Incident Management: Behavior Codes and Subcodes

Behavior Codes

Codes	Description
BAP	Behaviors that Impede Academic Progress
CRDC	Harassment (Bias Based)
BSO	Behaviors Related to School Operations
RB	Relationship Behaviors
BBC	Behaviors of a Safety Concern
BESO	Behaviors that Endanger Self/Others
PD	Persistently Dangerous Behavior Code

Behavior Subcodes

(BAP) Behaviors that Impede Academic Progress

Code	Description
BAP1	Interfering with learning in the classroom (examples include talking, excessive noise, off-task, out of seat, possessing items that distract)
BAP2	Interfering with learning outside of the classroom (examples include excessive noise, interrupting a class)
BAP3	Scholastic dishonesty (such as cheating, plagiarism)
BAP4	Unexcused tardiness to class
BAP5	Unexcused tardiness to school

CRDC Harrassment (Bias Based)

Code	Description
HIBS3	Harassment Basis of Sex
HIBS4	Harassment Basis of Race, Color, or Origin
HIBS5	Harassment Basis of Disability
HIBS1.1	Harassment Basis of Sexual Orientation
HIBS1.2	Harassment Basis of Gender Identity

(BSO) Behaviors Related to School Operations

Code	Description
BSO1	Altering an official document or record
BSO2	Giving false information, misrepresentation
BSO3	Refusal to comply with requests of staff in a way that interferes with the operation of school
BSO4	Failure to be in one’s assigned place - This code is retired
BSO5	Failure to attend assigned disciplinary setting (detention, in-school suspension, Saturday school)
BSO6	Bringing unauthorized persons to school or allowing unauthorized persons to enter the school building
BSO7	Dress Code Violation
BSO8	Gambling (games of chance for money or profit)
BSO9	Possessing items that are inappropriate for school (examples include toys, literature, electronics)
BSO10	Possession of stolen items
BS011	Unauthorized use of school electronic or other equipment
BSO12	Violation of the Acceptable Use of Technology/internet policy
BSO13	Violation of school board policy regarding the possession or use of portable communication devices
BSO14	Vandalism, graffiti, or other damage to school or personal property
BSO15	Student is not going to class as assigned
BSO16	Student is in an unauthorized area of the campus

(RB) Relationship Behaviors

Code	Description
RB1	Bullying with no physical injury (See Model Policy to Addressing Bullying in Virginia’s Public Schools)
RB2	Cyberbullying (See Model Policy to Addressing Bullying in Virginia’s Public Schools)
RB3	Posting, distributing, displaying, or sharing inappropriate material or literature, including using electronics means
RB4	Saying or writing either directly or through electronic communication sexually suggestive comments, innuendos, propositions, or other remarks of a sexual nature
RB5	Stealing money or property without physical force
RB6	Speaking to another in an uncivil, discourteous manner
RB7	Teasing, taunting, engaging in a verbal confrontation, verbally inciting a fight
RB8	Using profane or vulgar language or gestures (swearing, cursing, hate speech, gang signs or gestures)
RB9	Using slurs based upon the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, weight, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or disability
RB10	Failure to respond to questions or requests by staff
RB11	Unwanted or inappropriate physical contact

