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: 5-10 days OSS; Authorities notified; Recommended for long term suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 10 days OSS; Authorities notified; Recommended for long-term suspension
Arson - Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion
First Offense: Detention, ISS, 1-180 days OSS, or expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days OSS or expulsion. Restitution if appropriate
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, detention, ISS, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion
Subsequent Offenses:1-180 days OSS, or expulsion
Bullying - Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or mental harm (see Policy 2655).
First Offense: Detention, ISS, or 1-180 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses:1-180 days OSS or expulsion
Fighting - Physically striking another in a mutual contact as differentiated from an assault.
First Offense: 3 days OSS, JO notified
Subsequent Offenses: 5-10 days OSS, JO notified
Defiance of Authority - Refusal to obey directions or defiance of staff authority
First Offense: 2-3 days ISS and parent conference with teacher & principal
Subsequent Offenses: 3-6 days ISS and parent conference with teacher & principal
Disruptive Behavior - Conduct which has the intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a student
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, ISS or 1-10 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: Detention, ISS, 1-180 days OSS, or expulsion
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: 5-10 days OSS; authorities notified; recommended for long-term suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 10 days OSS or expulsion; authorities notified; recommended for long-term suspension
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: 5-10 days OSS or expulsion; authorities notified; recommended for long-term suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 10 days OSS or expulsion; authorities notified; recommended for long-term suspension
Prescription Medication
Possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
First Offense: 1-10 days OSS or expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days OSS or 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: 1-180 days OSS or expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days OSS or expulsion
Extortion - Verbal threats or physical conduct designed to obtain money or other valuables
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, ISS, or 1-10 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: ISS, 1-180 days OSS or expulsion
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
Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion
Harassment
First Offense: 1 day ISS
Subsequent Offenses: 3-5 days ISS, 2-10 days OSS
Improper Display of Affection - Consensual kissing, fondling, or embracing
First Offense: verbal warning
Subsequent Offenses: lunch detention, 1-2 days ISS
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, ISS, 1-180 days OSS, or expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: ISS, 1-180 days OSS, or expulsion
Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language - Language which depicts sexual acts, human waste, and blasphemous language
First Offense: Detention or 1 day ISS
Subsequent Offenses: 1-5 days ISS, 1-5 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/Student Conference, detention, ISS, or 1-10 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: Detention, ISS, 1-180 days OSS, or expulsion
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals
First Offense: 1-3 days ISS or 1-5 days OSS, JO notified
Subsequent Offenses: 2-10 days OSS, JO notified, Long term expulsion
Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures.
First Offense: 1-3 days ISS or 1-5 days OSS, JO notified
Subsequent Offenses: 2-10 days OSS, JO notified, Long term expulsion
Indecent Exposure - Includes display of breasts, buttocks and genitals in a public
location
First Offense: 1-3 days ISS or 1-5 days OSS, JO notified
Subsequent Offenses: 2-10 days OSS, JO notified, Long term expulsion
Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another
First Offense: Return of or restitution for property, 1-5 days OSS, JO notified
Subsequent Offenses: Return of or restitution for property, 2-10 days OSS, JO notified
Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products
First Offense: Confiscation of tobacco product, 1 day OSS
Subsequent Offenses: Confiscation of tobacco product, 2-10 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/Student conference, detention, or 1-3 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses: Detention or 3-10 days ISS
Vandalism - Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the
staff, students, or the District
First Offense: Restitution. Principal/student conference, detention 1-5 days ISS, or expulsion
Subsequent Offenses: Restitution. 2-6 days ISS, 1-10 days OSS or expulsion