Appendix B — Detailed Discipline Definitions

This appendix provides plain-language definitions for all disciplinary offense categories used in the ECS Code of Conduct. Offense codes and level descriptions appear in the Disciplinary Offense Reference Table in Section 7.

Code	Offense	Definition
01	Alcohol	Possession, consumption, purchase, sale, or transportation of alcoholic beverages on school property or at school events
02	Arson	Intentionally setting fire to or attempting to set fire to school or personal property
03	Battery	Intentional physical contact that causes or is intended to cause physical harm to another person
04	Breaking & Entering / Burglary	Unlawfully entering a school building, vehicle, or other property without authorization
05	Computer Trespass	Unauthorized access to, misuse of, or tampering with computer systems or electronic records
06	Disorderly Conduct	Behavior that disrupts the orderly operation of the school environment
07	Drugs	Possession, use, distribution, or sale of any controlled substance, illegal drug, or unauthorized medication; includes being under the influence
08	Fighting	Physical altercation between two or more students involving mutual combat
09	Homicide	Any incident involving the taking of a human life
10	Kidnapping	Unlawfully taking, confining, or restraining another person
11	Larceny / Theft	Unlawful taking of another's property without permission
12	Motor Vehicle Theft	Unlawfully taking or attempting to take a motor vehicle
13	Robbery	Taking property from another person by force, threat, or intimidation
14	Sexual Battery	Intentional and unwanted sexual contact with another person
15	Sexual Harassment	Unwelcome verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at or affecting a student or staff member
16	Sex Offenses	Inappropriate sexually-based physical contact or behavior; includes consensual sexual activity on school property
17	Threat / Intimidation	Communicating an intent to cause harm or creating fear of harm in another person
18	Tobacco	Possession, use, distribution, or sale of tobacco products of any kind on school property or at school events
19	Trespassing	Unauthorized presence on school property or refusal to leave when directed
20	Vandalism	Intentional damage to, defacement of, or destruction of school or personal property
22	Weapons / Knife	Possession of any knife or bladed instrument on school property or at school events
23	Weapons / Other	Possession or use of any dangerous object (other than a knife or firearm) that could cause harm
24	Other Discipline Incident	Minor incidents or collections of incidents resulting in disciplinary action not covered by other codes
25	Weapons / Handgun	Possession or use of a handgun on school property or at school events
26	Weapons / Rifle or Shotgun	Possession or use of a rifle or shotgun on school property or at school events
27	Serious Bodily Injury	Any incident resulting in serious physical injury requiring medical attention
28	Weapons / Other Firearms	Possession or use of any firearm not classified as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun
29	Bullying	Repeated, intentional acts of aggression, intimidation, or harassment directed at a student — including cyberbullying
30	Attendance Related	Any incident directly related to attendance violations
31	Dress Code Violation	Wearing clothing or accessories that do not comply with the ECS dress code policy
32	Academic Dishonesty	Cheating, plagiarism, or unauthorized assistance on assignments, projects, or assessments
33	Student Incivility	Disrespectful, insubordinate, or inappropriate conduct toward staff or others
34	Possession of Unapproved Items	Possessing or using items that are not authorized on school property
35	Gang Related	Any conduct, apparel, symbols, or activity associated with gang membership or gang activity
36	Repeated Offenses	A pattern of disciplinary incidents that collectively warrant escalated consequences
40	Other Non-Disciplinary Incident	Used exclusively to document physical restraint (Action Code 95)
42	Electronic Smoking Device	Possession, use, or distribution of any vaping device or e-cigarette on school property or at school events
44	Violence Against a Teacher	Intentional physical attack against a teacher with intent to cause bodily harm resulting in severe injury