2021 – 2022 C. W. Dillard Elementary School Parent

2021 – 2022

C. W. Dillard Elementary School

Parent – Student Handbook

Building strong students inspired to learn

Pioneer Pride . . . Be Respectful ❖ Be Responsible ❖ Be Safe

Mission Statement

of the Elk Grove Unified School District

The Elk Grove Unified School District

will provide a learning community that challenges ALL students

to realize their greatest potential.

ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CORE VALUES

1. Outcomes for Students

 Achievement Of Core Academic Skills

 Confident, Effective Thinkers And Problem Solvers

 Ethical Participants In Society

1. Commitments About How We Operate As An Organization

 Support Continuous Improvement Of Instruction

 Build Strong Relationships

 Find Solutions

1. High Expectations For Learning For ALL Students And Staff

 Instructional Excellence

 Safe, Peaceful, And Healthy Environment

 Enriched Learning Atmosphere

 Collaboration With Diverse Communities And Families

District Administration School Site Administration

Christopher R. Hoffman Sandra Wiest

Superintendent Principal

Mark Cerutti

Deputy Superintendent,

Education Services & Schools

Bindy Grewal, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent

PreK-6 Education Board of Education

Janet Anderson Beth Albiani

Director Nancy Chaires Espinoza

PreK-6 Educaiton Carmine S. Forcina

Gina Jamerson

Martin Fine Dr. Crystal Martinez-Alire

Director Anthony “Tony” Perez

PreK-6 Education Sean J. Yang

Elizabeth Rueda

Director

PreK-6 Education District Office

School Office Elk Grove Unified School District

Hours – 8:00am to 3:45pm 9510 Elk Grove-Florin Road

Elk Grove, CA 95624

9721 Dillard Rd. (916)686-5085

Wilton, CA 95693

(916) 687-6121 Transportation

(916) 687-8183 Fax

(916)686-7733

www.egusd.net/cwdillard

Dear Families,

Welcome to the 2021- 2022 school year! C.W. Dillard Elementary School is a place where you can expect your

child to be both challenged and nurtured as they stretch to achieve to their highest potential. As we start the

year, this is an excellent time to revisit the goals we have for our students and the ways that we all contribute

to their success.

Our mission as a district is to “provide a learning community that challenges ALL students to realize their

greatest potential,” and we strive to do this at Dillard. In order to achieve this goal, we also must make certain

that students are working within a safe environment. Our rules and procedures help us to do this.

Both the teaching and support staff at Dillard are highly qualified, well trained, and committed to meeting the

needs of your students. These include both safety and academic success. We are very fortunate to have such

an outstanding group of professionals on our staff that is committed to making every day a great day for

learning.

As parents and family members, you play an essential role and are partners in your student’s success. We

greatly appreciate the time that you take to provide the structure your child needs, as well as all other daily

supports you provide to make certain your child is ready to learn. In addition, the ongoing guidance you provide

each night as homework is completed and then returned the next day is invaluable.

Please review the handbook with your student, sign the verification form, and return it to your child’s teacher.

We want everyone to be successful and having a clear understanding of the procedures, expectations, and

avenues for support helps make this happen.

We look forward to a positive and productive year! I believe that as we work together, all of our Dillard students

will achieve high goals that they and their teachers have established.

Sincerely,

Sandy Wiest

Principal

C.W. DILLARD ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL STAFF

Ms. Wiest Principal

Extension

Mrs. Sparks Secretary Office 11362

Mrs. Ebberts Office Assistant Office 11363

Mrs. Evans Kindergarten Room 101 11350

Mrs. Alikhan Kindergarten Room 106 11352

Ms. Deters First Grade Room 172 11384

Mrs. Coppola First Grade Room 169 11382

Mr. Harrison First/Second Grade Room 189 11391

Mrs. Barnhart Second Grade Room 181 11388

Mrs. L. Miller Second Grade Room 184 11390

Mr. Coppola Third Grade Room 193 11394

Mrs. H. Miller/Mrs. Young Third Grade Room 196 11396

Mrs. Engelman Fourth Grade Room 205 11399

Mrs. Perfler Fourth Grade Room 202 11397

Ms. Bowman Fifth Grade Room 239 11413

Mrs. Lambertus Fifth Grade Room 236 11411

Mrs. Espinoza Fifth/Sixth Grade Room 224 11405

Mr. Brewer Sixth Grade Room 228 11408

Mr. Edwards Sixth Grade Room 231 11410

Mr. Moe Computer Room 130 11365

Mrs. Bake PE Room 192 11393

Miss Hutchinson Learning Center Teacher Room 137 11428

Ms. Lewis Learning Center Para Educator Room 132 11366

Mrs. Quilao Psychologist Room 134 11368

Mrs. Love Mental Health Specialist Room 135 11369

Miss Davis Speech/Language Specialist Room 133 11367

Ms. Alvarado Nurse Room 121 11361

Food Service Lead Kitchen 11375

Mr. Maroney Lead Custodian Room 217 11404

Ms. Ewen Custodian I Room 217 11404

Mr. Santucci Custodian I Room 217 11404

Mrs. Payne Librarian Library 11372

Mrs. Anderson Para Educator Room 205 11399

Mrs. Dutt Para Educator Room 231 11410

Mr. Oneto Para Educator Room 202 11397

Mrs. Ramirez Para Educator Room 224 11405

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

August 12, 2021

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS/ VACATION

Labor Day – September 6

Veteran's Day – November 11

Thanksgiving Break - November 22 – 26

Winter Break - December 20 – January 3

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 19

Lincoln’s Birthday – February 14

Washington's Birthday - February 21

Spring Break – March 14-18

Last Day of School- May 26

SCHOOL MASCOT

Pioneers

SCHOOL COLORS

Royal Blue & White

SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY

Friday

Wear school colors or spirit wear

DISTRICT PARENT HANDBOOK

The Elk Grove Unified School District’s 2021-2022 Parent Handbook has been distributed to all households in the

district. This handbook contains useful information related to district practices and procedures. If you have not

received your copy or have misplaced it, please call us.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

PACE/GATE ACCELERATED LEARNING PROGRAM

The “Programs for Accelerating Creativity and Enrichment” (PACE) learning program is designed for pupils

demonstrating a willingness to be challenged to learn a greater depth of existing curriculum, beyond that of the

grade level standards. The accelerated “Gifted and Talented Education” (GATE) services will be delivered

through differentiated instruction within the classroom during the regular school day and various after school

hours.

SCHOOL NURSE

The health program at C.W. Dillard Elementary is administered by a qualified school nurse who provides the

following services: vision and hearing screening; obtaining medical information and keeping records of each

student; providing nutritional and dental health education. Please note that the school nurse is only on campus

one day per week.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

The school psychologist administers psychological tests, consults with teachers and parents on learning disabilities

and/or social emotional problems. He/she may also be involved with individual evaluations of potential gifted and

talented (GATE) students. A conference is always held with parents whenever direct services are provided. Please

note that the school psychologist is only on campus two days per week.

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST /

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SUPPORTS (PBIS)

A mental health therapist supports students weekly as part of the PBIS program. She works with students using a

variety of interventions, including formation and implementation of social skills groups and individual support

targeted to specific needs. In addition to the mental health therapist, a team of Dillard teachers and staff work

together to implement positive behavior interventions and programs school-wide.

SPECIAL EDUCATION - RESOURCE SPECIALIST

The Resource Specialist (RSP) provides instruction and services to students who have been identified by the

Student Study Team. To qualify, these students must exhibit learning disabilities in one or more of the academic

skill and/or psychomotor areas. The instructional plans based upon individual testing/evaluation and committee

input are reviewed yearly or as needed with parent(s) and staff to insure that the goals are appropriate and that

maximum progress is being made. The main goal is to make the necessary progress for the student to return full

time to the regular classroom.

SPECIAL EDUCATION - SPEECH/LANGUAGE SPECIALIST

The Speech and Language Specialist screens all children referred by teachers or parents. In addition to working

with children who need speech or language therapy, the specialist assists teachers with students whose primary

communication disability may be in the auditory comprehension or processing areas. All testing and evaluations

are individualized and begun only with prior parental consent.

STUDENT PROGRAMS

It is our desire that you thoroughly understand your child’s educational program. Our “Back to School Night”

allows us to better acquaint you with the year’s program. A summary of some of the student programs follow:

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS

The English Language Arts Common Core State Standards have been adopted by the state of California and are

implemented by all teachers in the Elk Grove Unified School District. We implement the California Reading

Wonders curriculum from McGraw-Hill Education for ELA-ELD instruction. Teachers use this along with

literature and Accelerated Reading within their classroom programs to help all students achieve mastery of

grade level standards. They also use social studies and science textbooks, short stories, poetry, plays, essays,

biographies and novels to help all students achieve grade level goals and objectives.

MATHEMATICS

Common Core State Standards in Mathematics have also been adopted and are being implemented by all

teachers in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Teachers use the Go Math curriculum published by Houghton

Mifflin to engage their students in higher order thinking to reach mastery of all CCSS math standards at their

grade level.

HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE

The K-6 History/Social Science program in the Elk Grove Unified School District is standards-based with an

emphasis on both subject-area content and historical and social science analysis skills. The K-6 curriculum

(Impact: California Social Studies from McGraw-Hill Education) contains strategies for writing, note-taking,

critical thinking, vocabulary development, and building success in comprehending expository text. Primary

source materials, both written and through media, are included to enhance student engagement in learning

about people and events of the past.

