School Violence
ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY WITH SCHOOL-RELATED VIOLENT CRIMES AND FOR THE
GUN-FREE SCHOOL ACT
To comply with the State Board of Education Rule for Zero Tolerance for
school-related violent crimes and for the Gun-Free School Act, families
and students must understand that certain criminal acts, violent acts
and disruptive behavior occurring on School Board property, on
school-sponsored transportation or during school-sponsored activities
must be reported to local law enforcement. These acts include but are
not limited to homicide, sexual battery, armed robbery, aggravated
battery, battery on a teacher or other school personnel, kidnapping or
abduction, arson, possession, use or sale of any firearm, razor blade,
box cutter, knife or explosive device, willful property damage, bomb
threats, conspiring or inciting a riot, trespassing on school property,
possession or sale of illegal drugs or alcohol and sexual harassment.
The School District's definition of weapons is broader than the
definition for weapons listed in Chapter 790 Florida Statutes. The use
of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong
and harmful. Information about alcohol and other drug counseling and
rehabilitation programs is available through the student services
office. When a student is convicted or pleads no contest to certain
violent crimes, the offender must be separated from the victim and
siblings of the victim, upon notification from the Department of
Juvenile Justice.
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Any student committing violent criminal acts will be subject to the
most severe consequences including suspension/expulsion.
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Any student found possessing, selling or using a firearm shall be
subject to expulsion from the regular program for a period of not less
than one (1) year.
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Any student charged with aggravated assault, battery or aggravated
battery against a School Board employee in violation of Florida
statute shall be subject to alternative reassignment or expulsion, as
appropriate (Section 784.081, Florida Statutes). Upon being charged,
the student shall be removed from the classroom immediately and placed
in an alternative school setting pending disposition.
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The aforementioned provisions adopt the State Board of Education Rule
for Zero Tolerance for School-Related Crimes and for the Gun-Free
Schools Act.
School Board Policy 5500
addresses Zero Tolerance for school-related crimes.
Florida's Policy of Zero Tolerance for Crime and Victimization requires
that upon notification by the Department of Juvenile Justice the
District assures offender is prohibited from attending the school or
riding on a school bus whenever the victim or sibling of the victim is
attending the same school or riding on the same school bus (Section
1006.13, Florida Statutes).
Any student who is determined to have brought a firearm, as defined in
18 U.S.C. s.921, to school, any school function or on school-sponsored
transportation will be expelled, with or without continuing educational
services, from the student's regular school for a period of not less
than one (1) year and referred for criminal prosecution (Section
1006.13, Florida Statutes).
Illegal use, possession or sale of controlled substances by any student
while on school property or in attendance at a school function is
grounds for disciplinary action and may also result in criminal
penalties. A controlled substance is defined in Chapter 893 of the
Florida Statutes.
Threats of Violence
School Board Policy 5500
- Purpose
The purpose of School Board Policy 5500 is to outline the School
Board's position with regard to the making of threats, suggestions or
predictions of violence against any person, group or District-owned
facility.
- Process and content
(1) Threats of violence
- Zero tolerance
Students, staff, parents/guardians or any other person shall not
make any verbal, written or electronically communicated (e-mail)
threat, suggestion or prediction of violence against any person or
group of persons or to any District-owned facility. This shall
result in immediate disciplinary action and referral to the
appropriate law enforcement agency.
- District response
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The Superintendent may recommend expulsion of a student to the
School Board.
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The Superintendent may recommend termination of an employee to the
School Board.
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Any threat, suggestion or prediction of violence made by a
parent/guardian or other person shall be referred to the
appropriate law enforcement agency.
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The school principal may prohibit or place limitations on the
parent/guardian or visitor's ability to enter the school campus in
accordance with School Board Policy 9150.
- Reporting threats
Students shall report any and all threats of violence to a faculty
member, guidance counselor, assistant principal or principal, or by
calling the Student Crime Stoppers Hotline (1-800-780- TIPS). Staff
members shall report any and all threats of violence to the
principal, department head or superintendent.
- Responsibility for damages
The District shall seek recovery from the student, staff member,
parent/guardian or other person responsible for any costs and/or
damages incurred by the District as a result of a threat.
(2) The School Board is committed to safe and orderly education
environments and authorizes the Superintendent and District staff to
respond rapidly to any threats, suggestions or predictions of violence
that occur on any District-owned property.
Student Search and Seizure
School Board Policy 5771
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School personnel may search students reasonably
suspected of being in possession of contraband or other prohibited
items while on School Board-owned property or wherever students are
under the official supervision of School Board employees, such as on
field trips, at extracurricular activities or while being transported
to and from such places either by school bus, by approved drivers or
by other means of conveyance.
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School personnel may conduct a search of a student, a
student's possessions, a student's locker or any other storage area on
school property without a warrant when school personnel have
reasonable suspicion that illegal, prohibited, harmful items or
substances or stolen property may be concealed on a student's person
or in a storage area (Section1006.09(9), Florida Statutes).
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A locker/storage area search notice is posted in each
public K-12 school, in a place readily seen by students, stating that
a student's locker or other storage area is subject to search, upon
reasonable suspicion, for prohibited or illegally possessed substances
or objects. This does not prohibit the use of metal detectors or
specially trained animals in the course of a search for illegally
possessed substances or objects (Section 1006.09(9), Florida
Statutes).
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School personnel are encouraged to attempt to obtain
consent from a student to search for illegal, prohibited, harmful
items or substances or stolen property, but may proceed with a search
without a student's consent, upon reasonable suspicion of a prohibited
or illegally possessed substance or object.
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School personnel have the authority to search a
student's backpack, purse or wallet, upon reasonable suspicion, if the
student refuses to reveal the contents inside.
Off-Campus Felony Acts
A student who has been formally charged, by the proper prosecuting
attorney, with a felony or with a delinquent act which would be a felony
if committed by an adult on other than school property, or a student who
has been adjudicated guilty of a felony on other than school property
may be subject to suspension or expulsion from school, if that incident
is shown, in a school-based hearing, to have an adverse impact on the
educational program, discipline or welfare of the school in which the
student is enrolled. If a student is adjudicated guilty of a felony or a
delinquent act which would have been a felony if committed by an adult,
then the student may be permanently reassigned to alternative placement
(Section 1006.09, Florida Statutes).
If the student is adjudicated guilty of a felony or a delinquent act
which would have been a felony if committed by an adult, regardless of
whether adjudication is withheld, the student's participation in
interscholastic extracurricular activities will cease for the remainder
of that school year.
Cooperation with Law Enforcement
The School District of Lee County and its staff will cooperate fully
with law enforcement personnel on District property. When a student
commits a criminal offense on district property or at a school sponsored
function, school administration shall recommend to law enforcement the
student be issued a civil citation or similar prearrest diversion
program as an alternative to an arrest. The District will make every
effort to contact the parent and/or guardian during the course of an
investigation if it is determined a member of law enforcement must speak
to a student.
Referral Process
In any situation where a violation of the Code of Conduct for Students
(or school's discipline plan) is alleged, the principal or designee
shall hear the student's explanation and carry out an investigation
before imposing any corrective action. Only the principal or the
designee has the authority to suspend a student from class or school.
The principal has the authority to reduce the number of days assigned
for a suspension pending the outcome of a meeting with the parent(s) or
guardian of the student.
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Students accused of a violation of the
Code of Conduct for Students (or school's
discipline plan) which, in the opinion of the principal/designee,
warrants corrective action including an out-of-school suspension or
expulsion, shall be afforded the fundamental right of procedural due
process. The degree of formality associated with a suspension
conference or hearing depends upon the nature of the offense and the
severity of the sanctions that may be imposed as a result.
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The principal or the principal's designee can suspend a student for a
period of time not to exceed ten (10) school days at any one time. The
principal's designated representative shall:
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Provide opportunity for the student to explain what occurred.
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Make a good-faith effort to immediately inform the student's
parent/guardian by telephone of the student's out-of-school
suspension and the reasons for the suspension.
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Notify the parent/guardian of the out-of-school suspension and the
reasons for the suspension in writing within 24 hours by U.S.
mail.
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Provide opportunities for students to make up work missed during
the period of suspension in a timely manner.
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For students with an IEP or 504 Plan, refer to the Code of Conduct
section titled Manifestation Determination Review if the
suspension exceeds ten (10) cumulative days for the school year.
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If it becomes necessary to consider a student for suspension from
school attendance for a period of eight (8), nine (9) or ten (10)
school days, the principal or designated representative shall:
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Make a good-faith effort to notify the student and the student's
parent/guardian of the consideration for suspension immediately
and in writing.
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Provide an opportunity for the students to explain what occurred.
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Make certain that students being considered for suspension are
provided an administrative review, affording both sides ample
opportunity to present their case. The decision to suspend shall
be subsequent to the administrative review and only on the basis
of substantive evidence supporting the charges against the
student.
