INDEX
Complaint Resolution Procedures
Page
Section 1—Overview of Policies Governing Appeals and Complaints ............ 1.1
Section 2—Employee Complaints
Employee Complaint Procedures ................................................................. 2.1
Employee Complaint Forms ......................................................................... 2.2
Section 3—General Public Complaints
General Public Complaint Procedures.......................................................... 3.1
General Public Complaint Forms ................................................................. 3.2
Section 4—Instructional Material Complaints
Instructional Materials Complaint Procedures ............................................. 4.1
Instructional Materials Complaint Forms ..................................................... 4.2
Section 5—Student and Parent Complaints (other than disciplinary action)
Student and Parent Complaint Procedures ................................................... 5.1
Student and Parent Complaint Forms ........................................................... 5.2
Section 6—Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process
Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process .................................................. 6.1
Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process Forms ....................................... 6.2
Section 7—Board Policy Cross Reference .......................................................... 7.1
Discipline Management Programs
Page
Introduction...................................................................................................... 1
Student Code of Conduct ................................................................................. 2
Discipline Management Framework ............................................................... 4
Discipline Management Plan Flowchart ......................................................... 6
Discipline Appeals Process ............................................................................. 7
Disciplinary Appeals Guidelines and Forms ................................................... 8
Campus Extracurricular Discipline Appeals ................................................. 14
Campus Response to Appeals........................................................................ 15
KEYS/SOC Statement of Philosophy ........................................................... 16
Keys to Successful Campus Intervention Team Meetings ............................ 17
Guidelines for Response to Threatening Statements or Actions on
Campus .......................................................................................................... 18
FISD/Child Protective Services Agreement .................................................. 19
Procedural Safeguards for Law Enforcement Officials or CPS
Questioning Students ..................................................................................... 21
FISD Truancy Guidelines .............................................................................. 22
FISD Truancy Warning Letter ....................................................................... 24
SECTION 1
OVERVIEW
of
POLICIES GOVERNING COMPLAINTS
Refer to
Board policies can be found online through: the “Inside Frisco ISD” link on the district website or directly at:
http://www.tasb.org/policy/pol/private/043905/
for additional information regarding:
Expulsion .......................................................................................................................................... Board Policy FOD
Harassment ......................................................................................................................................... Board Policy FFH
Title IX and Section 504 ....................................................................................................... Board Policy FB and FOF
(Including complaints on expulsion, harassment, and programmatic issues)
Student and Parent Complaint Process ................................................................................................. Board Policy FNG
Instructional Materials Complaint Process ........................................................................................... Board Policy EFA
General Public Complaint Process ............................................................................................................ Board Policy GF
Employee Complaint Process ............................................................................................................... Board Policy DGBA
for additional information regarding:
Dismissal of at-will employees ......................................................................................................... Board Policy DCD
Free speech and whistleblower ............................................................................................................ Board Policy DG
Harassment ......................................................................................................................................... Board Policy DIA
Nonrenewal of term contract .......................................................................................................... Board Policy DFBB
Suspension/termination of probationary contract .......................................................................... Board Policy DFAA
Suspension/termination of term contract ........................................................................................ Board Policy DFBA
Title IX and Section 504 ................................................................................................................... Board Policy DAA
(Including complaints on campus discipline, Disciplinary Alternative Education Program placement and campus extracurricular activities)
Discipline Management Appeals Process......................................................................Discipline Management Program
Type of Complaint
OVERVIEW OF POLICIES GOVERNING APPEALS AND COMPLAINTS
SECTION 2
EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS
Note:
Level Three
If the meeting with the
superintendent’s designee does not
yield a satisfactory outcome, the
complainant may appeal the
decision within 10 days to the board
of trustees. The superintendent’s
designee shall inform the employee
of the date, time, and place of the
meeting at which the complaint will
be on the agenda. The board may
give notice of its decision orally or
in writing at any time up to and
including the next regularly
scheduled board meeting.
“Days” shall mean District business days. Day of filing is “Day 0” and all deadlines shall be determined by counting the following day as “Day 1.”
Dismissal of at-will employee grievances are covered under Board Policy DCD
Employee contract grievances are covered under Board Policy DFBB, DFAA, and DFBA
Employee harassment grievances are covered under Board Policy DIA
Free speech and whistleblower complaints are covered under Board Policy DG
Title IX and Section 504 grievances are covered under Board Policy DAA
For Level Two and Three:
Superintendent’s Fax: 469-633-6017
Superintendent’s Address: Superintendent Jeremy Lyon
Frisco ISD
5515 Ohio Drive
Frisco, TX 75035
Level One
Level Two
If the meeting with Level One
If the informal meeting with the
administrator does not yield a
supervisor does not yield a
satisfactory outcome, the
satisfactory outcome, the
complainant may request, within 15 complainant may request, within 10
days, a conference with the
days of the date that they knew or
superintendent’s designee. The
should have known of the event
causing the complaint, a conference superintendent’s designee shall hold
a conference within 10 days of the
with the appropriate administrator.
request. The superintendent’s
The administrator shall hold a
designee shall have 10 days
conference within 10 days of the
following the conference within
request. They shall have 10 days
which to investigate, if necessary,
following the conference within
and to provide the complainant with
which to investigate, if necessary,
and to provide the complainant with a written response.
a written response.
Forms may be submitted by hand, via U.S. mail, or by fax at the following address and phone number:
For Level One:
Campus/Office Fax:
Campus/Office Address:
Informal Level
In most circumstances, complaints
should be addressed at the lowest
possible level. Employees should
first address their concerns with
their supervisor, principals, or other
appropriate administrator.
Complainants attempting to
circumvent levels should be advised
of the acceptable complaint
procedure by the administrator or
central office members who
inappropriately receive the
complaint.
PROCEDURES FOR RESOLVING EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS
Employee complaints, by formally adopted Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL) Employee Complaints/Grievances, should be registered and addressed in the
following manner:
PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS:
EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
DGBA
(EXHIBIT)
The forms on the following pages are provided to assist the District in processing employee
complaints/grievances.
Exhibit A: Employee Complaint Form - Level One - 2 pages
Exhibit B: Response to Level One Complaint - 1 page
Exhibit C: Level Two Appeal Notice - 2 pages
Exhibit D: Response to Level Two Appeal - 1 page
Exhibit E: Level Three Appeal Notice - 2 pages
Exhibit F: Board's Response to Level Three Appeal - 1 page
EXHIBIT A
EMPLOYEE COMPLAINT FORM - LEVEL ONE
To file a formal complaint, please fill out this form completely and submit it by hand delivery,
fax, or U.S. mail to the appropriate administrator within the time established in DGBA(LOCAL).
All complaints will be heard in accordance with DGBA(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any
exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name ______________________________________________________________________
2. Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________________________
3. Position ___________________________
Campus/Department ___________________
4. If you will be represented in voicing your complaint, please identify the person representing you.
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________________________
5. Please describe the decision or circumstances causing your complaint (give specific factual
details).
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
6. What was the date of the decision or circumstances causing your complaint?
____________________________________
7. Please explain how you have been harmed by this decision or circumstance.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
8. Please describe any efforts you have made to resolve your complaint informally and the
responses to your efforts.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
With whom did you communicate?
____________________________________________________________________________
On what date? _____________________
9. Please describe the outcome or remedy you seek for this complaint.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Employee signature ____________________________________
Signature of employee's representative ____________________________________
Date of filing ______________________________
Complainant, please note:
A complaint form that is incomplete in any material way may be dismissed, but may be refiled
with all the required information if the refiling is within the designated time for filing a
complaint.
Attach to this form any documents you believe will support the complaint; if unavailable when
you submit this form, they may be presented no later than the Level One conference. Please keep
a copy of the completed form and any supporting documentation for your records.
EXHIBIT B
RESPONSE TO LEVEL ONE COMPLAINT
_______________________________________ (date)
_______________________________________ (name of complainant)
_______________________________________ (address of complainant)
_______________________________________
Dear _________________________:
Having considered the complaint we discussed in our Level One conference on
__________________ (date), I have decided on the following response:
[Note: When preparing the letter, include only one of the following sentences.]
For the following reasons, I am unable to provide the remedy you seek:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
I will take the following actions to grant the remedy you seek for your complaint:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Although I am unable to provide the full remedy you seek for your complaint, I will take the
following actions to provide a partial remedy:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
(Signature of supervisor, principal, or other appropriate administrator)
Complainant, please note:
To appeal this response, you must file a written notice of appeal with the appropriate
administrator within the time limits set in DGBA(LOCAL). The necessary forms are available at
____________________________________ during regular business hours.
EXHIBIT C
LEVEL TWO APPEAL NOTICE
To appeal a Level One decision, or the lack of a timely response after a Level One conference,
please fill out this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the
Superintendent or designee within the time established in DGBA(LOCAL). Appeals will be
heard in accordance with DGBA(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name ______________________________________________________________________
2. Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________
3. Position ___________________________
Campus/Department __________________
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________
5. To whom did you present your complaint at Level One? ______________________________
Date of conference _____________________________
Date you received a response to the Level One conference ____________________________
6. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome at Level One.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
7. Attach a copy of your original complaint and any documentation submitted at Level One.
8. Attach a copy of the Level One response being appealed, if applicable.
Employee signature _____________________________________________________________
Signature of employee's representative ______________________________________________
Date of filing ______________________________
EXHIBIT D
RESPONSE TO LEVEL TWO APPEAL
_______________________________________ (date)
_______________________________________ (name of complainant)
_______________________________________ (address of complainant)
_______________________________________
Dear _________________________:
Having considered the appeal you presented at Level Two on __________________ (date), I
have decided on the following response:
[Note: When preparing the letter, include only one of the following sentences.]