SCIENCE EXPLORATION

State-adopted Next Generation Science Standards are implemented using Amplify Science in Grades K-5 and

STEMscopes in sixth grade. Frequently taught science topics -- including weather, plants, animals, the human

body, space, geology, ecology and energy -- are treated in appropriate depth at each grade level. Classroom hands-

on activities allow students to discover for themselves important concepts developed in the text. Students will

also be involved in expository reading.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Students in grades 1 – 6 receive computer instruction two times each week in the school’s computer lab and/or

through Chromebooks in the classroom. Instruction focuses on word processing, multimedia presentations, and

use of computer resources as a tool for learning and to demonstrate what has been learned in English language

arts and mathematics.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Students in grades 1 – 6 receive 100 minutes of physical education instruction each week. Lesson plans are

drawn from the Spark curriculum, as well as additional resources to target specific skill areas. Fifth grade

students are assessed each spring using the Fitnessgram Physical Fitness Test. Grades 4 – 6 have a subject

matter teacher who teaches physical education. Our physical education schedule is available in the front

office and on our webpage.

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Teachers address fine arts standards in their classrooms. Areas of focus are art, music, oral language

recitations, and dramatic performances. Supplemental lessons provided by the resource teacher are provided

in the areas of drama and chorus, culminating in performances for parents and the school community.

SCHOOL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

SCHEDULES

Regular School Day: Minimum Day

AM Kindergarten 8:40 – 12:00 AM Kindergarten 8:40 – 12:00

PM Kindergarten 11:30 - 3:00 PM Kindergarten 11:30 – 3:00

Grades 1 - 6 8:40 – 3:00 Grades 1 - 6 8:40 – 1:35

Early Out Wednesday:

Grades 1 – 6

8:40 – 2:10

AM Kindergarten 8:40 – 12:00

PM Kindergarten 11:30 – 2:15

On-Campus Procedures for Arrival/Dismissal

STUDENT CHECK OUT/EARLY DISMISSAL

Any parents, guardians, etc., picking up children before regular dismissal times must first go to the office and sign

them out. The office staff will call for the child and the teacher will direct the child to the office for check out. Any

person picking up a child early must be listed on the child’s Emergency Card.

STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

When dropping-off or picking-up student(s) before or after school please drive with the utmost caution when

nearing the school and especially when entering the parking lot. Please follow the designated traffic flow plan of

the parking lot. As a community we must all ensure the safety of all our students.

Kindergarten

• All students will enter through the kindergarten playground gate where they will be met by their teacher.

• The door to the kindergarten wing will remain locked to provide additional security.

• Kindergarten students will stay with their teacher to be picked up by the appropriately-identified parent(s)

at dismissal time.

• The location for pick-up, either the kinder playground or the door at the end of the kinder wing, will be

communicated by the classroom teacher at Back to School Night.

All Students

• Families should have a plan for who will pick up students, as well as their designated pick up location.

Students should know their pick-up arrangements at all times.

• Written instructions from a parent or guardian must be sent to the teacher if a parent/guardian is

requesting that an alternate person be given permission to pick up their student that day.

STUDENT ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL

For our children’s safety, students are not allowed on campus earlier than 15 minutes (8:25) before their start

time, unless eating breakfast or taking part in tutoring or a pre-arranged school activity. Students should leave

school promptly upon dismissal. We do not have supervision for students who arrive too early or stay late. In

addition, students are not to leave school grounds without permission.

HOME/SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS

Contacting a Teacher

Communication between teachers and parents is extremely important, and teachers welcome your notes, emails

and calls. Conferences may be arranged at a parent’s request. Please know that 24-hour notice is required.

Teachers are usually available to accept phone calls from 8:00 - 8:35 AM and after school until 3:30 PM. During

the day, the office will take messages, and the teacher will return the call as soon as practical.

If You are Concerned about Something, Talk to the Teacher First. Besides you, the teacher has the most direct

contact with your child. If the situation is still not unresolved, talk with the administrator.

TEXTBOOKS & CHROMEBOOKS

Each student is issued a numbered copy of the textbooks for his/her grade at the beginning of the school year.

Students in Grades 1 – 6 are also issued a Chromebook that will be used both at home and at school. He/she is

individually responsible for these materials for the year. If a book is lost or damaged, the student will have to pay

the full or partial price, depending on the original condition of the book when issued to the student. Students will

also be responsible for damage that they cause to their Chromebook. It is very important that you and your child

discuss his/her responsibility for these school materials.

HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework is an important means of improving learning. It is an opportunity for students to practice

independently and to enrich what they have already learned. Your child’s teacher will distribute a complete

description of his/her homework policy on Back to School Night. Make-up homework may be requested, under

reasonable conditions, by calling the school office before noon for pick up at school dismissal.

TESTS

Achievement Tests are administered to the students throughout the school year. The California Assessment of

Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) will be administered to students in Grades 3 – 6 during the spring

trimester to assess student progress on the California Common Core State Standards. Individual student scores

will be sent to parents. Classroom assessments will be given throughout the year. Tests are an important part of

our program, because the results provide valuable information for teachers as they plan instruction to match

student needs. So that the results are accurate, students learn test-taking skills. Parents can help in this important

effort by providing encouragement to their child to do their best.

STUDENT STUDY TEAM

The Student Study Team (SST) is a collaborative effort to provide resources to support students having either

academic or social difficulties in regular classes. The team meets at the request of a teacher or parent for a

concentrated problem-solving meeting. During the Student Study Team Meeting, either recommendations and/or

a comprehensive action plan will be formulated in an effort to resolve concerns about student progress. A brief

follow-up meeting may be scheduled to assess progress, make further recommendations and evaluate success

and resolution.

CLASSROOM VISITATIONS

As we begin the 2021 -2022 school year, Sacramento County Health Mandates do not allow for classroom

visitations or volunteering. Once these orders are lifted, we will adhere to the following procedures:

Parents may request to visit their children’s classroom if they wish except during periods of testing. The parent

must first contact the school office to request a classroom visit then the teacher will contact the parent within

24 hours of the request to set up a date and time for the class visit.

All visitors must, however, check with office personnel before entering the school grounds or before going

to the classroom. This is required for the protection of all of our students. Parent involvement and assistance

in all classrooms is encouraged and appreciated. All volunteers must obtain fingerprinting clearance following

EGUSD procedures before assisting in the classroom or at other school activities or events. Finally, students are

not permitted to bring student guests to spend the day.

COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT STUDENT PROGRESS

We highly value the role of parents in the education of their children. In order to foster a strong partnership,

teachers communicate about student growth throughout the year. Three formal reporting methods are

conferences, progress reports, and report cards:

Parent/Teacher Conferences:

In November and March, parents are invited to attend a conference with the teacher. During these conferences,

parents should feel free to ask questions and share ideas about each child’s progress and behavior. In addition, if

you have questions regarding a progress report or other issue, please call your student’s teacher so an additional

conference may be set up if necessary.

Progress Reports:

Mid-trimester, teachers send reports to parents about the progress of students who are falling below expected

goals. Progress reports are only required if the student is not making appropriate progress, or if requested by a

parent. If you have questions regarding a progress report, please call your student’s teacher. Progress reports for

students whose grades are deficient will be sent home by these dates:

Trimester 1: September 23

Trimester 2: January 7

Trimester 3: April 15

Report Cards:

We have a minimum of three reporting periods during the school year, at the end of each trimester. This year,

report cards will be sent home on these dates:

Trimester 1: November 19

Trimester 2: March 4

Trimester 3: May 26

HONORS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITION

Each trimester, we recognize students who have demonstrated strong character and outstanding achievements,

celebrating as a school community. These will be awarded in the classroom. Once assemblies allowed, we will

also celebrate students at End of Trimester Assemblies.

CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS

Students’ classroom assignments are based on a variety of criteria. The numbers of students enrolled in school

dictate to a large extent the organization of grades and levels within the school and classroom. State law and

District policy set the number of students in a classroom. Each classroom is balanced to meet the range of needs

of all students. Teachers have skills for grouping and regrouping students for learning based on mastery of skills.

Whether a student is in a combination class or straight grade, opportunities for student success will be equitable.

STUDENT REGISTRATION AT C. W. DILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Registrations for the 2021-2022 school year are taken throughout the school year . Registration forms may be

picked up from the school office or found on the district website at www.egusd.net. The school office is open

from 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM daily. NOTE: During distance learning as a result of Sacramento County directions due to

COVID-19, the doors will remain locked but parents can make an appointment to visit the office to take care of

business or knock on the door when you arrive. Please note that children currently enrolled at C. W. Dillard and

residing within our school boundaries will automatically be registered for the 2022 -2023 school year.

NOTICES

We are cutting back on paper and copies. School notices and calendar are now posted on C.W. Dillard’s website

at www.egusd.net/cwdillard along with being sent through email. If you do not have email or access to our

website, please stop by the office to pick up a hard copy or notify your child’s teacher.

ACCIDENTS OR ILLNESS

If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, he/she will receive aid and assistance from the school staff. If it is

deemed necessary, every effort will be made to involve the school nurse. However, the school nurse is only

available one day per week. If it is determined that your child should go home and/or receive additional

professional attention, you will be called. Sick or injured children are never sent home early without parental

notification and permission.

PARENTS SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT ALL "EMERGENCY" INFORMATION IS ACCURATE AND CURRENT. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY,

WE MUST BE ABLE TO REACH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR EACH CHILD ENROLLED. YOU MAY DO THIS IN ParentVUE.

Student Accident Insurance

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The school district assumes no liability for accidents to students at school (E.C. 49472, 49471, 48980) and the district does not

provide medical insurance for individual students. However, you may purchase student accident insurance if you wish to do so.

Serviced by: K&K Insurance Group, Inc. Phone: 855-742-3135

Visit our website for faster enrollment: www.studentinsurance-kk.com Online Enrollment—Secured

Accident Coverage can be purchased any time throughout the year.

ATTENDANCE/TARDIES

The importance of regular, daily attendance cannot be over-emphasized. State law requires mandatory

attendance and research shows that student success is dependent on good attendance.