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Immediately notify the student and the parent/guardian of the
suspension in writing.
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For students with an IEP or 504 Plan, refer to the Code of Conduct
section titled Manifestation Determination Review if the
suspension exceeds ten (10) cumulative days for the school year.
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Emergency situations: In the event a student’s behavior poses a clear and present danger to the safety and
welfare of the students and employees or creates an immediate disruption to the orderly operation of the school,
the principal may suspend the student immediately. The principal/designee will afford the student procedural due
process once the safety of students and employees has been assured and order has been restored to campus. A
Threat Assessment may be performed in accordance with School Board
Policy 8405.
The School District of Lee County ensures that the policies and
procedures for the discipline of a student with an identified disability
are in compliance with Federal, State and District guidelines.
Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)
A Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) should be convened if a
pattern of behavior is established that constitutes a change in
placement
(e.g. suspensions which exceed 10 cumulative days in a school year,
or a pattern of removal for same or similar behaviors), or a request for a change of placement for
disciplinary reasons
(expulsion) is considered for a special education student
(34 CFR 300.530(e) & 300.536), or a Section 504 Student
(34 CFR 1004.35(a)). The MDR, which includes qualified persons
and the parent/guardian, has the purpose of determining if the student's
discipline infraction which resulted in the recommendation for change of
placement was a manifestation of the student's disability. When
conducting an MDR, two (2) questions must be answered:
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Was the conduct in question
(i.e., discipline infraction) caused by or did it have a
direct and substantial relationship to the child's disability?
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Was the conduct in question the direct result of a failure to
implement the IEP or 504 Plan?
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If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the discipline
infraction is considered to be a manifestation of the student's
disability and further disciplinary action will not occur. However,
if the answer to both questions is no, the student may be
disciplined in the same manner as a student without a disability
would be.
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If the answer to question two above is no due to a pattern of
removal for same or similar behavior throughout the year that the
team has not addressed in the IEP/504 Plan, this removal is
considered a change of placement and no further disciplinary action
shall occur.
If the Board decides to expel the student, or if suspension beyond ten
(10) days is approved, the District remains obligated to ensure the
student with an IEP continues to receive educational services that
enable the student to continue to participate in the general curriculum,
even in another setting, and to progress toward meeting the goals set
out in the student's IEP. The student shall additionally receive, as
appropriate, a functional behavioral assessment and a behavior
intervention plan designed to address the misconduct so that it is less
likely to reoccur. Students for whom a parent challenges an MDR decision
through a due process proceeding shall remain in the disciplinary
placement determined by the District pending the determination of the
hearing or the disciplinary period, whichever comes first.
The District is not obligated to continue to provide educational
services to students with a 504 plan for which the above questions were
answered no, and therefore a manifestation is unfounded, unless such
opportunity is provided to students without disabilities.
45-Day Interim Alternative Educational Setting (IAES)
A student with an IEP may be unilaterally placed in an Interim
Alternative Educational Setting (IAES) for up to 45 school
days, without regard to whether the conduct was a manifestation of the
student's disability, if one of the following three (3) discipline
infractions is committed at school, on school premises or at a school
function:
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Possesses a weapon or carries a weapon to school, school premises or a
school function.
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Knowingly possesses or uses illegal drugs or sells or solicits the
sale of a “controlled substance”.
- Inflicts serious bodily injury upon another person.
For purposes of this section only, “weapon” is defined as a device,
instrument, material or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used
for or is readily capable of causing death or serious bodily injury,
except that such term does not include a pocket knife with a blade of
less than 2.5 inches in length. Students with weapons that do not meet
this definition may not be placed in a 45-day IAES, absent parental
consent, but shall still be subject to the District's discipline
procedures regarding weapons offenses, which includes recommendation for
expulsion. Within ten (10) school days of the decision to place a
student in an IAES, the District must hold an IEP conference to review
and/or revise the student's Functional Assessment of Behavior and
Behavior Intervention Plan, or develop one if none existed previously,
to address the student's behavior and determine the appropriate
placement.
The following procedures apply to 45-day IAES placements:
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The designee of sending school will prepare and give written notice of
intent to implement an IAES placement on the day the decision is made
to change the placement. The placement change will take effect ten
(10) calendar days after delivery of such notice, unless the parties
agree to an earlier effective date.
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Parents must be given notice of their procedural rights, including the
right to request a due process hearing. Parents making such a request
must be given technical assistance, if needed.
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If the student's parent/guardian requests a due process hearing to
challenge the IAES placement, the student remains in the IAES pending
the decision of the hearing officer or the expiration of the
disciplinary placement term, whichever occurs first.
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The student must continue to receive educational services “as to
enable the child to continue to participate in the general curriculum,
although in another setting, and to progress toward meeting the goals
set out in the child's IEP (20 USC 1415(k) (l)(D)(i)).
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Home instruction is only considered an alternative placement when the
IEP team determines such
School authorities reporting a crime involving a student with a
disability
Section 300.535 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEIA) requires that an agency (e.g. school)
reporting a crime committed by a child with a disability must ensure
that copies of the special education and disciplinary records of the
child are transmitted for consideration by the appropriate authorities
to whom the agency reports the crime. An agency reporting a crime under
this section may transmit copies of the child's special education and
disciplinary records only to the extent that the transmission is
permitted by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). When
the school authorities report the crime to law enforcement, the
parent/guardian will be contacted and asked to give written permission
for the transmission of the special education and disciplinary records.
Levels of Misconduct
There are five (5) levels of misconduct. The levels are determined by
the seriousness of the act.
LEVEL V - Level V infractions are the least serious
incidents. Addressing Level I infractions may include several possible
interventions and corrective actions as listed on the following chart.
It is important these infractions be promptly and properly addressed.
LEVEL IV - Level IV infractions are serious and have
additional corrective strategies, as well as appropriate interventions.
SUSPENSION - Suspension is a disciplinary sanction that
temporarily removes a student from school or class(es) for a prescribed
period of time not to exceed ten (10) school days.
The principal or the principal's designee shall make a good-faith
effort to involve parents with alternative consequences for misconduct
prior to suspending a student except in emergencies, disruptive
conditions or incidents involving serious misconduct.
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In-school suspension (ISS) is the assignment
of a student to a specific location on the school campus. Students are
assisted in regaining control of their conduct while continuing with
assigned schoolwork during the time they are not attending regular
classes.
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Out-of-school suspension (OSS) is the
temporary removal of a student from all classes of instruction on
public school grounds and all other school-sponsored activities,
except as authorized by the principal or designee. The principal or
designee determines the length of the out-of-school suspension, for a
period not to exceed 10 (ten) school days. The parent is responsible
for the supervision of the student and supporting the student's
completion of specific homework assignments.
If, during that time of an out-of-school suspension, the suspended
student returns to campus or attends a school-related activity
without the permission of the principal or designee, that student
may be subject to arrest and prosecution for trespassing.
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Suspension of bus-riding privileges may result when a
student violates the Code of Conduct for Students on
the bus. The consequences for violation of these rules is not limited
to removal of bus-riding privileges, since other sanctions up to and
including school suspension or expulsion may be imposed when
warranted.
School attendance is required during a bus suspension
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For a student with an IEP or 504 Plan, a bus suspension is equivalent
to an out-of-school suspension.
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Under McKinney-Vento, students who are homeless have a right to
transportation. Consult with the District's Homeless Liaison for more
information.
LEVEL III - Level III infractions are more serious and
require a thorough investigation into the infraction. Timely
disciplinary consequences and interventions must be implemented.
Level II - Level II infractions are increasingly more
serious and require a thorough investigation into the infraction and
require timely disciplinary consequences. Interventions may or may not
be appropriate, depending on the infraction and circumstances of the
event. The options available for consequences may range from suspension
to alternative reassignment.
Level I - Level I infractions are the most serious and,
following a thorough investigation into the infraction, require timely
disciplinary consequences. Interventions may or may not be appropriate,
depending on the infraction and circumstances of the event. The options
available for consequences may range from suspension to alternative
reassignment to expulsion from The School District of Lee County as
recommended by the principal. Involvement of law enforcement is
required.
In accordance with School Environment Safety Incident Report (SESIR), if
a victim of
arson, battery, kidnapping or sexual battery, or the sibling of a
homicide victim,
remains at the school, the principal may recommend that the student not
return to school upon completion of out-of-school suspension or
readmission from expulsion.
Principals may consult with the Executive Director of Student Services
or their designee for cases that do not meet the “Do Not Return”
criteria.
In some cases of Level II - IV infractions, a school-based
administrative review will be conducted to determine what interventions,
corrective actions and/or consequences are appropriate for the incident.
Parents and student will be invited to participate in the administrative
review and be given the opportunity to present information regarding the
incident.
EXPULSION - Expulsion is the removal of the right and
obligation of a student to attend a public school for a period of time
and under conditions set forth by the School Board not to exceed the
current school year plus one (1) additional year (Section 1006.09,
Florida Statutes). Expulsion is an extreme measure for use only after
alternative measures to remedy improper behavior have failed or the
student's infractions are extremely severe.
