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Discipline InitiativesStudents & Safety First Committee
Discipline Data: Q1 Suspensions Yearly Comparison
Discipline Data: Q1 Suspensions Level by Level Comparison
Discipline Data: Q1 Suspensions Level by Level Comparison
Discipline Data: Q1 Suspensions Level by Level Comparison
Q1 Bullying Data: Level Comparison
Bullying/Discipline InformationBULLYING LAW UNDER ACT 861
POLICY REQUIREMENT
The law requires us (APSB) to incorporate into the student code of conduct a policy prohibiting bullying of a student by another student.
● APSB WEBSITE - UNDER SCHOOL BOARD HEADING Last revised 2019
● https://go.boarddocs.com/la/apsb/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=B3LTNG6A517B#
● Code of Conduct found in the STUDENT HANDBOOK has the bullying/cyberbullying, Intimidation, Harassment, and Hazing page 80
What are the policy requirements for schools to prevent and respond to bullying behavior?
Louisiana schools must adopt and incorporate into the code of conduct a policy prohibiting bullying of a student by another student. School district policies must contain key policy and procedural elements, including, but not limited to:
• Definitions of bullying that conform to definitions in state law;• Statements prohibiting the bullying of a student by another student;• Discipline and criminal consequences for violation of the policy;• Procedures for reporting and investigations, including provisions concerning the scope and timing
of investigations, an appeals process, parental notification requirements and parental relief provisions, and requirements for written documentation; and
• Requirements for how the policy will be publicized within the school.
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS/CONSEQUENCES
BULLYINGOnce a report has been received at a school, and a school principal or his/her designee has determined that an act of bullying, hazing, or similar behavior has occurred, and after having met with the parent or legal guardian of the student involved, the principal or his/her designee, or applicable school official shall take prompt and appropriate disciplinary action against the student, and report criminal conduct to law enforcement. Counseling and/or other interventions may also be recommended.
These include, but are not limited to, the following:
Minor: 1. Counsel/Warn a student 2. Administer reinforcement work 3. Contact parents/guardians 4. Time-out (1 or more periods) 5. Peer Mediation 6. Referral to SBLC 7. Restorative justice practices 8. After-school behavior clinic 9. Before or After-school detention 10. Loss of Privileges, including but not limited to participation in extracurricular activities, parking lot privileges; or driving to school
Major: 1. Saturday Detention 2. Loss of Privileges, including but not limited to participation in extracurricular activities, parking lot privileges; or driving to school 3. In-school suspension 4. Out-of-school suspension 5. Expulsion 6. Any combination of these disciplinary actions.
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR BULLYING
Under Act 861 enacted in 2012, school employees are required to participate in four hours of training to learn how to detect, prevent and end bullying:
*Safeschools online training program is used to educate all employees about Bullying.
*These courses cover the definition, prevention and intervention strategies as well as approaches for positive school climate and cyberbullying.
*Administrators are trained annually about the Bullying procedures and the responsibilities of the school are explained.
*Schools are asked to have a bullying team consisting of two fact finders and a Prevention Coordinator.
BULLYING REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONSTeachers or other school personnel who receive a complaint about bullying must verbally notify the principal on the day of incident and in writing within two days of the incident. The principal must notify parents and launch an investigation on the day of the incident. The investigation must be completed within ten days. Anyone has the right and is encouraged to report bullying. An investigation is initiated by the Principal/designee no later than the next business day during which school is in session.
Investigation Documents
Past Bullying Initiative (Spring 2019)
• Posters
• Screensavers
• Assemblies (Primary)
• Stand Up Wristbands
• Parking Tags
• Peer Mentoring
• Teacher/Staff Training
• Video
• Screensavers
• Posters
• Parking Tags
• Video
• TikTok Challenge
Re-engagement & Crime Stoppers
Expulsion Data:
Q1 Expulsion Data By Level:Middle
Q1 Expulsion Data By Level:
What do we know and what are we currently seeing?
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS/CONSEQUENCES
DISCIPLINE IN GENERAL It is the final authority of the principal or a designee to maintain discipline during the school day and at any school function. Disciplinary offenses shall result in disciplinary action. B. Major and Minor Interventions, Disciplinary actions, and Disciplinary measures may be used interchangeably as deemed by the school administration depending on the grade level of the student and disciplinary offense.
