Updates on Restraint and Isolation Policy in Schools
Superintendent’s
Workgroup
Isolation and Restraint Updates
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Updated
Restraint
and Isolation
Policy
Passed by the School Board on September 20
th
,
2023
Key Updates
Removed “Other Reasonable Force” from title.
Prohibition on Isolation
Clear definitions that include examples and non
examples.
Additional reporting procedures and new
timelines for communicating with the district and
parents.
Addition of Room ClearsRestraint and Isolation ProcedureRestraint and Isolation Policy
Examples
Room Clear
Definition:
The removal of students and staff from a space
where a student’s behavior presents imminent risk of harm to
themselves, or others and all other de-escalation attempts
have failed. A room clear is used to eliminate the risk of harm
without the need for restraint. A room clear should not be used
for low-intensity behaviors such as non-compliance or work
refusal. At least one staff member must be present at all times
in the room with the student to be defined as a room clear.
Room clears will be documented and reported to parents.
Key Elements
Staff member must be present at all times.
Documented and tracked for patterns of behavior.
States when a room clear should not happen and the
limited circumstances when it could occur.
Parents will be notified if their child’s behavior led to a
room clear.
Complaint
Procedure
Report a Concern- Restraint and Isolation
Fillable digital form- no need for printing at
home. Emails directly to Intervention
Coordinator
Prohibition of Retaliation
Program
Standards
What:
Standards outline expected components while
allowing for individualization.
Components: Physical environment, classroom
management, proactive behavior management
system, responses to behavior, general education
access, staff management, data management,
instructional strategies
Why:
Required component of the DOJ settlement
agreement
Consistency for students moving between
programs/schools (move ups, school transfers)
Promotes equitable practices across programs
Updates were made to the Restraint and Isolation Policy by the School Board on September 20th, 2023. The changes include clearer definitions, reporting procedures, and the addition of Room Clears as a method to eliminate harm without restraint. The policy emphasizes the need for staff presence during Room Clears and communication with parents regarding incidents. A complaint procedure and standards for consistent practices were also outlined.
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Superintendents Workgroup Isolation and Restraint Updates OCTOBER 11, 2023
Restraint and Isolation Policy Restraint and Isolation Procedure Passed by the School Board on September 20th, 2023 Updated Restraint and Isolation Policy Key Updates Removed Other Reasonable Force from title. Prohibition on Isolation Clear definitions that include examples and non examples. Additional reporting procedures and new timelines for communicating with the district and parents. Addition of Room Clears
Definition: The removal of students and staff from a space where a student s behavior presents imminent risk of harm to themselves, or others and all other de-escalation attempts have failed. A room clear is used to eliminate the risk of harm without the need for restraint. A room clear should not be used for low-intensity behaviors such as non-compliance or work refusal. At least one staff member must be present at all times in the room with the student to be defined as a room clear. Room clears will be documented and reported to parents. Room Clear Key Elements Staff member must be present at all times. Documented and tracked for patterns of behavior. States when a room clear should not happen and the limited circumstances when it could occur. Parents will be notified if their child s behavior led to a room clear.
Report a Concern- Restraint and Isolation Complaint Procedure Fillable digital form- no need for printing at home. Emails directly to Intervention Coordinator Prohibition of Retaliation
What: Standards outline expected components while allowing for individualization. Components: Physical environment, classroom management, proactive behavior management system, responses to behavior, general education access,staff management, data management, instructional strategies Program Standards Why: Required component of the DOJ settlement agreement Consistency for students moving between programs/schools (move ups,school transfers) Promotes equitable practices across programs
