EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15

20420 68th Avenue West

Lynnwood, WA 98036-7400

EDMONDS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

19707 64th Avenue West, Suite 204

Lynnwood, WA 98036

MEMORANDUM August 10, 1998

TO: Building Administrators and Staff

FROM: Susan Torrens and Dave Scott

RE: Student Behavior Management Policies

The negotiated agreement between the District and the Association calls for an annual review of District and building student behavior management policies, procedures and plans. This memorandum is in response to that agreement.

We jointly share a high responsibility and commitment to creating the best possible learning environment for students. A nurturing, responsive and positive learning environment can occur in many ways and settings. In order to accommodate the diversity of programs, facilities and students, each building principal and staff is expected to utilize the District's shared decision-making model to develop appropriate procedures and expectations to serve the students attending your school.

The District adheres to due process requirements of law contained in the Students Rights and Responsibilities Board Policy 8220 and 8220R₁ developed in accordance with Chapter 180-40 WAC. These basic human rights must be incorporated into the practices and procedures applied by the school site in the development of student discipline expectations.

Questions, concerns and suggestions to address specific application of discipline expectations and options in working with students often require deliberation with colleagues. Each building principal is also a significant resource to help problem solve or answer questions about disciplinary procedures and practices. It is our belief that conversation among colleagues is the most powerful tool we have to maintain a high quality learning environment in each school.

The District and the Association are each willing and able to provide support and counsel on specific questions and/or practices. Please contact the EEA office or your building administrator for information, or if you have questions or concerns.

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