Kasson Mantorville Public Schools uses restrictive procedures only in response to behavior(s) that constitutes an emergency, even if written into a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan, Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). 1. Definitions The following terms are defined as: “Emergency” means a situation where immediate intervention is needed to protect a child or other individual from physical injury.
2. Staff Training - Requirements and Activities Requirements Staff who design and use behavioral interventions will complete training in the use of positive approaches as well as restrictive procedures. Training records will identify the content of the training, attendees, and training dates. A database containing records of all trainings will be maintained within the Zumbro Education District main office and the Kasson Mantorville Special Education Coordinator. The following employee job classifications are authorized and certified to use restrictive procedures: • Licensed special education teachers • School psychologist • Other licensed education professionals • Highly qualified educational paraprofessionals Activities District staff who have routine contact with students and who may use restrictive procedures receive training (both in-depth initial training and regular refresher training) in the following areas:
3. Oversight Committee KM Public Schools oversight committee consists of the following individuals:
The oversight committee meets every quarter and will review the following:
4. Restrictive Procedures: Physical Holding and Seclusion Restrictive procedures that may be used in emergency situations include physical holding and seclusion. Physical holding will end when the threat of harm has ended and staff has determined that the student can safely return to the requested activity. Physical Holding Kasson Mantorville Public Schools intends to use the following types of physical holding: CPI Children’s Control Position, CPI Team Control Position, CPI High-Level Seated Position, CPI High-Level Standing Position. Seclusion Kasson Mantorville Public Schools does not use seclusion. 5. Prohibited Procedures Kasson Mantorville Public Schools will never use the following prohibited procedures on a student:
6. Documentation of Physical Holding or Seclusion Each time physical holding or seclusion is used, the staff person who implements or oversees the restrictive procedure shall document, as soon as possible after the incident concludes, the following information via use of the SPED Forms: ”Use of Restrictive Procedures: Physical Holding” form:
Each time physical holding or seclusion is used, the staff person who implements or oversees the restrictive procedure shall conduct a post-use debriefing with the building administrator or administrative designee within 2 school days after the incident occurs. The SPED Forms “Staff Debriefing” form will be used to review: A description of the incident that led to the physical holding or seclusion;
If the post-use debriefing meeting reveals that the use of physical holding was used inappropriately, the Building Oversight Committee will convene immediately to ensure corrective action is taken. 7. Documentation for an IEP The use of restrictive procedures in response to an emergency may be documented in the student’s IEP or a behavior intervention plan attached to the IEP. Meetings of the IEP team will be conducted in accordance with MN Statute which requires review within 10 calendar days after restrictive procedures are used on two separate school days within 30 school days; when a pattern emerges and restrictive procedures are not included in a child’s IEP or BIP; or at the request of a parent or the district after restrictive procedures are used. At that time, the team shall conduct or review a functional behavioral analysis, review data, consider developing additional or revised positive behavioral interventions and supports, consider actions to reduce the use of restrictive procedures, and modify the IEP or BIP as appropriate. At the meeting, the team will review any known medical or psychological limitations that contraindicate the use of a restrictive procedure, consider whether to prohibit that restrictive procedure, and document any prohibition in the IEP or BIP. If restrictive procedures are used on a child on ten or more school days during the same school year, the team either must consult with other professionals working with the child; consult with experts in behavior analysis, mental health, communication or autism; consult with a culturally competent professional; review existing evaluations, resources, and successful strategies; or consider whether a re-evaluation is necessary. 8. Use of Restrictive Procedures-Parent Notification Kasson Mantorville Public Schools shall make reasonable efforts to notify the parent on the same day when restrictive procedures are used in an emergency. If the school is unable to provide same-day notice, notice will be sent by written or electronic means or as otherwise indicated by the parent within two days. Documentation of how the parent wants to be notified when a restrictive procedure is used may be included in the IEP or BIP. 9. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) means interventions and strategies to improve the school environment and teach children the skills to behave appropriately. KM Elementary and Middle Schools incorporate a school-wide PBIS language that stresses proactive strategies that define, teach, and support appropriate behaviors. The KM School PBIS language is based on the belief that appropriate behaviors can be taught and not simply managed. Documentation Forms: Use of Restrictive Procedures-Physical Holding Use of Restrictive Procedures-Staff Debriefing |