1. Students are expected to report to class on time.

2. Students who have been absent from school are to bring a written excuse from their parent upon their return

only if they did not call the school office to clear the absence. If your child visits the doctor, please bring a

doctor’s note which includes the number of days your child should be excused.

3. If your child is going to be absent from school because of illness or for a personal reason, please call the office

or email Isabel Ebberts at iebberts@egusd.net on the day of the absence to let us know (even if you have

informed the teacher).

4. If attendance is a recurring problem, parents will be asked to meet with an administrator and teacher for the

following reasons:

a. Absence without a written excuse or telephone call

b. Unexcused tardiness

c. Truancy, i.e., absence without parental permission

5. Attendance that does not improve or is excessive will generate a letter from the District Office for the following

reasons:

a. Unexcused absences c. Tardies e. Early dismissal

b. Excused absences d. Truancy f. Illness

6. Excused Absences (see AR 5113 for more detail)

1. Personal Illness – Limit 14 per school year w/o Doctor’s Note

2. Quarantined by Health Officer

3. Medical Appointment

4. Funeral of “immediate” Family Member

5. Jury Duty

6. Religious Instruction or Exercise

7. Illness or Medical Appointment of a Child - Student is the Custodial Parent

8. Service as a Member of a Precinct Board

9. To spend time with an immediate family member who is an active duty member of the uniformed

services, and has been called to duty for deployment to a combat zone or a combat support

position or is on leave from or has immediately returned from such deployment

10. To Attend His/Her Naturalization Ceremony to Become a United States Citizen

11. Justifiable Personal Reasons - With Prior Approval

HEALTH

Students need to be 24 hours free of vomiting, diarrhea or a temperature of 100.5 degrees or higher before

returning to school.

The parent of a student with a communicable disease should notify the school by telephone as soon as the illness

is diagnosed. A doctor’s note is required for the student to return to school.

State law and district policies strictly regulate the use or administration of medications at school. No medication

(prescription or non-prescription) may be dispensed to students or allowed on the school site without

appropriate forms being completed and on file in the school office. Please contact the office for a copy of the

district's policy and required authorization forms.

First Grade Physical Examinations: At first grade entry, all students must provide the district with written evidence

of a physical examination (by a licensed physician and surgeon or clinic), completed no sooner than 18 months

prior to first grade entry. (Health and Safety Code 323.5; 324.2; 324.3) All students entering 7

grade will need

proof of a Tdap booster shot before starting school. The California Law AB 354 has been in effect since July 1,

2011.

CRUTCHES

I. Definition Support used to assist a physically injured or disabled person to aid in walking, usually designed to

fit under the armpit and often used in pairs.

II. Initial Management

- School nurse notified of student with crutches

- Medical provider provides an order for crutch use at school

- Special consideration may be needed for: resting, sitting, and maneuvering around school campus

III. Safety Considerations for Crutch Use

- Crutches should have rubber tips on the bottom and padded arm piece

- Crutches must be appropriate size for student (2 fingers below axilla when standing straight

- Accommodations may include assistance with opening doors, repositioning, carrying books, and personal

care

WHEELCHAIRS

I. Definition A manually operated or power-driven device designed primarily for use by an individual with a

mobility disability. Mobility may be temporary or long term.

II. Initial Management

- School nurse notified of student with wheelchair

- Medical provider provides an order for wheelchair use at school

- Special consideration may be needed for: resting, changing positions in chair, and maneuvering around the

school campus

III. Safety Considerations for Wheelchair Use

- Wheelchair must be in good working order with brakes that lock and unlock

- Wheelchair must be appropriate size for student to prevent skin irritation

- Accommodations my include assistance with opening doors, repositioning, and personal care

- Wheelchairs in the health office are to be used for student emergency use

- Students are not authorized to push other students in wheelchairs

CAFETERIA SERVICES

NOTE: As we begin the school year, all meals are provided at no charge through a grant due to the

pandemic. The information below refers to meal prices and procedures that will resume when the grant is

not longer funding meal costs.

The lunchroom is now equipped with the CAFS (Computer Assisted Food Service) system. All students have

been assigned a four-digit PIN (Personal ID Number). This number is only for internal, departmental use and is

strictly for tracking meal count information. Students may prepay any amount to be applied to the account.

The money will be used to purchase meals or ala carte items. The prepay option is encouraged in order to

reduce the need for daily cash handling. Households with more than one student in the school will need to

designate the amount of money to be placed into each student’s account. When submitting a personal check

for pre-payment, please write your child’s name and PIN on the check. .

• Breakfast $ 1.75

• Lunch $ 2.75

Elk Grove Unified School District has launched www.myschoolbucks.com; an on-line prepay system. This

will allow parents to pay for their child’s lunch through the computer. Families are encouraged to purchase

meals in advance to reduce the need for handling cash every day. Free lunches are available for students who

qualify based on family income. An application outlining the free and reduced meal program is distributed to

all students each year as required by State and Federal Government. A new application must be completed

each year. For more information regarding this program, please call (916) 686-7735.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found items are kept in large containers in the multi-purpose room. Please write your student’s name

on jackets and other appropriate clothing items so they may be returned promptly if found. Every year we give

away dozens of nearly new items to charity organizations because there is no name written to identify the owner.

DONATIONS TO SCHOOLS

The Elk Grove Unified School District recognizes that community organizations, especially parent clubs

associated with our schools, often wish to support school programs through privately raised funds. Groups are

encouraged to work with the school’s administration to discuss the needs that the school may have. These

support organizations may donate money to the school. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide the

services, equipment, or materials that meet the intent of the donor; however, the donations from private groups

become a part of the school’s general fund.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At C.W. Dillard, we realize the power and potential of parents being involved in their children’s education. We

welcome and encourage you to actively participate in your child’s education. We are hopeful that we will be able

to resume use of parent volunteers on campus once health conditions improve. To ensure student safety, all

volunteers must obtain fingerprinting clearance following EGUSD procedures. Please contact the school office if

you need assistance. The following chart is designed to help you identify the areas in which you could become

involved:

CLASSROOM SCHOOLWIDE

Classroom Volunteer Parent Teacher Organization Member

Contact your child’s teacher Join and participate in monthly meetings

Room Mother or Father Assist with PTO Fundraisers

Organize class parties, etc. Participate on the PTO Executive Board

Contact your child’s teacher Elected Positions

Classroom Support From Your Home Library Volunteer

Assist with misc. preparation activities Contact the Librarian

Contact your child’s teacher Participate in the School Site Council

Be a Special Presenter/Guest Speaker Elected Positions

Share a hobby, career, etc. Participate in Campus Committees

Contact your child’s teacher Watch for notices/emails sent home

Lunch Club Leaders

Lead weekly club sessions during lunch or recess in an area

of interest such as art, Legos, science, etc.

Assist with School Programs

Support students at lunch by helping readers in the Dillard

Den, work with grade levels in the Pioneer Garden, or coach

students participating in Science Olympiad.

PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)

Parents are an important part of the CW Dillard School family and the events and activities that we provide.

Without your continued dedication of time and talents we would not have such an amazing school. Through

the efforts of the PTO we are able to enhance the educational experience of our children. We strongly

encourage parents, grandparents, and other interested community members to join our PTO and make a

positive difference in your children’s lives.

There will be a variety of membership options for you to choose from, ranging in cost and amount of

volunteer hours. Your membership dues help us support the school in many ways, such as: funding fun and

memorable activities for your children, additional teacher materials needed for special projects, computer

programs, library books and needed library materials, custodial equipment, and office supplies (if needed).

Our PTO General meetings are held once a month during the school year. Your input, talents and love for

Dillard kids are needed. Please consider giving a little to your school by being a member of the PTO.

TELEPHONE USAGE

Students are permitted to use school phones for emergencies only. Special arrangements for out-of-school

activities or for transportation should be made prior to school. Forgetting homework, library books, etc. is not

deemed an emergency. Cell phones are not allowed during school hours.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation will be available for a fee for students who live in designated “service” areas, which includes the

C.W. Dillard Elementary School attendance area.

If you would like to receive transportation services, you must complete the following:

➢ School Bus Pass Application found online at egusd.net. Services available, and fees, are listed on this

application.

➢ Submit application online or return the application with the supporting documentation (if required) and a

check made out to “Elk Grove Unified School District” mail it to: Transportation Department, 8421

Gerber Road, Sacramento, California 95828.

Proper and safe behavior on the bus is required whether going to or from school or on a field trip. The driver

and/or teacher will explain and enforce the rules of proper behavior. Progressive discipline and bus citations will

be issued for misbehavior on the bus. Please note that serious or repeated behaviors could result in suspension

from the bus.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (FALL)

C. W. Dillard sponsors a night for parents to visit the school and discuss with teachers our school program for the

new year. Teachers make presentations of their classroom programs and activities. It will be important for parents

to make arrangements for the children to stay with friends or neighbors during this time. Students should not

attend these sessions.

OPEN HOUSE (SPRING)

Open House occurs in the spring. This is a time when parents and students can come together to visit the

classrooms to view work and visit with the teachers. This is not conference time. Conferences should be

scheduled individually with teachers at other times.

STUDENT RECOGNITION

Students receive special recognition in their classrooms, as well as at the trimester awards assemblies. These

awards are intended to promote and recognize a variety of achievements including academic and citizenship. We

also award one Character Counts student per class, six times a year, based upon students exhibiting good

character choices all trimester.

SITE COUNCIL

The primary role of the School Site Council is to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The LCAP focuses on enhancing targeted areas of our curriculum and

other key aspects of our school environment. This is done through collaborative decision-making on the

allocation of funds received annually from the state. Our School Site Council is comprised of our principal, 4 staff

members, and 5 parents.

