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

Progressive Consequences and Resources Pre-K Through Grade Three

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

A principal or an assistant principal can suspend a student for offenses as outlined on the Behavior Codes charts beginning on page 25.

• A Level 3/short-term school suspension is for one to three school days.

• A Level 4/long-term suspension is for six to ten school days.

• Level 4/long-term suspensions may be referred to the assistant director of Student Relations for a conference.

• A suspension of one to ten school days requires due process, in which the student is told of the charge against them, is given a chance to present their perspective regarding the incident, and is given the right to appeal the decision. Suspension appeal procedures are addressed on page 36.

• A suspension of 11 to 20 school days requires a formal hearing unless such a hearing is waived by the parent/ guardian. For a student with a disability or in the referral process, refer to 707 KAR 1:340. Section 14. Manifestation Determination. For information regarding students with disabilities under Section 504, please refer to the JCPS Section 504 webpage (https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/department/exceptional-child-education/section-504). The procedures for a formal hearing are outlined later on this page. A school must conduct a manifestation determination for a student with a disability or in the referral process if the school is recommending a change of placement due to a code of conduct

  violation or if the student is being removed for more than ten days.

• A student on suspension may not enter the school or go on any JCPS school grounds unless arrangements for them to do so are made with the principal or assistant principal. The student may not attend any day or night JCPS-sponsored function or ride a JCPS bus for the duration of the suspension. Any violation of these conditions will result in further consequences.

• Make-up work may be requested by a student within three school days of their return from suspension. Makeup work will include only written daily work, tests, and major projects. Some class work cannot be duplicated and therefore cannot be made up. Make-up work will be provided to the student as arranged with the teacher. The student will have the number of school days of suspension plus one school day from the time they receive the make-up work to submit it to the teacher. When an absence or suspension occurs at the end of a semester or school year, the student or parent/guardian can make arrangements with the school administrator to take tests and turn in major projects. (See page 40.)

• A suspension will be for a definite number of school days and cannot be extended.

• Parents will be notified by letter or electronically of the behavior resulting in suspension, suspension length, and suspension dates.

A student or parent/guardian may request that the student stay in school during the appeal of a suspension. A student determined by the principal to be a danger to others or who is highly likely to be so destructive or disruptive that the education of other students cannot continue in a safe and orderly manner shall not be allowed to attend school during the appeal process unless they are referred to an alternative placement.

Appeals should be made in writing and hand-delivered, mailed, or emailed to the appropriate administrator. If a parent/guardian/student needs help writing a letter of appeal, they may contact Student Relations at (502) 485-3335 for assistance. Refer to the [appeal process] chart on page 37. Alternative appeal formats may be accepted. These alternative appeal formats may be initiated and approved through the director of Student Relations. Failure to follow the appeal procedures within the prescribed time limits as described herein will nullify the right of a student or their parent/guardian to appeal.