The discipline code set out in this regulation is intended to be illustrative but not an exclusive listing of acts of misconduct and the consequences for each. Misconduct which is not specifically listed in this regulation may be deemed to warrant discipline up to and including expulsion following provision of all due process procedures. In addition, the disciplinary consequence listed for each offense may be increased or decreased by the Administration or the Board of Education due to mitigating or aggravating circumstances.
Copies of this regulation or the student handbook which includes the code of student conduct and disciplinary consequences, as well as the District's corporal punishment policy, if any, will be provided to each student at the beginning of each school year. Copies of these documents will also be available for public inspection during normal business hours in the Superintendent's office.
Alcohol - Possession of or presence under the influence of alcohol regardless of whether the student is on school premises
First Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Arson - Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion
First Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, restitution if appropriate, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, restitution if appropriate, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record
Assault - (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2673- Reporting of Violent Behavior)
Assault of a Student or Staff Member - Use of physical force with the intent to do bodily harm.
First Offense: principal/student conference and In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in the student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses:principal/student conference and In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in the student’s discipline record.
Bullying - Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or mental harm (see Policy 2655).
First Offense: Principal conference and In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in the student’s discipline record. Students will be required to file a harassment order to cease and desist.
Subsequent Offenses:Principal conference and In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in the student’s discipline record. Students will be required to file a harassment order to cease and desist.
Fighting - Physically striking another during mutual physical contact, as distinguished from an assault.
First Offense: Principal/student conference, in school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school-suspension, documentation in student’s discipline record and notification of law enforcement officials.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference, in school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school-suspension, documentation in student’s discipline record and notification of law enforcement officials.
Defiance of Authority - Refusal to obey directions or defiance of staff authority
First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference, detention, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Disruptive Behavior - Conduct which has the intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a student
First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference, detention, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Drugs/Controlled Substance
Possession or presence under the influence of a controlled substance or substance represented to be a controlled substance while at school, on the school playground, on the school parking lot, a school bus or at a school activity whether on or off of school property.
First Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record
Sale of a controlled substance or substance represented to be a controlled substance while at school or at any of the locations described above.
First Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Prescription Medication
Possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
First Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Distribution of prescription medication to any individual who does not have a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
First Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Extortion - Verbal threats or physical conduct designed to obtain money or other valuables
First Offense: : Principal/student conference, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: : Principal/student conference, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student’s discipline record.
Firearms and Weapons (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2620 - Firearms and Weapons in School)
Possession of a firearm or weapon
First Offense: One calendar year suspension or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student discipline record
Subsequent Offenses: One calendar year suspension or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student discipline record
Harassment - Harassment or discrimination prohibited by Policy 1300 or Regulation 1300, including antisemitic harassment or discrimination. Policy 1300 and Regulation 1300 govern the definition and application of antisemitism. Antisemitic harassment or discrimination is subject to the same disciplinary consequences as comparable race-based harassment or discrimination.
First Offense: Principal/student conference, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, & possible documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, & possible documentation in student’s discipline record.
Improper Display of Affection - Consensual kissing, fondling, or embracing
First Offense: Principal/student conference and detention for first offense, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion & possible documentation in student’s discipline record for additional offenses.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference and detention for first offense, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion & possible documentation in student’s discipline record for additional offenses.
Improper Language
Threatening Language - Use of verbal, physical or written threats to do bodily harm to person or personal property.
First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference, detention, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language - Language that depicts sexual acts, human waste or blasphemous language.
First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference, detention, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Disruptive or Demeaning Language or Conduct - Use of hate language to demean another person because of race, gender, disability, national origin, or religious beliefs. This provision also includes conduct or verbal, written, or symbolic speech that materially and substantially disrupts class, school activities, transportation, or school functions.
First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference, detention, Saturday PASS, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals
First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention, in school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school-suspension, documentation in student’s discipline record and notification of law enforcement officials.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference, detention, in school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school-suspension, documentation in student’s discipline record and notification of law enforcement officials.
Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures.
First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention, in school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school-suspension, documentation in student’s discipline record and notification of law enforcement officials.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference, detention, in school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school-suspension, documentation in student’s discipline record and notification of law enforcement officials.
Indecent Exposure - Display of breasts, buttocks and genitals in a public location.
First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention, in school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school-suspension, documentation in student’s discipline record and notification of law enforcement officials.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference, detention, in school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school-suspension, documentation in student’s discipline record and notification of law enforcement officials.
Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another
First Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, notification to law enforcement officials and arrest of the student, and documentation in student’s discipline record
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, notification to law enforcement officials and arrest of the student, and documentation in student’s discipline record
Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products
First Offense: Principal/student conference, confiscation of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, vapors and lighters, possible notification of law enforcement officials, in school suspension, Saturday PASS or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension. Smoking, using smokeless tobacco or vapes on school property will result in an automatic assignment to ISS.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference, confiscation of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, vapors and lighters, possible notification of law enforcement officials, in school suspension, Saturday PASS or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension. Smoking, using smokeless tobacco or vapes on school property will result in an automatic assignment to ISS.
Truancy - Being absent or tardy from class or classes without authorization (See also Policy and Regulation 2340 - Truancy and Educational Neglect.)
First Offense: Principal/student conference and Saturday PASS, 1-10 days in school suspension, 1-10 days out of school suspension.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/student conference and Saturday PASS, 1-10 days in school suspension, 1-10 days out of school suspension.
Vandalism - Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the
staff, students, or the District
First Offense: In-school-suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, possible notification to law enforcement officials, and possible documentation in student’s discipline record. Restitution must be made as part of any disciplinary measure.
Subsequent Offenses: In-school-suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, possible notification to law enforcement officials, and possible documentation in student’s discipline record. Restitution must be made as part of any disciplinary measure.