Accountability Matrix

Level 1 – Minor

Incidents that minimally disrupt the environment.

Level 2 – Minor

Incidents that disrupt the flow of the environment but might not completely derail it.

Level 2 – Major

Incidents that have an increased impact on the environment.

Level 3 – Major

Incidents are significantly disruptive and can have a major impact on the environment.

Level 4 – Major

Incidents are serious and potentially dangerous, posing a significant threat to the safety and wellbeing of individuals or the environment, which also includes refusal of search.

Level 1 – Minor

Verbal disrespect in a manner that does not include profanity, derogatory language, or threats. This verbal disrespect causes minimal disruption to the environment.

Level 2 – Minor

Verbal disrespect that includes profanity not directed at the adult. These behaviors can disrupt the flow of the classroom or work setting but might not completely derail it.

Level 2 – Major

Verbal disrespect that includes name calling, profanity, or derogatory language directed at the adult. This may include repeated Level 1 behaviors, increased intensity, frequency, and duration of Level 1.

Level 3 – Major

Verbal disrespect that includes name calling, profanity, or derogatory language directed at the adult. This can be targeted verbal disrespect with intent to harm and may have caused a major disruption to adults directly or indirectly involved. This may include repeated Level 1 behaviors, increased intensity, frequency, and duration of Level 1 or 2.

Level 4 – Major

Incidents are serious and potentially dangerous, posing a significant threat to the safety and wellbeing of individuals or the environment, which also includes refusal of search.This is targeted/intentional verbal disrespect that is repeated and has increased intensity, frequency, or duration. The verbal disrespect caused a major disruption/harm to another adult directly or indirectly involved. These behaviors may include aggression.

Level 1 – Minor

Defer to Level 2 Major – Office Managed

Level 2 – Minor

First occurrence of disrespectful messages in any format related to gender, ethnicity, sex, race, religion, disability, physical features, or other protected class and there is a minor/local disruption.

Level 2 – Major

Behaviors, including speech, that are more serious or repeated, go beyond classroom-managed responses, and disrupt the learning environment or school safety, but do not involve clear threats or physical harm/injury. This behavior is considered a local disruption.

Level 3 – Major

Behaviors, including speech, that pose a greater risk to safety, demonstrate intent to harm, or cause major disruption. This may include targeted or intentional language, such as expressing a grievance and intent to retaliate, that raises concern about potential directed violence. These situations require an immediate and serious response due to their impact on individuals directly or indirectly involved.

Level 4 – Major

The most severe behaviors that may involve intentional harm, credible threats, or ongoing safety concerns that may include aggression. These may be repeated or escalating in intensity, frequency, or duration, and often involve targeted language or actions, including speech, that raise concerns about potential directed violence. Such behaviors cause major disruption or harm to individuals directly or indirectly involved or a significant disruption to the environment.

Level 1 – Minor

Accidental damage of school or personal property that is of value between $0-$10.

Level 2 – Minor

Willful damage of school or personal property that is of value between $0-$10.

Level 2 – Major

Accidental or willful damage that is/may be permanent that is of value between $10-$100.

Level 3 – Major

Accidental or will damage is permanent and makes items/property unusable that is of value between $100-$499.

Level 4 – Major

Accidental or willful damage that is permanent or renders items or property unusable, and exceeds a value of $500. This also includes setting a fire on school property.

Level 1 – Minor

Defer to Level 2 Major

Level 2 – Minor

Defer to Level 2 Major

Level 2 – Major

Initial incidents of harassment or bullying that are targeted, intentional, and ongoing and cause limited impact or disruption and do not involve threats or physical harm.

Level 3 – Major

More severe, persistent, or escalating harassment or bullying behaviors that create a significant impact on the learning environment or student wellbeing. May involve credible threats, aggressive harassment, or incidents that are causing harm.

Level 4 – Major

Most severe, high-risk, or sustained harassment or bullying, potentially involving direct threats of violence, hate speech, or physical aggression.

