Level 1

Definition

1^st Offense

2^nd Offense

3^rd Offense

1.  Tardiness

Being late to a scheduled activity one is required to attend (TAR).

Counseling/ verbal warning

Counseling/ Verbal reprimand

1 day detention

2.  Littering

Discarding trash or other materials on the floor, grounds or other inappropriate place (LIT).

15-30 minutes clean-up duty.

One hour clean-up duty on campus.

Two hour clean-up duty

3.  Possession of tobacco products on school grounds for students under 18

Possessing tobacco products (PTP).

Counseling/verbal warning/phone parents

1 day detention/dorm restriction/ counseling/ phone parents

3 day detention/dorm restriction/ counseling/ phone parents

4.  Failure to complete assignments

Failing to completely follow through on an assignment or duty given by a staff member (FAI).

Counseling/ verbal reprimand/ 1 day detention

2 day detention/ dorm restriction

3 day detention/ dorm restriction

5.  Loitering

Remaining in an area of the school/dorm for no apparent reason after being asked by staff to leave (LOI).

1 day detention/dorm restriction/verbal reprimand

2 day detention/dorm restriction

3 day detention/dorm restriction

6.  Abusive language/ profanity

Using language that is inappropriate for use with the group or individual to which it is addressed, such as name calling, profanity, obscenity, or derogatory comments (ABU).

1 day detention/ dorm restriction/ counseling/ verbal reprimand

2 day detention/ dorm restriction

3 day detention/ dorm restriction/ contract

7.  Cheating/ lying

Being dishonest, untruthful, or intentionally deceptive (CHE).

1 day detention/ counseling/ verbal reprimand

2 day detention/ dorm restriction

3 day detention/ dorm restriction/ withdrawal of privileges (town, trips, etc.)

8.  Bus/public transportation misconduct

Improper conduct while riding the bus, such as smoking, annoying others, refusing to obey the bus driver or other staff or endangering the health and safety of bus passengers (BUS).

Assigned seat on next trip

Suspension from bus privileges on next trip/ phone parents

Bus suspension for remainder of school year/ phone parents

9.  Insolence

Being disrespectful in speech or action (INS).

Counseling/ verbal reprimand/ 1 day detention/ dorm restriction

2 day detention/ dorm restriction

3 day detention/ dorm restriction

10. Disruptive conduct

Inappropriate class behavior or disruption of an academic, recreational, or planned dorm activity (DIS).

Counseling/ verbal reprimand/ 1 days detention/ dorm restriction

2 day detention/ dorm restriction

3 day detention/ dorm restriction

11. Unauthorized petition

A student passes a petition around school/ dorm without permission from authorized administrative personnel (UNP).

Based on consequences delineated in "Computer Contract"

Based on consequences delineated in "Computer Contract"

Based on consequences delineated in "Computer Contract"

13. Aggressive behavior

Physical or verbal inappropriate and unacceptable behaviors toward another student or staff member; socially unacceptable behavior that may endanger the students, people within the surrounding environment or the environment itself (AGG).

1 day detention/ dorm restriction/ counseling

2 day detention/ dorm restriction

3 day detention/ dorm restriction

14. Public Policy

Socially unacceptable and/ or inappropriate physical contact during the school day and other school and dormitory social functions (example:  hugging, kissing) (PDA)

Counseling/ verbal reprimand

Counseling/ verbal reprimand/ 1 day detention/ dorm restriction

Counseling/ verbal reprimand/ 1-3 day detention dorm restriction

15.  Sexual misconduct

Sexually unacceptable and/ or inappropriate sexual physical contact with another person (example: playing doctor, grabbing, touching (SXI)

Counseling/ verbal reprimand/ 1 day detention/ dorm restriction/ contact social worker/ phone parent

Counseling/ verbal reprimand/ 2 day detention/ dorm restriction/ phone parent/contact social worker

Counseling/ 3 day dorm restriction/ 1-3 day selective isolation or suspension/ phone parent/ contact social worker

Level 2

Definition

1^st Offense

2^nd Offense

3^rd Offense

16. Possession/ use of tobacco products on school grounds

Tobacco use is prohibited on school grounds (see smoke-free environment policy (SMI).

