Illinois Administrative Code
Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Part 827 - RULES OF CONDUCT, DISCIPLINE, SUSPENSION AND DISCHARGE PROCEDURES
Appendix A - Definitions for Disciplinary Action

Level 1

Definition

1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

Tardiness

Being late to a scheduled activity one is required to attend (TAR)

Counseling or verbal warning

1 day detention

2 day detention

Littering

Discarding trash or other materials on the floor or grounds or in other inappropriate places (LIT)

15-30 minutes clean-up duty on campus

1 hour clean-up duty on campus

2 hour clean-up duty on campus

Possession of tobacco products on school grounds for students under 18

Possessing tobacco products (PTP)

Counseling or verbal warning; and

Phone parents

1 day detention or dorm restriction; and Counseling; and Phone parents

3 day detention or dorm restriction; and Counseling; and Phone parents

Failure to complete assignments

Failing to completely follow through on an assignment or duty given by a staff member (FAI)

Counseling or verbal reprimand or 1 day detention

2 day detention; and

Dorm restriction

3 day detention; and

Dorm restriction

Loitering

Remaining in an area of the school or dorm for no apparent reason after being asked by staff to leave (LOI)

1 day detention or dorm restriction; and Verbal reprimand

2 day detention or dorm restriction

3 day detention or dorm restriction

Unauthorized area

Being in an area without permission from staff (UAA)

Counseling or verbal warning

1 day detention or dorm restriction

2-3 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Phone parents

Cheating or lying

Being intentionally dishonest, untruthful or deceptive (CHE)

1 day detention; and

Counseling or verbal reprimand

2 day detention; and

Dorm restriction

3 day detention; and

Dorm restriction; and

Withdrawal of privileges (town, trips, etc.)

Dress code violation

Inappropriate attire (Ex: sagging pants, low-cut top, hat on backwards) (DCE)

Counseling and/or verbal reprimand

1 day detention or room restriction

2 day detention or room restriction

Bus or public transportation misconduct

Improper conduct while riding the bus, such as smoking, refusing to obey the bus driver or other staff, or endangering the health and safety of bus passengers (BUS)

Assigned seat on next trip

Suspension from bus privileges on next trip; and

Phone parents

Bus suspension for remainder of School year; and

Phone parents

Insolence

Being disrespectful in speech or action (INS)

Counseling or verbal reprimand or 1 day detention or dorm restriction

2 day detention or dorm restriction

3 day detention or dorm restriction

Disruptive conduct

Inappropriate behavior or disruption of an academic, recreational, therapeutic or planned dorm activity (DIS)

Counseling or verbal reprimand; and

1 day detention or dorm restriction

2 day detention or dorm restriction

3 day detention or dorm restriction

Unauthorized petition

A student passes a petition around school or dorm without permission from authorized administrative personnel (UNP)

1 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Inform parents; and

Verbal reprimand

2 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Inform parents

3 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Inform parents

Possession and/or viewing of inappropriate materials

Holding of any material that is statutorily illegal (ILL)

Confiscate materials; and

Notify parents; and

1-3 day on- campus reassignment (OCR) or dorm restriction, depending on rating

Confiscate material; and

Notify parents and Local Education Agency (LEA); and

3-5 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and IEP-Eligibility Review (ER)

Non-staff possession or use of laser pointers

A student has or uses a laser pointer (PLP)

Counseling or verbal reprimand; and

Confiscate laser

2 day detention or room restriction; and

Confiscate laser

1-3 day OCR; and

Confiscate laser

Unauthorized or inappropriate computer use

Unacceptable use of computers, E-mail or Internet privileges, as outlined in the Student Use Agreement (COM)

Reference Student Use Agreement: Unacceptable Use and Consequence form

Unauthorized or inappropriate use of cellular phone, pager, Sidekick, tape recorder, BlackBerry, camera, smart phone, gaming system, personal laptop, television, etc.

Use of school or personal equipment without staff permission (PAG)

Device confiscated and held by school/dorm staff for 24 hours; and

Parent contacted

Device confiscated; and

Parent contacted; and

Device sent home to parent at the next School break; and

Parent decides when to return the device to the child

Device confiscated for the remainder of the School year

Aggressive behavior - verbal

Verbally inappropriate and unacceptable behaviors toward another student or staff member; socially unacceptable behavior that may endanger the student, people within the surrounding environment, or the environment itself (AGV)

1 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Counseling

2 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Counseling

* 3 day detention or dorm restriction; and Counseling

* Upon 4th offense, will be documented as EXCESSIVE VIOLATIONS #41 (EXV)

Aggressive behavior - physical

Physically inappropriate and unacceptable behaviors toward another student or staff member; socially unacceptable behavior that may endanger the student, people within the surrounding environment, or the environment itself (AGP)

1 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Counseling

2 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Counseling

* 3 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Counseling

* Upon 4th offense, will be documented as EXCESSIVE VIOLATIONS #41 (EXV)