PBIS: STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

THE THREE “BE”S:

➢ Be Respectful

➢ Be Responsible

➢ Be Safe

At Dillard it is our goal to create a safe, positive learning environment. We implement PBIS (Positive

Behavioral Interventions and Supports), a framework for establishing a school culture where all students are

supported in making positive choices. To do this, we

• Have defined positive social expectations for all areas of the campus

• Teach students our expectations for all campus areas

• Acknowledge the positive behaviors of students

• Implement a behavioral referral process for those students who do not follow these expectations

• Thoroughly investigate incidents and use behavioral referral data to determine consequences, and provide

supports and interventions that are appropriate for each situation.

PBIS—General School Rules:

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

• Use kind words

• Respect property

• Include others

• Follow directions

• Be quiet in learning zones

• Keep our school clean

• Keep hands and feet to self

• Walk inside keeping to the right

• Stay clear of railings

PBIS—Rules for Each School Area:

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

Classroom

• Use an inside voice

• Keep eyes on the

speaker

• Respect school and

classmates’ property

• Be prepared to learn

• Bring all needed

materials

• Stay on task as an

active listener and

learner

• Keep hands and feet to

self

• Sit correctly with all

chair legs on the ground

• Use all materials in a

safe and appropriate

way

Arrival/

Dismissal

• Follow adult

directions

• Be ready to go once

your car or bus arrives

• Take care of your

backpack and

belongings

• Be on time

• Wait in designated

areas

• Wait for car to stop

before walking to get in

• Know who is picking

you up

• Enter crosswalks with

an adult

Playground

• Share and take turns

• Use respectful words

when playing with

others

• Demonstrate good

sportsmanship

• Put away equipment at

the end of recess

• Follow all rules

• Freeze at the bell and

walk to line at the

whistle

• Walk out to the

playground

• Use all play equipment

safely and appropriately

• Stay in supervised areas

Cafeteria/MP

• Use an inside voice

• Follow adult

directions

• Allow classmates to

sit next to you

• Clean up your area and

throw away your

garbage

• Keep all food in the

lunch area

• Keep hands and feet to

self

• Raise your hand to go

to the bathroom, get

lunch items, or throw

away trash

• Eat your own hot lunch

or food from home

Hallways/

Staircases

• Use quiet voices

• Take turns entering

and exiting doorways

• Walk in a line when

you are with your

class

• Keep all personal

materials under

control and in your

hands

• Follow a direct path to

where you need to go

• Walk and keep to the

right

• Stay clear of railings and

daylight openings

Bus Area

• Take turns getting on

and off the bus

• Follow adult

directions

• Go directly to blacktop

when you get off the

bus in the morning

• Wait in your bus line

after school

• Be on time for your bus

• Use walking feet to and

from the bus

• Keep hand and feet to

self

• Stay clear of the road

while waiting

Office

• Use a quiet voice

• Wait quietly

• Follow adult

directions

• Have an office pass

• Follow a direct path to

and from the office

• Put away materials you

use

• Walk inside the office

• Keep hands and feet to

self

• Stay in the office when

waiting

Bathrooms

• One person in the

stall at a time

• Take turns

• Leave once you are

finished

• Wash your hands when

you are done

• Keep the bathroom

clean

• Walk at all times

• Keep water in the sink

Library

• Use a library voice

• Take turns using bean

bags

• Take good care of

books

• Use shelf marker when

choosing a book

• Return books on time

• Follow computer rules

• Use walking feet

• Keeps hands and feet to

self

• Keep chair legs on the

floor

Computer Lab/

Chromebooks

• Enter the lab quietly

• Keep computer

settings the way you

found them

• Use your assigned

computer

• Use the internet

appropriately

• Leave a blue screen

• Keep food and drink

away from the lab and

chrome books

• Use computers with

adults present

• Keep chair legs on floor

Learning Center

• Enter and work

quietly

• Be prepared by having

all needed materials

• Walk to and from the

Learning Center

• Take turns

• Be positive when

responding to other

learners

• Stay on task and be an

active learner

• Return all materials

before leaving

• Sit correctly with chair

legs on the ground

• Use all materials in a

safe and appropriate

way

Assemblies

• Follow the quiet

signal to get ready to

listen

• Eyes on the speaker

• Applaud to show

appreciation

• Follow directions

• Use walking feet

• Stay in your seat space

• Keep aisles clear

PBIS: Responding to Behavior

Sometimes, even with direct teaching of our rules, students still might not meet our behavior expectations.

Teachers and staff will respond to student misbehaviors according to the level of severity and whether it is a

new or repeated behavior. If teachers or yard supervisors determine that an incident is minor, they will

investigate and address the incident, providing appropriate interventions. Serious/major incidents will be

referred to the office for intervention. A parent or guardian may be contacted to communicate the incident

and to enlist additional support. Our goal is always to help a student learn from his or her behavior and to

return to the learning environment as quickly as possible.

Possible Interventions:

• Verbal warning/redirect

• Private conference discussing more positive ways or responding

• Verbal or written apology

• Lose a privilege

• Change of seat in lunchroom

• Community service

• Time out on the yard or in the office/ buddy classroom

• Call home/note to parent

(Note: Serious behavioral incidents may result in in-school or home suspension.)

Additional School Expectations:

General:

 No dangerous objects may be brought to school, including pocketknives or airsoft guns, or

replica guns of any type.

 No gum or sunflower seeds.

 No toys are allowed at school (including P.E. equipment), unless with permission of teacher.

 No trading cards of any kind are allowed at school.

 No electronic games, IPODS, or other electronic entertainment devices are allowed at school

AND the school will not be responsible if these items are lost or stolen.

 Cell phones must be turned off and stored in backpacks when arriving on campus and may

not be turned on again until students are dismissed and leaving the site. Students are not to

receive or send texts during the day. If a child needs to make a phone call, they are expected

to use a school phone after asking an adult.

 IPads and other electronic devices used as electronic readers may only be brought to school

with permission from the classroom teacher and may only be used for the purpose of reading

or doing other supervised academic activities. They may NOT be used for gaming, other

entertainment activities, or any unsupervised activities. Also, the school will not be

responsible if these items are lost or stolen.

Dress Code:

 Shorts must not be too short in length and waistband must be high enough to keep midriff

covered.

 All undergarments must be covered at all times.

 Overall straps must be buckled at all times.

 Make-up is not to be worn nor is it permitted on campus.

 No tube tops, bare midriffs, or strapless tops. Inappropriate clothing will be addressed on a

situational and individual basis as needed.

 No clothing with see-through material is to be worn.

 No oversized tank tops (large arm openings.)

 All sandals must have a strap so that they stay on feet when children are running.

 Hats should NOT be worn inside when in common areas. It is up to the teachers to determine

whether hats may be worn their classrooms.

 Hoods must be removed when entering the building.

 No clothing with inappropriate graphics or sayings may be worn.

 No gang-related or associated apparel.

Playground:

Lining Up

 At the sound of the bell - everyone freezes.

 At the sound of the whistle - students will walk to line.

 Students must stand in line quietly, facing forward, hands to themselves.

 Student must use restrooms and get drinks before the freeze bell.

 No pushing, wrestling, play fighting or kick-fighting in line.

Basketball

 Maximum of 5 players per team on the court playing at one time.

 When the ball goes out of the court, both teams sub in.

 Pass in after a foul.

 Disputed calls are decided by a majority vote.

 Hands-free policy at all times.

 Only basketballs may be used.

 NO traveling or double-dribbles, and no more than 5 seconds in the key.

Four-square Rules:

 Maximum of 4 players

 Form a line outside the squares while waiting for a turn.

 The first person in line is the referee.

 The ball may only bounce once per square.

 Hit the ball with opened hands.

 Hands-free policy at all times.

Tag Rules:

 Show respect and use fairness when choosing teams.

 Only play on the grass.

 Only chase someone who wants to play.

 Only tag with fingertips.

 Follow expected behavior.

Soccer Rules:

 Maximum of 10 players per team; others need to wait in line to join when another player

leaves.

 Show respect and use fairness when choosing teams.

 Follow the rules of soccer.

 The goalie is the only player to use hands.

 Disputed calls are decided by a majority vote.

 Hands-free policy at all times.

` Tetherball Rules:

 New opponent chooses sides, way, and gets to unwind.

 Winner may stay in for a maximum of three games only.

 First person in line is ref and calls out.

 The ball must be hit only with a fist or an open hand.

 Players may not climb the pole for any reason.

 Players may NOT sit on the tetherball.

 Each player in grades 1-2 must be allowed 2 hits, and 1 hit in grades 3 – 6, serve not included.

The following are not allowed:

 Kicking volleyballs or basketballs (only footballs, red balls, and soccer balls may be kicked and

only on the field area).

 Pushing, wrestling, play fighting or kick-fighting.

 Football games

 Skateboards or bicycle riding on campus.

 Throwing sand, rocks or any other object.

Before/After School:

Students will:

 Arrive no earlier than 8:25. If student is participating in the breakfast program, arrival may be

no earlier than 8:15.

 Walk to class lines when the rooster crows (warning bell).

 On rainy days students in grade 1-3 line up outside their classroom door, and students in

grades 4-6 go to the multi-purpose room.

 Walk to pick-up areas when dismissed from the classroom at the end of the day.

 Students being picked up by car wait on the sidewalk directly in front of the front arch and

watch for their ride.

 Students must wait for an adult before using the crosswalk across Dillard Road. Students

must NOT use this crosswalk without an adult.

Bike Riding:

 Bike riders must wear safety helmets.

 Upon arriving on campus, students walk their bike to the rack and lock it.

 Bike riders must be supervised by a teacher when crossing the crosswalk on Dillard Road.

Consequences for Disregarding Rules:

As noted above, the classroom teacher or administrator will impose consequences for breaking school rules.

