor and review the use of restrictive procedures, including post-use debriefings and convening an oversight committee; and a written description and documentation of the training and staff that have completed the training.

Kasson Mantorville Public Schools uses restrictive procedures only in response to behavior(s) that constitutes an emergency, even if written into a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan, Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

1. Definitions

The following terms are defined as:

“Emergency” means a situation where immediate intervention is needed to protect a child or other individual from physical injury.

“Physical holding” means physical intervention intended to hold a child immobile or limit a child’s movement and where body contact is the only source of physical restraint. The term physical holding does not mean physical contact that:

1. 1. helps a child respond or complete a task;

   2. assists a child without restricting the child’s movement;

   3. is needed to administer an authorized health-related service or procedure; or

   4. is needed to physically escort a child when the child does not resist or the child’s

   5. resistance is minimal.

“Positive behavioral interventions and supports” means interventions and strategies to improve the school environment and teach children the skills to behave appropriately.

“Restrictive procedures” means the use of physical holding or seclusion in an emergency.

“Seclusion” means confining a child alone in a room from which egress is barred. Removing a child from an activity to a location where the child cannot participate in or observe the activity is not seclusion.

2. Staff Training – Requirements and Activities

Requirements

Staff who design and use behavioral interventions will complete training in the use of positive approaches as well as restrictive procedures. Training records will identify the content of the training, attendees, and training dates. A database containing records of all trainings will be maintained within the Zumbro Education District main office and the Kasson Mantorville Special Education Coordinator.

The following employee job classifications are authorized and certified to use restrictive procedures:

• Licensed special education teachers

• School psychologist

• Other licensed education professionals

• Highly qualified educational paraprofessionals

Activities

District staff who have routine contact with students and who may use restrictive procedures receive training (both in-depth initial training and regular refresher training) in the following areas:

1. Positive behavioral interventions;

2. Communicative intent of behaviors;

3. Relationship building;

4. Alternatives to restrictive procedures, including techniques to identify events and environmental factors that may escalate behavior;

5. De-escalation methods;

6. Standards for using restrictive procedures only in an emergency;

7. Obtaining emergency medical assistance;

8. The physiological and psychological impact of physical holding and seclusion;

9. Monitoring and responding to a child’s physical signs of distress when physical holding is being used; 

10. Recognizing the symptoms of and interventions that may cause positional asphyxia when physical holding is used;

11. District policies and procedures for timely reporting and documenting each incident involving use of a restricted procedure and;

12. Schoolwide programs on positive behavior strategies

3. Oversight Committee

3. KM Public Schools oversight committee consists of the following individuals:

A. Special Education Director – Nicole Kujath

B. Building Administrator
Kasson Mantorville Elementary School – Courtney Frie
Kasson Mantorville Middle School – Josh Larsen
Kasson Mantorville High School – Trent Langemo

C. School Social Worker – Nicole Frantz, Lindsey Campbell or Alicia Snow

The oversight committee meets every quarter and will review the following:

1. Physical intervention documentation to determine patterns or problems indicated by similarities in the time of day, day of week, duration of the use of a procedure, the individuals involved or other factors associated with the use of restrictive procedures, as well as review individual due process paperwork.

2. The number of times a restrictive procedure is used schoolwide and for individual children

3. The number and types of injuries, if any, resulting from the use of restrictive procedures

4. Whether restrictive procedures are used in non-emergency situations

5. The need for additional staff training

6. Proposed actions to minimize the use of restrictive procedures

7. Communicate district training needs to the Zumbro Education District Special Education Director

4. Restrictive Procedures: Physical Holding and Seclusion

Restrictive procedures that may be used in emergency situations include physical holding and seclusion. Physical holding will end when the threat of harm has ended and staff has determined that the student can safely return to the requested activity.

Physical Holding - Kasson Mantorville Public Schools intends to use the following types of physical holding:

CPI Children’s Control Position, CPI Team Control Position, CPI High-Level Seated Position, CPI High-Level Standing Position.

Kasson Mantorville Public Schools does not use seclusion.

5. Documentation of Physical Holding or Seclusion

Each time physical holding or seclusion is used, the staff person who implements or oversees the restrictive procedure shall document, as soon as possible after the incident concludes, the following information via use of the SPED Forms: ”Use of Restrictive Procedures: Physical Holding” form:

1. A description of the incident that led to the physical holding or seclusion;

2. Why a less restrictive intervention failed or was determined by staff to be inappropriate or impractical;

3. The time the physical holding or seclusion began and the time the student was released; and

4. A synopsis of the student’s behavioral and physical status.

Each time physical holding or seclusion is used, the staff person who implements or oversees the restrictive procedure shall conduct a post-use debriefing with the building administrator or administrative designee within 2 school days after the incident occurs.  The SPED Forms “Staff Debriefing” form will be used to review:

A description of the incident that led to the physical holding or seclusion;

1. Why a less restrictive intervention failed or was determined by staff to be inappropriate or impractical;

2. The time the physical holding or seclusion began and the time the student was released;

3. A synopsis of the student’s behavioral and physical status;

4. That staff were present and monitoring the situation and student safety;

5. Review completeness of Sped Forms documentation;

6. Review parental notification requirements;

7. Determine if additional due process requirements need to be addressed;

8. Ensure that all staff involved are identified;

9. Ensure that staff using physical holds have up-to-date restrictive procedures training.

The use of restrictive procedures in response to an emergency may be documented in the student’s IEP or a behavior intervention plan attached to the IEP.   

Meetings of the IEP team will be conducted in accordance with MN Statute which requires review within 10 calendar days after restrictive procedures are used on two separate school days within 30 school days.

6. Use of Restrictive Procedures-Parent Notification

Kasson Mantorville Public Schools shall make reasonable efforts to notify the parent on the same day when restrictive procedures are used in an emergency. If the school is unable to provide same-day notice, notice will be sent by written or electronic means or as otherwise indicated by the parent within two days.  Documentation of how the parent wants to be notified when a restrictive procedure is used may be included in the IEP or BIP.

7. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) means interventions and strategies to improve the school environment and teach children the skills to behave appropriately.  KM Elementary and Middle Schools incorporate a school-wide PBIS language that stresses proactive strategies that define, teach, and support appropriate behaviors. The KM School PBIS language is based on the belief that appropriate behaviors can be taught and not simply managed. 

 Documentation Forms:

Use of Restrictive Procedures-Physical Holding

Use of Restrictive Procedures-Staff Debriefing