If a student is recommended for expulsion he/she may request, in
writing, a due process hearing before an impartial hearing officer to
challenge the recommendation as set forth in School Board
Policy.
- Early readmission criteria:
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A student who has been expelled for a drug-related offense may be
considered for early readmission only when the student submits a
letter to the Superintendent requesting a hearing, provides three
(3) letters of reference and shows proof of successful completion of
a state-licensed drug abuse program, including random drug testing
for each month of the remaining period of expulsion. Results of each
monthly testing will be sent to the Superintendent's designee for
review. If the student fails to provide proof of the test at the end
of any month or if the test shows a positive result for the presence
of a controlled substance, the remaining period of the original
expulsion will be reinstated.
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A student who has been expelled for reasons other than a
drug-related offense may be considered for early readmission only
when the student submits a letter to the Superintendent requesting a
hearing, provides three (3) letters of reference and shows proof of
completion of successful counseling by a licensed therapist.
Note: In order to meet the deadline for early readmission to take
place, the written request to the Superintendent must be received by
the Student Services Department at least 30 days prior to the
beginning of the school year or 30 days prior to the Winter Break.
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Expulsion from the regular school program for off-campus acts may
occur when a student has been formally charged with a felony or
adjudicated guilty of a felony, or of a delinquent act which would be
a felony if committed by an adult off school property.
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If a student has been expelled the student must be out of school for
at least 180 calendar days subsequent to the order of expulsion before
the School Board will consider a recommendation for early readmission.
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If approved for early readmission, a student may only reenter school
at the beginning of a school year or at the beginning of a semester.
Offenses and Disciplinary Action
There are 45 offenses, definitions and options for disciplinary
action listed in the
Code of Conduct for Students. The 26 offenses defined by the School Environmental
Safety
Incident Reporting (SESIR) codes will be reported to the
Florida Department of Education. Zero Tolerance offenses shall be
reported to local law enforcement agencies.
Students committing an act during the time they are attending
school, or during non-school hours that causes a substantial
disruption to the educational process
(i.e. riding the school bus, at a school-sponsored activity or
during the time they are on School Board premises), shall be subject to the laws and regulations of the
State Board
of Education, the rules and policies of the School Board and the
Code of Conduct for Students shall be under the control and
direction of the principal or designee. Principals have the
authority with their staff and community, as permitted by School
Board policy, to establish additional standards at individual
schools. The principal has the unequivocal right to determine the
appropriate charge(s) for the misconduct and the corresponding level
of the offense based on the facts and circumstances of the
incident(s).
The District supports the use of fair and appropriate
implementation of student discipline policies and
procedures
that are grounded in evidenced-based research. The District will
continue its practice in the areas of restorative practices and
alternatives to suspension. It is expected that schools regularly
review disciplinary data with respect to trends and patterns
resulting in disparities.
It is beyond the scope of this conduct book to identify all
potentially relevant state laws, rules or regulations, and School
Board policies that may apply to a specific disciplinary
case.
Any discrepancies between the Code of Conduct for Students and
school handbooks will be resolved in favor of the corrective actions
outlined in the Code of Conduct for Students.
The Code of Conduct for Students designates disciplinary corrective
action in levels. The following tables lists possible interventions
and corrective actions for each level. When interpreting student
behavior for SESIR reporting, consideration should be given to both
developmental age-appropriate behavior and to those students with an
Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
Elementary Offenses and Disciplinary Action
Level V Behaviors - Elementary
▸ Behaviors
Level V behaviors are acts that disrupt the orderly
operation of the classroom, school function and
extracurricular activities or approved transportation. Level
V behaviors are the least-serious incidents.
Level V
- Dress Code Violation
- Horseplay
- Peer Conflict
- Petty Theft
- Use of Profanity
- Skipping
- Tardiness
- Visiting an Unauthorized Area
- Other Rule Violations
▸ Range of corrective
strategies
Addressing Level V behaviors may include several possible
interventions and corrective actions as listed below.
Parental contact will be attempted for all offenses.
Plan 5
- Adjustment of student's program/change of schedule
- After school detention
- Assign peer or adult mentor
- Behavior contract/plan
- Community service
- Community service-learning projects
- Confiscation
- Days held in abeyance
- Extracurricular suspension
- Intervention room
- Lunch detention
- Parent/guardian contact
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Participation in counseling session related to incident
- Require daily/weekly progress reports
- Restitution
- Restorative practices
- Effective communication
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Circles (preventive/relationship building and
responsive/restorative)
- Formal mediation
- Conferencing
- Letter of apology
- Peer mediation
- Reflective assignment
- Restorative agreement/plan
- Restorative conferencing
- Walk-about conference
- Review rules/expectations
- Schedule adjustment
- Student, parent/guardian/staff conference
- Temporary loss of bus privileges
- Verbal warning
- Wardrobe change
- Work detail
Level IV Behaviors - Elementary
▸ Behaviors
Level IV behaviors are serious behaviors and require more
formal interventions and corrective actions.
Level IV
- Bullying
- Cheating
- Disruptive Behavior
- Horseplay
- Misuse of Electronics/Telecommunications Devices
- Harassment
- Insubordination
- No-show for Discipline
- Peer Conflict – Major
- Petty Theft
- Use of Profanity
- Use of Tobacco/Nicotine
- Other Rule Violations
▸ Range of corrective
strategies
Addressing Level IV behaviors may include several possible
interventions and corrective actions as listed below. Parental
contact will be attempted for all offenses.
Plan 4
- Adjustment of student's program/change of schedule
- After school detention
- Alternative-to-suspension program
- Assign peer or adult mentor
- Behavior contract/plan
- Community service
- Community service-learning projects
- Days held in abeyance
- Internal school suspension
- Intervention room
- Loss of privileges
- Nicotine prevention course
- Out-of-school suspension
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Participation in counseling session related to incident
- Required daily/weekly progress reports
- Restitution
- Restorative practices
- Effective communication
- Circles (preventive/relationship building
- and responsive/restorative)
- Formal mediation
- Conferencing
- Letter of apology
- Peer mediation
- Reflective assignment
- Restorative agreement/plan
- Restorative conferencing
- Walk-about conference
- Reverse suspension
- Saturday school
- Student, parent/guardian/staff conference
- Suspension/Revocation of network/internet access
- Temporary loss of bus privileges
- Work detail
Level III Behaviors - Elementary
▸ Behaviors
Level III behaviors are more serious acts that disrupt the
orderly operation of the classroom, school function and/or
extracurricular activities or approved transportation.
Level III
- Alcohol
- Bullying
- Disruption on Campus
- Drug Use/Possession
- Electronic Telecommunication Device
- False Accusation
- Fighting
- Forgery/Misuse
- Gang Related Activity
- Harassment
- Hazing
- Larceny/Theft
- Safety Violation
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Offenses
- Threat/Intimidation
- Vandalism
- Other Major
▸ Range of corrective
strategies
Addressing Level III behaviors may include several possible
interventions and corrective actions as listed below. Parental
contact will be attempted for all offenses.
Plan 3
- Adjustment of student's program/change of schedule
- Alternative-to-suspension program
- Assign peer or adult mentor
- Behavior contract/plan
- Extra-curricular suspension
- Internal school suspension
- Intervention room
- Out-of-school suspension
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Participation in counseling session related to incident
- Reentry plan
- Required daily/weekly progress reports
- Restitution
- Restorative practices
- Effective communication
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Circles (preventive/relationship building and
responsive/restorative)
- Formal mediation
- Conferencing
- Letter of apology
- Peer mediation
- Restorative agreement/plan
- Restorative conferencing
- Walk-about conference
- Reverse suspension
- Saturday school
- Student, parent/guardian/staff conference
- Temporary loss of bus privilege
Level II Behaviors - Elementary
▸ Behaviors
Level II behaviors are increasingly more serious acts that
disrupt the orderly operation of the classroom, school
function, and/or extracurricular activities or approved
transportation.
Level II
- Burglary
- Drug sale/distribution
- Off-campus felony
- Physical Attack
- Robbery
- Sexual assault
- Trespassing
▸ Range of corrective
strategies
Addressing Level II behaviors may include several possible
interventions and corrective actions, as listed in Plan 2.
Parental contact will be attempted for all offenses.
Plan 2
- Alternative to Suspension
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Out-of-school suspension – school-based hearing must be held
for any considerations of suspension between 8 to 10 days
- Restitution
Level I Behaviors - Elementary
▸ Behaviors
Level I behaviors are the most serious acts that disrupt the
orderly operation of the classroom, school function and/or
extracurricular activities or approved transportation.
Level I
- Arson
- Battery
- Homicide
- Kidnapping
- Sexual Battery
- Weapons Possession
▸ Range of corrective
strategies
Addressing Level I behaviors have limited corrective actions
due to the severity of the behavior and the requirement to
involve law enforcement. Parental contact will be attempted
for all offenses.
