Discipline Structure
TEACHER MANAGED DISCIPLINE (TIER 1 STRUCTURE)
Realizing that each discipline situation is unique, teachers will use a variety of strategies to help students correct their mistakes and regain community trust.
These actions may include, but are not limited to the following:
written or verbal student apologies
lunchtime discussions between the teacher and student
behavior improvement plans
parental conferences with teachers
restorative plans
The prescribed restorative action(s) will be based on the facts of each particular situation, student attitudes and behavior patterns, and the teacher's professional judgment.
OFFICE MANAGED DISCIPLINE (TIER 2 STRUCTURE)
Habitual, Dangerous, or Disrespectful Infractions
When student actions are disrespectful, dangerous, or repeatedly disruptive, those responsible will be removed from class and sent to the principal.
This also applies to any refusal to cooperate or participate in the teacher's attempted resolution of minor disciplinary issues.
If a student is referred to the principal, parents will be notified so they also can reinforce any corrective actions taken.
When Students Are Sent to the Principal
In dealing with student discipline issues, the focus will be on addressing the issue, not judging the child.
Restorative Justice is an integral part of our discipline philosophy.
Restorative practices give the victim and offender the opportunity to remediate and heal through effective communication.
Punishment itself cannot and does not change behavior.
There are two reasons for removal from the classroom:
Behavior affects the health or safety of students; or
Disrupt the learning process within the classroom/s
It is our goal that by working together we can encourage students to make better choices in the future.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNED DETENTIONS
Detentions issued by administration shall be served in the designated detention room.
Lunch Detention: Grade Level Recess/Lunch Time
After-school detention: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
DETENTION RULES
Students are to report for detention with study materials and work silently throughout the time of detention.
When students are assigned a detention they may be allowed to select a date which falls within the three days immediately after the infraction was addressed.
In the event that the student does not attend the assigned detention, the student will be allowed to reschedule the detention.
If the student does not attend the rescheduled detention he/she will serve an in-school suspension as determined by the administration.
OTHER DISCIPLINARY INTERVENTIONS
Student conferences
Parent conferences
Referral to guidance counselor/school social worker/school psychologist
Referral to juvenile support programs
SUSPENSIONS, PRE-EXPULSION AND EXPULSION (TIER 3 STRUCTURE)
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS) RULES
Students are expected to adhere to all school rules in ISS.
If a student is tardy to ISS, it may result in further discipline.
Students are required to bring all of their classroom materials with them when in ISS.
Students are to be working on school related material.
NO sleeping or resting with heads on desks.
No talking or socializing with other students is permitted.
Bathroom breaks will be provided.
Any student leaving without permission may be assigned additional day(s) of ISS or other disciplinary consequences. Once a student reaches five ISS days per quarter, he/she may be issued out-of- school suspensions (if need be) for the remainder of that quarter.
OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS) GUIDELINES
Students may be suspended out-of-school for major violations or repeated violations of school rules (with possible expulsion).
Major violations may include, but are not limited to, the following:
blatant disrespect and/or verbal/physical abuse of school personnel
tobacco possession
alcohol possession
harassment
fighting
gang activity
vandalism
insubordination
defiance of school rules
foul/vulgar language
gambling
theft
other incidents as determined by building administration.
DAY OF THE SUSPENSION
A student who has been suspended from school will remain in an assigned area until the parents/guardians have been contacted and arrangements made for the student to be picked up.
Verbal notification of a suspension will be confirmed in a follow up written communication to the parents and/or guardian of the suspended student.
DURING THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION
A student who has been suspended:
will not be allowed in the school building or on school grounds
will not be allowed on any school bus.
will be under the care of the parents or guardian during normal school hours and is not permitted on school district property (to include a school bus).
will not be allowed to be involved in extracurricular activities either as a spectator or as a participant.
PRE-EXPULSION
In addition to suspension, the student and parents/guardians may be required to attend a Pre-Expulsion conference with the building principal, the Superintendent of Schools and other designees.
This formal conference, typically used in matters of a student’s repeated noncompliance with rules adopted under subd. 1 (§ 120.13) or school board rules, shall include a discussion of the student behavior and discipline record leading up to, and including, the most recent suspension.
At the Pre-expulsion conference all parties will discuss recommendations and behavioral expectations moving forward and the progressive discipline actions to be taken by the school should the student’s behavior not improve.
Should the student continue to refuse or neglect to obey school rules after the pre-expulsion conference, further progressive discipline action could result in a recommendation from the administration to the Board of Education to proceed to an expulsion hearing.
If a pre-expulsion conference is required, a suspension may not exceed five school days.
EXPULSION
In accordance with Wisconsin State Statute 120.13(1)(c), the school board may expel a pupil from school whenever it finds the pupil guilty of the following actions:
Repeated refusal or neglect to obey school rules or school board rules.
Conduct while either at or not at school or under or not under the supervision of a school authority which endangers the property, health, or safety of others at school or under the supervision of a school authority.
Knowingly conveying any threat or false information concerning any attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made to destroy any school property by means of explosives.
Conduct while not at school or not under the supervision of school authority which endangers the property, health, or safety of any employee or school board member of the school district in which the pupil is enrolled.
Repeatedly engaging in conduct while at school or while under the supervision of a school authority that disrupts the ability of school authorities to maintain order of an educational atmosphere at school or at an activity supervised by a school authority and such conduct does not constitute grounds for expulsion under [1] thru [4] above; and (this reason only applies to students 16 years or older) is satisfied that the interest of the school demands the pupil’s expulsion.
The school board shall expel a student from school for a period of not less than one year for possessing a firearm while at school or while under the supervision of a school authority.
Expulsion procedures outlined by state law and per administrative guideline will be followed.
For more information regarding board policy and state law related to expulsion please contact middle school administration or the office of the superintendent.