I am unable to grant your appeal. I will uphold the decision made at Level One by
_______________________ (name) and communicated to you in the Level One response.
I wish to grant your appeal and have instructed _______________________ (name) to find a
resolution in keeping with the remedy you seek.
Although I am unable to fully grant your appeal, I have instructed _______________ (name) to
take the following actions as a partial remedy to your complaint:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________
Superintendent (or designee)
Complainant, please note:
To appeal this response, you must file a written notice of appeal with the appropriate
administrator within the time limits set in DGBA(LOCAL). The necessary forms are available at
____________________________________ during regular business hours.
EXHIBIT E
LEVEL THREE APPEAL NOTICE
To appeal a Level Two decision, or the lack of a timely response after a Level Two conference,
please fill out this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the
Superintendent or designee within the time established in DGBA(LOCAL). Appeals will be
heard in accordance with DGBA(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name ______________________________________________________________________
2. Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________
3. Position ___________________________
Campus/Department __________________
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________
5. To whom did you present your appeal at Level Two? ________________________________
Date of conference _____________________________
Date you received a response to the Level Two conference ____________________________
6. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome at Level Two.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
7. Do you want the Board to hear this appeal in open session? _______ Please be aware that the
Texas Open Meetings Act may prevent the Board from granting a request for open session.
8. Attach a copy of your original complaint and any documentation submitted at Level One and
a copy of your Level Two appeal notice.
9. Attach a copy of the Level Two response being appealed, if applicable.
Employee signature _____________________________________________________________
Signature of employee's representative ______________________________________________
Date of filing ______________________________
EXHIBIT F
BOARD'S RESPONSE TO LEVEL THREE APPEAL
_______________________________________ (date)
_______________________________________ (name of complainant)
_______________________________________ (address of complainant)
_______________________________________
Dear _________________________:
Having heard the presentation of your appeal at Level Three, the Board took the following action
at its meeting on ______________________ (date):
[Note: When preparing the letter or announcing the decision at the Board meeting,
include only one of the following sentences.]
We have denied the appeal and have upheld the decision made by the Superintendent (or
designee) at Level Two.
We have granted the appeal and have instructed the Superintendent to find a resolution in
keeping with the remedy you seek.
We have partially denied and partially granted the appeal and have instructed the Superintendent
as follows:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
_____________________________________
President of the Board of Trustees
Frisco ISD
DATE ISSUED: 08/02/2004
UPDATE 23
DGBA(EXHIBIT)-RRM
SECTION 3
GENERAL PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
Note:
“Days” shall mean District business days. Day of filing is “Day 0” and all deadlines shall be determined by counting the following day as “Day 1.”
PROCEDURES FOR RESOLVING GENERAL PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
General public complaints, by formally adopted Board Policy GF (LOCAL) Public Complaints, should be registered and addressed in the
following manner:
Informal Level
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
In most circumstances, complaints If the informal meeting with the
If the meeting with Level One
If the meeting with the
should be addressed at the lowest
appropriate administrator does not administrator does not yield a
superintendent’s designee does not
possible level with the appropriate yield a satisfactory outcome, the
satisfactory outcome, the
yield a satisfactory outcome, the
administrator. Complainants
complainant may request, within
complainant may request, within
complainant may appeal the
attempting to circumvent levels
15 days of the date that they knew 10 days, a conference with the
decision, within 10 days, to the
should be advised of the
or should have known of the event superintendent’s designee. The
board of trustees. The
acceptable complaint procedure by causing the complaint, a
superintendent’s designee shall
superintendent’s designee shall
the administrator or central office
conference with the lowest level
hold a conference within 10 days
inform the employee of the date,
members who inappropriately
administrator who has the
of the request. The
time, and place of the meeting at
receive the complaint.
authority to remedy the alleged
superintendent’s designee shall
which the complaint will be on the
problem. The administrator shall
have 10 days following the
agenda. The board may give
hold a conference within 10 days
conference within which to
notice of its decision orally or in
of the request. They shall have 10 investigate, if necessary, and to
writing at any time up to and
days following the conference
provide the complainant with a
including the next regularly
within which to investigate, if
written response.
scheduled board meeting.
necessary, and to provide the
complainant with a written
response.
Forms may be submitted by hand, via U.S. mail, or by fax at the following address and phone number:
For Level One
Campus/Office Fax: 469-633-6595
Campus/Office Address: Doug Zambiasi, Assistant Superintendent
Frisco ISD
5515 Ohio Drive
Frisco, TX 75035
For Level Two and Three
Superintendent’s Fax: 469-633-6017
Superintendent’s Address: Superintendent Jeremy Lyon
Frisco ISD
5515 Ohio Drive
Frisco, TX 75035
PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
GF
(EXHIBIT)
The forms on the following pages are provided to assist the District in processing complaints
from members of the public:
Exhibit A: Public Complaint Form - Level One - 2 pages
Exhibit B: Response to Level One Complaint - 1 page
Exhibit C: Level Two Appeal Notice - 1 page
Exhibit D: Response to Level Two Appeal - 1 page
Exhibit E: Level Three Appeal Notice - 2 pages
Exhibit F: Board's Response to Level Three Appeal - 1 page
EXHIBIT A
PUBLIC COMPLAINT FORM - LEVEL ONE
To file a formal complaint, please fill out this form completely and submit it by hand delivery,
fax, or U.S. mail to the appropriate administrator within the time established in GF(LOCAL).
All complaints will be heard in accordance with GF(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions
outlined therein.
1. Name ______________________________________________________________________
2. Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________
3. If you will be represented in voicing your complaint, please identify the person representing
you.
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________
4. Please describe the decision or circumstances causing your complaint (give specific factual
details).
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
5. What was the date of the decision or circumstances causing your complaint?
______________________________________
6. Please explain how you have been harmed by this decision or circumstance.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
7. Please describe any efforts you have made to resolve your complaint informally and the
responses to your efforts.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
With whom did you communicate? _______________________________________________
On what date? _____________________
8. Please describe the outcome or remedy you seek for this complaint.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Signature of complainant _________________________________________________________
Signature of complainant's representative ____________________________________________
Date of filing ______________________________
Complainant, please note:
A complaint form that is incomplete in any material way may be dismissed, but may be refiled
with all the required information if the refiling is within the designated time for filing a
complaint.
Attach to this form any documents you believe will support the complaint; if unavailable when
you submit this form, they may be presented no later than the Level One conference. Please keep
a copy of the completed form and any supporting documentation for your records.
EXHIBIT B
RESPONSE TO LEVEL ONE COMPLAINT
_______________________________________ (date)
_______________________________________ (name of complainant)
_______________________________________ (address of complainant)
_______________________________________
Dear _________________________:
Having considered the complaint we discussed in our Level One conference on
__________________ (date), I have decided on the following response:
[Note: When preparing the letter, include only one of the following sentences.]
For the following reasons, I am unable to provide the remedy you seek:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
I will take the following actions to grant the remedy you seek for your complaint:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Although I am unable to provide the full remedy you seek for your complaint, I will take the
following actions to provide a partial remedy:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________
(Signature of appropriate administrator)
Complainant, please note:
To appeal this response, you must file a written notice of appeal with the appropriate
administrator within the time limits set in GF(LOCAL). The necessary forms are available at
____________________________________ during regular business hours.
EXHIBIT C
LEVEL TWO APPEAL NOTICE
To appeal a Level One decision, or the lack of a timely response after a Level One conference,
please fill out this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the
Superintendent or designee within the time established in GF(LOCAL). Appeals will be heard in
accordance with GF(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name ______________________________________________________________________
2. Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________
3. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________
4. To whom did you present your complaint at Level One? ______________________________
Date of conference _____________________________
Date you received a response to the Level One conference ____________________________
5. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome at Level One.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
6. Attach a copy of your original complaint and any documentation submitted at Level One.
7. Attach a copy of the Level One response being appealed, if applicable.
Signature of complainant _________________________________________________________
Signature of complainant's representative ____________________________________________
Date of filing ______________________________
EXHIBIT D
RESPONSE TO LEVEL TWO APPEAL
_______________________________________ (date)
_______________________________________ (name of complainant)
_______________________________________ (address of complainant)
_______________________________________
Dear _________________________:
Having considered the appeal you presented at Level Two on __________________ (date), I
have decided on the following response:
[Note: When preparing the letter, include only one of the following sentences.]
I am unable to grant your appeal. I will uphold the decision made at Level One by
_______________________ (name) and communicated to you in the Level One response.
I wish to grant your appeal and have instructed _______________________ (name) to find a
resolution in keeping with the remedy you seek.
Although I am unable to fully grant your appeal, I have instructed _______________ (name) to
take the following actions as a partial remedy to your complaint:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________
Superintendent (or designee)
Complainant, please note:
To appeal this response, you must file a written notice of appeal with the appropriate
administrator within the time limits set in GF(LOCAL). The necessary forms are available at
____________________________________ during regular business hours.
EXHIBIT E
LEVEL THREE APPEAL NOTICE
To appeal a Level Two decision, or the lack of a timely response after a Level Two conference,
please fill out this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the
Superintendent or designee within the time established in GF(LOCAL). Appeals will be heard
in accordance with GF(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name ______________________________________________________________________
2. Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________
3. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________
4. To whom did you present your appeal at Level Two? ________________________________
Date of conference _____________________________
Date you received a response to the Level Two conference __________________
5. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome at Level Two.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
6. Do you want the Board to hear this appeal in open session? _______
Please be aware that the Texas Open Meetings Act may prevent the Board from granting a
request for open session.
7. Attach a copy of your original complaint and any documentation submitted at Level One and
a copy of your Level Two appeal notice.
