Table of Contents

A Message From the Superintendent

Introduction

Six Essential Systems for a Strong Learning Climate

Three Pillars

Office of Climate and Culture: Supporting Our Students and Building Community

School Attendance

JCPS Prevention and Support Services

Trauma-Informed Care

Bullying Prevention and Support

Suicide Prevention and Support

Addiction Prevention and Support

Rights and Responsibilities of Entire JCPS Community

Kentucky Administrative Regulations for Special Education Programs

Evidence-Based Best Practices to Support Student Behavior

Progressive Consequences

Interventions and Consequences

Behavior Intervention and Consequence Definitions

Behavior Code Definitions

Progressive Consequences and Resources Pre-K Through Grade Three and Behavior Code Definitions

Jurisdiction and Application of the SSBIH

Due Process

Reporting Concerns of Improper Treatment or Abuse

Retaliation and Discrimination Prohibited

Student Searches

Suspension Procedures

Alternative Placement

Appeal Process

Bus Safety

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F

Appendix G

Student Bill of Rights

If, at any time, a parent, guardian, staff member, or other person(s) suspects or witnesses an event that compromises the emotional or physical safety of a student, it should be reported immediately. In JCPS, systems are in place to evaluate, investigate, support, and respond to situations that could present harm to a student. With interest in providing the best service possible to our students and families, we have multiple ways that incidences can be reported. Additionally, there is a JCPS Child Abuse Reporting Policy; details are provided below.

1. If feasible, we urge parents and guardians to call the building principal and report concerns. If that is unsuccessful, the assistant superintendent supporting the school should be contacted.

2. If concerns involve the potential of bullying or harassment, please call our JCPS Hotline at 1-888-393-6780 or visit our website to complete an online report. See the Bullying Prevention resources on page 14 for more support.

3. Parents and guardians may also call the JCPS Call Center at (502) 313-4357.

Any allegation made to JCPS staff that involves abuse must be immediately reported in accordance with the JCPS Child Abuse Reporting Policy, which states:

Any teacher, school administrator, or other school personnel who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child under age eighteen (18) is dependent, abused, or neglected shall immediately make a report to a local law enforcement agency or the Kentucky State Police, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or its designated representative, the Commonwealth’s Attorney, or the County Attorney in accordance with KRS 620.030.

Under Kentucky law, there are several authorities to which abuse or neglect can and should be reported. It is the district’s policy, in compliance with state law, that you should immediately report incidents of suspected abuse or neglect to:

The JCPS Child Abuse Reporting Policy can be found at https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/page/compliance-and-investigations.