Level 1 – Minor

Non-profanity related name-calling or use derogatory language in a conversational, non-targeted manner, causing a minor disruption. Verbal disagreements may occur, but the tone remains generally civil and assertive, with minimal escalation. The situation causes little disruption, and students typically return to their regular activities with minimal adult support.

Level 2 – Minor

Profanity, including name-calling or derogatory language, either indirectly or conversationally. The language may reference individuals or groups without being directly targeted. Disagreements may be tense but remain minimally disruptive, with a generally civil tone and limited escalation. Students typically return to their regular activities with minimal adult support.

Level 2 – Major

Profanity, name-calling, or derogatory language directed at another individual or group, resulting in a local disruption. This includes tense disagreements involving direct profanity or harmful language. The disruption impacts the environment.

Level 3 – Major

Targeted or intentional use of profanity, name-calling, derogatory language, or behavior intended to harm or that results in significant disruption or harm to individuals or groups, either directly or indirectly. This may include intense verbal disagreements that escalate to personal attacks, creating a major disruption. May also involve repeated Level 1 or Level 2 verbal incidents.

Level 4 – Major

Targeted or intentional name-calling and language or behaviors that are repeated or have increased in intensity, frequency, or duration, resulting in significant impact on individuals or groups, either directly or indirectly. These behaviors may include aggression or escalate into high-intensity disagreements that carry a risk of physical aggression, including verbal threats of harm. Profanity or derogatory language may be present, and the situation may involve repeated verbal altercations.

Level 1 – Minor

Defer to Level 2 Major

Level 2 – Minor

Defer to Level 2 Major

Level 2 – Major

Possession of a non-functional, look-alike weapon, small item with a blade under 3.5 inches, or a single firework without intent to threaten or harm, and no disruption or safety concern was caused.

Level 3 – Major

Possession, intent to use, or use of a weapon-like item or firework that creates a local disruption or causes concern, but there is no direct threat or harm. This may also include the repeated possession of items of this nature.

Level 4 – Major

Repeated or intentional behavior involving a weapon-like object, including threats or use of an object intended to intimidate or cause harm.

Level 1 – Minor

Defer to Level 2 Major

Level 2 – Minor

Defer to Level 2 Major

Level 2 – Major

Knowingly possesses a dangerous weapon with a blade longer than 3.5 inches, but there is no indication of intent to use, threaten, or cause harm.

Level 3 – Major

Knowingly possessing or referencing a weapon in a way that causes alarm, intimidation, or disruption, but without using it.

Level 4 – Major

Displaying, use, attempted use, or credible threat involving a dangerous weapon.

Level 1 – Minor

Defer to Level 4

Level 2 – Minor

Defer to Level 4

Level 2 – Major

Defer to Level 4

Level 3 – Major

Defer to Level 4

Level 4 – Major

Student has a firearm in their possession/vehicle on school grounds.

Level 1 – Minor

Defer to Level 2 – Minor

Level 2 – Minor

Inappropriate, non-aggressive, or non-threatening sexualized behaviors that are isolated and not directed at others in a harmful way.

Level 2 – Major

Intentional or repeated sexualized behavior that causes disruption or discomfort in the school environment, possibly involving others but not threatening or harmful in nature. May involve non-consensual or repeated actions.

Level 3 – Major

Targeted, recurring, or escalating behaviors of a sexual nature that may involve inappropriate contact or serious disruption. These behaviors impact the learning or safety of others. creates a hostile environment or involves direct contact, coercion, or harassment.

Level 4 – Major

Serious, repeated, or sexual conduct or public indecency that significantly disrupts and poses a significant safety or wellbeing concern, though not classified as sexual assault. Behavior may reflect ongoing patterns or intensity that disrupts the school community.

Level 1 – Minor

Defer to Level 4

Level 2 – Minor

Defer to Level 4

Level 2 – Major

Defer to Level 4

Level 3 – Major

Defer to Level 4

Level 4 – Major

Sexual assault or attempt to sexually assault any person. This conduct is not contingent on time or location of the offense if reported to Law Enforcement.