These include, but are not limited to, the following:
Minor: 1. Counsel/Warn a student 2. Administer reinforcement work 3. Contact parents/guardians 4. Time-out (1 or more periods) 5. Peer Mediation 6. Referral to SBLC 7. Restorative justice practices 8. After-school behavior clinic 9. Before or After-school detention 10. Loss of Privileges, including but not limited to participation in extracurricular activities, parking lot privileges; or driving to school
Major: 1. Saturday Detention 2. Loss of Privileges, including but not limited to participation in extracurricular activities, parking lot privileges; or driving to school 3. In-school suspension 4. Out-of-school suspension 5. Expulsion 6. Any combination of these disciplinary actions.
BEHAVIORAL TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EMPLOYEESA District Discipline training is held yearly to inform administrators of their responsibilities in relation to Discipline.
Safeschools online training program is used to educate all employees in the following areas:Sexual Misconduct
Diversity AwarenessSensitivity Awareness
Bullying, Cyber Bullying and HazingSexual Harassment
Youth SuicideStudent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Dating ViolenceChild abuse
EACH SCHOOL HAS A PBIS ACTION PLAN TO PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR AND THE PLAN IS EVALUATED EVERY YEAR. (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
RESTORATIVE PRACTICESRestorative practices promotes inclusiveness, relationship-building and problem-solving, through such restorative methods as circles for teaching and conflict resolution to conferences that bring victims, offenders and their supporters together to address wrongdoing. Instead of punishment, students are encouraged to reflect on and take responsibility for their actions and come up with plans to repair harm.
For example, morning circles create a safe space for allowing everyone to be heard; for making connections; and for community building.
An example of restorative practices when disciplinary actions are necessary are the FIVE QUESTIONS:
● What happened?● What were you thinking at the time?● What have you thought about since?● Who has been affected by what you have done? In what way?● What do you think you need to do to make things right?
NOTE: There are questions for those harmed by others’ action
SEL (Social and Emotional Learning)-District committee and SDQ (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire)
PREVENTION AND INTERVENTIONS FOR STUDENTSSAFESCHOOLS ONLINE FOR STUDENTS
HIGH SCHOOLAlcohol, Drugs and Vaping courseBullying & Cyber Bullying courseDigital Citizenship courseSexual Harassment courseYouth Suicide Risk course
● Life Skills for High School through Health● Advisory● Gaggle● Crime Stoppers● Restorative Practices● Annual red Ribbon Week Campaign- October schools plan a daily activity that are anti drug, violence and bullying● LifeSkills Training, 5th grade- 3 year grant (2017-2020) materials were purchased and all teachers were trained-- taught through
Health and PE● Early Intervention Program
H. Aaron Ambeau, Ph.D., LCSW-BACS
Participants: Students and Their Parents
Number of Students: 27
Number of Parents: 28
Athletes testing positive on drug screens and students with drug or alcohol related incidents are required to complete a substance abuse Assessment at
Ascension Counseling Center. From the assessment, students are referred to Outpatient Treatment at ACC OR to the Early Intervention Program,
funded by Ascension Schools. The Early Intervention Program involves both students and parents. It is a 5-session course that addresses the biology of
abuse; family communication, risk and protective factors; peer relationships and self-control; and decision-making.
MIDDLE SCHOOLAlcohol, Drugs and Vaping course (6th-8th)Bullying & Cyber Bullying course (6th-8th)Digital Citizenship course (6th-8th)Sexual Harassment course (6th-8th)Youth Sucide Risk course (6th-8th)
Suicide Awareness & Mental Health
• Stats
• My Ascension
• Parish Proposal
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
In the latest Louisiana Caring Communities Youth Survey (2020):• 26% of sixth graders, 30% of eighth graders, 37% of tenth
graders, and 31% of twelfth graders in Ascension Parish need mental health treatment.
• Suicide has been contemplated by 19% of sixth graders, 26% of eighth graders, 33% of tenth graders, and 30% of twelfth graders in Ascension Parish.
The need is greater than ever, yet currently only 11% of students in Ascension Public Schools have direct access to a mental health professional. For more than 20 years, Ascension Public Schools has contracted with experts to provide mental health services to students, but those services are limited. Ascension Public Schools has existing agreements with Capital Area Human Services to provide 3 therapists at Central Primary, Donaldsonville High, East Ascension High, Gonzales Middle, and Gonzales Primary schools. In addition, the school district has an agreement with Spectrum to provide district-wide mental health services. Funding for these programs is provided by Medicaid and some private insurance, which limits services to mostly students who qualify for Medicaid.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness:● 1 in 5 U.S adults experience
mental illness each year● 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17
experience a mental health disorder each year
● 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
● Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34
