Discipline Update Beginning in January 2025

We have an important discipline update to share with NEISD parents and guardians. 

Starting Jan. 6, 2025, at our middle and high school campuses, students suspected of being in possession of a prohibited item, who run away from an administrator to avoid complying with a lawful search, could be sent to the North East Alternative Center. 

This decision comes as principals and other administrators have noticed an increase in students fleeing or refusing to comply with lawful searches, often following the suspicion of vaping on campus. While students refusing or fleeing isn’t common, it is increasingly becoming a problem. 

When a student refuses to be searched or runs from administrators, it undermines the safety protocols we have in place to protect everyone. These actions pose potential risks not only to the individual student but also to the broader school community. To reinforce the importance of safety and cooperation, we are enhancing the consequences for students who engage in such behaviors. These consequences will serve as a deterrent, encouraging students to comply with safety measures while promoting accountability. It is critical that we provide a clear message that cooperation with school staff is essential for the well-being of the entire school environment.

We are in this together. It takes all of us to be #NEISDsafe

For more information on the rules and discipline, please see our District’s Code of Conduct at neisd.net/handbooks