Plan 1
- Mandatory school-based hearing
- Out-of-school suspension
- Expulsion
Elementary Quick Discipline Reference Guide
The Student Code of Conduct specifically identifies prohibited student
conduct and lists the range of corrective actions which may be imposed
for each infraction. When assigning corrective actions for misconduct,
the principal or designee shall consider factors such as the nature of
the misconduct, the student's past disciplinary record, and the severity
of the problem as it pertains to the specific situation.
Infractions are rated from ****, for the least severe School
Environmental Safety Incident Report (SESIR) infractions, to *,
for the most severe, per the Florida Department of Education
(FLDOE).
Any updates to the FLDOE SESIR Codes and Definitions supersede those
listed below:
http://www.fldoe.org/safe-schools/sesir-discipline-data
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Aggravated Battery (BAT)* - (intentional great bodily
harm) A battery where the attacker intentionally or knowingly causes
more serious injury as defined in paragraph (8)(g) of this rule, such
as great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent
disfigurement; uses a deadly weapon; or, where the attacker knew or
should have known the victim was pregnant.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
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Alcohol (ALC)**** - Possession, sale, purchase,
distribution, or use of alcoholic beverages. Use means the person is
caught in the act of using, admits to using or is discovered to have
used in the course of an investigation. Alcohol incidents cannot be
Drug-related. Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
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Arson (ARS)* - To intentionally damage, or cause to
be damaged, by fire or explosion, any dwelling, structure, or
conveyance, whether occupied or not, or its contents. Fires that are
not intentional, that are caused by accident, or do not cause damage
are not required to be reported in SESIR.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
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Bullying (BUL)**** - (intimidating behaviors that are
repeated, intentional, and involve a power imbalance) Systematically
and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on
one or more students or employees. Bullying includes instances of
cyberbullying, as defined in Section 1006.147(3)(b), F.S. Bullying may
include but is not limited to, repetitive instances of teasing, social
exclusion, threats, intimidation, stalking, physical violence, theft,
harassment, public and private humiliation, or destruction of
property.
Infraction
Elementary: First
Elementary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level III (Plan 3)
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Burglary (BRK)** - (illegal entry into a facility)
Unlawful entry into or remaining in a dwelling structure or conveyance
with the intent to commit a crime therein.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
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Cheating (CHT) - Inappropriate and deliberate
distribution or use of an electronic device, information, notes,
materials, or work of another person in the completion of an academic
exam, test, or assignment in an online or traditional course,
including plagiarism.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Criminal Mischief (Felony Vandalism) (VAN)*** - (destruction, damage, or defacement of school
or personal property)
Willfully and maliciously injuring or damaging by any means real or
personal property belonging to another, including, but not limited to,
the placement of graffiti thereon or other acts of vandalism thereto,
when the resulting damage amounts to $1,000 or more. For damage
amounts less than $1,000, see #27 Other Rule Violations. Must be
reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: Minor First and Repeated
Elementary: Major First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 4)
Level III (Plan 3)
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Disruption on Campus (DOC)*** - (major disruption of
all or a significant portion of campus activities, school-sponsored
events, and school bus transportation) Disruptive behavior that poses
a serious threat to the learning environment or the health, safety, or
welfare of others. Examples of major disruptions include bomb threats,
inciting a riot or initiating a false fire alarm. For disruptive
behavior in a classroom environment or related functions, see #9
Disruptive Behavior. Threat or false report requires referral to
Mental Health Team. Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
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Disruptive Behavior (DIS) - Participating in and/or
encouraging any activity that substantially disrupts the classroom
environment or its related functions.
Infraction
Elementary: Minor First and Repeated
Elementary: Major First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 5)
Level IV (Plan 4)
For a first major offense, with additional considerations, consult
with the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Dress Code Violation (DCV) - Failure to comply with
dress code requirement(s). For schools with a uniform policy, refer to
the school's student handbook for additional dress code information
regarding specific school standards.
Infraction
Elementary: First
Elementary: Second
Elementary: Third and Beyond
School-Level Response
Level V - Verbal warning and parent contacted
Level V - Loss of eligibility for participation in extracurricular
activities (maximum of five days), or ATS action and parent
contacted
Level IV - Loss of eligibility for participation in
extracurricular activities (maximum of 30 days). ISS is not to
exceed three days. Verbal and written parent contact regarding
consequences. (Section 1006.07, Florida Statutes)
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Drug Sale/Distribution (DRD)** - (illegal sale or
distribution of drugs) The manufacture, cultivation, purchase, sale or
distribution of any drug, narcotic, controlled substance or substance
represented to be a drug, narcotic or controlled substance, including
but not limited to a student giving prescription drugs prescribed for
someone else to another person. For alcohol, see #2 ALC. For
over-the-counter drugs, see #27 Other Rule Violations.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
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Drug Use/Possession Excluding Alcohol (DRU)*** -
(illegal drug possession or use) The use or possession of any drug,
narcotic, controlled substance, or any substance used for chemical
intoxication. Use, possession or being under the influence of any drug
also includes any substance represented to be a drug used for the
purpose of altering brain function, including but not limited to
synthetic marijuana, synthetic cathinone (bath salts), and
prescription drugs not prescribed to the student. For alcohol, see #2
ALC. For over-the-counter drugs, see #27 Other Rule Violations.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
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False Accusation (FAL) - Making false accusation(s)
against a staff member or other student that may jeopardize
employment, education, professional certification, or reputation,
including, but not limited to, accusations created and/or transmitted
from any computer or any electronic device during school hours or the
use of FortifyFL to make false accusations.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Fighting (FIT)*** - (mutual combat, mutual
altercation) When two or more persons mutually participate in use of
force or physical violence that requires either physical interventions
or results in injury requiring first aid or medical attention.
Lower-level fights, including pushing, shoving, or altercations that
stop on verbal command are excluded; see #28 Peer Conflict.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
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Forgery/Misuse (FOR) - Making a false or misleading
communication to a school staff member with either the intent to
deceive or under circumstances which would reasonably be calculated to
deceive the staff member.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
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Gang-Related Activity (GRA) - Engaging in any verbal,
written, or physical act which is associated with becoming a member of
a gang, being a member of a gang or participating in gang-identified
rituals or behaviors.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
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Grand Theft (STL)*** - (taking of property from a
person, building, or a vehicle) The unauthorized taking of the
property of another person or organization, including motor vehicles,
valued at $750 or more, without threat, violence, or bodily harm.
Incidents that fall below the $750 threshold are not reportable in
SESIR but instead should be reported as locally defined incidents
according to district policies. Thefts of property of any value that
involve a use of force, violence, assault, or putting the victim in
fear must be reported as #31 Robbery.
For stolen property less than $750, see #29 Petty Theft. Must be
reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
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Harassment (HAR)**** - (one-time, insulting
behaviors) Any threatening, insulting or dehumanizing gesture, use of
data or computer software, or written, verbal or physical conduct that
1) places a student or school employee in reasonable fear of harm to
his or her person or damage to his or her property, 2) has the effect
of substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance,
opportunities or benefits, or 3) has the effect of substantially
disrupting the orderly operation of a school including any course of
conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial
emotional distress in such a person and serves no legitimate purpose.
Instances of Harassment that are chronic or repeated in nature should
be evaluated for Bullying or Bullying-related.
Infraction
Elementary: First
Elementary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level III (Plan 3)
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Hazing (HAZ)*** - Any action or situation that
endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student at a
school with any of grades 6 through 12 for purposes of initiation or
admission into or affiliation with any school-sanctioned organization.
Hazing includes, but is not limited to, pressuring, coercing, or
forcing a student to participate in illegal or dangerous behavior, or
any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating,
branding, or exposure to the elements.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Homicide (HOM)* - (murder, manslaughter) Unjustified
killing of one human being by another.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
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Horseplay (HRS) - Participating in and/or encouraging
an activity that involves minor physical contact of a
nonconfrontational nature.
Infraction
Elementary: First
Elementary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Level IV (Plan 4)
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Insubordination/Disrespect (INS) - Refusal or failure
to follow a direction or an order from a school staff member, bus
driver, or any adult in authority, and/or the use of words or acts
which demean, degrade, antagonize, or humiliate a person or group of
persons.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated Minor
Elementary: First and Repeated Major
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Level IV (Plan 4)
Consult with the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee
for Level III (Plan 3) consideration.
