Incident Management: Behavior Codes and Subcodes
Behavior Codes
| Codes | Description |
|---|---|
| BAP | Behaviors that Impede Academic Progress |
| 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 |
(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