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Slide 1 Professional Perspective/Audience/ Topic

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Slide 1 Professional Perspective/Audience/ Topic

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Expulsion and Suspension of Students
With the rise in publicity over punishment of students, how school districts decide what punishment is effective enough for the problem.
In this case, I approached the topic from the view point of an administrator.

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Colt Carmichael- Burnet High School Assistant Principal
https://bhs.burnetcisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1232659&type=u&pREC_ID=1732428
Mr. Carmichael discussed many important aspects of expulsion and suspension in school districts. He explained that his job deals with much of the discipline aspect of school. Since his position deals with discipline, he must be up-to-date with the state and federal policies, as well as the local policy set by the district. Administrators must follow the legal requirements and must be in compliance, especially when dealing with special education students. He explained that the make sure they focus on the specific requirements outlined by IDEA and the Texas Education Code. He mentioned that the most common legal requirement he has dealt with was the changing of placement for special education students. With the requirements outlined in IDEA, many school districts are working are becoming compliant with the laws. His outlook was to make sure you know the guidelines and follow them.

Mr. Carmichael believed some of the best practices are:

·         Use the resources available in the district

·         Lean on administrators who have experience

·         Do not be afraid to ask for help in determining if you are following the correct protocol

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https://www.aasa.org/content.aspx?id=28982
Thompson discusses the alternatives he believes would be effective in place of suspension and expulsion. He discusses that in order to drip the rate of suspension and expulsion, the school districts must focus on creating an environment where students feel safe. Promoting success and encouraging engagement continue to be factors that lead to a smaller suspension and expulsion rate.

Thompson, Michael D. “Rethinking our approach to school discipline .” School Administrator, https://www.aasa.org/content.aspx?id=28982.

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https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/06/04/how-young-is-too-young-to-be-suspended-from-school

This article discusses the concerning rates at which young students are being suspended and expelled from a school.
·         Students being suspended for insubordination

·         Students being suspended for cussing

·         Many cases did not deal with bodily harm or the use of illegal drugs or weapons

·         Suspension and expulsion rates are extremely high

·         Advocate believes continuous monitoring and training is needed to help with decreasing the rate

Shockman, Elizabeth. “How Young Is Too Young to Be Suspended from School?” MPR News, 4 June 2019, https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/06/04/how-young-is-too-young-to-be-suspended-from-school.

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https://www.npr.org/2018/12/17/677508707/suspensions-are-down-in-u-s-schools-but-large-racial-gaps-remain

·         US suspension rate had decreased

·         Large gaps between different racial groups and suspensions within each group

·         Large gaps between students in special education services

·         African American students have the largest suspension rate

·         Some punishments are harsher than others for the same offense

Kamenetz, Anya. “Suspensions are down in U.S. schools but large racial gaps remain.” NPR, National Public Radio, 17 Dec. 2018, https://www.npr.org/2018/12/17/677508707/suspensions-are-down-in-u-s-schools-but-large-racial-gaps-remain.

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Statutory:
·         School districts must create a student code of conduct and outline the disciplinary actions that must take place for different offenses.

·         They must clearly state the circumstances for which a student may be removed.

·         The school district must also specify the conditions that allow for administration to transfer the student to a disciplinary alternative program.

·         They must also clearly provide guidelines for the length in which students are removed from certain setting, suspended, or expelled

(2 TEC § 37.001)

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.37.htm

Alternative Setting for Behavior Management, 2 TEC § 37.001

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Statutory:
·         Expulsion of students:
This statute describes what elements of actions that school district
has the right to expel student from school.

·          Students may be expelled if they bring fire arms on school property.

·         The school district has the right to alter the length of expulsion as they see fit.

·          It also discusses what actions should be taken if a student under the age of ten takes action in any unlawful activity outlined in this statute

(2 TEC § 37.007)

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.37.htm

Alternative Setting for Behavior Management, 2 TEC § 37.007

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Statutory:
·         Students shall be expelled if they bring a firearm on school property.

·         The statute outlines the gun-free school zone and what is considered to be a firearm.

·         The student committing the offense is required to spend no less than a year as expelled from the school.

·          It also discusses the requirements by the district that must be reported to the state and federal entities

(20 U.S.C. § 7961)

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:20%20section:7961%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7961)&f=treesort&edition=prelim&num=0&jumpTo=true

Gun-free School Act, 20 U.S.C. § 7961

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Slide 10 Local Administrative Law/ Policy/ Rule

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Slide 10 Local Administrative Law/ Policy/ Rule

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Burnet CISD Student Code of Conduct

https://4.files.edl.io/7906/08/03/19/174503-0e3d6740-d83e-4d0a-9859-4543f6acca98.pdf

The Burnet CISD student code of conduct was selected to show how punishment is outlined for students. Students can look at what to expect when they are involved in an offense that is deemed to be punishable by suspension or expulsion.

Burnet CISD. (2019). Student Code of Conduct. Retrieved from https://4.files.edl.io/7906/08/03/19/174503-0e3d6740-d83e-4d0a-9859-4543f6acca98.pdf

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Statutory:
·         Suspension of students: This law outlines the specific reasons for which students may be suspended from school

·         The statute discusses that the student code of conduct written by each school district, gives information regarding the use of suspension.

·          This statute also discusses the length of suspension and what it must not exceed.

·          It also outlines when a student under third grade can be suspended for.

(2 TEC § 37.005)

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.37.htm

Alternative Setting for Behavior Management, 2 TEC § 37.005

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Standard 1.7. The educator shall comply with state regulations, written local school board policies, and other state and federal laws (19 TAC § 247.2).

This standard discusses the importance of all educators to follow any and all laws and regulations put in place by local, state, and federal entities. In order to stay in compliance when dealing with student discipline, administrators must know and follow the protocols set in place.

https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=7&ch=247&rl=2

Educators’ Code of Ethics, 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 247.2

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https://law.duke.edu/childedlaw/schooldiscipline/downloads/instead_of_suspension.pdf

Many states deal with a high student suspension and expulsion rate. With many states giving money to school districts for attendance of students, if rates continue to rise, funding becomes limited. Owens et. al. (2015) discusses alternative approaches school districts can take in order to turn around the attendance of students.

Owen, Jenni, et al. Instead of Suspension - Duke University School of Law. (2015) Duke Center for Child and Family Policy and Duke Law School, https://law.duke.edu/childedlaw/schooldiscipline/downloads/instead_of_suspension.pdf.

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·         Read past legislation and the outcomes

·         Know the policies from local, state, and federal entities

·         Stay current on legislation

·         Know your rights

·         Know the rights of students and make sure they understand them

·         Follow all policies, protocols, and guidelines outlined by the district

·         Actively discuss policies and protocols with other administrators

·         Make sure teachers are up-to-date with their rights and the protocols they need to follow