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Kidnapping (KID)* - (abduction of an individual)
Forcibly, secretly or by threat, confining, abducting, or imprisoning
another person against his/her will and without lawful authority. Must
be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
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No-Show for Discipline (NSD) - Failure to serve a
disciplinary consequence, including but not limited to after-school
detention, lunch detention, Saturday school, work detail, or other
alternatives to suspension.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
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Off-Campus Felony (FEL) - A student who has been
formally charged, by the proper prosecuting attorney, with a felony or
with a delinquent act which would be a felony if committed by an adult
on other than school property, or a student who has been adjudicated
guilty of a felony on other than school property, may be recommended
for alternative reassignment or expulsion by the Principal if it is
determined the student's presence at school will have an adverse
impact on the education environment.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
*Felony offenses for alternative placement:
- Drugs/Drug Sale/Drug Distribution
- Weapons
- Sexual offense
- Aggravated battery
Principals may consult with the Executive Director of Student
Services/Designee for felony offenses not listed.
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Other Major (OMC)*** - (major incidents that do not
fit within the other definitions) Any serious, harmful incident
resulting in the need for law enforcement consultation not previously
classified. This includes but is not limited to, any drug or weapon
found unintended and not linked to any individual; such incidents must
be coded with the appropriate related element (such as Drug-related or
Weapon-related) and incident involvement must be reported as unknown;
students producing or knowingly using counterfeit money, participating
in gambling activities, possessing child pornography, or possessing
drug paraphernalia. Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Other Rule Violations (OTH) - Other rule violations
that do not fall into the above categories or other offenses as
indicated below.
Sale or distribution of over-the-counter medication and/or
supplements, including but not limited to aspirin, vitamins,
Tylenol, and/or possession of prescription medication
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Vandalism offenses that result in damage amounts totaling less than
$1,000
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Possession, use, distribution, or sale of tobacco (including
e-cigarettes) by any person 21 or older
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Possession, use, storage, and/or sale of contraband to include but
not limited to lighters, toys, games, laser pens/pointers, and/or
ammunition during regular school hours or school-sponsored
activities
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 5)
Possession of pornographic material
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3) *Consult Law Enforcement
Manipulating computer hardware, software, data, and/or the misuse
of telecommunication services, including but not limited to the
improper use of technology devices, posting of inappropriate
information on the internet, and/or accessing inappropriate websites
during or after school hours that may interfere with the educational
process
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
Unapproved possession, posting, or distribution of printed
materials, petitions, electronic messages, and/or graphic
representations on school grounds or property
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Participating in acts of public display of affection
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5 Interventions)
Involvement in any transportation (bus) or bus stop (when bus
present) violation
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Review for major offenses on the bus, see other incidents 1-45. The
principal/designee has the authority to cite other appropriate
discipline infractions from the Code of Conduct for Students when
dealing with transportation incidents.
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Peer Conflict (PRC) - Mutual participation in an
altercation, either verbal or physical, including but not limited to
pushing, shoving, and other forms of minor confrontations that do not
require medical attention. When a staff member intervenes,
participants in the altercation comply and stop. For more severe
physical altercations see #14 Fighting.
Infraction
Elementary: First Minor
Elementary: Repeated Minor
Elementary: First Major
Elementary: Repeated Major
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3)
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Petty Theft (PTF) - Unauthorized taking, carrying, or
concealing property of another person without threat, violence, or
bodily harm, and the stolen property totals less than $750. For
greater than $750, see #17 Grand Theft.
Infraction
Elementary: First under $100
Elementary: Repeated or over $100, less than $500
Elementary: Repeated or over $500, less than $750
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level IV (Plan 4)
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Profanity (PRO) - Use of profanity and/or vulgar,
abusive, or inappropriate language, clothing, or gestures.
Infraction
General Use in Conversation
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Infraction
Student Directed to Student
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Infraction
Student Directed to Adult
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Infraction
Racial/Ethnic/Gender Slurs
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Robbery (ROB)** - (using force to take something from
another) The taking or attempted taking of, money or other property
from the person or custody of another with the intent to permanently
or temporarily deprive the person or owner of the money or other
property under the confrontational circumstances of force, or threat
of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
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Safety Violation (SFE) - Engaging in an act that
endangers the safety of others.
Infraction
Weapon (not defined by state statute)
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
Infraction
Use of common object to inflict harm on others
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
Infraction
Throwing an inappropriate object
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Infraction
Other actions that endanger the safety or welfare of others
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Infraction
Leaving campus without permission
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
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Sexual Assault (SXA)** - An incident that includes
fondling, indecent liberties, child molestation or threatened rape.
Both male and female students can be victims of sexual assault.
School-based Equity Coordinator must be notified to provide Title IX
information. Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
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Sexual Battery (SXB)* - (attempted or actual) Forced
or attempted oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by using a sexual
organ or an object simulating a sexual organ or the anal or vaginal
penetration of another by any body part or foreign object. Both males
and females can be victims of sexual battery. School-based Equity
Coordinator must be notified to provide Title IX information.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
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Sexual Harassment (SXH)*** - (undesired sexual
behavior) Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or
physical conduct of a sexual nature. Harassing conduct can include
verbal or nonverbal actions, including graphic and written statements,
and may include statements made through computers, cellphones, and
other devices connected to the Internet. School-based Equity
Coordinator must be notified to provide Title IX information.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
-
Sexual Offenses (SXO)*** - (lewdness, indecent
exposure) Other sexual contact, including intercourse, without force
or threat of force. Includes subjecting an individual to lewd sexual
gestures, sexual activity, or exposing private body parts in a lewd
manner. School-based Equity Coordinator must be notified to provide
Title IX information. Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Simple Battery (PHA)** - An actual and intentional
touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the
intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Must be reported
to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: Minor
Elementary: Major
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level II (Plan 2)
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Skipping Class (SKP) - Not reporting to or leaving an
assigned class, activity, or area without receiving proper approval
and/or following the established procedures for checking out of a
class.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
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Tardiness (TAR) - Late arrival to a class or to
school or the failure to sign in upon arrival to school.
Note: Start every quarter with a clean slate.
Infraction
Tardy to Class
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Infraction
Tardy to School
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Infraction
Failure to Sign In
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
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Threat/Intimidation (TRE)*** - (instilling fear in
others) An incident where there was no physical contact between the
offender and victim, but the victim felt reasonably believed that
physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or nonverbal
communication by the offender. This includes nonverbal threats and
verbal threats of physical harm, which are made in person,
electronically or through any other means.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First Minor
Elementary: Repeated Minor
Elementary: Major Directed to Adult
Elementary: Major Student to Student*
Elementary: Major School-Wide Threat*
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3)
Level II (Plan 2)
Level II (Plan 2)
Level I (Plan 1)
*Consult with the Executive Director of Student
Services/Designee.
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Tobacco – Nicotine (TBC)**** - (cigarettes or other
forms of tobacco/nicotine) The possession, sale, purchase,
distribution, or use of tobacco or nicotine products (including
electronic nicotine delivery systems) on school grounds, at
school-sponsored events or on school transportation by any person
under the age of 21. Tobacco incidents cannot be drug-related.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated*
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Elementary: *Successful completion of a Nicotine Prevention course
may substitute for recommended action for the first offense. Consult
with the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee prior to
assigning course.
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Trespassing (TRS)** - (illegal entry onto campus) To
enter or remain on school grounds, school transportation, or at a
school-sponsored event, without authorization or invitation and with
no lawful purpose for entry.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
-
Unauthorized Area (UNA) - Being present in buildings,
rooms, or other areas on a school campus the student is not assigned
to at that time or an area not designated for student access without
authorization.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
-
Use of Electronics/Telecommunications Devices (ETD) -
Display or use of a personal electronic or telecommunication device
during school hours. Students may possess cell phones and other
personal electronic devices while on school grounds during regular
school hours. However, they must be turned off at all times unless
utilized for an approved activity. Possession of all personal
electronic devices, including cell phones, is at the student's own
risk, and the school assumes no responsibility, legal or otherwise,
with regard to these items.
Display of weapons or inappropriate messages, pictures, or images
on one's cellular phone or electronic device that cause a disruption
to the safe operation of the school:
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2) *Consult with law enforcement
Display or use of cellular phone or other telecommunication devices
or electronic equipment unless for an approved activity, including,
but not limited to, radios, headsets, or gaming devices during
regular school hours:
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Unauthorized use of an electronic device or camera to record
school-related events or activities on campus:
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Unauthorized taping, photographing, or posting on social media of
disruption on campus (fighting, peer conflicts, etc.) that can be
used to degrade, threaten, intimidate, or dehumanize the student
involved:
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Sexting or display of pornographic or inappropriate messages,
pictures, or images on one's cellular phone:
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2) *Consult with law enforcement
-
Weapons Possession (WPO)** - (possession of firearms
and other instruments which can cause harm) Possession of a firearm or
any instrument or object as defined by Section 790.00, (6) and (13),
F.S., that can inflict serious harm on another person or that can
place a person in reasonable fear of serious harm, including but not
limited to billy clubs, chemical weapons or devices, dirks, electronic
weapons (e.g. stun guns), explosive propellants, firearms, flare guns,
handguns, zip guns, rifles, shotguns, knives (for pocketknives,
kitchen knives, and razor blades see Safety Violation definition),
metallic knuckles, projectile devices, slingshots, Chinese throwing
stars, and tear gas. Possession of a firearm or weapon requires a
referral to Mental Health Team.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Elementary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
Consequences/Responses
Table Key
KEY: + Violent incidents that must be reported in the data element
“injury related”
# Violent incidents if they result in bodily harm that must be
reported in the data element “injury-related”
X Must be reported to law enforcement
Infractions are rated from ****, for the least severe School
Environmental Safety Incident Report (SESIR) infractions, to *,
for the most severe, per the Florida Department of Education
(FLDOE)
Secondary Offenses and Disciplinary Action
Level V Behaviors - Secondary
▸ Behaviors
Level V behaviors are acts that disrupt the orderly operation
of the classroom, school function, and extracurricular
activities or approved transportation. Level V behaviors are
the least- serious incidents.