8. Attach a copy of the Level Two response being appealed, if applicable.
Signature of complainant _________________________________________________________
Signature of complainant's representative ____________________________________________
Date of filing ______________________________
EXHIBIT F
BOARD'S RESPONSE TO LEVEL THREE APPEAL
_______________________________________ (date)
_______________________________________ (name of complainant)
_______________________________________ (address of complainant)
_______________________________________
Dear _________________________:
Having heard the presentation of your appeal at Level Three, the Board took the following action
at its meeting on ______________________ (date):
[Note: When preparing the letter or announcing the decision at the Board meeting, include only
one of the following sentences.]
We have denied the appeal and have upheld the decision made by the Superintendent (or
designee) at Level Two.
We have granted the appeal and have instructed the Superintendent to find a resolution in
keeping with the remedy you seek.
We have partially denied and partially granted the appeal and have instructed the Superintendent
as follows:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
_____________________________________
President of the Board of Trustees
Frisco ISD
DATE ISSUED: 08/02/2004
UPDATE 23
GF(EXHIBIT)-RRM
SECTION 4
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL COMPLAINTS
The committee shall review the
challenged material in its entirety as
soon as reasonably possible. The
committee shall then prepare a written
report with copies provided to the
principal, the superintendent or
designee, and the complainant.
Upon receipt of a formal
reconsideration request, the principal
shall appoint a reconsideration
committee. The committee shall
include at least one member of the
instructional staff who either has
experience teaching the challenged
materials or is familiar with the
material. Other members may
include district-level staff, library
staff, secondary-level students,
parents, and others deemed
appropriate by principal.
If the complainant wishes to appeal
the decision of the committee they
may request, within 10 days, a
conference with the superintendent’s
designee. The superintendent’s
designee shall hold a conference
within 10 days of the request. The
superintendent’s designee shall have
10 days following the conference
within which to investigate, if
necessary, and to provide the
complainant with a written response.
Note:
If the meeting with the
superintendent’s designee does not
yield a satisfactory outcome the
complainant may appeal the decision,
within 10 days, to the board of
trustees. The superintendent’s
designee shall inform the employee of
the date, time, and place of the
meeting at which the complaint will
be on the agenda. The board may
give notice of its decision orally or in
writing at any time up to and
including the next regularly scheduled
board meeting.
“Days” shall mean District business days. Day of filing is “Day 0” and all deadlines shall be determined by counting the following day as “Day 1.”
For Level Two and Three:
Superintendent’s Fax: 469-633-6017
Superintendent’s Address: Superintendent Jeremy Lyon
Frisco ISD
5515 Ohio Drive
Frisco, TX 75035
Forms may be submitted by hand, via U.S. mail, or by fax at the following address and phone number:
Formal Reconsideration:
Campus Fax:
Campus Address:
If the complainant wishes to make a
formal challenge, the principal shall
provide the complainant a copy of
Board Policy EFA (LOCAL) and a
Request for Reconsideration of
Instructional Materials form EFA.
Principal and/or staff receiving a
complaint shall explain the selection
process, criteria, and qualifications of
staff who made the selection; explain
the role and usefulness the questioned
material plays; and offer another
resource if and when appropriate.
PROCEDURES FOR RESOLVING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL DISPUTES
Instructional material disputes, by formally adopted Board Policy EFA (LOCAL), should be registered and addressed in the following manner:
Informal Reconsideration
Formal Reconsideration
Level Two
Level Three
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES:
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SELECTION AND ADOPTION
EFA
(EXHIBIT)
See the following pages for forms relating to reconsideration of instructional resources:
Exhibit A: Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials - 2 pages
Exhibit B: Checklist for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials - 2 pages
EXHIBIT A
REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Name ___________________________________________ Date ____________________
Address __________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________ State __________ Zip _______________
Phone ____________________________________________________________________
Do you represent yourself? _____ an organization? _____ (If an organization, please
identify: _________________________________________________________________)
Resource on which you are commenting:
____ Book
____ Magazine
____ Audio Recording
____ Textbook
____ Library Program
____ Newspaper
____ Video/DVD
____ Electronic information/network (please specify)
____ Display
____ Other ________________________________
Title _____________________________________________________________________
Author/Producer ___________________________________________________________
1. Have you reviewed the materials in their entirety? If not, please do so before
completing and submitting this form.
2. To what in the material do you object? (Please be specific: cite pages, etc.)
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. What do you believe might be the result of using this material?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
4. For what age group would you recommend this material?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
5. In its place, what material of equal quality would you recommend that could be
used to teach similar subject matter?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
6. What do you believe should be done with the material in question?
[ ] Remove it from the curriculum.
[ ] Do not allow my child to use this material.
[ ] Use it as resource material or a choice selection.
Complainant signature___________________________________ Date ________________
EXHIBIT B
CHECKLIST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Type of resource ____________________________________________________________
Title ______________________________________________________________________
Author/Producer ____________________________________________________________
1. Purpose
a. What is the overall purpose of the material or resource?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
b. Is the purpose accomplished? [ ] Yes [ ] No
2. Authenticity
a. Is the author or presenter competent and qualified in the field?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
b. What is the reputation and significance of the author or publisher/producer
in the field? _____________________________________________________________
c. Is the material or resource up-to-date? [ ] Yes [ ] No
d. Are information sources well documented either in the resource or in guides
[ ] Yes [ ] No
e. Are translations and interpretations faithful to the original?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
3. Appropriateness
a. Does the resource promote the educational goals and objectives of the
curriculum of District schools? [ ] Yes [ ] No
b. Is it appropriate for the level of instruction intended? [ ] Yes [ ] No
c. Are the illustrations appropriate for the subjects and age levels?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
4. Content
a. Is the content of this material or resource well presented by providing
adequate scope, range, depth, and continuity? [ ] Yes [ ] No
b. Does it present information not otherwise available? [ ] Yes [ ] No
c. Does it give a dimension or direction that is new or different from others
available for the subject? [ ] Yes [ ] No
5. Review/Evaluations
a. Source of review/evaluation __________________________________________
[ ] Favorably reviewed
[ ] Unfavorably reviewed
b. Does this title or resource appear in one or more reputable selection aids?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If answer is "yes," please list titles of selection aids.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Additional Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Recommendations by review committee for treatment of questioned resource
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Signatures of review committee:
______________________________________
_________________________________
______________________________________
_________________________________
Chairperson _________________________________
Date _______________________________________
DATE ISSUED: 07/01/2002
UPDATE 68
EFA(EXHIBIT)-A
SECTION 5
STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS
Note:
Level Three
If the meeting with the
superintendent’s designee does not
yield a satisfactory outcome the
complainant may appeal the
decision within 10 days to the board
of trustees. The superintendent’s
designee shall inform the employee
of the date, time, and place of the
meeting at which the complaint will
be on the agenda. The board may
give notice of its decision orally or
in writing at any time up to and
including the next regularly
scheduled board meeting.
“Days” shall mean District business days. Day of filing is “Day 0” and all deadlines shall be determined by counting the following day as “Day 1.”
Discipline and campus extracurricular complaints are covered under the board approved Discipline Management Program Framework
Expulsion grievances are covered under Board Policy FOD
Student harassment grievances are covered under Board Policy FFH
Title IX and Section 504 grievances are covered under Board Policy FB and FOF
For Level Two and Three
Superintendent’s Fax: 469-633-6017
Superintendent’s Address: Superintendent Jeremy Lyon
Frisco ISD
5515 Ohio Drive
Frisco, TX 75035
Level One
Level Two
If the meeting with the Level One
If the informal meeting with the
administrator does not yield a
appropriate administrator does not
satisfactory outcome, the
yield a satisfactory outcome, the
complainant may request, within 15 complainant may request, within 10
days, a conference with the
days of the date that they knew or
superintendent’s designee. The
should have known of the event
causing the complaint, a conference superintendent’s designee shall hold
a conference within 10 days of the
with the appropriate administrator.
request. The superintendent’s
The administrator shall hold a
designee shall have 10 days
conference within 10 days of the
following the conference within
request. They shall have 10 days
which to investigate, if necessary,
following the conference within
and to provide the complainant with
which to investigate, if necessary,
and to provide the complainant with a written response.
a written response.
Forms may be submitted by hand, via U.S. mail, or by fax at the following address and phone number:
For Level One
Campus Fax: 469-633-6595
Campus Address: Doug Zambiasi, Assistant Superintendent
Frisco ISD
5515 Ohio Drive
Frisco, TX 75035
Informal Level
In most circumstances, complaints
should be addressed at the lowest
possible level. Students and parents
should first address their concerns
with the appropriate teacher,
principal, or campus administrator.
Complainants attempting to
circumvent levels should be advised
of the acceptable complaint
procedure by the administrator or
central office members who
inappropriately receive the
complaint.
PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS OF STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS
Student and parent complaints—including appeals of student expulsions, harassment complaints, and complaints involving programs—by formally adopted
Board Policy FNG (LOCAL) Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances, should be registered and addressed in the following manner:
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
FNG
(EXHIBIT)
The forms on the following pages are provided to assist the District in processing complaints
from students and parents:
Exhibit A: Student/Parent Complaint Form - Level One - 2 pages
Exhibit B: Response to Level One Complaint - 1 page
Exhibit C: Level Two Appeal Notice - 1 page
Exhibit D: Response to Level Two Appeal - 1 page
Exhibit E: Level Three Appeal Notice - 2 pages
Exhibit F: Board's Response to Level Three Appeal - 1 page
EXHIBIT A
STUDENT/PARENT COMPLAINT FORM - LEVEL ONE
To file a formal complaint, please fill out this form completely and submit it by hand delivery,
fax, or U.S. mail to the appropriate administrator within the time established in FNG(LOCAL).
