Incident Management: Behavior Codes and Subcodes

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

PD1

Homicide - Firearm

PD2

Homicide - Other Weapon

PD3

Sexual Assault

PD4

Attempted Sexual Assault

PD5

Use of a Bomb

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

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