Level V
- Dress Code Violation
- Horseplay
- Peer Conflict - Minor
- Petty Theft
- Use of Profanity
- Skipping
- Tardiness
- Visiting an Unauthorized Area
- Other Rule Violations
▸ Range of corrective
strategies
Addressing Level V behaviors may include several possible
interventions and corrective actions, as listed below.
Parental contact will be attempted for all offenses.
Plan 5
- Adjustment of student’s program/change of schedule
- After school detention
- Assign a peer or adult mentor
- Behavior contract/plan
- Community service
- Community service-learning projects
- Confiscation
- Days held in abeyance
- Extracurricular suspension
- Intervention room
- Lunch detention
- Parent/guardian contact
-
Participation in counseling sessions related to the incident
- Require daily/weekly progress reports
- Restitution
- Restorative practices
- Effective communication
-
Circles (preventive/relationship building and
responsive/restorative)
- Formal mediation
- Conferencing
- Letter of apology
- Peer mediation
- Reflective assignment
- Restorative agreement/plan
- Restorative conferencing
- Walk-about conference
- Review rules/expectations
- Schedule adjustment
- Student, parent/guardian/staff conference
- Temporary loss of bus privileges
- Verbal warning
- Wardrobe change
- Work detail
Level IV Behaviors - Secondary
▸ Behaviors
Level IV behaviors are serious behaviors and require more
formal interventions and corrective actions.
Level IV
- Bullying
- Cheating
- Disruptive Behavior
- Horseplay
- Misuse of Electronics/Telecommunications devices
- Harassment
- Insubordination
- No-show for Discipline
- Peer Conflict - Major
- Petty Theft
- Use of Profanity
- Use of Tobacco/Nicotine
- Other Rule Violations
▸
A student who repeatedly commits Level IV offenses may be
recommended for placement at the Success Academy, upon
administrative review, and referral to the Success Academy
Review Committee (SARC). All recommendations for placement at
the Success Academy must be approved by SARC.
▸ Range of corrective
strategies
Addressing Level IV behaviors may include several possible
interventions and corrective actions as listed below. Parental
contact will be attempted for all offenses.
Plan 4
- Adjustment of student’s program/change of schedule
- Alternative-to-suspension program
- Assign a peer or adult mentor
- Behavior contract/plan
- Community service
- Community service-learning projects
- Days held in abeyance
- Internal school suspension
- Intervention room
- Loss of privileges
- Nicotine prevention course
- Out-of-school suspension
-
Participation in counseling sessions related to the incident
-
Prevention Center (students assigned will be required to
attend classes at the Prevention Center for 20 school days.)
- Required daily/weekly progress reports
- Restitution
- Restorative practices
- Effective communication
-
Circles (preventive/relationship building and
responsive/restorative)
- Formal mediation
- Conferencing
- Letter of apology
- Peer mediation
- Reflective assignment
- Restorative agreement/plan
- Restorative conferencing
- Walk-about conference
- Reverse suspension
- SARC review
- Saturday School
- Student, parent/guardian/staff conference
- Suspension/Revocation of network/internet access
- Temporary loss of bus privileges
- Work detail
Level III Behaviors - Secondary
▸ Behaviors
Level III behaviors are more serious acts that disrupt the
orderly operation of the classroom, school function and/or
extracurricular activities or approved transportation.
Level III
- Alcohol
- Bullying
- Disruption on Campus
- Drug Use/Possession
- Electronic Telecommunication Device
- False Accusation
- Fighting
- Forgery/Misuse
- Gang Related
- Harassment
- Hazing
- Larceny/Theft
- Safety Violation
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Offenses
- Threat/Intimidation
- Vandalism
- Other Major
▸ * Recommendation for placement at the Success
Academy must be
approved by the Executive Director of Student Services or
their designee
▸ Range of corrective
strategies
Addressing Level III behaviors may include several possible
interventions and corrective actions as listed below. Parental
contact will be attempted for all offenses.
Plan 3
- Alternative-to-suspension program
- Assign a peer or adult mentor
- Behavior contract/plan
- Extra-curricular suspension
- Internal school suspension
- Intervention room
- Loss of privileges
- Out-of-school suspension
-
Participation in counseling sessions related to the incident
-
Prevention Center* (students assigned will be required to
attend classes at the Prevention Center for 20 school days.)
- Reentry plan
- Required daily/weekly progress reports
- Restitution
- Restorative practices
- Effective communication
-
Circles (preventive/relationship building and
responsive/restorative)
- Formal mediation
- Conferencing
- Letter of apology
- Peer mediation
- Restorative agreement/plan
- Restorative conferencing
- Walk-about conference
- Reverse suspension
- S.A.F.E. program
- SARC review
- Saturday school
- Student, parent/guardian/staff conference
- Temporary loss of bus privilege
Level II Behaviors - Secondary
▸ Behaviors
Level II behaviors are increasingly more serious acts that
disrupt the orderly operation of the classroom, school
function, and/or extracurricular activities or approved
transportation.
Level II
- Burglary
- Drug Sale/Distribution
- Off-campus Felony
- Physical Attack
- Robbery
- Sexual Assault
- Trespassing
▸ * Recommendation for placement at the Success
Academy must be
approved by the Executive Director of Student Services or
their designee
▸ Range of corrective
strategies
Addressing Level II behaviors may include several possible
interventions and corrective actions as listed in Plan 2.
Parental contact will be attempted for all offenses.
Plan 3
- Alternative to Suspension
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Out-of-school suspension: school-based hearing must be held
for any considerations of suspension between 8 to 10 days
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Students who commit a Level 2 offense may be recommended for
placement at the Success Academy*. The period of stay at the
Success Academy may be up to 45 school days for Level II
offenses. Successful completion of the Success Academy will
be determined by the academy principal and receiving school.
- Restitution
Level I Behaviors - Secondary
▸ Behaviors
Level I behaviors are the most serious acts that disrupt the
orderly operation of the classroom, school function and/or
extracurricular activities or approved transportation.
Level I
- Arson
- Battery
- Homicide
- Kidnapping
- Sexual Battery
- Weapons Possession
▸ * Recommendation for placement at the Success
Academy must be
approved by the Executive Director of Student Services or
their designee
▸ Range of corrective
strategies
Addressing Level I behaviors have limited corrective actions
due to the severity of the behavior and the requirement to
involve law enforcement. Parental contact will be attempted
for all offenses.
Plan 3
- Mandatory school-based hearing
- Out-of-school suspension
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Students who commit a Level I offense may be recommended for
placement at the Success Academy*. The period of stay at the
Success Academy may be up to 180 school days for Level I
offenses. Successful completion of the Success Academy will
be determined by the academy principal and receiving school
- Expulsion
Secondary Quick Discipline Reference Guide
The Student Code of Conduct specifically identifies prohibited student
conduct and lists the range of corrective actions which may be imposed
for each infraction. When assigning corrective actions for misconduct,
the principal or designee shall consider factors such as the nature of
the misconduct, the student’s past disciplinary record, and the severity
of the problem as it pertains to the specific situation.
Infractions are rated from ****, for the least severe School
Environmental Safety Incident Report (SESIR) infractions, to *,
for the most severe, per the Florida Department of Education
(FLDOE).
