Lake Travis - Westlake Edition | June 2024

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON & CHLOE YOUNG

EISD to implement disciplinary code levels Changes to Eanes ISD’s student code of conduct are set to take effect during the upcoming school year, including new disciplinary procedures for misconduct. The board of trustees discussed the draft code June 4. The details According to agenda documents, three signifi- cant changes have been proposed for the 2024-25 code of conduct, including the implementation of a “levels” system and corresponding disciplinary action based on violation level. The code also reflects the role of EISD’s police force in discipline and establishes a rule that direct violence threats trigger automatic Disciplinary Alternative Education Program placement. The board could take action during the June 18 board meeting.

EISD creates public facility corporation Affordable staff housing and other reve- nue-generating projects could be on the way in Eanes ISD, following the board of trust- ees’ creation of a public facility corporation June 4. Two-minute impact The board previously discussed creating a PFC during its May 7 meeting. Per the Texas Legislature, sponsors—or the board of trustees, in this case—are authorized to create PFC’s to finance, construct and equip public facilities such as administrative offices, education buildings or affordable housing options for teachers. “This is simply one more tool now that we have to potentially do something exciting for our staff at some point in the future,” Superintendent Jeff Arnett said.

Breaking it down The updated code of conduct outlines five levels of disciplinary action. minor infractions such as school disruption, tardiness, truancy or dress code violations Level II serious disruptive behavior such as cheating, harrassment, bullying or cyberbullying Level III serious misbehavior such as Level I

tampering with documents, profanity, insubordination, sexual harrassment or possession of drug paraphenalia DAEP placement, such as shooting or bombing threats and involvement with drugs or alcohol

Level IV offenses resulting in mandatory

Level V offenses resulting in expulsion or referral to Travis County Juvenile

Justice Alternative Education Program, such as possession of a firearm, aggravated assault and manslaughter

Consequences: vary per level but include actions such as parent conferences, referral to EISD police or county justice programs, and expulsion

SOURCE: EANES ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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