All complaints will be heard in accordance with FNG(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions
outlined therein.
1. Name ______________________________________________________________________
2. Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)________________________________________________________
3. Campus ____________________________________________________________________
4. If you will be represented in voicing your complaint, please identify the person representing you.
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)_______________________________________________________
5. Please describe the decision or circumstances causing your complaint (give specific factual
details).
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
6. What was the date of the decision or circumstances causing your complaint?
____________________________________
7. Please explain how you have been harmed by this decision or circumstance.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
8. Please describe any efforts you have made to resolve your complaint informally and the
responses to your efforts.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
With whom did you communicate? _______________________________________________
On what date? _____________________
9. Please describe the outcome or remedy you seek for this complaint.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Student or parent signature _______________________________________________________
Signature of student's or parent's representative _______________________________________
Date of filing ______________________________
Complainant, please note:
A complaint form that is incomplete in any material way may be dismissed, but may be refiled
with all the required information if the refiling is within the designated time for filing a
complaint.
Attach to this form any documents you believe will support the complaint; if unavailable when
you submit this form, they may be presented no later than the Level One conference. Please keep
a copy of the completed form and any supporting documentation for your records.
EXHIBIT B
RESPONSE TO LEVEL ONE COMPLAINT
_______________________________________ (date)
_______________________________________ (name of complainant)
_______________________________________ (address of complainant)
Dear _________________________:
Having considered the complaint we discussed in our Level One conference on _____________,
I have decided on the following response:
(date)
[Note: When preparing the letter, include only one of the following sentences.]
For the following reasons, I am unable to provide the remedy you seek:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
I will take the following actions to grant the remedy you seek for your complaint:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Although I am unable to provide the full remedy you seek for your complaint, I will take the
following actions to provide a partial remedy:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________
(Signature of principal or administrator)
Complainant, please note:
To appeal this response, you must file a written notice of appeal with the appropriate
administrator within the time limits set in FNG(LOCAL). The necessary forms are available at
____________________________________ during regular business hours.
EXHIBIT C
LEVEL TWO APPEAL NOTICE
To appeal a Level One decision, or the lack of a timely response after a Level One conference,
please fill out this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the
Superintendent or designee within the time established in FNG(LOCAL). Appeals will be heard
in accordance with FNG(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name ______________________________________________________________________
2. Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)_________________________________
3. Campus ____________________________________________________________________
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)_________________________________
5. To whom did you present your complaint at Level One? ______________________________
Date of conference _____________________________
Date you received a response to the Level One conference ____________________________
6. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome at Level One.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
7. Attach a copy of your original complaint and any documentation submitted at Level One.
8. Attach a copy of the Level One response being appealed, if applicable.
Student or parent signature _________________________________________________
Signature of the student's or parent's representative _______________________________
Date of filing ______________________________
EXHIBIT D
RESPONSE TO LEVEL TWO APPEAL
_______________________________________ (date)
_______________________________________ (name of complainant)
_______________________________________ (address of complainant)
_______________________________________
Dear _________________________:
Having considered the appeal you presented at Level Two on __________________ (date), I
have decided on the following response:
[Note: When preparing the letter, include only one of the following sentences.]
I am unable to grant your appeal. I will uphold the decision made at Level One by
_______________________ (name) and communicated to you in the Level One response.
I wish to grant your appeal and have instructed _______________________ (name) to find a
resolution in keeping with the remedy you seek.
Although I am unable to fully grant your appeal, I have instructed _______________ (name) to
take the following actions as a partial remedy to your complaint:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________
Superintendent (or designee)
Complainant, please note:
To appeal this response, you must file a written notice of appeal with the appropriate
administrator within the time limits set in FNG(LOCAL). The necessary forms are available at
____________________________________ during regular business hours.
EXHIBIT E
LEVEL THREE APPEAL NOTICE
To appeal a Level Two decision, or the lack of a timely response after a Level Two conference,
please fill out this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the
Superintendent or designee within the time established in FNG(LOCAL). Appeals will be heard
in accordance with FNG(LEGAL) and (LOCAL) or any exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name ______________________________________________________________________
2. Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)__________________________________________
3. Campus ____________________________________________________________________
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone number (___)__________________________________________
5. To whom did you present your appeal at Level Two? ________________________________
Date of conference _____________________________
Date you received a response to the Level Two conference ____________________________
6. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome at Level Two.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
7. Do you want the Board to hear this appeal in open session? _______ Please be aware that the
Texas Open Meetings Act may prevent the Board from granting a request for open session.
8. Attach a copy of your original complaint and any documentation submitted at Level One and
a copy of your Level Two appeal notice.
9. Attach a copy of the Level Two response being appealed, if applicable.
Student's or parent's signature _____________________________________________________
Signature of student's or parent's representative _______________________________________
Date of filing ______________________________
EXHIBIT F
BOARD'S RESPONSE TO LEVEL THREE APPEAL
_______________________________________ (date)
_______________________________________ (name of complainant
_______________________________________ (address of complainant)
Dear _________________________:
Having heard the presentation of your appeal at Level Three, the Board took the following action
at its meeting on ______________________ (date):
[Note: When preparing the letter or announcing the decision at the Board meeting, include only
one of the following sentences.]
We have denied the appeal and have upheld the decision made by the Superintendent (or
designee) at Level Two.
We have granted the appeal and have instructed the Superintendent to find a resolution in
keeping with the remedy you seek.
We have partially denied and partially granted the appeal and have instructed the Superintendent
as follows:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
_____________________________________
President of the Board of Trustees
Frisco Independent School District
DATE ISSUED: 08/02/2004
UPDATE 23
FNG(EXHIBIT)-RRM
SECTION 6
CAMPUS EXTRACURRICULAR CONCERNS PROCESS
CAMPUS EXTRACURRICULAR CONCERNS PROCESS
* All concerns other than disciplinary appeals
STEP #1 Activity
Sponsor
STEP #2 Campus Coordinator
or
Assistant Principal
STEP #3 Principal
STEP #4 District Committee
x Executive Director of Student Services
x Director of Secondary Personnel
x Director of Athletics/Fine Arts
x
x
x
All appeals must be in writing.
Severity of the concern will determine at what level the process begins.
The decision of the campus principal is final and may not be go further unless the concern is related to
district wide policy, guidelines or procedures. Concerns addressed by the district committee are final.
CAMPUS EXTRACURRICULAR CONCERNS PROCESS
APPEALS FORMS
The forms on the following pages are provided to assist the District in processing appeals from
students and parents under the board approved Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process.
Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process Appeal Form #1 - 1 page
Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process Appeal Form #2 - 1 page
Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process Appeal Form #3 - 1 page
Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process Appeal Form #4 - 1 page
Form #4 appeals only apply to the Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process
CAMPUS EXTRACURRICULAR CONCERNS PROCESS
APPEAL FORM #1
To file a formal appeal, please fill out this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax,
or U.S. mail to the appropriate administrator within the time established in FNG (local). All
appeals will be heard in accordance with the Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process or any
exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name
2. Address
Telephone number (___)
3. Campus
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name
Address
Telephone number (___)
5. What was the date of the decision or circumstances causing your appeal?
6. Please describe the decision or circumstances causing your appeal (give specific factual details).
7. Please describe the outcome or remedy you seek for this appeal.
Student or parent signature
Date of filing
CAMPUS EXTRACURRICULAR CONCERNS PROCESS
APPEAL LEVEL #2
To appeal the decision, or the lack of a timely response following the conference, please fill out
this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the appropriate
administrator within the time established in FNG (local). Appeals will be heard in accordance
with the Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process or any exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name
2. Address
Telephone number (____)
3. Campus
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name
Address
Telephone number (___)
5. To whom did you present your appeal?
Date of conference
Date you received a response from the appeals conference
6. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome of your first appeal.
7. Attach a copy of your original appeal and any documentation submitted.
8. Attach a copy of the campus response being appealed, if applicable.
Student or parent signature
Date of filing
CAMPUS EXTRACURRICULAR CONCERNS PROCESS
APPEAL LEVEL #3
To appeal the decision, or the lack of a timely response following the conference, please fill out
this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the appropriate
administrator within the time established in FNG (local). Appeals will be heard in accordance
with the Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process or any exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name
2. Address
Telephone number (___)
3. Campus
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name
Address
Telephone number (___)
5. To whom did you present your appeal?
Date of conference
Date you received a response from the appeals conference
6. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome of your second appeal.
7. Attach a copy of your original appeal and any documentation submitted.
8. Attach a copy of the campus response being appealed, if applicable.
Student's or parent's signature
Date of filing
CAMPUS EXTRACURRICULAR CONCERNS PROCESS
APPEAL LEVEL #4
To appeal the decision, or the lack of a timely response following the conference, please fill out
this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the appropriate
administrator within the time established in FNG (local). Appeals will be heard in accordance
with the Campus Extracurricular Concerns Process or any exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name
2. Address
Telephone number (___)
3. Campus
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name
Address
Telephone number (___)
5. To whom did you present your appeal?
Date of conference
Date you received a response from the appeals conference.
6. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome of your third appeal.