Severity of consequences will increase with repeated violations. EGUSD Student Discipline includes Education

Codes governing student behavior.

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Disciplinary Practices

A student may be disciplined, suspended, or expelled

for acts enumerated in Disciplinary Practices and

Progressive Discipline that are related to school activity

or school atten- dance occurring at any district school

or within any other school district, including, but not

limited to, any of the fol- lowing:

While on school grounds.

While going to or coming from school.

During the lunch period whether on or off campus.

During, while going to, or coming from a school spon-

sored activity.

For conduct which occurs after school hours and off

District property, but which is reasonably likely to cause

or causes a substantial disruption of a school activity or

attendance. [EGUSD AR 5144.1]

Alternatives, Interventions and Progressive

Discipline

EGUSD has a defined and progressive set of

interventions, remediations and consequences that

schools follow when a student misbehaves. The

superintendent or principal may use his or her

discretion to provide alternatives to sus- pension or

expulsion to address student misconduct. [E.C.

48900(v), 48900.5] [EGUSD AR 5144]

•

Parent Contact – verbal or written communication with

the parent or guardian

•

Counseling – individual or group meetings of the stu-

dent, which consist of teachers, counselors, administra-

tors, parents, and the student to address the behavior

issue and develop a plan of action to correct the stu-

dent’s behavior.

•

Personal Responsibility – students participate in directed

activities such as written apologies, restitution, school/

community service, conflict resolution skills.

•

Detention – Students participate in behavior modifica-

tion for a period of 30 minutes to 1 hour during non-in-

structional time.

•

Community Service - Student may be assigned work

performed in the community or on school grounds in

the areas of outdoor beautification, community or cam-

pus betterment, and teacher, peer, or youth assistance

programs.

•

Parent Conference – a formal meeting between the par-

ents or guardians and school personnel to discuss the

student’s needs.

•

In-School Suspension – assignment of student to sepa-

rate supervised activity during the school day with the

intent of correcting inappropriate activity.

Grounds for Suspension or Expulsion

A student shall not be disciplined, suspended or recom-

mended for expulsion unless the Superintendent, a

designee or the principal of the school in which the

student is enrolled determines the student has violated

one or more parts of an act as defined by any of the

following subdivisions identified in Ed Code 48900

inclusive of:

•

Acts of Violence [E.C. 48900(a)]

•

Weapons and Dangerous Objects [E.C. 48900(b)]

•

Drugs and Alcohol [E.C. 48900(c)]

•

Sale of “Look-Alike” Controlled Substance or Alcohol [E.C.

48900(d)]

•

Robbery or Extortion [E.C. 48900(e)]

•

Damage to Property [E.C. 48900(f)]

•

Theft or Stealing [E.C. 48900(g)]

•

Tobacco [E.C. 48900(h)]

•

Profanity, Obscene Acts, Vulgarity [E.C. 48900(i)]

•

Drug Paraphernalia [E.C. 48900(j)]

•

Willful Defiance or Disruption of School Activities [E.C.

48900(k)(1)]

•

Possession of Stolen Property [E.C. 48900(l)]

•

Imitation Firearm [E.C. 48900(m)]

•

Sexual Assault or Sexual Battery [E.C. 48900(n)]

•

Harassment of a Student Witness [E.C. 48900(o)]

•

Prescription Drug Soma [E.C. 48900(p)]

•

Hazing [E.C. 48900(q)]

•

Bullying and Bullying by Electronic Act [E.C. 48900(r)]

(Please see the Table of Education Codes Related to

Discipline for more detail.)

Students who commit these offenses may be suspended

from school and/or to the Superintendent’s designee

with the recommendation for reassignment to an

alternative pro- gram or expulsion and transfer to an

alternative program.

Major acts of misconduct must be reported to the school

administrator immediately after the incident and may

result in the immediate removal of a student from the

school fol- lowing suspension due process procedures.

Suspension is the removal of a student from the

classroom for disciplinary reasons for a defined period

of time by a teacher or school administrator. A principal

or designee may suspend a student for up to five days.

A teacher may sus- pend a student for the remainder of

the class in which the misbehavior occurred and for the

next day’s class. A suspen- sion may be extended under

certain conditions.

There are two kinds of suspension – on-campus

suspension and home suspension. Students placed on

home suspension are not permitted on or near the

school campus, nor are they allowed to participate in

any school activities during suspension. They may,

however, be required to complete assignments and tests

which will be made available to them through an

intermediary.

Expulsion, as ordered by the Board of Education, is the

removal of a student from all schools in the Elk Grove

Unified School District for violating the California

Education Code.

The expulsion is for a defined period of time, but an

applica- tion for re-admission must be considered within

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a specified time period. State law provides for due

process and rights to appeal any order of expulsion.

If a student’s behavior is a threat to the safety, health

or emotional well-being of others, and previous

methods of prevention and intervention have not been

successful, that student may be suspended in

accordance with state law and district policy.

Suspension may be imposed upon a first offense if the

Superintendent, principal or designee determines the

stu- dent violated Education Code 48900(a)-(e) or if the

student’s presence causes a danger to persons. [E.C.

48900.5]

For all other acts and conduct for which a student is

subject to discipline under Education Code 48900

through 48900.7 and which are not specifically listed or

addressed under Education Code 48915(a) or 48915(c),

a student may be rec- ommended for expulsion where

other means of correction are not feasible or have

repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct, or

where due to the nature of the student’s conduct

violation, the presence of the student causes a con-

tinuing danger to the physical safety of the student or

oth- ers. [E.C. 48915(b) and (e)]

The Role of Parents and Guardians

School rules are designed to teach children to be

responsi- ble, respectful, and safe. Parents and

guardians have a key role in maintaining welcoming,

safe campus environments that are conducive to

learning.

Parents and guardians are urged to review district and

school standards of conduct and rules with their

children at the start of each school year, with special

emphasis during critical transitional years when

children move from ele- mentary to middle school, and

from middle to high school. Reinforcing positive

behavior and acknowledging children for

demonstrating appropriate conduct is important. If

parents or guardians spot a behavior problem, they

should contact school staff, who will partner with them

to find solutions. Parent/student handbooks are

available online in English, Spanish, Hmong and

Vietnamese.

The Elk Grove Unified School District is committed to

strong partnerships between home and school to

establish and enforce appropriate standards of conduct

for students. In the event of student misconduct,

teachers, school or district personnel will contact parents

first, unless the infraction is so serious that police

notification is mandated.

Assistance is available for parents or guardians who are

deal- ing with difficult or out-of-control children. Parents

are given tools to empower them as they work toward

modifying the behavior of their difficult children. To find

out more, visit

the webpage of the Student Support and Health

Services at www.egusd.net/student-support-and-

health-services.

Behavioral Requirements for Participation in

Graduation Ceremonies

Students must demonstrate good citizenship to

participate in the graduation ceremony. Any student

who has received an off-campus suspension from

school in the spring semes- ter prior to graduation will

be notified in writing that if a second off-campus

suspendable event occurs, he/she will not be eligible

to participate in the graduation ceremony. Any senior

student who receives an off-campus suspension within

the last 20 school attendance days prior to the date of

graduation may be denied the privilege of participating

in the graduation ceremony, even if that off-campus

sus- pension is the student’s first off-campus

suspension during his/her senior year. If a student

receives an off-campus

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suspension that falls on the day of graduation practice

or of the graduation ceremony, that student will not

be allowed to participate in graduation. A senior

student with a second off-campus suspension will be

denied the privilege of partic- ipating in the

graduation ceremony. In addition, a senior stu- dent

may not attend the graduation ceremony while under

off-campus suspension, even if the off-campus

suspension

is the first for the student during the senior year. Each

high school student and his/her parent/guardian will

receive annual notification of this policy. [B.P. 5127(a)]

Prohibition on Possession and Use of Tobacco

and Nicotine Products

District policy and the Education Code prohibit the

posses- sion, use, manufacture, distribution, or

dispensing of tobac- co and nicotine products at school

or during school related activities. The District defines

“tobacco and nicotine prod- ucts” as a lighted or

unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other smoking

product or material, smokeless tobacco in any form,

and electronic cigarettes. “Electronic cigarettes” are

defined as battery-operated or other electronic products

designed

to deliver nicotine, flavor, and other chemicals by

turning the substance into a vapor that is inhaled by the

user, includ- ing, but not limited to electronic vaping

devices, personal vaporizers, digital vapor devices,

electronic nicotine delivery systems, and hookah pens.

Students determined to have used or to be in

possession of tobacco or nicotine products at school

or school related activities may be subject to

discipline under District policy, Education Code

48900(h), and/or other applicable laws.

Students determined to have used or to be in possession

of products at school or school related activities that can

be used to consume and/or use tobacco or nicotine

products, including but not limited to “electronic

cigarettes” as defined above, but which do not contain

tobacco, nicotine, or any other controlled substance,

may be subject to discipline under District policy,

Education Code 48900(k)(1), and/or other applicable

laws. [E.C.48901]

Law Enforcement Partnerships

The Division of Safety and Security works in

coopera- tion with the Sacramento County

Sheriff’s Department. This department also works

closely with the Elk Grove

Police, Sacramento Police, Rancho Cordova Police

and the Sacramento County Probation Department.

Each compre- hensive high school region has an

assigned Sheriff’s deputy as a School Resource

Officer (SRO).

The SRO is stationed at the high school and works with

each region’s middle school and elementary schools’

site staff to enforce laws and mentor the District’s

youth. Additional offi- cers are dedicated to the

alternative education sites, assist at elementary and

middle schools as well as address truancy problems.