1 day detention/ dorm restriction

3 day detention/ dorm restriction with NO use of tobacco products/ phone parents

1 week detention/ dorm restriction with NO use of tobacco products/ phone parents

17. Cutting class

Being absent from class without authorization (CUT).

Extra work/ 1 day detention/ dorm restriction

Extra work/ 2 day detention/ dorm restriction/ phone parents

3 day detention/ dorm restriction/ truancy charges filled/ extra work/ phone parents

18. On/Off campus without permission

Being on or off campus without proper authorization or notification to staff (PER).

Revoke on/ off campus privileges for 2 weeks

Revoke on/ off campus privileges for 1 moth/ phone parents

Revoke on/ off campus privileges for 1 semester/ phone parents

19. Unauthorized distribution of printed material

The sharing of inappropriate and unacceptable computer, hard-copy, video, or any other commercially produced materials with other students and/ or staff members (UND).

Counseling/ verbal reprimand/ 1 day detention/ dorm restriction

2 day detention/ dorm restriction/ phone parents

Phone parents dorm restriction possible 1 day selective isolation or suspension

20. Disrespect/ insubordination

Failing to follow directions given by a staff member; being disrespectful to a staff member

Counseling/ verbal reprimand/ 1 day detention/ dorm restriction

2 day detention/ dorm restriction/ phone parents

Phone parents/ dorm restriction/ possible 1-3 day selective isolation or suspension

21. Intimidation/ threats to others

Verbal or physical action that may result in physical and/ or emotional harm to others

1 day detention/ dorm restriction/ counseling/ possible 1 day isolation or suspension

2 day detention/ dorm restriction/ counseling/ possible 1 day isolation or suspension

Phone parents/ possible 1-3 day selective isolation/ suspension/ police notified

22. Fighting

Engaging in a physical struggle or conflict between two or more individuals with the intent of causing pain or injury (FIG).

1-2 day detention/dorm restriction/ counseling/ possible 103 day selective isolation or 2 day suspension

3-5 day detention/3-5 day dorm restriction/ phone parents/ 103 day selective isolation/3 day suspension

Phone parents/dorm restriction/2-3 day selective isolation/5 day suspension

23. Sexual misconduct

Knowingly behaving in such a way that is in violation of school and social rules, policies and norms concerning sexual behavior whether or not the individuals involved consent to the act (SXM).

7 day dorm restriction/no on-campus privileges/ counseling/phone parents

7 day room restriction/ counseling/phone parents

Phone parents/3-10 day suspension from school

24. Theft

Taking someone else's property without that person's permission – for the purpose of this code, stealing is limited to items valued under $100 (THF).

Phone police/parents/ restitution/ counseling/1-5 day detention/ dorm restriction

Phone police/parents/ restitution/1-3 day selective isolation/3 day suspension/ counseling

Phone police/parents/ restitution/3 day selective isolation/5-7 day suspension/ counseling

25. Trespassing

Entering the land, property, or dormitory room of another person after receiving notice not to enter (TRE).

3 day detention/ dorm restriction/ counseling

Phone parents/ possible police intervention/1 day selective isolation/1 day suspension/ counseling

Phone police/ parents/3 day selective isolation/5-7 day suspension/ counseling

26. Gambling

Betting or taking part in a game of chance or skill for money or material gain (GAM).

Phone police/ parents/1 week detention/dorm restriction/ counseling

Phone police/ parents/1-3 day selective isolation/1-3 day suspension/ counseling

Phone police/ parents/3 day selective isolation 5-7 day suspension/ counseling

27. Criminal damage to property (under $100)

Destroying or damaging public or private property in a willful manner – for the purpose of this code, property damage is limited to damage under $100 (VAN).

Restitution/phone police/parents/ counseling/3 day dorm restriction/ detention

Restitution/1-3 day selective isolation/3 day suspension/counseling/phone police/parents notified

Restitution/phone police/parents/3 day selective isolation/5-7 day suspension/ counseling

28. Criminal damage to property (over $100)

The willful destroying or damage of public or private property valued over $100 (CRI).

Restitution/phone police/parents/ counseling/1-3 day selective

Restitution/phone police/parents/ counseling/3 day selective isolation/3 day suspension/ counseling

Restitution/phone police/parents/3 day selective isolation/5-7 day suspension/ counseling

29. Unlawful assembly

Forming or participating in a group of 3 or more persons to cause violence, to do unlawful acts, or to disturb others (UNL).

