Curricular Initiatives

CelebrationsRachel Neil & Team: PJAS (PA Junior Academy of Science)Greg Steele & Kris Tranter: PMEA District Band (PA Music Educators Association)Wendy Summa & Sue McCourt: PTSA Lifetime Membership Award WinnersJudy Bourne: Good luck with your new job!

Review of ProceduresFebruary 8, 2013SecurityDiscipline Committee UpdateElectronic Device PolicyStudent Confidentiality: FERPAOwning Space/Room SecurityWe are ALL responsible for the safety and security of this building. We are never off duty.Points to RememberBe visible-wear your badge.Encourage students to keep moving.Keep your ears open and eyes moving: ISIS!Keep your doors locked-do not prop outside doors.Do not leave your class/students unattended!Safety DrillsMove students quickly and account for ALL students.Why?Our #1 priority is the safety and security of every student and staff member in this building. We cannot be complacent or think that bad things will never happen to us.This is OUR school, OUR home, TOGETHER we must be accountable to and for one another.

Student DisciplineAfter school detentionNorth Cafeteria 2:30-3:00 Tuesday-ThursdayReflective essays for studentsPick up materials in the main officeWorking in teams of two teachersTeachers can assign students to after school detentionHall Passes: Students are not to leave your room without a pass.Tardiness to class: ALL classes are EQUAL

-Facts only-no opinions.-Do not list the names of other students-FERPA.Only one student name per referral-Must be completed if the student is on your roster.Discipline CommitteeSurvey Data Results: Your top 4 ConcernsVulgar languageAttendance/TardinessInsubordination/Disruptive behaviorElectronic DevicesWe will continue to meet with the Discipline Committee to work to address actions to address concerns.WE MUST BE CONSISTENT !OUR TIME / OUR SCHOOL

Big PictureBYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Multiple Levels: Entire Staff SurveyedDiscipline Committee CreatedDC sub groupDepartment Chair

77% of the staff want a change to the current electronic devices policy.Instructional value of student technologyFocus committeeThis building will set the tone for the district roll out.

Electronics PolicyIf you are using technology in your classroom (i.e. Bring Your Own Technology) please make sure that administration is aware and supportive of your plan.Classroom managementWe will continue to work with Central Administration and respect your desire to change the policy. (BYOT)The policy is the policy; however, our message has not been consistent to the student body.Ask yourself: Is the student violating the policy causing a disruption to the safety and well-being of others? Yes. Address the student and follow protocol. No. Keep calm and carry on.

FERPAFamily Educational Rights and Privacy ActA Federal Law that protects the privacy of student educational records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

When in doubt dont give it out! (i.e. IEP data, SAP, etc.)Refer requests for student academic information to the school office or designated personnel.Information on a computer should be treated with the same confidentiality as a paper copy.Do not leave confidential information displayed on an unattended computer.Cover or put away papers that contain confidential information if you are going to step away from your desk.FERPAPersonally Identifiable Information: The term includes, but is not limited to(a) The student's name;(b) The name of the student's parent or other family members;(c) The address of the student or student's family;(d) A personal identifier, such as the student's social security number, student number, or biometric record;(e) Other indirect identifiers, such as the student's date of birth, place of birth, and mother's maiden name;(f) Other information that, alone or in combination, is linked or linkable to a specific student that would allow a reasonable person in the school community, who does not have personal knowledge of the relevant circumstances, to identify the student with reasonable certainty; or(g) Information requested by a person who the educational agency or institution reasonably believes knows the identity of the student to whom the education record relates.(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1232g)Record means any information recorded in any way, including, but not limited to, handwriting, print, computer media, video or audio tape, film, microfilm, and microfiche. (Grades, Attendance etc.)Communication is Key!When in doubt, ask questions!

Use your closest resources:Department Members

Department Chair/Support Staff/Guidance

AdministrationWe Are One

BALDWIN-WHITEHALL SCHOOL DISTRICTSTUDENT DISCIPLINE REPORTIncident #_______

Students NameGradeTodays Date

Staff MemberDate/Time of IncidentLocation of Incident

Detailed Incident Description:

PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION: Student Discipline Report will be processed after the referring teacher has made a parent contact and explained the incident.

