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: OSS
Subsequent Offenses: OSS to Expulsion
Arson - Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion
First Offense: OSS to Expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: OSS to Expulsion
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: OSS to Expulsion
Subsequent Offenses:OSS to Expulsion
Bullying - Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or mental harm (see Policy 2655).
First Offense: 10-30 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses:180 Days OSS to Expulsion
Fighting - Physically striking another during mutual physical contact, as distinguished from an assault.
First Offense: Corporal to OSS
Subsequent Offenses: Corporal to OSS
Defiance of Authority - Refusal to obey directions or defiance of staff authority
First Offense: After School Detention to OSS to Expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: OSS/ISS
Disruptive Behavior - Conduct which has the intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a student
First Offense: After School Detention to Corporal Punishment/ISS
Subsequent Offenses: Corporal Punishment to ISS
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: OSS to Expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: OSS to Expulsion
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: OSS to Expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: OSS to Expulsion
Prescription Medication
Possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
First Offense: OSS to Expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: OSS to Expulsion
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: OSS to Expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: OSS to Expulsion
Extortion - Verbal threats or physical conduct designed to obtain money or other valuables
First Offense: Corporal to OSS
Subsequent Offenses: OSS to Expulsion
Firearms and Weapons (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2620 - Firearms and Weapons in School)
Possession of a firearm or weapon
First Offense: OSS to Expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion
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: Corporal Punishment/ISS
Subsequent Offenses: ISS/Corporal Punishment to OSS
Improper Display of Affection - Consensual kissing, fondling, or embracing
First Offense: Verbal
Subsequent Offenses: ISS/Corporal Punishment to Saturday School
Improper Language
Threatening Language - Use of verbal, physical or written threats to do bodily harm to person or personal property.
First Offense: Corporal Punishment/ISS
Subsequent Offenses: ISS/Corporal Punishment to OSS
Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language - Language that depicts sexual acts, human waste or blasphemous language.
First Offense: Verbal
Subsequent Offenses: ISS/Corporal Punishment to Detention
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: Verbal to ISS
Subsequent Offenses: Corporal Punishment to Detention
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals
First Offense: ISS/Corporal Punishment to Detention
Subsequent Offenses: ISS/Corporal Punishment to OSS
Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures.
First Offense: OSS/ISS
Subsequent Offenses: OSS/ISS
Indecent Exposure - Display of breasts, buttocks and genitals in a public location.
First Offense: Corporal Punishment/ISS
Subsequent Offenses: Corporal Punishment to OSS
Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another
First Offense: ISS/Corporal Punishment to OSS
Subsequent Offenses: OSS
Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products
First Offense: ISS/Detention to Corporal Punishment
Subsequent Offenses: ISS/Corporal Punishment to OSS
Truancy - Being absent or tardy from class or classes without authorization (See also Policy and Regulation 2340 - Truancy and Educational Neglect.)
First Offense: Corporal Punishment to Outside Agency
Subsequent Offenses: Outside Agency
Vandalism - Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the
staff, students, or the District
First Offense: Saturday School
Subsequent Offenses: OSS