2 day detention/ dorm restriction

Phone parents/3 day detention/ dorm restriction/ detention

Phone parents/5 day detention/5 day dorm restriction/ possible 1-3 day selective isolation/3 day suspension

30. Forgery

Forging any document or using a forged document (FOR).

1-3 day detention/dorm restriction/phone parents

1-3 detention/dorm restriction/phone parents

Detention/dorm restriction/ possible 1 day selective isolation/possible suspension/phone parents

31. Other (Level 2)

Staff of the State Schools reserve the right to use professional discretion to classify infractions not listed above as Level 2 infractions, as factors such as surrounding circumstances and new situation can affect incidents (OT2).

*Consequences decided upon severity of offense

*Consequences decided upon severity of offense

*Consequences decided upon severity of offense

Level 3

Definition

1^st Offense

2^nd Offense

3^rd Offense

32. Excessive violations

Students with multiple discipline code infraction (EXV).

Parent conference/ contact LEA/5-10 day suspension

7-10 day suspension/IEP/MDC

A manifestation determination will be completed on all level 3 offenses at an IEP meeting

33. Absent from school without authorization

Absent from school without a valid excuse (AWA).

Phone parents/contact LEA/1-5 day detention/dorm restriction/ counseling

Phone parents/contact LEA/possible 1-3 day selective isolation/1-10 day suspension

34. Truancy  See Illinois School Code Secs. 26-3d through 26-15 (TRU).

35. Gangs and secret societies

Recruitment for gang/cult membership; possession, or display or use of gang/cult emblems, symbols, language inciting other students to intimidate, threaten or act with physical violence upon any other person (GSS).

Phone police/parents/ contact LEA/1-10 day suspension/ possible expulsion

Phone police/parents/ contact LEA/1-10 day suspension/ possible expulsion

36. Possession of illegal materials

Holding of any material that is statutorily illegal (ILL).

Confiscate/phone police/parents/1-3 day selective isolation/3 day suspension

Phone police/parents/ contact LEA/5-7 day suspension/ IEP/MDC

37. Threat to use dangerous weapon

Any written or verbal threat to use a dangerous weapon to inflict harm on others (TEA)

Phone police/ parents/ immediate suspension convening IEP

NOTE: The Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 requires that the student be expelled from school for a period of not less than one year.  If a student is determined to have brought a weapon to school under the jurisdiction of the agency (ISD), then such policy shall be construed in a manner consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and may allow the chief administering officer of the agency, after a multi-disciplinary team has determined whether a relationship exists between the conduct and the disability, to modify such expulsion requirement for a multi-disabled student on a case-by-case basis. School personnel may order a change of placement for up to 45 days if the student carries a weapon to school or to a school function

WEAPON – Illinois School Code Expulsion period. The board may expel a student for a definite period of time not to exceed 2 calendar years, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Mandatory expulsion. A student who has brought a weapon to school, any school sponsored activity event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of not less than one year, except that the expulsion period may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis. For purposes of this offense, the term "weapon" means possession, use, control or transfer of any object that may be used to cause bodily harm, including but not limited to a weapon as defined by 18 USC 921, including BB guns and firearms as defined in Section 1.1 of FOID, Use of Weapon, as defined in Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code, knives, guns, firearms, rifles, shotguns, brass knuckles, billy clubs, or "look-alike". Such items as baseball bats, pipes, bottles, locks, sticks, pencils, and pens may be considered weapons if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm. Reference: 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6

39. Hazing

Any activity, tradition or amusement engaged in by students for the purpose of embarrassing or hurting another student (HAZ).

Phone police/parents/ contact LEA/1-3 day selective isolation/5 day suspension/ counseling/IEP/MDC

Phone police/parents/ contact LEA/3 day selective isolation/10 day suspension/IEP /MDC

40. Possession of over the counter medications/ drugs

Any student possessing legal medications (OCM).

Phone parents/1-2 day selective isolation/1-2 day suspension/ counseling

Phone parents/3 day selective isolation/1-10 day suspension/ contact LEA

41. Possession of drug paraphernalia

Any student possessing materials that can be used to ingest illegal drugs (PSP).