7. Attach a copy of your original appeal and any documentation submitted.
8. Attach a copy of the campus response being appealed, if applicable.
Student's or parent's signature
Date of filing
SECTION 7
BOARD POLICY CROSS REFERENCE
BOARD POLICY CROSS REFERENCE
BOARD POLICY
TOPIC ADDRESSED
DAA .........................Employee Title IX and Section 504 complaints
DCD .........................Dismissal of at-will employee complaints
DFAA .......................Employee suspension/termination of probationary
contract complaints
DFBA .......................Employee suspension/termination of term contract
complaints
DFBB .......................Employee nonrenewal of term contract complaints
DG ............................Employee free speech and whistleblower complaints
*DGBA ......................Employee complaint process
DIA ...........................Employee harassment complaints
*EFA..........................Instructional material complaint process
FB .............................Student and parent Title IX and Section 504 complaints
FFH...........................Student and parent harassment complaints
*FNG .........................Student and parent complaint process
FOD ..........................Student and parent expulsion complaints
FOF...........................Student and parent Title IX and Section 504 complaints
*GF ............................General public complaint process
*Policies outlining complaint process/timelines
Board policies can be found online through: the “Inside Frisco ISD” link on the district website
or directly at: http://www.tasb.org/policy/pol/private/043905/
INDEX
Introduction .............................................................................................................................1
Student Code of Conduct .........................................................................................................2-3
Discipline Management Framework ........................................................................................4-5
Discipline Management Plan Flowchart ..................................................................................6
Discipline Appeals Process ......................................................................................................7
Disciplinary Appeals Guidelines and Forms ...........................................................................8-13
Campus Extracurricular Discipline Appeals Process ..............................................................14
Campus Response to Appeals ..................................................................................................15
KEYS/SOC Statement of Philosophy ......................................................................................16
Keys to Successful Campus Intervention Team Meetings ......................................................17
Guidelines for Response to Threatening Statements or Actions on Campus ..........................18
FISD/Child Protective Services Agreement ............................................................................19-20
Procedural Safeguards for Law Enforcement Officials or CPS Questioning Students ...........21
FISD Truancy Guidelines ........................................................................................................22-23
FISD Truancy Warning Letter .................................................................................................24
INTRODUCTION
"Helping Students Succeed" is a discipline management program created for the Frisco
Independent School District in an attempt to help students in today's world. The focal point of
the program is the students' awareness that a school and parent partnership is formed to address
student needs and problems.
The root cause of students' unacceptable behavior must be dealt with through the program if a
change is to be brought about. Hopefully, when the cause is determined, a positive plan can be
drawn up to bring about change in the way students relate to others.
The main goal of "Helping Student Succeed" is to maximize academic progress so that students
can become positive contributors to the world around them.
Throughout this plan, parents includes single parent, legal guardian, or person having lawful
control of the student. Also, he will refer to both male and female.
The Frisco Independent School District believes that all children can learn and should have the
opportunity to reach their maximum potential. A safe and orderly learning environment is
necessary to provide this opportunity. The district supports the belief that this early intervention
could help insure future success for students in school.
Use, exhibition or possession of weapons:
a) firearms
b) illegal knife
c) club
d) any prohibited weapon as listed by the Texas Penal Code
Conduct containing the elements of:
a) aggravated assault, sexual assault, or aggravated sexual assault
b) arson
c) murder, capital murder, or criminal attempt to commit murder/capital
murder
d) indecency with a child
e) aggravated kidnapping
f) conduct related to an alcohol or drug offense that is felony
Retaliation against a school employee in connection with any offense listed
above, whether on or off school property or at a school-related activity.
The District may expel for serious or persistent misbehavior only if the
student is in an AEP.
The District may expel for selling, giving, or delivering to another person or
possessing, using, or being under the influence of any type of drug, alcohol,
or controlled substance.
The District may expel for criminal mischief, if punishable as a felony,
whether committed on or off school property or at a school-related activity.
The District may immediately expel if necessary to protect persons or
property.
The District may expel for conduct involving the elements of the offense of
a false alarm, false report or terroristic threat.
The District may expel for Title 5 felonies.
The District may expel for certain student sex offender cases.
Length of expulsion and DAEP placements not to exceed 176 school days.
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Expulsion Offenses
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Self defense may be considered a factor as defined in Texas Education Code
Chapter 37.
* Persistent misbehavior: the demonstration of a continued behavior that
constitutes a major disruption to the learning environment or a threat to safety
and security.
Engaging in conduct that contains elements of the offense of an assault or a
terroristic threat.
Engaging in conduct that contains elements of the offense of a false alarm or
report.
Selling, giving, or delivering to another person or possessing, using, or being
under the influence of any type of drug, alcohol, or controlled substance.
Engaging in conduct that contains the elements of an offense relating to
abusable glue or aerosol paint or relating to volatile chemicals.
Engaging in conduct that contains the elements of the offense of public
lewdness or indecent exposure.
Off-campus felonies will require AEP placement only if they involve crimes
of violence against a person, such as an assault, sexual offenses, or
homicide.
Retaliating against a school employee, when not combined with another
offense, either on or off school property.
A student whom the District determines to be a member of, pledges to
become a member of, or solicits another person to join or pledge a public
school fraternity, sorority, secret society, or gang.
The District may place in an AEP a student whose conduct contains the
elements of a felony, whether on or off school property, or at a schoolrelated activity if the continued presence of the student will cause a major
disruption of the learning environment or a threat to safety and security.
The District may immediately remove a student to an AEP for behavior that
is so unruly, disruptive, or abusive that the teacher cannot communicate with
the class.
The District may place in an AEP a student whose conduct contains serious
or persistent* misbehavior. This may include the misuse of technology
resources.
The District is required to place students registered as sex offenders in an
alternative setting.
Discipline Alternative Education Placement Offenses (DAEP)
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT (Reference Texas Education Code Chapter 37)
A student who engages in one or more of the offenses listed below is subject to the appropriate discipline or action as stated.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT (Reference Texas Education Code Chapter 37)
The following behaviors are prohibited at all school and school-related activities. Prohibited
behaviors include, but are not limited to:
x Cheating or copying the work of another. Forgery of any kind and/or altering or destroying
school records.
x Throwing objects that can cause bodily injury or property damage.
x Failing to comply with directives given by school personnel.
x Leaving school grounds or school-sponsored events without permission.
x Disobeying rules for conduct on school buses.
x Directing profanity, vulgar language, or obscene gestures toward another student or District
employee.
x Fighting or scuffling.
x Hazing.
x Stealing from students, staff, or the school.
x Damaging or vandalizing property owned by others.
x Defacing or damaging school property-including textbooks, lockers, furniture, and other
equipment-with graffiti or by other means.
x Using or activating electronic devices not approved by campus principal during the school day
(including but not limited to: CD players, MP3 players, and Game Boys).
x Possessing fireworks of any kind, smoke or stink bombs, or any other pyrotechnic device.
x Discharging a fire extinguisher.
x Possessing a razor, box cutter, chain, or any other object used in a way that threatens or inflicts
bodily injury to another person.
x Possessing or selling a “look-alike” weapon.
x Possessing an air gun or BB gun.
x Possessing ammunition.
x Possessing a stun gun.
x Possessing mace or pepper spray.
x Possessing or using any articles not generally considered to be weapons, including school
supplies, when the principal or designee determines that a danger exists.
x Gambling.
x Making false accusations or hoaxes regarding school safety.
x Falsifying records, passes, or other school-related documents.
x Committing extortion, coercion, or blackmail (obtaining money or another object of value from
an unwilling person).
x Engage in disruptive actions or demonstrations that substantially disrupt or materially interfere
with school activities.
x Being insubordinate.
x Refusing to accept discipline management techniques assigned by a teacher or principal.
x Forcing an individual to act through the use of force or threat of force.
x Committing or assisting in a robbery or theft even if it does not constitute a felony according to
the Texas Penal Code. (Felony robbery or theft offenses are addressed later in the Student
Code of Conduct.)
Campus Prohibited Behaviors
x Bullying, including intimidation by name-calling, using ethnic or racial slurs, or making
derogatory statements that could disrupt the school program or incite violence.
x Engaging in threatening behavior toward another student or District employee on or off school
property.
x Engaging in harassment motivated by race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or age
and directed toward another student or District employee.
x Engaging in any misbehavior that gives school officials reasonable cause to believe that such
conduct will substantially disrupt the school program or incite violence.
x Engaging in inappropriate verbal, physical, or sexual contact directed toward another student
or a District employee.
x Engaging in conduct that constitutes sexual harassment or sexual abuse, whether the conduct is
by word, gesture, or any other sexual conduct, including requests for sexual favors directed
toward another student or a district employee.
x Inappropriate or indecent exposure of a student’s private body parts.
x Possessing or using matches or a lighter.
x Possessing, smoking, or using tobacco products.
x Possessing or selling look-alike drugs or items attempted to be passed off as drugs or
contraband.
x Possessing or selling seeds or pieces of marijuana in less than a usable amount.
x Possessing, using, giving, or selling paraphernalia related to any prohibited substance.
x Abusing the student’s own prescription drug, giving a prescription drug to another student, or
possessing or being under the influence of another person’s prescription drug on school
property or at a school-related event.
x Violating the District’s policy on taking prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs at
school.
x Using or activating a cell phone or pager during the school day.
x Possessing or using a laser pointer for other than an approved use.
x Violating computer use policies, rules, or agreements signed by the student, and/or agreements
signed by the student’s parent.
x Using the Internet or other electronic communications to threaten students or employees, or
cause disruption to the educational program.
x Sending or posting electronic messages that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented,
threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal.
x Engaging in verbal or written exchanges that threaten the safety of another student, a school
employee, or school property.
x Possessing published or electronic material that is designed to promote or encourage illegal
behavior or that could threaten school safety; using e-mail or Web sites at school to encourage
illegal behavior, or threatening school safety.
x Possessing material that is pornographic.
x Possessing sexting images or audio
x Violating dress and grooming standards as communicated in the student handbook.
x Repeatedly violating other communicated campus or classroom standards of behavior.
x Engaging in any other conduct that disrupts the school environment or education process.