Any updates to the FLDOE SESIR Codes and Definitions supersede those
listed below:
http://www.fldoe.org/safe-schools/sesir-discipline-data
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Aggravated Battery (BAT)* - (intentional great bodily
harm) A battery where the attacker intentionally or knowingly causes
more serious injury as defined in paragraph (8)(g) of this rule, such
as great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent
disfigurement; uses a deadly weapon; or, where the attacker knew or
should have known the victim was pregnant.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
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Alcohol (ALC)**** - Possession, sale, purchase,
distribution, or use of alcoholic beverages. Use means the person is
caught in the act of using, admits to using or is discovered to have
used in the course of an investigation. Alcohol incidents cannot be
Drug-related. Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC review
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Arson (ARS)* - To intentionally damage, or cause to
be damaged, by fire or explosion, any dwelling, structure, or
conveyance, whether occupied or not, or its contents. Fires that are
not intentional, that are caused by accident, or do not cause damage
are not required to be reported in SESIR.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
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Bullying (BUL)**** - (intimidating behaviors that are
repeated, intentional, and involve a power imbalance) Systematically
and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on
one or more students or employees. Bullying includes instances of
cyberbullying, as defined in Section 1006.147(3)(b), F.S. Bullying may
include but is not limited to, repetitive instances of teasing, social
exclusion, threats, intimidation, stalking, physical violence, theft,
harassment, public and private humiliation, or destruction of
property.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC Review
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Burglary (BRK)** - (illegal entry into a facility)
Unlawful entry into or remaining in a dwelling structure or conveyance
with the intent to commit a crime therein.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
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Cheating (CHT) - Inappropriate and deliberate
distribution or use of an electronic device, information, notes,
materials, or work of another person in the completion of an academic
exam, test, or assignment in an online or traditional course,
including plagiarism.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC review
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Criminal Mischief (Felony Vandalism) (VAN)*** - (destruction, damage, or defacement of school
or personal property)
Willfully and maliciously injuring or damaging by any means real or
personal property belonging to another, including, but not limited to,
the placement of graffiti thereon or other acts of vandalism thereto,
when the resulting damage amounts to $1,000 or more. For damage
amounts less than $1,000, see #27 Other Rule Violations. Must be
reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: Minor First and Repeated
Secondary: Major First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 4)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC Review
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Disruption on Campus (DOC)*** - (major disruption of
all or a significant portion of campus activities, school-sponsored
events, and school bus transportation) Disruptive behavior that poses
a serious threat to the learning environment or the health, safety, or
welfare of others. Examples of major disruptions include bomb threats,
inciting a riot or initiating a false fire alarm. For disruptive
behavior in a classroom environment or related functions, see #9
Disruptive Behavior. Threat or false report requires referral to
Mental Health Team. Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC Review
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Disruptive Behavior (DIS) - Participating in and/or
encouraging any activity that substantially disrupts the classroom
environment or its related functions.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated Minor
Secondary: First Major
Secondary: Repeated Major
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level IV (Plan 3)
Level IV (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC Review
For a first major offense, with additional considerations, consult
with the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Dress Code Violation (DCV) - Failure to comply with
dress code requirement(s). For schools with a uniform policy, refer to
the school's student handbook for additional dress code information
regarding specific school standards.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Second
Secondary: Third and Beyond
School-Level Response
Level V - Verbal warning and parent contacted
Level V - Loss of eligibility for participation in extracurricular
activities (maximum of five days), or ATS action and parent
contacted
Level IV - Loss of eligibility for participation in
extracurricular activities (maximum of 30 days). ISS is not to
exceed three days. Verbal and written parent contact regarding
consequences. (Section 1006.07, Florida Statutes)
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Drug Sale/Distribution (DRD)** - (illegal sale or
distribution of drugs) The manufacture, cultivation, purchase, sale or
distribution of any drug, narcotic, controlled substance or substance
represented to be a drug, narcotic or controlled substance, including
but not limited to a student giving prescription drugs prescribed for
someone else to another person. For alcohol, see #2 ALC. For
over-the-counter drugs, see #27 Other Rule Violations.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
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Drug Use/Possession Excluding Alcohol (DRU)*** -
(illegal drug possession or use) The use or possession of any drug,
narcotic, controlled substance, or any substance used for chemical
intoxication. Use, possession or being under the influence of any drug
also includes any substance represented to be a drug used for the
purpose of altering brain function, including but not limited to
synthetic marijuana, synthetic cathinone (bath salts), and
prescription drugs not prescribed to the student. For alcohol, see #2
ALC. For over-the-counter drugs, see #27 Other Rule Violations.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC Review
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False Accusation (FAL) - Making false accusation(s)
against a staff member or other student that may jeopardize
employment, education, professional certification, or reputation,
including, but not limited to, accusations created and/or transmitted
from any computer or any electronic device during school hours or the
use of FortifyFL to make false accusations.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated and First Against a Staff Member
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC Review
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Fighting (FIT)*** - (mutual combat, mutual
altercation) When two or more persons mutually participate in use of
force or physical violence that requires either physical interventions
or results in injury requiring first aid or medical attention.
Lower-level fights, including pushing, shoving, or altercations that
stop on verbal command are excluded; see #28 Peer Conflict.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated or First with: pursuing, joining in an
existing fight, or evidence of planning in an existing fight, or
evidence of planning
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level II (Plan 2)
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Forgery/Misuse (FOR) - Making a false or misleading
communication to a school staff member with either the intent to
deceive or under circumstances which would reasonably be calculated to
deceive the staff member.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC Review
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Gang-Related Activity (GRA) - Engaging in any verbal,
written, or physical act which is associated with becoming a member of
a gang, being a member of a gang or participating in gang-identified
rituals or behaviors.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC Review
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Grand Theft (STL)*** - (taking of property from a
person, building, or a vehicle) The unauthorized taking of the
property of another person or organization, including motor vehicles,
valued at $750 or more, without threat, violence, or bodily harm.
Incidents that fall below the $750 threshold are not reportable in
SESIR but instead should be reported as locally defined incidents
according to district policies. Thefts of property of any value that
involve a use of force, violence, assault, or putting the victim in
fear must be reported as #31 Robbery.
For stolen property less than $750, see #29 Petty Theft. Must be
reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC review
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Harassment (HAR)**** - (one-time, insulting
behaviors) Any threatening, insulting or dehumanizing gesture, use of
data or computer software, or written, verbal or physical conduct that
1) places a student or school employee in reasonable fear of harm to
his or her person or damage to his or her property, 2) has the effect
of substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance,
opportunities or benefits, or 3) has the effect of substantially
disrupting the orderly operation of a school including any course of
conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial
emotional distress in such a person and serves no legitimate purpose.
Instances of Harassment that are chronic or repeated in nature should
be evaluated for Bullying or Bullying-related.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC review
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Hazing (HAZ)*** - Any action or situation that
endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student at a
school with any of grades 6 through 12 for purposes of initiation or
admission into or affiliation with any school-sanctioned organization.
Hazing includes, but is not limited to, pressuring, coercing, or
forcing a student to participate in illegal or dangerous behavior, or
any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating,
branding, or exposure to the elements.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC review
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Homicide (HOM)* - (murder, manslaughter) Unjustified
killing of one human being by another.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
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Horseplay (HRS) - Participating in and/or encouraging
an activity that involves minor physical contact of a
nonconfrontational nature.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Level IV (Plan 4)
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Insubordination/Disrespect (INS) - Refusal or failure
to follow a direction or an order from a school staff member, bus
driver, or any adult in authority, and/or the use of words or acts
which demean, degrade, antagonize, or humiliate a person or group of
persons.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated Minor
Secondary: First Major
Secondary: Repeated Major
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level IV (Plan 4) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 4) w/ SARC Review
For a first major with additional considerations, consult with the
Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Kidnapping (KID)* - (abduction of an individual)
Forcibly, secretly or by threat, confining, abducting, or imprisoning
another person against his/her will and without lawful authority.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
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No-Show for Discipline (NSD) - Failure to serve a
disciplinary consequence, including but not limited to after-school
detention, lunch detention, Saturday school, work detail, or other
alternatives to suspension.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
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Off-Campus Felony (FEL) - A student who has been
formally charged, by the proper prosecuting attorney, with a felony or
with a delinquent act which would be a felony if committed by an adult
on other than school property, or a student who has been adjudicated
guilty of a felony on other than school property, may be recommended
for alternative reassignment or expulsion by the Principal if it is
determined the student's presence at school will have an adverse
impact on the education environment.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
*Felony offenses for alternative placement:
- Drugs/Drug Sale/Drug Distribution
- Weapons
- Sexual offense
- Aggravated battery
Principals may consult with the Executive Director of Student
Services/Designee for felony offenses not listed.
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Other Major (OMC)*** - (major incidents that do not
fit within the other definitions) Any serious, harmful incident
resulting in the need for law enforcement consultation not previously
classified. This includes but is not limited to, any drug or weapon
found unintended and not linked to any individual; such incidents must
be coded with the appropriate related element (such as Drug-related or
Weapon-related) and incident involvement must be reported as unknown;
students producing or knowingly using counterfeit money, participating
in gambling activities, possessing child pornography, or possessing
drug paraphernalia. Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC review
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Other Rule Violations (OTH) - Other rule violations
that do not fall into the above categories or other offenses as
indicated below.