Interview of a Student by Law Enforcement

Students can be interviewed by law enforcement

officers while at school. In instances where law

enforcement is

involved, the principal or designee shall attempt to

minimize disruption at the school and provide privacy to

the student. School officials are required to make every

effort to contact

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a parent or guardian at the time a peace officer requests

to interview a student, unless directed not to by the

peace

officer. For example, no notification will be made in the

case of child abuse or neglect. The principal or designee

may be present for the interview if allowed by the officer

and with the student’s approval. [B.P. 5145.11]

Release of a Student to Peace Officer

If a peace officer removes a student from school, the

princi- pal or designee shall take immediate steps to

notify a parent or guardian, except when a student has

been taken into cus- tody as a victim of suspected child

abuse or neglect. In such cases, the peace officer will

notify the parent or guardian. [E.C. 48906; Penal Code

11165.6]

Search and Seizure Policy

The Search and Seizure Policy governs the District’s

author- ity to search individual students and their

property and the student’s responsibility to submit to

searches. Under Board Policy 5145.12, school officials

may conduct a search when there is a reasonable

suspicion the search will uncover evi- dence that the

student is violating the law or the rules of the school or

District.

General inspections of school properties, such as lockers

and desks, may be conducted on a regular, announced

basis. Any items in a locker shall be considered the

property of the stu- dent to whom the locker was

assigned.

The school principal or designee may search the

person of a student, the student’s locker, backpack,

purse or other belongings if there is a reasonable

suspicion to believe the student may have a concealed

weapon, narcotics, stolen property or contraband.

[U.S. Supreme Court Case: New Jersey v. T.L.O.

(1985) 469 U.S. 325; B.P. 5145.12]

To ensure the safety of students and staff, schools may

con- duct random searches for weapons using metal

detectors.

The District may use specially trained, non-

aggressive dogs to detect the presence of substances

prohibited by law or

District policy. Dogs may be used in the inspection

of lock- ers, vehicles, or personal property, but may

not be used to search a person.

Williams Settlement Complaint Procedure

Complaint policies and forms are available at the

school office and are available online at:

www.egusd.net/about/

district/policiesproceduresnotices. The following

procedures shall be used to file Williams related

complaints:

Complaint forms can be turned in to the principal or

designee who will make every reasonable attempt to

investigate.

Complaints beyond the site authority will be forwarded

to the District within 10 days.

Complaints may be filed anonymously. The form will

have a box to mark if a response is requested. The

complainant must be identified and provide a mailing

address on the complaint form to receive a written

response.

Valid complaints shall be remedied within 30 days of

receipt.

If a response was requested, it shall be provided by mail

within 45 days of resolution to the address listed. The

principal will also inform the Superintendent of the reso-

lution within the same time frame.

If dissatisfied with the resolution, the complainant may

file a request to describe the complaint to the governing

board at a regularly scheduled meeting.

If the complaint involves a condition of a facility that

poses an emergency or urgent threat, a complainant

who is not satisfied with the resolution proffered by

the principal or appropriate District official has the

right to file an appeal to the Superintendent of Public

Instruction.

The District will report quarterly on the number of

resolved and unresolved complaints and summarize

data regarding complaints and resolutions to the county

superintendent and the local governing board in public

session making it part of the public records.

Table of Education Codes Related to Discipline

ED CODE 48900(a)(1) .................................................. Table 1

ED CODE 48900(a)(2) .................................................. Table 2

ED CODE 48900(b) ....................................................... Table 3

ED CODE 48900(c) ....................................................... Table 4

ED CODE 48900(d)....................................................... Table 5

ED CODE 48900(e) ....................................................... Table 6

ED CODE 48900(f)........................................................ Table 7

ED CODE 48900(g) ....................................................... Table 8

ED CODE 48900(h) ....................................................... Table 9

ED CODE 48900(i) ...................................................... Table 10

ED CODE 48900(j) ...................................................... Table 11

ED CODE 48900(k) ..................................................... Table 12

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ED CODE 48900(l) ...................................................... Table 13

ED CODE 48900(m).................................................... Table 14

ED CODE 48900(n) ..................................................... Table 15

ED CODE 48900(o) ..................................................... Table 16

ED CODE 48900(p) ..................................................... Table 17

ED CODE 48900(q)..................................................... Table 18

ED CODE 48900(r)...................................................... Table 19

ED CODE 48900(t)...................................................... Table 21

ED CODE 48900.2....................................................... Table 22

ED CODE 48900.3....................................................... Table 23

ED CODE 48900.4....................................................... Table 24

ED CODE 48900.7....................................................... Table 25

ED CODE 48915.......................................................... Table 26

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 1-

ED CODE 48900(a)(1)

CAUSING PHYSICAL INJURY

Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

1–3 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact Family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Extreme Fights – contact Director or SSHS

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 2-

ED CODE 48900(a)(2)

ACTS OF VIOLENCE

Willfully used force

or violence upon the person of another,

except in self-defense.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

1–3 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 3-

ED CODE 48900(b)

WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS OBJECTS

Possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished any

firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object

, unless, in the case of possession of any object of

this type, the pupil had obtained written permission to possess the item from a certificated school employee, which is concurred in by the principal

or the designee of the principal.

Ed. Code 48915(g) – As used in this section, "knife" means any dirk, dagger, or other weapon with a fixed, sharpened blade fitted primarily for

stabbing, a weapon with a blade fitted primarily for stabbing, a weapon with a blade longer than 3 ½ inches, a folding knife with a blade that locks

into place, or a razor with an unguarded blade.

Ed. Code 48915(h) – As used in this section, the term "explosive" means "destructive device" as described in Section 921 of Title 18 of the United

States Code. *If student possessed, sold, or otherwise furnished a firearm, please refer to CA Ed. Code 48915(c)(1)

*If student brandished a knife at another person, please refer to CA Ed. Code 48915(c)(2)

*If Student possessed an explosive please refer to CA Ed. Code 48915(c)(5) and (h).

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Confiscate object

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Give object to appropriate law

enforcement

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

1–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Confiscate object

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Give object to appropriate law

enforcement

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Confiscate object

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Give object to appropriate law

enforcement

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 4-

ED CODE 48900(c)

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished, or been under the influence of, any controlled substance

listed in Chapter 2

(commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind.

*If Student was unlawfully selling a controlled substance please refer to CA Ed. Code 48915(c)(3).

Ed. Code 48915(c)(3) – The principal or superintendent of schools shall immediately suspend, pursuant to Section 48911, and shall recommend

expulsion of a pupil that he or she determines has committed any of the following acts at school or at a school activity off school grounds…

unlawfully selling a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notfiy law enforcement within 1 school

day (EC 48902)

•

Give substance to appropriate law

enforcement authority

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

•

1–3 day suspension (Marijuana and

alcohol)

•

Others Substances – contact Director or

SSHS

Selling Drugs

•

5 Day Suspension if Student is selling or

sold a controlled substance

•

Recommendation for expulsion if Student

is selling or sold a controlled substance

Other potential actions:

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notfiy law enforcement within 1 school

day (EC 48902)

•

Give substance to appropriate law

enforcement authority

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

•

2 –4 day suspension (Marijuana and

alcohol)

•

Others Substances – contact Director or

SSHS

Selling Drugs

•

5 Day Suspension if Student is selling or

sold a controlled substance

•

Recommendation for expulsion if Student

is selling or sold a controlled substance

Other potential actions:

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notfiy law enforcement within 1 school

day (EC 48902)

•

Give substance to appropriate law

enforcement authority

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

•

3–5 day suspension (Marijuana and

alcohol)

•

Others Substances – contact Director or

SSHS

Selling Drugs

•

5 Day Suspension if Student is selling or

sold a controlled substance

•

Recommendation for expulsion if Student

is selling or sold a controlled substance

Other potential actions:

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 5-

ED CODE 48900(d)

SALE OF "LOOK-ALIKE" CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR ALCOHOL

Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any controlled substance

listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division

10 of the Health and Safety Code, an alcoholic beverage, or an intoxicant of any kind, and either sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to any

person another liquid, substance, or material and represented the liquid, substance, or material as a controlled substance, alcoholic beverage, or

intoxicant.

*Reminder: If Student is unlawfully selling a controlled substance, it may also be a violation of 48915(c). If so, please refer to CA Ed. Code 48915(c)(3).

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notfiy law enforcement within 1 school

day (EC 48902)

•

Give substance to appropriate law

enforcement authority

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

1–3 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notfiy law enforcement within 1 school

day (EC 48902)

•

Give substance to appropriate law

enforcement authority

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notfiy law enforcement within 1 school

day (EC 48902)

•

Give substance to appropriate law

enforcement authority

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 6-

ED CODE 48900(e)

ROBBERY OR EXTORTION

Committed or attempted to

commit robbery or extortion.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

1–3 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact Family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 7-

ED CODE 48900(f)

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

Caused or attempted to

cause damage to school or private property.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first

documented offense of a student in the

current school year that qualifies as a

violation of Education Code 48900 and/

or 48915, although formal exclusionary

disciplinary action may not have been

taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 8-

ED CODE 48900(g)

THEFT OR STEALING

Stole or attempted to steal

school property or private property.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first

documented offense of a student in the

current school year that qualifies as a

violation of Education Code 48900 and/

or 48915, although formal exclusionary

disciplinary action may not have been

taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 9-

ED CODE 48900(h)

TOBACCO OR NICOTINE PRODUCTS

Possessed or used tobacco, or any products containing tobacco or nicotine products

, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, miniature

cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, and betel. However, this section does not prohibit use or possession by a pupil of

his or her own prescription products.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first

documented offense of a student in the

current school year that qualifies as a

violation of Education Code 48900 and/

or 48915, although formal exclusionary

disciplinary action may not have been

taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 10-

ED CODE 48900(i)

OBSCENE ACTS

Committed an

obscene act

or engaged in

habitual

profanity or vulgarity.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first

documented offense of a student in the

current school year that qualifies as a

violation of Education Code 48900 and/

or 48915, although formal exclusionary

disciplinary action may not have been

taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 11-

ED CODE 48900(j)

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

Unlawfully possessed or unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any

drug paraphernalia.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first

documented offense of a student in the

current school year that qualifies as a

violation of Education Code 48900 and/

or 48915, although formal exclusionary

disciplinary action may not have been

taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 12-

ED CODE 48900(k)

DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers, administrators, school officials, or other school

personnel engaged in the performance of their duties.

