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: 30 to 90 Days OSS and possible notification of law enforcement officials. (May be reduced to 15-30 Days OSS with treatment in first ten days of suspension.)
Subsequent Offenses: 90 Days OSS to Expulsion and notification of law enforcement officials.
Arson - Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion
First Offense: 30 to 90 Days OSS and notification to law enforcement officials
Subsequent Offenses: 174 Days OSS and notification to law enforcement officials
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: 10 to 30 Days OSS, (Possible notification of law enforcement officials and possible prosecution)
Subsequent Offenses:30 to 180 Days OSS or Expulsion. (Possible notification of law enforcement officials and possible prosecution)
Bullying - Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or mental harm (see Policy 2655).
First Offense: 1 Day ISS to 10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses:5 Days OSS to expulsion
Fighting - Physically striking another in a mutual contact as differentiated from an assault.
First Offense: o Kindergarten – 1st grade: ½ Day ISS: 1 Day ISS to 3 days OSS o 2nd grade – 4th grade: 2 Days ISS : 2 Days ISS to 5 Days OSS o 5th grade – 8th grade: 3 Days OSS: 5 to 10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: o Kindergarten – 1st grade: ½ Day ISS: 1 Day ISS to 3 days OSS o 2nd grade – 4th grade: 2 Days ISS : 2 Days ISS to 5 Days OSS o 5th grade – 8th grade: 3 Days OSS: 5 to 10 Days OSS
Defiance of Authority - Refusal to obey directions or defiance of staff authority
First Offense: Principal conference to after-school detention or to 3 Days ISS
Subsequent Offenses: 3 Days ISS to 10 Days OSS
Disruptive Behavior - Conduct which has the intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a student
First Offense: Principal conference to after-school detention or to 3 Days ISS
Subsequent Offenses: 3 Days ISS to 180 Days OSS and possible notification of law enforcement officials.
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: 90 to 180 Days OSS and notification to law enforcement officials. (May be reduced to 30 days if drug abuse treatment is started in the first ten days of suspension.)
Subsequent Offenses: 180 Days to Expulsion and notification of law enforcement officials.
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: 90 to 180 Days OSS and notification to law enforcement officials. (May be reduced to 30 days if drug abuse treatment is started in first ten days of suspension.)
Subsequent Offenses: 180 Days to Expulsion and notification of law enforcement officials.
Prescription Medication
Possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
First Offense: 3 Days OSS to 10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: 10 Days OSS to 180 Days OSS
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: 90 to 180 Days OSS and notification to law enforcement officials. (May be reduced to 30 days if drug abuse treatment is started in first ten days of suspension.)
Subsequent Offenses: 180 Days OSS to Expulsion and notification of law enforcement officials.
Extortion - Verbal threats or physical conduct designed to obtain money or other valuables
First Offense: 1 Day ISS to 10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: 3 Days ISS to 30 Days OSS
Firearms and Weapons (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2620 - Firearms and Weapons in School)
Possession of a firearm or weapon
First Offense: 180 Days OSS and notification of law enforcement officials.
Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion and notification of law enforcement officials.
Harassment
First Offense: 1 Day ISS to 10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: 5 Days OSS to expulsion
Improper Display of Affection - Consensual kissing, fondling, or embracing
First Offense: Principal conference to after-school detention or to 3 Days ISS
Subsequent Offenses: 3 Days ISS to 10 Days OSS
Improper Language
Threatening Language - Use of verbal, physical or written threats to do bodily harm to person or personal property.
First Offense: 1 Day ISS to 10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: 3 Days ISS to 30 Days OSS
Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language - Language which depicts sexual acts, human waste, and blasphemous language
First Offense: Principal conference to after-school detention or to 3 Days ISS
Subsequent Offenses: 3 Days ISS to 10 Days OSS
Disruptive or Demeaning Language or Conduct - Use of hate language to demean other persons due to the race, gender, disability, natural origin, or religious beliefs. This provision also includes conduct, verbal, written, or symbolic speech which materially and substantially disrupts class, school activities, transportation, or school functions.
First Offense: Principal conference to after-school detention or to 3 Days ISS
Subsequent Offenses: 3 Days ISS to 180 Days OSS and possible notification of law enforcement officials.
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals
First Offense: 1 to 10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: 5 Days OSS to expulsion
Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures.
First Offense: 1 to 10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: 5 Days OSS to expulsion
Indecent Exposure - Includes display of breasts, buttocks and genitals in a public
location
First Offense: Principal conference to 10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: 5 to 180 Days OSS
Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another
First Offense: Restitution plus 1 Day ISS to 10 Days OSS and possible notification of law enforcement officials.
Subsequent Offenses: Restitution plus 1 to 30 Days OSS and possible notification of law enforcement officials.
Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products
First Offense: 3 Days OSS to 10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: 3 Days OSS to 30 Days OSS
Truancy - Absent or tardy from class or classes without authorization (See also Policy and Regulation 2340 - Truancy and Educational Neglect.)
First Offense: Principal conference to after-school detention to 3 Days ISS and possible notification to law enforcement officials.
Subsequent Offenses: 3 Days ISS to 10 Days OSS and possible notification of law enforcement officials
Vandalism - Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the
staff, students, or the District
First Offense: Restitution plus 5 hours school service and possible notification of law enforcement officials.
Subsequent Offenses: Restitution plus 10 hours school service to 10 days OSS and possible notification of law enforcement officials.
BUS DISCIPLINE POLICY
School wide policies and rules are in effect on school busses the same as at school. Bus drivers are responsible for the behavior of students on busses and will report behavior problems to the Principal, who may deny students transportation for a specified period of time. Principal will report the incident to the school principal who may suspend bussing privileges indefinitely.