(BBC) Behaviors of a Safety Concern

Code	Description
BSC1	Alcohol: Possessing, using, or being under the influence of alcohol
BSC2	Alcohol: Distributing alcohol to other students
BSC3	Drugs: Possessing drug paraphernalia
BSC4	Drugs: Violating school board non-prescription (Over the counter) medication policy or look-alike drug policy
BSC5	Tobacco: Possessing/Using/Distributing tobacco products, possessing tobacco paraphernalia, electronic cigarettes, vaping equipment
BSC6	Bullying Behavior without physical injury that continues after intervention (See Link: Model Policy to Addressing Bullying in Virginia’s Public Schools) Bullying that leads to physical injury should be classified as Assault and Battery
BSC7	Cyberbullying that continues after intervention (See Link: Model Policy to Addressing Bullying in Virginia’s Public Schools) Cyberbullying that relates a threat to the safety of students and staff should be treated with a higher level of intervention and consequences
BSC8	Harassment: Repeatedly annoying or attacking a student or a group of students or personnel creating an intimidating or hostile educational or work environment
BSC9	Bus: Distracting the bus driver
BSC10	Bus: Endangering the safety of others on the bus
BSC11	Fire alarm: Falsely activating a fire or other disaster alarm
BSC12	Fire Related: Possessing items that could be used to set or cause a fire or produce large amounts of smoke
BSC13	Engaging in reckless behavior that creates a risk of injury to self or others
BSC14	Fighting that results in no injury as determined by the school administration
BSC15	Inciting or causing a substantial disturbance to the operation of school or the safety of staff and/or students
BSC16	Throwing an object that has the potential to cause a disturbance, injury, or property damage
BSC17	Shoving, pushing, striking, biting another student with no visible injury
BSC18	Exposing body parts, lewd or indecent public behavior
BSC19	Physical contact of a sexual nature – patting body parts, pinching, tugging clothing
BSC21	Stalking as described in the Code of Virginia section 18.2-60.3
BSC22	Stealing money or property using physical force (no weapon involved)
BSC24	Leaving school grounds without permission
BSC25	Trespassing
BSC26	Possessing dangerous instruments/substances that could be used to inflict harm upon another
BSC27	Weapons: Possessing any weapon (other than a firearm) as defined by § 18.2-308.1.

(BESO) Behaviors that Endanger Self/Others

Code	Description
BESO1	Assault: Intending to cause physical injury to another person
BESO2	Assault and Battery: Causing physical injury to another person
BESO3	Fighting: The use of physical violence between students or on another person where there is minor injury as determined by the school administration
BESO4	Striking Staff: The use of force against a staff member when no injury is caused
BESO5	Drugs: Possessing controlled substances, illegal drugs inhalants, or synthetic hallucinogens or unauthorized prescription medications
BESO6	Drugs: Being under the influence of controlled substances, illegal drugs, inhalants, or synthetic hallucinogens or unauthorized prescription medications
BESO7	Drugs: Using controlled substances or using illegal drugs or synthetic hallucinogens or unauthorized prescription medications
BESO9	Fire: Attempting to set, aiding in setting, or setting a fire
BESO10	Gang-Related Behavior: Engaging in a threatening or dangerous behavior that is gang-related as defined in §18.2-46.1
BESO11	Hazing as defined in §18.2-56 and noted in § 22.1-279.6.
BESO12	Threatening, intimidating or instigating violence, injury or harm to a staff member or members
BESO13	Threatening, intimidating or instigating violence, injury, or harm to another student(s) or other(s) (not including written threats)
BESO14	Threatening, intimidation, or instigating violence, injury or harm to another student(s) or other(s) in writing.
BESO15	Using an object not generally considered to be a weapon to threaten or attempt to injure school personnel
BESO16	Using an object not generally considered to be a weapon to threaten or attempt to injure students or others
BESO17	Bomb threat –Making a bomb threat
BESO18	Crime changed in community reported to Superintentdent

(PD) Persistently Dangerous Behavior Code

Sub Category - I

Code	Description
PD1	Homicide - Firearm
PD2	Homicide - Other Weapon
PD3	Sexual Assault
PD4	Attempted Sexual Assault
PD5	Use of a Bomb

Sub Category - II

Code	Description
PD6	Assault with Firearm or Weapon
PD7	Actual or Attempted Robbery
PD8	Kidnapping/Abduction
PD9	Malicious Wounding without a Weapon
PD10	Aggravated Sexual Battery on a Student

Sub Category - III

Code	Description
PD11	Illegal Possession of Handgun
PD12	Illegal Possession of Rifle or Shotgun
PD13	Illegal Possession of Any Other Projectile Weapon
PD14	Illegal Possession of Bomb
PD15	Illegal Possession of Other Firearms: firebombs, explosive materials or devices, hoax explosive devices per §18.2-85, or explosive incendiary devices, as defined in §18.2-433.1, or chemical bombs per §18.2-87.1
PD16	Illegal Possession of Controlled Drugs and Substances with Intent to Distribute or Sell