Public display of affection

Socially unacceptable and/or inappropriate physical contact during the school day and at other school and dormitory social functions (Ex: extended hugging, kissing) (PDA)

Counseling or verbal reprimand

Counseling or verbal reprimand; and

1 day detention or dorm restriction

Counseling or verbal reprimand; and

1-3 day detention or dorm restriction

Sexual misconduct (Level 1)

Sexually unacceptable and/or inappropriate sexual physical contact with another person (Ex: playing doctor, grabbing, touching) (SXI)

Counseling or verbal reprimand; and

1 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Phone parent; and

Contact social worker

Counseling or verbal reprimand; and

2 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Phone parent; and

Contact social worker

Counseling; and

3 day dorm restriction or 1-3 day OCR or suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and

Phone parent; and

Contact social worker

Sexual harassment

Words, signs, body movements, vocalization, inappropriate touching, and/or gestures that make someone feel nervous or uncomfortable (SXH)

Counseling or verbal reprimand; and

1 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Contact social worker; and

Write apology letter; and

Phone parents

7 day dorm restriction; and

No on-campus privileges; and

Counseling; and

Contact social worker; and Write apology letter; and

Phone parents

Phone parents; and

3-day OCR or suspension; and

Contact social worker; and

Write apology letter; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Bullying (Level 1)

Bullying is: aggressive behavior that is intended to cause distress or harm; exists in a relationship in which there is an imbalance of power or strength; and is repeated over time (BUL)

1 day detention; and

Dorm restriction; and

Bullying counseling

Lunch detention; and

Bullying article with homework; and

3 day dorm restriction

Meet with police officer; and

Call parents; and

5 day dorm restriction

Other (OT1)

Staff of the Schools reserve the right to use professional discretion to classify infractions not listed in this chart as Level 1 infractions. The Schools recognize that factors such as mitigating circumstances and new situations can have an impact on incidents. (OT1)

Consequences decided upon severity of offense

Level 2

Definition

1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

Use of tobacco products on school grounds

Tobacco use is prohibited on school grounds (see smoke-free environment policy) (SMI)

1 day detention or dorm restriction; and

No use of tobacco products

3 day detention or dorm restriction; and

No use of tobacco products; and

Phone parents

7 day detention or dorm restriction; and

No use of tobacco products; and

Phone parents

Use of tobacco products for students under 18

Tobacco use is prohibited for students under 18 (SMU)

1 day detention or dorm restriction; and

No use of tobacco products

3 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Phone parents; and

No use of tobacco products

7 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Phone parents; and

No use of tobacco products

Cutting class

Being absent from class without authorization (CUT)

Extra work; and

1 day detention

Extra work; and

2 day detention; and

Phone parents

Extra work; and

3 day detention; and

Phone parents

On or off campus without permission

Being on or off campus without proper authorization or notification to staff (PER)

Revoke on-campus and off-campus privileges for up to 2 weeks; and

Phone parents

Revoke on-campus and off-campus privileges for up to 1 month; and

Phone parents

Revoke on-campus and off-campus privileges for up to 1 semester; and

Phone parents

Unauthorized distribution of printed materials, videos and video games

The sharing of inappropriate and unacceptable computer, hard-copy, video, or any other commercially produced materials with other students and/or staff members (UND)

Counseling or verbal reprimand; and

1 day detention or dorm restriction

2 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Phone parents

Phone parents; and

Dorm restriction; and

Possible 1 day OCR-School(S)/OCR-Dorm(D) or suspension

Disrespect or insub-ordination

Failing to follow directions given by a staff member; being disrespectful to a staff member or another student (DIN)

Counseling or verbal reprimand; and

1 day detention or dorm restriction or possible 1 day OCR or suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Phone parents; and

2 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Possible 1-2 day OCR or suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Phone parents; and

Dorm restriction or possible 1-3 day OCR or suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Intimidation or threats to others

Verbal or physical action that may result in physical and/or emotional harm to others (INT)

Phone parents/ police; and

1 day detention; and

Dorm restriction; and

Counseling or possible 1 day OCR-S/OCR-D or suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Phone parents and police; and

2 day detention and dorm restriction or possible 1-2 day OCR or suspension; and 2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Phone parents and police; and

Possible 1-3 day OCR or suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Threat to self

Verbal or physical action that may result in physical harm (TTS)

Threats to self will follow "Emergency Psychiatric Services" (see Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( PL 105-17))

Fighting

Engaging in a physical struggle or conflict between 2 or more individuals with the malicious intent of causing pain or injury (FIG)

Police may be notified; and

1-2 day detention or dorm restriction, or possible 1-3 day OCR or 2 day suspension; and

Counseling; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Police may be notified; and

Phone parents; and

3-5 day detention or 3-5 day dorm restriction or

1-3 day OCR or 3 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Police may be notified; and