A student who engages in one or more of the offenses listed below is subject to the appropriate discipline or action as stated.
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Goal: To maximize student’s academic progress so that they can become positive contributors
to the world around them.
The Discipline Management Program was created for the Frisco Independent School District in
an attempt to better understand students and the problems they face in today’s world. The focal
point of the program is the students’ awareness that a school and parent partnership is formed to
address student needs and problems. The root cause of unacceptable behavior must be dealt with
through the program if a change is to be brought about. Hopefully, when the cause is
determined, a positive plan can be drawn for students to bring about a change in the way they
relate to others.
Discipline Management Guidelines
Teacher Discipline (examples)
1.
Conference with student
2.
Conference with parent
3.
Detention given by teacher
4. Conference with principal (remove student from class)
5.
Other appropriate management tools
Campus Intervention Team
The team meets with the student and parent and one or more of the following referrals may be
made:
1.
Back to class
2.
Back to in-school suspension
3.
To campus administrator
4.
Truancy (refer student to court for legal action)
5.
Any other appropriate plan to change student’s “behaviors of concern”
6.
Recommendation of placement in AEP
Campus Administrator (examples)
1.
Conference with student
2.
Conference with parent
3.
Detention during lunch
4.
Detention after school
5.
In-school suspension
6.
Out-of-school suspension
7.
Truancy problem
a. Send warning letter to parent
b. Refer student to Court for legal action
8. Reassignment of classes
9.
Placement in AEP
10. Other appropriate management tools
The team may be composed of:
1.
Grade level team leader/department head
2.
At least one teacher who does not teach the student
3.
Counselor
4.
Student/parent
5.
Principal’s designee
The parent and student should be considered as part of the team. This team should function in a
positive manner. Its purpose should be two-fold:
1.
To determine the root cause of the unacceptable behavior
2.
To devise a plan to change the behavior
Central Intake Team
The Central Intake Team will function very much like the Campus Intervention Team with the
same goals. This team will be composed of the following:
1.
AEP Principal
2.
Campus Principal or designee
3.
AEP Counselor
4.
Teachers or 1 Teacher/Campus Counselor
5.
Student/parent
Frisco ISD
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Flowchart
Behaviors
of
Concern
Goal
Success On
Home Campus
Teacher
Student
And
Parents
Special
Opportunity
Center
Campus
Administrator
Intake Meeting
Campus
Intervention
Team
*JJAEP
Expulsion
Offence Only
Campus Principal
Principal's Designee
other than the one assigning the
discipline
Campus Team
2-3 members, may include:
Teacher, Counselor, Team
Leader/Dept. Head,
Principal's Designee
Campus Level Appeals
Accept appeal
Reduce action
Deny appeal
Add to action
Accept appeal
Reduce action
Deny appeal
Add to action
ALL DECISIONS FINAL
CAN NOT BE APPEALED
FURTHER
• Accept appeal
• Reduce action
• Deny appeal
• Add to action
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Student Management District
Appeals Panel
Executive Director of Student
Services, Director of
Secondary Instruction, Director
of Athletics/Fine Arts
Central Intake Team
AEP Principal, AEP Counselor,
Campus Administrator, 2
professional staff members from
home campus (counselor/teacher
or 2 teachers)
Campus
Administrator
Campus Team
2-3 members, may include:
Teacher, Counselor, Team
Leader/Dept. Head,
Principal's Designee
SOC/KEYS Placement Appeals
Superintendent
and
School Board
Superintendent's
Designee or District
Appeals Panel
Campus
Administrator
Accept appeal
Reduce action
Deny appeal
Add to action
Accept appeal
Reduce action
Deny appeal
Add to action
ALL DECISIONS FINAL
CAN NOT BE APPEALED
FURTHER
• Accept appeal
• Reduce action
• Deny appeal
• Add to action
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Severity of the offense will determine at what level the process begins.
ALL DECISIONS FINAL
CAN NOT BE APPEALED
FURTHER
• Accept appeal
• Reduce action
• Deny appeal
• Add to action
Accept appeal
Reduce action
Deny appeal
Add to action
Accept appeal
Reduce action
Deny appeal
Add to action
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Accept appeal
Reduce action
Deny appeal
Add to action
•
•
•
•
Expulsion Appeals
Expulsion Appeals: Expulsion recommendations require a hearing at the campus level. Final recommendation of an expulsion must be made in writing
by the campus administration with a copy to the Executive Director of Student Services. The parents then have 10 school days after receipt of the written
notification to appeal to the Executive Director of Student Services in writing.
SOC / KEYES Program Appeals: All appeals regarding placement at the SOC / KEYS Program require a Central Intake Team Meeting before being
appealed through the Student Management District Appeals Panel. Request for an appeal by parents must be done in writing within 10 school days after
notification of final recommendation by the Central Intake Team.
Campus Level Appeals: All campus level discipline decisions may be appealed directly to the principal and no further. Request for an appeal by parents
to the principal must be done within 10 school days.
Frisco ISD Discipline Appeals Process
DISCIPLINARY APPEALS
Guidelines / Timelines
Appeals of disciplinary action in Frisco Independent School District should be registered and
addressed in the following manner:
In most circumstances student discipline concerns should be addressed informally at the lowest
possible step.
All appeals should be in writing and include student name, address, telephone number and
campus. In addition, a statement addressing the purpose/reason for the appeal, any evidence in
its support, the solution sought and parent signature.
Timelines - Request for an appeal by parents must be made in writing within ten (10) days. In
each appeal step a conference with the parent should occur within ten (10) days of receipt of
appeal. Following the conference the District has ten (10) days to provide a written response.
Parents may appeal each decision within ten (10) days of receipt of written response from the
District.
Timelines are important. Appeals received outside the guidelines listed above will not be
considered. "Days" shall mean District business days. Day of filing is "Day 0" and all deadlines
shall be determined by counting the following day as "Day 1".
Please note:
An appeal form that is incomplete in any material way may be dismissed, but may be refiled
with all the required information if the refiling is within the designated time for filing an appeal.
Attach to this form any documents you believe will support the appeal; if unavailable when
you submit this form, they may be presented no later than the first appeal. Please keep a copy of
the completed form and any supporting documentation for your records.
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
APPEALS FORMS
The forms on the following pages are provided to assist the District in processing appeals from
students and parents under the board approved Discipline Management Program.
Student/Parent Appeal Form #1 - 1 page
Student/Parent Appear Form #2 - 1 page
Student/Parent Appeal Form #3 - 1 page
Student/Parent Appeal Form #4 - 1 page
Form #4 appeals only apply to Disciplinary Alternative Education Placement (DAEP) Appeals
and Campus Extracurricular Appeals
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
APPEALS FORM #1
To file a formal appeal, please fill out this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax,
or U.S. mail to the appropriate administrator within the time established in the district Discipline
Management Program. All appeals will be heard in accordance with the Discipline Management
Program or any exceptions outlined therein.
1. Name
2. Address
Telephone number (___)
3. Campus
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name
Address
Telephone number (___)
5. What was the date of the decision or circumstances causing your appeal?
6. Please describe the decision or circumstances causing your appeal (give specific factual details).
7. Please describe the outcome or remedy you seek for this appeal.
Student or parent signature
Date of filing
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
APPEALS LEVEL #2
To appeal the decision, or the lack of a timely response following the conference, please fill out
this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the appropriate
administrator within the time established in the district Discipline Management Program.
Appeals will be heard in accordance with the Discipline Management Program or any exceptions
outlined therein.
1. Name
2. Address
Telephone number (____)
3. Campus
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name
Address
Telephone number (___)
5. To whom did you present your appeal?
Date of conference
Date you received a response from the appeals conference
6. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome of your first appeal.
7. Attach a copy of your original appeal and any documentation submitted.
8. Attach a copy of the campus response being appealed, if applicable.
Student or parent signature
Date of filing
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
APPEALS LEVEL #3
To appeal the decision, or the lack of a timely response following the conference, please fill out
this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the appropriate
administrator within the time established in the district Discipline Management Program.
Appeals will be heard in accordance with the Discipline Management Program or any exceptions
outlined therein.
1. Name
2. Address
Telephone number (___)
3. Campus
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name
Address
Telephone number (___)
5. To whom did you present your appeal?
Date of conference
Date you received a response from the appeals conference
6. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome of your second appeal.
7. Attach a copy of your original appeal and any documentation submitted.
8. Attach a copy of the campus response being appealed, if applicable.
Student's or parent's signature
Date of filing
DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
APPEALS LEVEL #4
To appeal the decision, or the lack of a timely response following the conference, please fill out
this form completely and submit it by hand delivery, fax, or U.S. mail to the appropriate
administrator within the time established in the district Discipline Management Program.
Appeals will be heard in accordance with the Discipline Management Program or any exceptions
outlined therein.
1. Name
2. Address
Telephone number (___)
3. Campus
4. If you will be represented in voicing your appeal, please identify the person representing you.
Name
Address
Telephone number (___)
5. To whom did you present your appeal?
Date of conference
Date you received a response from the appeals conference.