Parent/Guardian Name Phone NumberDate/Time of Parent Contact

ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE TAKEN BY TEACHER

Parent Contact (required)Other - Explain in Detail

Warning

Date Issued

Student Conference

INFRACTION TYPE (Completed by Administrator)

|_| ABSExcessive/Illegal Absences|_| DOCDisorderly Conduct (38)|_| SDKFailed to Attend Detention

|_| AEMAssault of School Employee (3v)|_| DRCInsubordination / Disrespect|_| SHASexual Harassment (14v)

|_| ALCAlcohol Possession (49)|_| ELCElectronic Devices|_| SOFSexual Assault (8v)

|_| ASTAssault on Student (1v)|_| FIGFighting (17)|_| TARTardiness to Class/School

|_| BBBus Misconduct|_| FIRPossess Firearm (41)|_| TERTerroristic Threats (36)

|_| BULBullying (27v)|_| HARHarassment/Intimidation (16v)|_| THETheft (25v)

|_| BTBomb Threat (35)|_| KNIPossess Knife (42)|_| THRThreat: Staff/Student (22v)

|_| CCClass Cut(s)|_| OBSVulgar/Obscene Language|_| TOBSmoking / Tobacco Use (50)

|_| DCFDishonesty/Cheating/Forgery|_| POSPossess Controlled Substance (47)|_| VANVandalism (32p)

|_| DCVViolation of Dress Code|_| PPPeer Confrontation|_| WEAPossess Other Weapon (46)

|_| DDIDisruptive Behavior|_| SALSale of Controlled Substance (48)|_| OTHOther

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION (Completed by Administrator)

ActionDate(s)In-School Suspension: Date(s)

Warning:Periods:|_| 1 |_| 2 |_| 3 |_| 4 |_| 5 |_| 6 |_| 7 |_| 8

Bus Suspension:Out-of-School Suspension: Date(s)

Detention:

Informal Hearing: (Time/Date)

Restitution:Other:

Parent Notified: (Time/Date) |_| Telephone |_| Written Notification |_| Conference |_| Other

Administrative Comments:

Administrative SignatureDate

Date EnteredPupil Services: |_| Yes |_| No

Rev 7/2011BALDWIN-WHITEHALL SCHOOL DISTRICTSTUDENT DISCIPLINE REPORTIncident #_______

Student Discipline ReportInternal Office Use Only

INSTRUCTIONS: This area is used to record information for multiple offenders or victims involved in this incident. Note that not all incidents will have a victim. Additionally, a fighting incident will not have a victim as all parties are considered offenders.

MULTIPLE OFFENDERS

Students NameGrade

INCIDENT VICTIMS

Name

Victim Type: |_| Student|_| Student with IEP |_| Student from another school |_| Parent

|_| Adult Visitor|_| District Employee|_| Unknown

Injury Severity: Did the victim sustain physical injury?Was the Victim referred to a Student Assistance Program?

|_| Yes |_| No|_| Yes |_| No

Did the victim receive medical treatment? (Note: A comment is required if Yes) |_| Yes |_| No

Comment:

Name

Victim Type: |_| Student|_| Student with IEP |_| Student from another school |_| Parent

|_| Adult Visitor|_| District Employee|_| Unknown

Injury Severity: Did the victim sustain physical injury?Was the Victim referred to a Student Assistance Program?

|_| Yes |_| No|_| Yes |_| No

Did the victim receive medical treatment? (Note: A comment is required if Yes) |_| Yes |_| No

Comment:

Name

Victim Type: |_| Student|_| Student with IEP |_| Student from another school |_| Parent

|_| Adult Visitor|_| District Employee|_| Unknown

Injury Severity: Did the victim sustain physical injury?Was the Victim referred to a Student Assistance Program?

|_| Yes |_| No|_| Yes |_| No

Did the victim receive medical treatment? (Note: A comment is required if Yes) |_| Yes |_| No

Comment: