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Gloversville Middle School
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Discipline Matrix 2015-2016 (By Level of Offense)
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Documentation in Schooltool and parent contact is required for all violations requiring administrative action.
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Discipline for CSE/504 students with disabilities shall be in accordance with state and federal laws and School Board policies.
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**NOTE: The disciplinary options may be escalated, supplemented or supplanted by the building administration should circumstances warrant. Building adminstration reserves the right to request a Superindentent's Hearing based on circumstances not listed in this matrix.**
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Offense1st 2nd3rd4th5th offenseIf behavior continues
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VViolations of School Policy
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VDress code violationChange clothes (parent notification) or parent pick-up for change of clothing
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VPossession of book bag/back pack/string bag in classroom during school dayReturn bag to locker/parent notificationConfiscate for parent pick-up after 2:30
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VTechnology violation [cell phone, electronic music/video/reading device, laser pointer during school hours(7:40-2:20)]Warning, confiscate device and return to student at end of school dayConfiscate for parent pick-up after 2:30
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Level I-II Offenses (If 30 days elapse between infractions return to 2nd consequence. Disciplinary action will be determined according to the number of related offenses in the Level II category.)
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I-IICutting class3:30 Detention4:00 Detention2 x 3:30 Detention2 x 4:00 DetentionISS (1 day)ISS (multiple days)
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I-IIDefiant/insubordinate/non-compliant--location cafeteriaLunch detentionMultiple lunch detentions/detentions
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I-IIDefiant/insubordinate/non-compliant--location other than cafeteria (includes disruption of class or interference with the teaching/learning process.)
[for location ISS (see Level III]		Teacher assigns consequence and calls parent3:30 detention [parent meeting]4:00 detention2x 3:30 detention (refer to SBST)2 x 4:00 detentionISS/OSS
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I-IIDisrespectful to staff memberClassroom teacher assigns consequence and calls parent (other location 3:00 detention)3:30 detention [parent meeting]4:00 detention2x 3:30 detention (refer to SBST)2 x 4:00 detentionISS/OSS
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I-IIDisruptive in silent lunch/detentionLunch detention-additional lunch detention. Detention-increase assigned detention time by 30 minutes or 2x according to detention/ISS progression.
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I-IIFailure to report to assigned area Lunch detention-additional lunch detention. Detention-increase assigned detention time by 30 minutes or 2x according to detention/ISS progression.
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I-IIEntering bathroom/locker room of opposite gender3:30 Detention4:00 Detention2 x 3:30 Detention2 x 4:00 Detention (Refer to SBST)ISS (1 day)ISS (multiple days)
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I-IIGambling (Betting or staking of something of value on the outcome of a game or event)3:30 Detention4:00 Detention2 x 3:30 Detention2 x 4:00 DetentionISS (1 day)ISS (multiple days)
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I-IIInappropriate language/swearingWarning/parent contact3:00 Detention3:30 Detention4:00 Detention2 x 3:30 DetentionMultiple detentions/ISS
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I-IILying3:00 Detention3:30 Detention4:00 Detention2 x 3:30 Detention (Refer to SBST)2 x 4:00 DetentionISS (1 day)
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Level III Offenses (Disciplinary action is based on the severity and/or number of offenses that occur within the Level III category.)
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IIIBullying, Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, Menacing [includes cyberbullying* and hazing]. *Cyberbullying includes but is not limited to using electronic technology to bully others with mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles on or off school property]2 x 4:00 Detention1 day ISS (Parent meeting)1 day OSS2 days OSS3 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent's Hearing)
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IIIPhysical aggression-no bodily harm or property damage. Any Inappropriate Physical Agression/Contact including by not limited to: slapping, kicking, pinching, tripping, biting, scratching, bumping, pushing/pulling, shoving, headlock, elbowing, spitting, or with an object ]2 x 4:00 Detention1 day ISS (Parent meeting)1 day OSS2 days OSS3 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent's Hearing)
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IIIDefacing/destruction of school/personal property.2 x 4:00 Detention1 day ISS (Parent meeting)1 day OSS2 days OSS3 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent's Hearing)
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IIIConsequence will depend on type and level of vandalism. Possible police referral; Student will clean, repair or pay for damages (minimum)
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IIIDefiant/insubordinate/non-compliant in ISSAssigned + 1Assigned +2 (Parent meeting) 1 day OSS2 days OSS3 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent's Hearing)
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IIIElectronic Devices (includes but is not limited to photographing/videotaping students/staff during school hours with or without their permission, offensive/unlawful use or publication, recording/distributing/reposting by any means fights on or off school grounds) 2 x 4:00 Detention1 day ISS (Parent meeting)1 day OSS2 days OSS3 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent's Hearing)
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IIIConsequence will depend on type and level offense. Possible confiscation of device and police referral. Students will be required to delete/remove photos and vidoes from devices and social media sites.
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IIIFighting in the school building or on school property. (causing bodily harm to another student)2 days OSS3 days OSS4 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent Hearing)
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IIIInappropriate language/swearing directed at faculty/staff1 day ISS1 day OSS2 days OSS3 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent Hearing)
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IIIInstigating/Provoking student to altercation/fight2 x 4:00 Detention1 day ISS (Parent meeting)1 day OSS2 days OSS3 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent's Hearing)
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IIIPossession/distribution of pornographic materials2 x 4:00 Detention1 day ISS (Parent meeting)1 day OSS2 days OSS3 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent's Hearing)
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IIIPossession/use of smoking materials (including but not limited to e-cigs, vapor cigs, cigs, lighter)2 x 4:00 Detention1 day ISS (Parent meeting)1 day OSS2 days OSS3 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent's Hearing)
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IIISexual harassment/misconduct (includes but not limited to using language, gestures, drawings/signs that are profane, lewd, vulgar or abusive Sexual Harassment (no physical contact) including but not limited to: drawing sexually explicit pictures and passing them around, telling sexual jokes, spreading rumors about a person’s sexual behavior, calling other students names with sexual connotations, gesturing w/object, etc. 2 x 4:00 Detention1 day ISS (Parent meeting)1 day OSS2 days OSS3 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent's Hearing)
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III*Consequence will depend on the type and level of offense. Possible police referral.
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IIIThreatening another student with bodily harm (use Bullying, Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination)ISS/OSS
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IIIThrowing Objects/Furniture/Food/Drink2 x 4:00 Detention1 day ISS (Parent meeting)1 day OSS2 days OSS3 days OSS5 days OSS (Superintendent's Hearing)
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IIIFor cafeteria: lunch detentions may be in assigned in lieu of or in addition to detentions/ISS depending on the type and level of offense.
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IIITheft/Possession of another’s or school property1 day ISSISS/OSS
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Consequence will depend on the type and level of offense. Possible police referral and/or restitution.
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IIIWalked out of school without permission1 day ISS2 days ISSMutiple ISS
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Level IV Offenses
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IVArson - starting a fire or attempting to start a fireZero Tolerance - 5 days OSS. Possible police referral and Superintendent's Hearing.
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IVCausing bodily harm to a faculty/staff member (Striking an employee)
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IVFalsely reporting a fire, bomb, or other catastrophe, misuse of 911, discharging a fire extinguisher, or misuse and/or uncalled for activation of a defibrillator. Bomb threats.
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IVPossession of weapon
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IVSexual Misconduct [Including but not limited to indecent exposure (ie: genitals, buttocks, breast) and flagrant contact with student's private area (ie. genitals, buttocks, breast, etc.)]
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IVViolation of drug and alcohol policies (possessing, smoking, consuming, distributing, exchanging)
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IVThreatening an employee with bodily harm/property damage.
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