NOTE:

•

School districts cannot suspend students in kindergarten through grade 3 for disruption or willful defiance;

•

School districts cannot recommend any student for expulsion for disruption or willful defiance, regardless of grade level;

•

For students in grades 4 to 12, school districts cannot suspend them for disruption or willful defiance if it is their first offense; and

•

Teachers are permitted to suspend any student, regardless of grade, from their classroom for disruption or willful defiance, whether it’s a student’s

first offense or not.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as, pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

1–3 day suspension (4th thru 12th grades)

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–5 day suspension (4th thru 12th grades)

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 13-

ED CODE 48900(l)

POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY

Knowingly received stolen

school property or private

property

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense”

•

If student’s presence causes a danger

to persons. In such instances, 1–3 day

suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first

documented offense of a student in the

current school year that qualifies as a

violation of Education Code 48900 and/

or 48915, although formal exclusionary

disciplinary action may not have been

taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notification to law enforcement (refer to

AR 5144.3 and 5145.11)

•

1–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 14-

ED CODE 48900(m)

IMITATION FIREARM

Possessed an

imitation firearm

. As used in this section, “imitation firearm” means a replica of a firearm that is so substantially similar in physical

properties to an existing firearm as to lead a reasonable person to conclude that the replica is a firearm.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first

documented offense of a student in the

current school year that qualifies as a

violation of Education Code 48900 and/

or 48915, although formal exclusionary

disciplinary action may not have been

taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers

•

for outside services/supports

•

Notification to law enforcement

•

(refer to AR 5144.3 and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 15-

ED CODE 48900(n)

SEXUAL ASSAULT OR SEXUAL BATTERY

Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault

as defined in Section 261, 266c, 286, 288, 288a, or 289 of the Penal Code or committed a

sexual battery as defined in Section 243.4 of the Penal Code.

If student committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault please refer to CA Ed. Code 48915(c)(4).

Ed. Code 48915(c)(4) – The principal or superintendent of schools shall immediately suspend, pursuant to Section 48911, and shall recommend

expulsion of a pupil that he or she determines has committed any of the following acts at school or at a school activity off school grounds…

committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 48900 or committing a sexual battery as defined in

subdivision (n) of Section 48900.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

In consultation with site principal and

Director - File CPS Report

•

Contact Director or SSHS

•

5 day suspension and recommendation for

expulsion

•

Refer to California Education Code 48915

(c)(4).

Mandatory Actions:

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

In consultation with site principal and

Director - File CPS Report

•

Contact Director or SSHS

•

5 day suspension and recommendation for

expulsion

•

Refer to California Education Code 48915

(c)(4).

Mandatory Actions:

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

In consultation with site principal and

Director - File CPS Report

•

Contact Director or SSHS

•

5 day suspension and recommendation for

expulsion

•

Refer to California Education Code 48915

(c)(4).

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 16-

ED CODE 48900(o)

HARASSMENT OF A STUDENT WITNESS

Harassed, threatened, or intimidated

a pupil who is a complaining witness or a witness in a school disciplinary proceeding for the purpose of

either preventing that pupil from being a witness or

retaliating against that pupil for being a witness

, or both.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills ,facilitate

student re-entry.

•

Review past alternative means of

correction

•

(Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notification to law enforcement

•

(refer to AR 5144.3 and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense”

•

If student’s presence causes a danger

•

to persons. In such instances, 1–3 day

suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first

documented offense of a student in the

current school year that qualifies as a

violation of Education Code 48900 and/

or 48915, although formal exclusionary

disciplinary action may not have been

taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback:

•

de-escalate student, attempt to identify

root or ancillary causes for behavior, re-

teach/practice identified behavior skills,

facilitate student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notification to law enforcement (refer to

AR 5144.3 and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as, pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notification to law enforcement

•

(refer to AR 5144.3 and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 17-

ED CODE 48900(p)

PRESCRIPTION DRUG SOMA

Unlawfully offered, arranged to sell, negotiated to sell, or sold

the prescription drug Soma.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Confiscate substance

•

Notify law enforcement within 1 school

day (EC 48902)

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Follow CA Education Code Requirements

for controlled substances

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

•

Contact Director or SSHS

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notification to law enforcement

•

(refer to AR 5144.3 and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1 – 3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first documented

offense of a student in the current school

year that qualifies as a violation of Education

Code 48900 and/or 48915, although formal

exclusionary disciplinary action may not

have been taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Confiscate substance

•

Notfiy law enforcement within 1 school

day (EC 48902)

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Follow CA Education Code Requirements

for controlled substances

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

•

Contact Director or SSHS

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support

•

Centers for outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2 – 4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Confiscate substance

•

Notfiy law enforcement within 1 school

day (EC 48902)

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Follow CA Education Code Requirements

for controlled substances

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

•

Contact Director or SSHS

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3 – 5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 18-

ED CODE 48900(q)

HAZING

Engaged in, or attempted to engage in, hazing. For purposes of this subdivision, “hazing” means a method of initiation or preinitiation into a pupil

organization or body, whether or not the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational institution, that is likely to cause serious

bodily injury or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to a former, current, or prospective pupil. For purposes of this

subdivision, “hazing” does not include athletic events or school sanctioned events.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports.

•

Notification to law enforcement (refer to

AR 5144.3 and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first documented

offense of a student in the current school

year that qualifies as a violation of Education

Code 48900 and/or 48915, although formal

exclusionary disciplinary action may not

have been taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the

incident, as well as pertinent extenuating

circumstances regarding the student(s)

involved, days of suspension may extend

up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 19-

ED CODE 48900(r)

BULLYING

Engaged in the act of

bullying

“Electronic act” means the creation and transmission originated on or off the school site, by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited

to, a telephone, wireless telephone, or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager, of a communication, as specified.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor, school

psychologist, social work, child welfare

attendance personnel, or other school

support personnel for case management

and counseling.

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first documented

offense of a student in the current school

year that qualifies as a violation of Education

Code 48900 and/or 48915, although formal

exclusionary disciplinary action may not

have been taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 20-

Engaged in an act of bullying.

For purposes of this subdivision, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1)

"Bullying"

means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an

electronic act, and including one or more acts committed by a pupil or group of pupils as defined in Section 48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4,

directed toward one or more pupils that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following:

(A) Placing a reasonable pupil or pupils in fear of harm to that pupil's or those pupils' person or property.

(B) Causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantially detrimental effect on his or her physical or mental health.

(D) Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with his or her ability to participate in or benefit from the services,

activities, or privileges provided by a school.

(2)

(A) "Electronic act"

means the creation or transmission originated on or off school site, by means of an electronic device, including, but not

limited to, a telephone, wireless telephone, or other wireless communication device, computer, or pager, of a communication, including, but

not limited to, any of the following:

(i)

A message, text, sound, video or image.

(ii)

A post on a social network Internet Web site including, but not limited to:

(I)

Posting to or creating a burn page. "Burn page" means an Internet Web site created for the purpose of having one or more of

the effects listed in paragraph (1).

(II)

Creating a credible impersonation of another actual pupil for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in

paragraph (1). "Credible impersonation" means to knowingly and without consent impersonate a pupil for the purpose of

bullying the pupil and such that another pupil would reasonably believe, or has reasonably believed that the pupil was or is the

pupil who was impersonated.

(III)

Creating a false profile for the purpose of having one or more of the effects listed in paragraph (1). "False profile" means a

profile of a fictitious pupil or a profile using the likeness or attributes of an actual pupil other than the pupil who created the

false profile.

(IV)

(iii) An act of cyber sexual bullying.

(V)

(I) For purposes of this clause, "cyber sexual bullying" means the dissemination of, or the solicitation or incitement to

disseminate, a photograph or other visual recording by a pupil to another pupil or to school personnel by means of an

electronic act that has or can be reasonably predicted to have one or more of the effects described in subparagraphs (A) to

(D), inclusive, of paragraph (1). A photograph or other visual recording, as described above, shall include the depiction of a

nude, semi-nude, or sexually explicit photograph or other visual recording of a minor where the minor is identifiable from the

photograph, visual recording, or other electronic act.

(VI)

(II) For purposes of this clause "cyber sexual bullying" does not include a depiction, portrayal, or image that has any serious

literary, artistic, educational, political, or scientific value or that involves athletic events or school-sanctioned activities.

(B) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) and subparagraph (A), an electronic act shall not constitute pervasive conduct

solely on the basis that it has been transmitted on the Internet or is currently posted on the Internet.

(3)

"Reasonable pupil"

means a pupil, including, but not limited to, an exceptional needs pupil, who exercises average care, skill, and judgment in

conduct for a person of his or her age, or for a person of his or her age with his or her exceptional needs.

ED CODE

48900(r)

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 21-

ED CODE 48900(t)

AIDED OR ABETTED TO INFLICT PHYSICAL INJURY

A pupil who aids or abets

, as defined in Section 31 of the Penal Code,

the infliction or attempted infliction of physical injury to another person

may be subject to suspension,

but not expulsion

, pursuant to this section, except that a pupil who has been adjudged by a juvenile court to have

committed, as an aider and abettor, a crime of physical violence in which the victim suffered great bodily injury or serious bodily injury shall be

subject to discipline pursuant to subdivision (a).

