Recognizing the need for safe and supportive learning environments, the West Virginia Board of Education enacted Expected Behaviors in Safe and Supportive Schools. The policy became effective July 1, 2012 and put forth the social skills standards expected of students; interventions to support appropriate behaviors as well as consequences for inappropriate behaviors; and a framework for policy implementation at all levels of public education. Two studies were conducted to: 1) establish baseline conditions during the first year of policy implementation; 2) examine the impact of disciplinary involvement on academic performance; and 3) provide recommendations for improvement under the policy. Findings provide a basis for monitoring progress toward developing more safe and supportive school environments. #2014Conference #Prek-12EducationalEvaluation