Phone parents; and

Dorm restriction or 2-3 day OCR or 5 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Sexual misconduct (Level 2)

Knowingly behaving in such a way that is in violation of School and social rules, policies and norms concerning sexual behavior, whether or not the individuals involved consent to the act (SXM)

7 day dorm restriction; and

No on-campus privileges; and

Counseling; and

Phone parents; and

Police may be notified

7 day room restriction; and

Counseling; and

No on-campus privileges; and

Phone parents; and

Police may be notified

Phone parents; and

3-10 day suspension from School; and

Police may be notified; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Theft under $100

Taking someone else's property without that person's permission - for the purpose of this offense, stealing is limited to items valued under $100 (THF)

Notify police and parents; and

Restitution; and

Counseling; and

1-5 day detention or dorm restriction

Notify police and parents; and

Restitution; and

1-3 day OCR or 3 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and

Counseling

Notify police and parents; and

Restitution; and

3 day OCR or 5-7 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and

Counseling

Trespassing

Entering the land, property or dormitory room of another person after receiving notice not to enter or when the person is not present (TRE)

3 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Counseling

Phone parents; and

Possible police intervention; and

1 day OCR-S/OCR-D or suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and

Counseling

Notify police and parents; and

3 day OCR or 5-7 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and

Counseling

Gambling

Betting or taking part in a game of chance or skill for money or material gain (GAM)

Notify police and parents; and

1 week detention or dorm restriction; and

Counseling

Notify police and parents; and

1-3 day OCR or suspension; and 2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and

Counseling

Notify police and parents; and

3 day OCR or 5-7 day suspension; and 2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and

Counseling

Criminal damage to property (under $100)

Destroying or damaging public or private property in a willful manner - for the purpose of this offense, property damage is limited to damage under $100 (VAN)

Restitution; and

Notify police and parents; and

Counseling; and

3 day dorm restriction or detention

Restitution; and

Notify police and parents; and

Counseling; and

1-3 day OCR or 3 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Restitution; and

Notify police and parents; and

Counseling; and

3 day OCR or 5-7 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Criminal damage to property (over $100)

The willful destroying or damaging of public or private property valued over $100 (CRI)

Restitution; and

Notify police and parents; and

Counseling; and

1-3 day OCR or 2 day suspension

Restitution; and

Notify police and parents; and

Counseling; and

3 day OCR or 3 day suspension

Restitution; and

Notify police and parents; and

Counseling; and

3 day OCR or 5-7 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Unlawful assembly

Forming or participating in a group of three or more persons to cause violence, to do unlawful acts, or to disturb others (UNL)

2 day detention or dorm restriction

Notify parents; and

3 day detention or dorm restriction

Notify parents; and

5 day detention or 5 day dorm restriction or possible 1-3 day OCR or 3 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Forgery

Forging any document or using a forged document (FOR)

1-3 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Notify parents and police

1-3 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Notify parents and police

Detention or dorm restriction or possible 1 day OCR-S/OCR-D or possible suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and

Notify parents and police

Other (OT2)

Staff of the Schools reserve the right to use professional discretion to classify infractions not listed in this chart as Level 2 infractions.

The schools recognize that factors such as mitigating circumstances and new situations can have an effect on incidents. (OT2)

Consequences decided upon severity of offense

Level 3

Definition

1st Offense

2nd Offense

Excessive violations

Students with multiple discipline code infractions (EXV)

Parent conference; and

Contact LEA; and

1-2 day OCR

1-3 day OCR or 3 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and

IEP-ER

Absent from School without authorization

Absent from School without a valid excuse (AWA)

Phone parents; and

Contact LEA; and

1-5 day detention or dorm restriction; and

Counseling

Phone parents; and

Contact LEA; and

Possible 1-3 day OCR or 1-10 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Truancy

See Sections 26-3d through 26-15 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5 ] (TRU)

Gangs and secret societies

Recruitment for gang or cult membership; possession, display or use of gang or cult emblems, symbols or language inciting other students to intimidate, threaten or act with physical violence upon any other person (GSS)

Notify police and parents; and

Contact LEA; and

1-10 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and

Possible expulsion (If expulsion is chosen, an IEP-ER must be conducted.)

Possession of illegal materials

Holding of any material that is statutorily illegal (ILL)

Confiscate materials; and

Notify police and parents; and 1-3 day OCR or 3 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory

Notify police and parents; and

Contact LEA; and

5-7 day suspension; and

2 weeks minimum in Behavior Transition in the dormitory; and

IEP-ER

Threat to use dangerous weapon

Any written or verbal threat to use a dangerous weapon to inflict harm on others (TEA)

Notify police and parents; and

Immediate suspension pending convening IEP

Possession, use or transfer of a dangerous weapon

Possession, use or transfer of any item that is used with the intent of causing bodily harm (WEA)

Confiscate weapon; and

Notify police and parents; and

Contact LEA; and

ER