Student Discipline and Placement
Student Discipline and Placement supports campuses in interpreting the FWISD Student Code of Conduct. District Hearing Officers help determine the least restrictive options for students requiring alternative placement. In addition, they offer a Diversionary Referral Program that some students may be eligible to participate in, in lieu of a level II DAEP. The hearing officer will determine eligibility for the Diversionary Referral Program. The department provides regular data reports to campuses on their disciplinary practices in the interest of decreasing suspensions and expulsions and improving the instructional continuity for students facing disciplinary action.
Department Initiatives
- Alternative/Responsive Education
- On Campus Intervention
- Residential Facilities
- Diversionary Referral Program (DRP)
- Diversionary Action Plans (DAP)
- Objective third party hearings (Due Process)
- Student code of conduct
- Contract campus oversight (Juvenile Justice Department Facilities and Residential Treatment Facilities)
- Administrator training in restorative options
- Restorative practices support
- Campus consultations
Facts to Know
FWISD embraces a district-wide adoption of Restorative Practices. Restorative and Equitable Practices are featured throughout the Student Code of Conduct. Reducing Out of School Suspensions and Disproportionality are district goals.
Personnel
- Principal/Program Administrator
- Coordinator,
- 3 Hearing Officers
- 22 Teachers
- 1 Data Clerk
- 1 Administrative Associate
- 3 Campus Administrators
Funding
100% Local
Challenge
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Expanding campus capacity to manage challenging student behaviors; identifying and addressing root causes
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Expanding the appreciation for Restorative Practices
Quick Links
Student Discipline and Placement (SD&P)
Phone: 817-814-2961
Mark Cerja
Principal, Alternative Education Programs Administrator
817-814-2954
Cynthia San Martin
Coordinator Responsive Education Programs, Student Discipline and Placement
817-814-2958
Connie Martin
Hearing Officer
817-814-2947
Claudia Martinez
Hearing Officer
817-814-2957
Jenai Mason
Hearing Officer
817-814-2959
Sophia Carter
Data Clerk
817-814-2963
Patricia Beaudry
Administrative Associate
817-814-2961