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: Principal/Student Conference, Parent Contact, In-School Suspension, 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, and/or notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: In-School Suspension, Out-of-School Suspension, Expulsion, and/or 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: 11-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion, 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: 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses:1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Bullying - Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or mental harm (see Policy 2655).
First Offense: See Bullying Policy 2655
Subsequent Offenses:See Bullying Policy 2655
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, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: In-School Suspension or 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, or Expulsion, and documentation in the student's discipline record.
Defiance of Authority - Refusal to obey directions or defiance of staff authority
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, In-School Suspension, 1-180 days of Out-of-School Suspension, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days of 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, In-School Suspension, 1-180 days of Out-of-School Suspension, Expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/Student conference, In-School Suspension, 1-180 days of 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: 11-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 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: 11-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 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: 11-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 11-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or 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: 11-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 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, or 1-10 days Out-of School Suspension, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: In-School Suspension or 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, or Expulsion, and documentation in the 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’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: One calendar year suspension or Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s 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, or 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or Expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/Student conference, In-School Suspension, or 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or Expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Improper Display of Affection - Consensual kissing, fondling, or embracing
First Offense: : Principal/Student conference, In-School Suspension or 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: In-School Suspension or 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, or Expulsion, and documentation in the student’s discipline record.
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, In-School Suspension, or 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or Expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record
Subsequent Offenses: In-School Suspension, or 11-180 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, In-School Suspension, or 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: In-School Suspension or 11-180 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, In-School Suspension, or 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: In-School Suspension or 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, or Expulsion and possible documentation in the student’s discipline record.
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals
First Offense: In-School Suspension, 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, or Expulsion, and documentation in the student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 11-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, or Expulsion, and documentation in the student's discipline record
Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures.
First Offense: In-School Suspension, 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, or Expulsion, and documentation in the student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 11-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or Expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record
Indecent Exposure - Display of breasts, buttocks and genitals in a public location.
First Offense: In-School Suspension, 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, or Expulsion, and documentation in the student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 11-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or Expulsion, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, In-School Suspension, 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, possible notifications to law enforcement officials and documentation in the student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: In-School Suspension, 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.
Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, In-School Suspension, or 1-3 days Out-of-School Suspension, and documentation in student’s disciplinary record.
Subsequent Offenses: In-School Suspension or 1-10 days Out-of-School Suspension, and documentation in student’s disciplinary record.
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 or 1-3 days In-School Suspension, and documentation in student’s disciplinary record.
Subsequent Offenses: In-School Suspension, 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension, or expulsion, and documentation in student’s disciplinary record.
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 documentation in the student’s discipline record.
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days Out-of-School Suspension or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student’s discipline record.