The Board authorizes the use of physical restraint and/or isolated time out for District students. These methods shall be employed only as a last resort in order to preserve and maintain a safe and orderly environment for students and staff.

For the purpose of this policy, physical restraint is defined as holding a student or otherwise restricting his/her movement.

Physical restraint includes only the use of specific and planned techniques (e.g. "basket hold") and shall not include momentary periods of physical restriction resulting in direct person to person contact. "Restraint" as defined under these circumstances is designed to prevent a student from completing an act that would result in potential harm to themselves, others, or damage to property, or remove a disruptive student who is unwilling to leave voluntarily.

Isolated time out means the confinement of a student in a time out room or some other enclosure, within or outside of the classroom, which restricts the student’s movement.

The Superintendent shall establish procedures for the utilization of physical restraint and isolated time out, including training of staff and the documentation and annual review of these strategies consistent with the requirements set forth in the State Statute and regulations.

The Superintendent will notify parents annually of this policy.

23 IL. Ad. Code 1.285
105 ILCS 5/10-20.33
105 ILCS 5/14-8.05(c)
105 ILCS 5/10-20.14
105 ILCS 5/24-24

Adopted 2/03