Sale or distribution of over-the-counter medication and/or
supplements, including but not limited to aspirin, vitamins,
Tylenol, and/or possession of prescription medication
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level IV (Plan 4) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 4) w/ SARC review
Vandalism offenses that result in damage amounts totaling less than
$1,000
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level IV (Plan 4) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 4) w/ SARC review
Possession, use, distribution, or sale of tobacco (including
e-cigarettes) by any person 21 or older
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Possession, use, storage, and/or sale of contraband to include but
not limited to lighters, toys, games, laser pens/pointers, and/or
ammunition during regular school hours or school-sponsored
activities
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 5)
Possession of pornographic material
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3) *Consult Law Enforcement
Manipulating computer hardware, software, data, and/or the misuse
of telecommunication services, including but not limited to the
improper use of technology devices, posting of inappropriate
information on the internet, and/or accessing inappropriate websites
during or after school hours that may interfere with the educational
process
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/SARC review
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
Unapproved possession, posting, or distribution of printed
materials, petitions, electronic messages, and/or graphic
representations on school grounds or property
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level IV (Plan 4) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 4) w/ SARC review
Participating in acts of public display of affection
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5 Interventions)
Involvement in any transportation (bus) or bus stop (when bus
present) violation
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level IV (Plan 4) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 4) w/ SARC review
Review for major offenses on the bus, see other incidents 1-45. The
principal/designee has the authority to cite other appropriate
discipline infractions from the Code of Conduct for Students when
dealing with transportation incidents.
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Peer Conflict (PRC) - Mutual participation in an
altercation, either verbal or physical, including but not limited to
pushing, shoving, and other forms of minor confrontations that do not
require medical attention. When a staff member intervenes,
participants in the altercation comply and stop. For more severe
physical altercations see #14 Fighting.
Infraction
Secondary: First Minor
Secondary: Repeated Minor
Secondary: First Major
Secondary: Repeated Major
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/SARC review
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Petty Theft (PTF) - Unauthorized taking, carrying, or
concealing property of another person without threat, violence, or
bodily harm, and the stolen property totals less than $750. For
greater than $750, see #17 Grand Theft.
Infraction
Secondary: First under $100
Secondary: Repeated or over $100, less than $500
Secondary: Repeated or over $500, less than $750
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level IV (Plan 4) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 4) w/SARC review
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Profanity (PRO) - Use of profanity and/or vulgar,
abusive, or inappropriate language, clothing, or gestures.
Infraction
General Use in Conversation
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Infraction
Student Directed to Student
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Infraction
Student Directed to Adult
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC review
Infraction
Racial/Ethnic/Gender Slurs
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC review
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Robbery (ROB)** - (using force to take something from
another) The taking or attempted taking of, money or other property
from the person or custody of another with the intent to permanently
or temporarily deprive the person or owner of the money or other
property under the confrontational circumstances of force, or threat
of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
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Safety Violation (SFE) - Engaging in an act that
endangers the safety of others.
Infraction
Weapon (not defined by state statute)
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
Infraction
Use of common object to inflict harm on others
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
Infraction
Throwing an inappropriate object
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/SARC review
Infraction
Other actions that endanger the safety or welfare of others
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/ SARC review
Infraction
Leaving campus without permission
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
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Sexual Assault (SXA)** - An incident that includes
fondling, indecent liberties, child molestation or threatened rape.
Both male and female students can be victims of sexual assault.
School-based Equity Coordinator must be notified to provide Title IX
information. Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
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Sexual Battery (SXB)* - (attempted or actual) Forced
or attempted oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by using a sexual
organ or an object simulating a sexual organ or the anal or vaginal
penetration of another by any body part or foreign object. Both males
and females can be victims of sexual battery. School-based Equity
Coordinator must be notified to provide Title IX information.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
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Sexual Harassment (SXH)*** - (undesired sexual
behavior) Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or
physical conduct of a sexual nature. Harassing conduct can include
verbal or nonverbal actions, including graphic and written statements,
and may include statements made through computers, cellphones, and
other devices connected to the Internet. School-based Equity
Coordinator must be notified to provide Title IX information.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/SARC review
Level II (Plan 2)
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Sexual Offenses (SXO)*** - (lewdness, indecent
exposure) Other sexual contact, including intercourse, without force
or threat of force. Includes subjecting an individual to lewd sexual
gestures, sexual activity, or exposing private body parts in a lewd
manner. School-based Equity Coordinator must be notified to provide
Title IX information. Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/SARC review
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Simple Battery (PHA)** - An actual and intentional
touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the
intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Must be reported
to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: Minor
Secondary: Major
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level II (Plan 2) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/SARC review
For a first offense with additional considerations, consult with
the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee.
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Skipping Class (SKP) - Not reporting to or leaving an
assigned class, activity, or area without receiving proper approval
and/or following the established procedures for checking out of a
class.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
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Tardiness (TAR) - Late arrival to a class or to
school or the failure to sign in upon arrival to school.
Note: Start every quarter with a clean slate.
Infraction
Tardy to Class
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Infraction
Tardy to School
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
Infraction
Failure to Sign In
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
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Threat/Intimidation (TRE)*** - (instilling fear in
others) An incident where there was no physical contact between the
offender and victim, but the victim felt reasonably believed that
physical harm could have occurred based on verbal or nonverbal
communication by the offender. This includes nonverbal threats and
verbal threats of physical harm, which are made in person,
electronically or through any other means.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First Minor
Secondary: Repeated Minor
Secondary: Major Directed to Adult
Secondary: Major Student to Student*
Secondary: Major School-Wide Threat*
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/SARC review
Level II (Plan 2)
Level II (Plan 2)
Level I (Plan 1)
*Consult with the Executive Director of Student
Services/Designee.
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Tobacco – Nicotine (TBC)**** - (cigarettes or other
forms of tobacco/nicotine) The possession, sale, purchase,
distribution, or use of tobacco or nicotine products (including
electronic nicotine delivery systems) on school grounds, at
school-sponsored events or on school transportation by any person
under the age of 21. Tobacco incidents cannot be drug-related.
Infraction
Secondary: First*
Secondary: Repeated*
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Level IV (Plan 4) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/SARC review
Secondary: *Successful completion of a Nicotine Prevention course
may substitute for recommended action for the first offense. Consult
with the Executive Director of Student Services/Designee prior to
assigning course.
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Trespassing (TRS)** - (illegal entry onto campus) To
enter or remain on school grounds, school transportation, or at a
school-sponsored event, without authorization or invitation and with
no lawful purpose for entry.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2)
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Unauthorized Area (UNA) - Being present in buildings,
rooms, or other areas on a school campus the student is not assigned
to at that time or an area not designated for student access without
authorization.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level V (Plan 5)
-
Use of Electronics/Telecommunications Devices (ETD) -
Display or use of a personal electronic or telecommunication device
during school hours. Students may possess cell phones and other
personal electronic devices while on school grounds during regular
school hours. However, they must be turned off at all times unless
utilized for an approved activity. Possession of all personal
electronic devices, including cell phones, is at the student’s own
risk and the school assumes no responsibility, legal or otherwise,
with regard to these items.
Middle school usage is restricted to approved activities. Devices must
be turned off and put away at all other times. High school usage is
only allowed during non-instructional time or for an approved
activity.
Display of weapons or inappropriate messages, pictures, or images
on one's cellular phone or electronic device that cause a disruption
to the safe operation of the school:
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2) *Consult with law enforcement
Display or use of cellular phone or other telecommunication devices
or electronic equipment unless for an approved activity, including,
but not limited to, radios, headsets, or gaming devices during
regular school hours:
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level IV (Plan 4)
Unauthorized use of an electronic device or camera to record
school-related events or activities on campus:
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Unauthorized taping, photographing, or posting on social media of
disruption on campus (fighting, peer conflicts, etc.) that can be
used to degrade, threaten, intimidate, or dehumanize the student
involved:
Infraction
Secondary: First
Secondary: Repeated
School-Level Response
Level III (Plan 3)
Level III (Plan 3) or Grades 6-12 (Plan 3) w/SARC review
Sexting or display of pornographic or inappropriate messages,
pictures, or images on one's cellular phone:
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level II (Plan 2) *Consult with law enforcement
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Weapons Possession (WPO)** - (possession of firearms
and other instruments which can cause harm) Possession of a firearm or
any instrument or object as defined by Section 790.00, (6) and (13),
F.S., that can inflict serious harm on another person or that can
place a person in reasonable fear of serious harm, including but not
limited to billy clubs, chemical weapons or devices, dirks, electronic
weapons (e.g. stun guns), explosive propellants, firearms, flare guns,
handguns, zip guns, rifles, shotguns, knives (for pocketknives,
kitchen knives, and razor blades see Safety Violation definition),
metallic knuckles, projectile devices, slingshots, Chinese throwing
stars, and tear gas. Possession of a firearm or weapon requires a
referral to Mental Health Team.
Must be reported to law enforcement.
Infraction
Secondary: First and Repeated
School-Level Response
Level I (Plan 1)
Table Key
KEY: + Violent incidents that must be reported in the data element
“injury related”
# Violent incidents if they result in bodily harm that must be
reported in the data element “injury-related”
X Must be reported to law enforcement
Infractions are rated from ****, for the least severe School
Environmental Safety Incident Report (SESIR) infractions, to *,
for the most severe, per the Florida Department of Education
(FLDOE)