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first documented

offense of a student in the current school

year that qualifies as a violation of Education

Code 48900 and/or 48915, although formal

exclusionary disciplinary action may not

have been taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Student only subject to expulsion if the

student has been adjudged by a juvenile

court to have committed, as an aider and

abettor, a crime of physical violence in

which the victim suffered great bodily

injury or serious bodily injury.

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 22-

ED CODE 48900.2

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Additional grounds

for suspension or expulsion:

sexual harassment.

This section does not apply to students in kindergarten through grade 3.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

File CPS Report

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first documented

offense of a student in the current school

year that qualifies as a violation of Education

Code 48900 and/or 48915, although formal

exclusionary disciplinary action may not

have been taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

File CPS Report

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension (4th thru 12th grades)

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

File CPS Report

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension (4th thru 12th grades)

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 23-

ED CODE 48900.3

HATE VIOLENCE

In addition to the reasons set forth in Sections 48900 and 48900.2, a pupil in any of grades 4 to 12, inclusive, may be suspended from school or

recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has

caused,

attempted to cause, threatened to cause, or participated in an act of, hate violence

, as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 233.

This section does not apply to students in kindergarten through grade 3.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first documented

offense of a student in the current school

year that qualifies as a violation of Education

Code 48900 and/or 48915, although formal

exclusionary disciplinary action may not

have been taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other

witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 24-

ED CODE 48900.4

HARASSMENT, THREATS OR INTIMIDATION

Additional grounds

for suspension or expulsion:

harassment, threats or intimidation

In addition to the grounds specified in Sections 48900 and 48900.2, a pupil enrolled in any of grades 4 to 12, inclusive, may be suspended from

school or recommended for expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil

has intentionally engaged in harassment, threats, or intimidation, directed against school district personnel or pupils, that is sufficiently severe

or pervasive to have the actual and reasonably expected effect of materially disrupting classwork, creating substantial disorder, and invading the

rights of either school personnel or pupils by creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment.

This section does not apply to students in kindergarten through grade 3.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first documented

offense of a student in the current school

year that qualifies as a violation of Education

Code 48900 and/or 48915, although formal

exclusionary disciplinary action may not

have been taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

EGUSD Student Discipline

-Table 25-

ED CODE 48900.7

TERRORISTIC THREATS

a) In addition to the reasons specified in Sections 48900, 48900.2, 48900.3, and 48900.4, a pupil may be suspended from school or recommended for

expulsion if the superintendent or the principal of the school in which the pupil is enrolled determines that the pupil has made

terroristic threats

against school officials or school property, or both.

(b) For the purposes of this section,

“terroristic threat” shall include

any statement, whether written or oral, by a person who willfully threatens

to commit a crime which will result in death, great bodily injury to another person, or property damage in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000),

with the specific intent that the statement is to be taken as a threat, even if there is no intent of actually carrying it out, which, on its face and under

the circumstances in which it is made, is so unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, and specific as to convey to the person threatened, a gravity of

purpose and an immediate prospect of execution of the threat, and thereby causes that person reasonably to be in sustained fear for his or her own

safety or for his or her immediate family’s safety, or for the protection of school district property, or the personal property of the person threatened

or his or her immediate family.

FIRST INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

SECOND INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

THIRD, SUBSEQUENT INTERVENTION/

CONSEQUENCE

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers

•

for outside services/supports

•

Suspension only permitted on “first

offense” if student’s presence causes a

danger to persons. In such instances, 1–3

day suspension.

•

“First offense” refers to the first documented

offense of a student in the current school

year that qualifies as a violation of Education

Code 48900 and/or 48915, although formal

exclusionary disciplinary action may not

have been taken against the student.

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

2–4 day suspension

•

Depending on the severity of the incident, as

well as pertinent extenuating circumstances

regarding the student(s) involved, days of

suspension may extend up to 5 days.

Mandatory Actions:

•

Ensure due process

•

Conference with student

•

Collect statements from other witnesses

•

Notify law enforcement (refer to AR 5144.3

and 5145.11)

•

Provide corrective feedback: de-escalate

student, attempt to identify root or

ancillary causes for behavior, re-teach/

practice identified behavior skills, facilitate

student re-entry

•

Review past alternative means of

correction (Ed. Code 48900.5)

•

Contact family/guardian

•

Review student’s past similar behaviors

and document current incident in Synergy

•

Hold re-entry conference if suspended

Other potential actions:

•

Consider alternatives to suspension

•

Restorative Practices/Interventions

•

Student Study Team (SST)

•

Referral to school counselor

•

Contact Foster Youth Services

•

Site MTSS process

•

Referral to Student Support Centers for

outside services/supports

•

3–5 day suspension

•

Possible consideration for a

Recommendation of Expulsion

48915. (a) (1) Except as provided in subdivisions (c) and (e), the principal or the superintendent of schools shall recommend the

expulsion of a pupil for any of the following acts committed at school or at a school activity off school grounds, unless the principal or

superintendent determines that expulsion should not be recommended under the circumstances or that an alternative means of

correction would address the conduct:

(A)

Causing serious physical injury to another person, except in self-defense.

(B)

Possession of any knife or other dangerous object of no reasonable use to the pupil.

(C)

Unlawful possession of any controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and

Safety Code, except for either of the following:

(i)

The first offense for the possession of not more than one avoirdupois ounce of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis.

(ii)

The possession of over-the-counter medication for use by the pupil for medical purposes or medication prescribed for the

pupil by a physician.

(D)

Robbery or extortion.

(E)

Assault or battery, as defined in Sections 240 and 242 of the Penal Code, upon any school employee.

(2) If the principal or the superintendent of schools makes a determination as described in paragraph (1), he or she is encouraged to do

so as quickly as possible to ensure that the pupil does not lose instructional time.

(b)

Upon recommendation by the principal or the superintendent of schools, or by a hearing officer or administrative panel appointed

pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48918, the governing board of a school district may order a pupil expelled upon finding that the pupil

committed an act listed in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) or in subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e) of Section 48900. A decision to expel a pupil

for any of those acts shall be based on a finding of one or both of the following:

(1)

Other means of correction are not feasible or have repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct.

(2)

Due to the nature of the act, the presence of the pupil causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the pupil or others.

(c)

The principal or superintendent of schools shall immediately suspend, pursuant to Section 48911, shall recommend expulsion of a pupil that

he or she determines has committed any of the following acts at school or at a school activity off school grounds.

(1)

Possessing, selling, or otherwise furnishing a firearm. This subdivision does not apply to an act of possessing a firearm if the

pupil had obtained prior written permission to possess the firearm from a certificated school employee, which is concurred

in by the principal

or the designee of the principal. This subdivision applies to an act of possessing a firearm only if the possession is

verified by an employee of a school district. The act of possessing an imitation firearm, as defined in subdivision (m) of

section 48900, is not an offense for which suspension or expulsion is mandatory pursuant to this subdivision and

subdivision (d), but it is an offense for which suspension, or expulsion pursuant to subdivision (c), may be imposed.

(2)

Brandishing a knife at another person.

(3)

Unlawfully selling a controlled substance listed in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the

Health and Safety Code.

(4)

Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 48900 or committing a sexual

battery as Defined in subdivision (m) of Section 48900

(5)

Possession of an explosive.

(d)

The governing board of a school district shall order a pupil expelled upon finding that the pupil committed an act listed in subdivision (c),

and shall refer that pupil to a program of study that meets all of the following conditions:

(1)

Is appropriately prepared to accommodate pupils who exhibit discipline problems.

(2)

Is not provided at a comprehensive middle, junior, or senior high school, or at any elementary school.

(3)

Is not housed at the school site attended by the pupil at the time of suspension.

(e)

Upon recommendation by the principal or the superintendent of schools, or by a hearing officer or administrative panel appointed

pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 48918, the governing board of a school district may order a pupil expelled upon finding that the

pupil, at school or at a school activity off of School grounds violated subdivision (f ), (g), (h), (i), (k), (l), or (m) of Section 48900, or Section

48900.2, 48900.3, or 48900.4, and either of the following:

(1)

That other means of correction are not feasible or have repeatedly failed to bring about proper conduct.

(2)

That due to the nature of the violation, the presence of the pupil causes a continuing danger to the physical safety of the pupil or

others.

(f)

) The governing board of a school district shall refer a pupil who has been expelled pursuant to subdivision (b) or (e) to a program of study

that meets all of the conditions specified in subdivision (d). Notwithstanding this subdivision, with respect to a pupil expelled pursuant to

subdivision (e) if the county superintendent of schools certifies that an alternative program of study is not available at a site away from a

comprehensive middle, junior, or senior high school, or another elementary school. The pupil may be referred to a program of study that is

provided at a comprehensive middle, junior, or senior high school, or at an elementary school.

(g)

As used in this section “knife” means any dirk, dagger, or other weapons with a fixed, sharpened blade fitted primarily for stabbing, a

weapon with a blade fitted primarily for stabbing, a weapon with a blade longer than 3 ½ inches, a folding knife with a blade that locks into

place, or a razor with an unguarded blade.

(h)

As used in this section, the term “explosive” means destructive device” as described in Section 921 of Title 18 of the United

States Code. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 431, Sec 3. (AB 2537) Effective January 1, 2

ED CODE

48915

C.W. Dillard Elementary School

2021-2022 VERIFICATION OF HANDBOOK DISCUSSION

I have read and discussed with my child the C. W. Dillard School Student/Parent Handbook. We

understand all stated rules and agree to abide by them, acting and dressing appropriately for

school activities, on the way to school, at school, and on the way home from school.

Please sign below and return to your classroom teacher.

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Print Name: _____________________________________

Student Signature: ______________________________________________

Student Print Name: ____________________________________________

Date: _________________