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

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The following chart provides a list of the types of offenses
				that may be addressed by the Schools. The Department's Rights, Responsibilities
				and Procedures Handbook reflects the following information regarding conduct,
				consequence for an offense and resulting discipline. The Handbook is updated
				annually and is provided:
a) to new students and their parents or guardians
				upon admission to the School;
b) to students, their parents or guardians and staff
				at registration;
c) upon request by contacting School administration;
				and
d) on each School's website.
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