Level 1 – Minor

Defer to Level 2 – Major

Level 2 – Minor

Defer to Level 2 – Major

Level 2 – Major

First occurence of grooming or dress that promotes activities that are illegal for use by minors including but not limited to tobacco, alcohol, or drugs; or clothing that has inappropriate language, profanity, gestures, etc. that causes a local disruption.

Level 3 – Major

Repeated occurrences of grooming or dress that promotes activities that are illegal for use by minors including but not limited to tobacco, alcohol, or drugs; or clothing that has inappropriate language, profanity, gestures, etc. that causes a substantial disruption. This also includes the refusal to remedy the dress code violation.

Level 4 – Major

Dress, grooming, or speech that poses a clear safety risk, promotes hate, violence, or illegal behavior, or involves ongoing and escalating violations that significantly interfere with school safety and operations.

Level 1 – Minor

Defer to Level 4

Level 2 – Minor

Defer to Level 4

Level 2 – Major

Defer to Level 4

Level 3 – Major

Defer to Level 4

Level 4 – Major

Under the influence of and/or in possession of drugs or alcohol. This also includes the reasonable suspicion of being under the influence and/or in possession of drugs or alcohol.

Level 1 – Minor

Misuse of technology that is minor, unintentional, and does not disrupt learning or violate safety.

Level 2 – Minor

Disruptive behavior involving technology that interferes with learning but is not harmful to others.

Level 2 – Major

Use of technology that is inappropriate, disrespectful, or against classroom/district expectations.

Level 3 – Major

Technology use that creates an unsafe environment or targets others in harmful ways.

Level 4 – Major

Serious violations involving harm, harassment, security threats, or illegal activity. These behavior incidents are potentially dangerous, posing a significant threat to the safety and wellbeing of individuals or the environment.

The level of academic dishonesty is determined collaboratively by teachers, building administrators, and curriculum specialists.

Level 1 – Minor

Defer to Level 2-Major

Level 2 – Minor

Defer to Level 2-Major

Level 2 – Major

Recording of the school environment or another person without their consent and it causes minimal disruption.

Level 3 – Major

Recording of unwanted behavior on school grounds, including the intentional capturing, posting, reposting, or sharing of videos or images without consent. This also includes repeated recordings without permission or refusal to delete content upon request.

Level 4 – Major

Intentional recording of another person that is profane, obscene, abusive, or invasive or posting content that is pornographic in nature. These actions may cause significant harm or violate the safety and privacy of others. This also includes repeated recordings without permission or refusal to delete content upon request.

Level 1 – Minor

These are behavior incidents that create minimal disruptions to the environment.

Level 2 – Minor

Defer to Level 4

Level 2 – Major

Incidents that are more disruptive and may impact the environment to a greater extent. Behaviors may include repeated Level 1 behaviors, increased intensity, frequency, and duration of Level 1.

Level 3 – Major

Incidents that are more serious in effect and may impact safety. These actions are significantly disruptive and may be repeated.

Level 4 – Major

These behavior incidents are serious and potentially dangerous, posing a significant threat to the safety and wellbeing of individuals or the environment. These behaviors may be repeated.

The level of truancy and tardiness is determined collaboratively by teachers, building administrators, and Student Services.

Level 1 – Minor

Defer to Level 2 – Minor

Level 2 – Minor

Behaviors can disrupt the flow of the classroom or work setting but might not completely derail it and may be repeated.

Level 2 – Major

Behaviors with an increased impact on the classroom environment and may be repeated with increased intensity, frequency, and duration.

Level 3 – Major

Behavior incidents that are more serious in nature and cause significant disruption. They may involve repeated behaviors that have escalated in intensity, frequency, or duration, resulting in a major impact on the environment.

Level 4 – Major

Behaviors that serious and potentially dangerous incidents that pose a significant threat to the safety and wellbeing of individuals or the school environment.