6. Please explain specifically how you disagree with the outcome of your third appeal.
7. Attach a copy of your original appeal and any documentation submitted.
8. Attach a copy of the campus response being appealed, if applicable.
Student's or parent's signature
Date of filing
CAMPUS EXTRACURRICULAR DISCIPLINE APPEALS PROCESS
STEP #1 Activity
Sponsor
STEP #2 Campus Coordinator
or
Assistant Principal
Possible actions include but are not
limited to:
x Accept appeal
x Deny appeal
x Add to actions taken
x Other appropriate action
x Request for appeal must be done
within 10 school days
STEP #3 Principal
Possible actions include but are not
limited to:
x Accept appeal
x Deny appeal
x Add to actions taken
x Other appropriate action
x Request for appeal must be done
within 10 school days
STEP #4 District Appeals
Panel
x Executive Director of Student Services
x Director of Secondary Personnel
x Director of Athletics/Fine Arts
x
x
x
Possible actions include, but are not
limited to:
x Conference with student and/or
parent
x Suspension of activity
x Dismissal from activity
x Other appropriate action
x Request for appeal must be done
within 10 school days
Only appeals involving permanent
removal from the extracurricular
activity advance to this level.
Possible actions include but are not
limited to:
x Accept appeal
x Deny appeal
x Add to actions taken
x Other appropriate action
x Request for appeal must be done
within 10 school days
All appeals must be in writing.
Severity of the offense will determine at what level the process begins.
The decision of the campus principal is final and may not be appealed further unless offense resulted in
permanent removal from an campus extracurricular activity.
CAMPUS RESPONSE TO APPEALS
(date)
(name)
(address)
Dear
:
Having considered the appeal we discussed in our conference on (date) and following
investigation and careful consideration of your appeal, I have decided on the following response:
(note: When preparing the letter, include only one of the following sentences.)
I am unable to provide the remedy you seek and therefore must deny your appeal.
or
I will take the following actions to grant the remedy you seek for your appeal.
or
Although I am unable to provide the full remedy you seek for your appeal, I will take the
following actions to provide a partial remedy.
Sincerely,
(signature of Campus Team or Administrator/Designee that heard the appeal)
(typed name)
Keeping Every Youth Successful (KEYS)
and
Student Opportunity Center (SOC)
STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
The KEYS and SOC programs believe that all children can learn and should have the
opportunity to reach their maximum potential through a safe and orderly learning environment.
Students who meet district criteria may best be served through placement in an alternative
program that provides differentiated instruction to facilitate learning.
The purpose of the KEYS and SOC programs are to provide identified students with an
alternative and innovative instructional environment which helps motivate the student to develop
appropriate coping skills. The programs are designed to challenge students academically (while
on our campus, students will receive appropriate instruction as designed by their home campus
teachers) and socially by using problem solving instructional strategies and a strong behavior
management system. The programs have trained professional staff who understand how to
handle conflict, crisis, and to provide viable techniques on how to change behaviors.
Kindergarten through twelfth grade students are the target population for placement and
remediation of behavior patterns that are detrimental to their learning process. We believe this
early intervention model could help ensure future success for students in school and in their adult
life.
KEYS
The KEYS program provides an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to meet
the expectations of the regular classroom. Weekly ongoing counseling sessions are also a strong
component to the KEYS program. The home campus counselor is encouraged to visit on a
regular basis as well. In addition to counseling, each student chooses a mentor from their home
campus; someone they have a strong connection with, who will also visit regularly. It is our
belief, that by keeping the home campus/KEYS connection, students will feel more supported
and accountable upon their return.
SOC
The SOC services student in the 9th through 12th grade from all four high school campuses. The
purpose of the SOC is to provide students an alternative to the regular campus. Students are
placed at the SOC by their home campuses when it is determine that the student meets the
criteria. Programs at the SOC address behavior and/or academic concerns, and other needs of
the students. It is our goal, that students exit their individual programs with the tools to be
successful both academically and behaviorally.
KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL CAMPUS INTERVENTION TEAM MEETINGS
Goal of the meeting should be to find the root causes of the behavior and devise a positive plan for
student success.
Welcome the parents and students as part of the process.
Don’t surprise parents.
When applicable, behavior of concern should be addressed first by the classroom teacher and then by
an administrator before reaching the level of the CITM.
Follow guidelines in Student Management Handbook on composition of the meeting.
Begin by explaining the process and the purpose of the meeting.
Encourage parents and student to express their viewpoints on the behavior(s) of concern.
Review previous strategies used to address the behavior(s) of concern.
Identify positive strengths in the student and family that can be utilized in the plan to overcome the
behaviors of concern.
Involve the student and parent in developing the plan.
Clearly define and explain the plan, expectations for the student behavior, and the consequences for
failure (preferably in writing).
Provide written documentation of the meeting to the parents. Do not predetermine outcome of the
meeting (though recommendations and options may be presented).
Close meeting with positive statements of expected future student success.
FRISCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
GUIDELINES FOR RESPONSE TO
THREATENING STATEMENTS OR ACTIONS ON CAMPUS
Each building principal will be the contact person notified in incidents involving threatening behavior
on campus. This person must be notified of each incident of threatening statements or actions that
occur on campus.
1. Initial action
Notification to building principal. Documentation of incident and all action taken.
Principal or his designee will investigate and take appropriate action.
Principal will notify Director of Security if the threat:
x involves any weapons or firearms
x involves campus security
x involves any student or staff member in fear of serious, imminent danger
x involves any arrests made on campus
Director of Security will notify Central Office staff when appropriate.
2. Principal or designee will assess the threat.
INVESTIGATE
Is the threat an indicator of a student in distress?
Was the threat made as a reflex response out of anger?
Does the student have a history of threatening behavior?
Is the threat part of a plan to be implemented at a later date?
Does the student have a specific plan with details?
Was the response a copy-cat response from a current news item?
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Response checklist
School response must start with common sense.
x Secure situation
x Notification of building principal
x Notification of Director of Security
x Police involvement if deemed appropriate
x Documentation of incident, date, time and all action taken
x If staff member is threatened, notify staff member of threat in a timely manner.
x Victim’s and perpetrator’s parents must be notified in a timely manner.
x Develop plan to manage situation. Plan needs to include: recommendation for
assessment and therapy if indicated. Appropriate disciplinary action with follow-up plan.
Possible actions that may be taken in cases of threatening behavior on campus
1. Parent/student conference
2. Referral for problem identification assessment through building counselor or Assistant Principal.
3. Referral to outside agency for further assessment. (Assessment may be mandatory, i.e. Student
Code of Conduct.)
4. Education on the danger associated with the threatening behavior.
5. Disciplinary action may include:
x detention
x in-school suspension
x placement in the in-school AEP
x expulsion
AGREEMENT BETWEEN FRISCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
The Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, local law enforcement agencies, and Frisco
Independent School District have certain obligations pursuant to the Texas Family Code, and the
Texas Code of Criminal Procedures regarding reporting, investigation and protection of abused and
neglected children in the State of Texas.
In accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Family Code, any person suspecting abuse or neglect of a
child from abuse or neglect shall report this belief to the Department of Protective and Regulatory
Services or local law enforcement agencies.
Therefore to insure compliance with the laws of Texas and the maximum protection of the children
the Frisco Independent School District and the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
(DPRS) agree to observe the attached procedures.
Reports may include any of the following:
A. Death of a child
B. Physical injury of a child due to abuse or neglect
C. Parent is threatening injury or death to a child or child is threatening suicide because of abuse
or neglect.
D. Failure to thrive syndrome or severe malnourishment of a child
E. Sexual abuse of a child by a relative or household member
F. Child is left alone, deserted, lost, abandoned, or totally without parental supervision or
caretaker supervision
G. Child appears to be lacking basic physical necessities; is starving or freezing
H. Child, due to lack of medical attention, is in danger of death or serious physical harm
I. Caretaker is behaving in a bizarre, psychotic, extremely intoxicated or drugged manner, or
threatening imminent suicide in a child’s presence
J. Severely exploited child
It shall be the duty of all school personnel (teachers, principals, etc) to report child abuse or neglect to
the DPRS or local law enforcement agencies. School personnel should not continuously reinterview
the child.
The legal duty to report lies with each person who has cause to believe that abuse or neglect has
occurred. It is the responsibility of the individual, not the school district to make the report. A
person who has cause to make a report, but knowingly fails to do so commits a criminal offense
(Texas Family Code, Section 261.101).
The reporters/complaints name is confidential and will not be released to the family (Texas Family
Code, Section 261.201). Child Protective Services can not guarantee full confidentiality since this
agency shares information with law enforcement and the criminal district attorney’s office. (The
records of these two agencies are “open records” to the public.)
All information on reports is confidential and can only be shared with law enforcement and the
family “for purposes consistent with purposes of the Texas Family Code under regulations adopted
by the DPRS.” However, written notification of findings will be sent to the complainant
(if the complainant is considered to be a professional, he/she will receive a letter/call notifying them
of the disposition of the case). If notification is not received after 30 days from the date of reporting,
the complainant can call CPS and ask for disposition of the case.
Upon arrival at the school, the investigating caseworkers must go immediately to the principal’s
office to notify the appropriate school personnel of the caseworker’s presence at school and their
purpose.
The investigating caseworker must present his/her official Texas Department of Protective and
Regulatory Services identification upon arrival on the school campus. Removal of any child from the
school campus must be verified by calling the caseworker’s supervisor to get verification of such
action.
The school will provide a place for the investigating caseworker(s) and a child will be present during
an interview conducted as part of an investigation. A third party may attend when:
A. The child has already told the third party about the alleged abuse or neglect; and the child
asks for the third party to attend and the worker believes the third party’s presence will make
the child more comfortable.
Any child who refuses to be physically examined by the investigating caseworker will not be
examined by the investigating caseworker. The caseworker will inform the child of his option to
refuse and be referred to a doctor or another professional for examination. This does not apply to
interviews. Investigating worker may request a second party to be present during physical exam of
the child.
Unless extraordinary circumstances dictate the necessity, investigating caseworkers may not
interview/examine a child more than one time at school during the course of the investigation.
