Reporting, tracking offenses is mandatory ADVERTISING Reporting, tracking offenses is mandatory Hawaii public schools are required to track and report student misconduct statistics each year to the state Department of Education. Administrative rules, Chapter 19, require “any teacher, official or
Reporting, tracking offenses is mandatory
Hawaii public schools are required to track and report student misconduct statistics each year to the state Department of Education.
Administrative rules, Chapter 19, require “any teacher, official or other employee of the department” who sees or believes a Class A or Class B offense has been committed, to report it promptly. Class A and B are considered the most severe among offenses.
Once reported, offenses are investigated to determine if police intervention is warranted, or if the case can be handled through school disciplinary procedures. The incident also must be recorded in an electronic database system within five days. Failure to report Class A or Class B offenses can result in disciplinary action against the employee, teacher or official who sees it.
Class A offenses
(Information from state DOE website)
Assault
Burglary
Dangerous instrument or substance; possession or use of
Dangerous weapons; possession or use of
Drug paraphernalia; possession, use or sale of
Extortion
Fighting
Firearms; possession or use of
Homicide
Illicit drugs; possession, use or sale of
Intoxicating substances; possession, use or sale of
Property damage or vandalism
Robbery
Sexual offenses
Terroristic threatening
Class B offenses
Bullying
Cyberbullying
Disorderly conduct
False alarm
Forgery
Gambling
Harassment
Hazing
Inappropriate or questionable uses, or both, of Internet materials or equipment, or both
Theft
Trespassing
Class C offenses
Abusive language
Class cutting
Insubordination
Laser pen/laser pointer; possession or use of
Leaving campus without consent
Smoking or use of tobacco substances
Truancy
Class D offenses
Contraband; possession or use of
Minor problem behaviors
Other school rules
