Threat to Adult (Verbal or Physical)

403 - Threat to Adult (Verbal or Physical)

Threatening or aggressive language (verbal or written/electronic; implicit or explicit) or physical gestures directed toward a teacher, staff member, or others adult. (Threat assessment may be necessary.)

  • Schools may conduct a threat assessment.

  • A mandatory re-entry conference must be held with the student, parent(s)/legal guardian(s), and principal or designee present. The involved staff member must be invited to attend. Additionally, a student behavior contract must be developed and made available to the teacher, prior to the re-entry of the student into the classroom.

  • Apply extended suspension and expulsion only to grades 6-12.

  • Level 5: If the school administrator decides to request an expulsion conference, the school administrator or designee must contact the Department of Student Services within two (2) days of the alleged offense to request an expulsion conference.

Level 2-5

Expressing - orally, in writing, or by gesture - intent to do physical harm.

Level 3-5

Engaging in persistent threat.