The investigative worker who interviews or examines a child should make a reasonable effort to
notify the parent/caretaker that his/her child was interviewed or examined at school. (Section
261.311)
Any information necessary for the child’s protection shall be furnished by the school principal or
his/her designee. If copies of records are requested, the superintendent or his/her designee shall be
notified.
The following provisions will govern investigations or reports of abuse/neglect of children when the
alleged perpetrator is an employee of the school district or a volunteer in the school; and the alleged
abuse/neglect is to have taken place at school.
A. Any suspected abuse/neglect must be reported to DPRS immediately.
B. On receipt of a report of alleged or suspected abuse or neglect of a child in a public or private
school under the jurisdiction of TEA, the department (TDPRS) shall perform an investigation
as provided by TFC 261.206.
Issues in regard to these procedures should be directed to Child Protective Service, phone number
214-547-5911.
PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS OR CPS QUESTIONING STUDENTS
Please note: The agency representative, rather it is a uniformed officer, plain-clothes officer or CPS
official, will be referred to as “officer” throughout this document.
1. The officer asking to question a student should always check in at the campus office. (They
should not go through your School Resource Officer.)
2. You should always ask the officer if they are engaged in “official” duties if they do not confirm
they are on official duty, you need to inform them to contact the Director of Security to approve
their request to question a student.
x
x
x
You should ask for identification if you still feel uncertain.
You should ask for a business card.
You should call the agency to verify the officer’s presence at your campus.
3. Once you have established that the officer is there on official duty, you may summon the student
to the office and let the officer know you are going to call the parents to inform them that their
child is being questioned by law officials. The principal or designee should request to sit in
during the interview, however, most times the request will be denied.
x
Remember, you are only informing the parents. You can not prevent the officer from
questioning the student.
Important: If the officer is questioning a student in regards to possible parental abuse DO NOT
contact the parents.
4. If an officer asks you for a written statement regarding an investigation you may contact your
principal first to make sure you are following policy.
5. If a CPS officer requests a student be taken from school to the CPS office for an interview an
FISD campus official (principal, assistant principal, counselor) will go to the CPS office and
remain until the CPS officer has contacted a parent/guardian. Following assurance of parental
contact, the FISD official should return to campus.
FRISCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUANCY GUIDELINES
NOTICE: LAWS AND FRISCO ISD RULES GOVERNING COMPULSORY
ATTENDANCE IN TEXAS SCHOOLS
Failure to comply with the laws and rules governing compulsory attendance may result in legal
action or other consequences.
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CHILD AND PERSON(S) STANDING IN PARENTAL
RELATION TO THE CHILD: Texas requires a child who is at least six (6) years of age, or who
is younger than six (6) years of age and has previously been enrolled in first grade, and who has not
yet reached his/her 18th birthday to attend school unless exempt by Section 25.086. Students
enrolled in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten shall attend school. Education Code 25.085.
Except as provided by Texas Education Code 25.092, a student may not be given credit for a class
unless the student is in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days class is offered. Education Code
25.092.
If a student is absent from school for ten (10) days or more days or parts of days within a six (6)month period in the same school year or three (3) or more days or parts of days within a four (4)week period (tardies are considered parts of days), the student’s parent is subject to prosecution under
Texas Education Code Section 25.093, and the student is subject to prosecution under Texas
Education Code Section 25.094. An offense under either section is Class C misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $500 for each offense. Each day may be a separate offense. The burden
showing that an absence should be excused is on the student or parent. Education Code 25.093.
If a student is found to have violated Section 25.094, a court may order: 1) the child to attend school
without unexcused absences; 2) the child to attend GED preparatory classes or take a GED
examination; 3) the child to attend a special program that the court determines to be in the best
interest of the child, including an alcohol/drug abuse program; 4) the child and the parent/guardian to
attend classes for at risk of dropping out of school; 5) the child to complete reasonable community
service; 6) the child to attend tutorials; and 7) the child’s driver’s license be suspended or not issued.
Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 45.054
A parent/guardian of a school age child has the responsibility to require that their child attend school
regularly. When sickness or other obligation necessitates an absence, a note signed by the
parent/guardian explaining the reason for the absence is required the day the student returns to school.
If the student fails to submit a note, the absence will be considered unexcused and the student will be
allowed three (3) days to submit a written note excusing the absence.
A student shall be excused from attending school for the purpose of observation of religious holy
days, including travel for that purpose or for an appointment with a health-care professional if the
student commences classes or returns to school on the day of the appointment. Education Code
25.087.
A person required to attend school may be excused for temporary absence resulting from an unusual
cause acceptable to the Superintendent, the principal or designee of the school in which the student is
enrolled. Such causes may include, but are not limited to: 1) personal sickness; 2) family
emergency; 3) documented juvenile court processing; 4) Board-approved campus extracurricular
activity; or 5) approved college visitation. Education Code 25.087. When a student’s absence for
personal illness exceed four (4) successive days, the student shall provide a statement from a
physician or health clinic verifying the illness or other condition requiring the student’s extended
absence from school (the school nurse is available to verify an illness on the day of the absence). The
attendance committee may, if the student has established a questionable pattern of absences, also
require a physician’s or clinic’s statement of illness after a single day’s absence as a condition of
classifying the absence as one for which there are extenuating circumstances.
Unless specifically exempt, an enrolled student who is eligible must attend an extended-year
program or required tutorial classes that is provided by the district for students identified as likely
not to be promoted to the next grade level; an accelerated reading instruction program to which the
student is assigned; an accelerated instruction program to which the student is assigned; a basic skills
program to which the student is assigned; or a summer program provided as a disciplinary program.
(Saturday School, “Friday-Nite Live” Tutorials and/or any after –hours school are considered to be
extended-year programs.) Education Code 25.085
Absences such as vacations and trips (except those approved in advance by the principal in
accordance with Board Policy FEC (Local), babysitting, working (including modeling), and
nonschool-sponsored athletic events and programs shall be considered unexcused
<<COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE WARNING NOTICE>>
FRISCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE:
Laws governing compulsory attendance in Texas Schools
Failure to comply with the laws governing compulsory attendance may result in legal action.
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CHILD AND PERSON(S) STANDING IN PARENTAL RELATION TO THE CHILD:
Texas requires a child who is at least 6 years of age and who has not yet reached their 18th birthday to attend school, unless exempt by Sec.
25.086 of the Education Code. On enrollment in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten, a child shall attend school.
Education Code 25.085, 25.086
A parent/guardian commits an offense of thwarting compulsory attendance under Sec. 25.093, if, after having been warned in writing, a
child has unexcused voluntary absences on 10 or more days or parts of days within a 6 month period or 3 or more days or parts of days within
a 4 week period from school. An offense under this is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
Education Code 25.093/Family Code 51.03(b)(2)/Penal Code 12.23
A “failure to attend school” offense may be filed against any juvenile under Education Code 25.085 / 25.094, and on a finding that the
child has engaged in truant conduct, a justice or municipal court may order: 1) the child to attend GED preparatory classes; 2) the child to
attend a special program that the court determines to be in the best interest of the child, including an alcohol/drug abuse program; 3)
rehabilitation; 4) counseling, including self-improvement counseling; 5) training in self-esteem and leadership; 6) work and job skills
training; 7) training in parenting, including parental responsibility; 8) training in manners; 9) training in violence avoidance; 10) sensitivity
training; and 11) the child and the child’s parent/guardian attend a class for students at risk of dropping out of school. Education Code
25.085 / 25.094
Unless specifically exempt, an enrolled student who is eligible must attend an extended-year program or required tutorial classes that is
provided by the district students identified as likely not to be promoted to the next grade level. Tutorials, Saturday School, Student Action
Management, and any other after hours school are considered to be extended year programs. Education Code 25.085, 25.086, 29.084
Except as provided by Texas Education Code 25.092, a student may not be given credit for a class unless the student is in attendance for at
least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. Education Code 25.092
A parent/guardian of a school age child has the responsibility to require their child attend school regularly. When sickness or higher
obligation necessitate an absence, a note signed by a parent/guardian explaining the reason for the absence is required the day the student
returns to school. If the student fails to submit a note, the absence will be considered unexcused.
A child not exempt from compulsory attendance laws may be excused for temporary absence resulting from any unusual cause acceptable
to the superintendent, the principal or designee of the school in which the student is enrolled. The temporary absence may be the result of,
but not limited to: 1) personal sickness, 2) family emergency, 3) religious holy day, 4) documented juvenile court proceeding, 5) Board
approved campus extracurricular activity, or 6) approved college visitation. Education Code 25.087
When a student’s absence for personal illness exceeds four (4) consecutive days, the student shall present a statement from a physician
or health clinic verifying the illness or other condition requiring the student’s extended absence from school. The attendance committee
may, if the student has established a questionable patterns of absences, require a physician’s or clinic’s statement of illness after a single
day’s absence as a condition of classifying the absence as one for which there are extenuating circumstances.
Please sign the ACKNOWLEDGMENT below, and return the signed original to your child’s school. If you have any question, you
should contact your child’s principal.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PRINCIPAL/DESIGNEE
SCHOOL
DATE
<<ACKNOWLEDGMENT>>
I have received information governing Compulsory Attendance. My signature is only an acknowledgment that I have received this information.
PLEASE PRINT
CHILD ____________________________________________________ GRADE: __________________________ I.D.# ______________________
MOTHER/GUARDIAN____________________________________ FATHER/GUARDIAN ____________________________________________
ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________ PHONE ___________________________________
SIGN AND DATE BELOW:
MOTHER/GUARDIAN ____________________________________ FATHER/GUARDIAN ____________________________________________
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE ________________________________________________________________ DATE _________________________