Phone police/parents/1-2 day selective isolation/1-2 day suspension/ counseling

Phone police/ parents/contact LEA/3 day selective isolation/1-10 day suspension

42. Possession of drugs or alcohol

Possession of illegal drugs/ alcohol/look-alikes is strictly prohibited (DRU).

Phone police/ parents/contact LEA/1-3 day selective isolation/5-10 day suspension/ counseling

Phone police/ parents/contact LEA/1-3 day selective isolation/1-10 day suspension/ agreement to attend drug or alcohol abuse classes/ counseling/ contract

School personnel may order a change of placement for up to 45 days if the student knowingly possesses or uses illegal drugs or sells or solicits the sale of a controlled substance while at a school function

43. Distribution/sale of drugs or alcohol

Selling/providing illegal drugs/ alcohol/look-alikes is strictly prohibited (SAL).

Phone police/ parents/contact LEA/7-10 day suspension/MDC/IEP conference/ expulsion

There are not second or third consequences for 43-54 because the incidents are serious enough that they do not warrant additional chances. Instead an automatic IEP conference will be convened before permission to return to classes and dormitory. Attendance is required by students, parents/legal guardians, and LEA.

44. Extortion

Obtaining sex, drugs, money, or other valuable from another person through the use of force or coercion (EXT).

Restitution/phone police/parent/ contact LEA/1-3 day selective isolation/3-5 day suspension

Note 1:  Student will be suspended until the IEP can be held.

45. Robbery

Taking the property of another by force or threat of force totaling $100-300 (ROB).

Phone police/ parent/contact LEA/5-10 day suspension/ counseling/ restitution/IEP/ MDC/possible expulsion

Note 2: Intervention strategies such as counseling and behavioral management plan will be used when appropriate.

Note 3: The police will be called only after permission from the Executive Duty Officer unless the student is a danger to self or to other (i.e., assault/battery).

46. Arson

Intentionally setting fires when there is the probability they will cause property damage, bodily injury, or anxiety (ARS).

Phone police/ parent/contact LEA/7-10 day suspension/IEP/MDC/counseling/ expulsion

47. Theft (over $100)

Obtaining another person's property illegally – for the purpose of this code, theft applies to property valued at $100 or more (LAR).

Phone police/ parent/contact LEA/3 day selective isolation/5-7 day suspension/ counseling/MDC/IEP/restitution

48. Bomb threat

Falsely telling someone that a bomb exists, or stating the intent to obtain or use a bomb (BOM).

Phone police/parents/ contact LEA/ immediate suspension pending convening MDC/IEP

49. Assault/battery

Inflicting physical pain or injury, or beating another person in a violent manner (BAT).

Phone police/ parents/DCFS/ contact LEA/3 day selective isolation/5-7 day suspension/ counseling/MDC/IEP

50. Possession/sale of stolen property

Having or selling property belonging to another person or the State without the consent of that person or the State (STP).

Restitution/phone police/parents DCFS/contact LEA/3 day selective isolation/5-7 day suspension/ counseling/MDC/IEP

51. Break-in or forced entry

Breaking a lock, window, etc., or using force to get into a building, room, or vehicle (BRE).

Restitution/phone police/parents /contact LEA/3 day selective isolation/5-7 day suspension/ possible expulsion/ counseling/MDC/IEP

52. False fire alarm

Intentionally activating a fire alarm with the knowledge that fire or other reason to use the alarm exists (FFA).

Phone police/ parent/contact LEA/1-3 day selective isolation/1-3 day suspension

53. Sexual abuse

Knowingly behaving in such a way that is in violation of school and social rules, policies, and norms concerning sexual behavior (SXA).

Phone DCFS/ police/parents/ contact LEA/1-10 day suspension. Possible expulsion

54. Sexual assault

An act of sexual penetration by use of force or threat of force (SXB).

Phone DCFS/ police/parents/ contact LEA/10 day suspension/ possible expulsion

55. Other (Level 3)

Staff of the State Schools reserve the right to use professional discretion to classify infractions not listed above as Level 3 infraction, as factors such as surrounding circumstances and new situations can affect incidents (OT3).

*Consequence decided upon severity of offense