Please read this draft of our Updated Code of Conduct 
IX.d.Disciplinary Measures
Students who are found to have violated the District’s Code of Conduct may be subject to the following penalties, either alone or in combination. The school personnel identified after each penalty are authorized to impose that penalty, consistent with the student’s right to due process. The school personnel will base their findings on the preponderance of the evidence. Consequences will take into consideration our progressive discipline policy.
- Oral Warning – any member of the district staff;
- Parent Contact – transportation supervisor, activity advisor, athletic director, coaches, school counselors, teachers, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- Written Warning – bus drivers, hall and lunch monitors, coaches, school counselors, teachers, athletic director, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- Written Notification to Parent – bus driver, hall and lunch monitors, coaches, school counselors, teachers, athletic director, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- Special Assignment (written or oral) – school counselors, teachers, athletic director, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- Behavioral Contract – school counselors, teachers, athletic director, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- Teacher/Parent/Student Conference – school counselors, teachers, athletic director, director of special education, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- School Counselor Referral for follow-up;
- Detention (10th period) – teachers, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- Suspension from Transportation – director of transportation, superintendent or building administrator;
- Suspension from Athletic Participation – coaches, athletic director, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- Suspension from Social/Extracurricular Activities – activity director, dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- Suspension of other privileges – dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- In-School Suspension – dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- Removal from Classroom – teachers, dean of students, associate principal and principal;
- Short-term (five days or less) Suspension from School – principal and superintendent;
- Long-term (more than five days) Suspension from School – superintendent;
- Involuntary Transfer – dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
- Alternative Education Placement/Homebound Instruction – special education
- Education Temporary Educational Placement; CV-TEC. – dean of students, associate principal, director of special education, principal and superintendent;
- Outside Agency Referral – school counselor, dean of students, associate principal, director of special education, principal and superintendent;
- Law Enforcement Referral – dean of students, associate principal, principal and superintendent;
FIRST LEVEL MISCONDUCT
| DESCRIPTION | PROCEDURE |
|---|---|
| Misconduct on the part of the student that interferes with the orderly operation of the school. These misbehaviors will be handled by an individual staff member. | There is immediate intervention by the staff member who is supervising the student or who observes the behavior. Any misconduct which results in student removal must be accompanied by a written referral and is automatically considered a level II violation. |
EXAMPLES
- Classroom disturbance (including being disruptive or disorderly during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance);
- Classroom tardiness/late to school;
- Passive defiance to complete assignments or to carry out directions;
- Bus rule violation;
- Littering;
- Auditorium/lunch/studyhall disturbances;
- Bullying/harassment;
- Dress code violation;
- Pass abuse;
- Public displays of affection (limited to hand holding);
- Cheating/plagiarism;
- Abusive/profane language or gestures/Verbal altercation;
- Insubordination/disrespect/
- defiance;
- Electronic violation;
- Roughhousing/horseplay;
- Filing of a false statement and/or filing of excessive student statements.
POSSIBLE RESPONSE OPTIONS
- Verbal reprimand or warning;
- Written warning;
- Special assignment;
- Behavioral contract;
- Teacher/student/parent conference;
- Withdrawal of privilege (computer/driving);
- Time-out (In classroom);
- Parent contact;
- Referral to school counselor;
- ISS;
- Pass restriction;
- 10th period restriction
SECOND LEVEL MISCONDUCT
| DESCRIPTION | PROCEDURE |
|---|---|
| Frequent or serious misconduct that tends to disrupt the learning climate or interferes with the orderly operation of the school. These infractions, which usually result from continuation of LEVEL I misconduct, require the intervention of personnel on the administrative level because the execution of LEVEL I response options has failed to correct the situation. Also included in this level are examples of misconduct which do not represent a direct threat to the health and safety of others but whose educational consequences are serious enough to require corrective action on the part of the administrative personnel. | Repeated misconduct requires a parent/teacher contact with referral to the administrator for appropriate response. The administrator meets with the student and if necessary, the teacher and effects the most appropriate response. The teacher is informed of the administrator’s action. A proper and accurate record of the offense and the administrative response is maintained by the administrator and a copy is forwarded to the parent. |
EXAMPLES
- Continuation of behavior of level I misconduct;
- Leaving school grounds without authorization;
- Damage to property;
- Class/school truancy;
- Class/school tardiness;
- Bullying/harassment;
- Physical altercation;
- Cheating/plagiarism;
- Forgery;
- Lying;
- Dress code violation;
- Use of or possession of lighter/matches;
- Distribution of materials without approval from principal;
- Violation of internet acceptable use policy;
- Unauthorized entry.
- Use or possession of tobacco products (including e or vapor cigarettes).
POSSIBLE RESPONSE OPTIONS
- Continuation of administration of consequences from Level I response;
- Letter to parent;
- Referral to outside agency;
- Detention;
- In-school suspension;
- Out-of-school suspension;
- Referral to school counselor for follow-up;
- Temporary removal from class (individual periods of ISS or Principal’s office);
- Suspension from transportation;
- Suspension from athletic participation;
- Suspension from social or extracurricular activities;
- Suspension of other privileges;
- Involuntary transfer;
- Letter to parent/conference.
THIRD LEVEL MISCONDUCT
| DESCRIPTION | PROCEDURE |
|---|---|
| Acts directed against persons or property that could potentially endanger the health or safety of others in the school. These acts might be considered criminal but most frequently can be handled by the student conduct review mechanism in the school. | The administrator initiates disciplinary action by investigating the infraction and conferring with staff on the extent of the consequences. The administrator meets with the student and confers with the parent about the student’s misconduct and the resulting disciplinary action. A proper and accurate record of offenses and disciplinary actions is maintained by the administrator. |
EXAMPLES
- Continuation of Level II Misconduct;
- Intimidating behavior;
- Harassment;
- Hazing;
- Sexual harassment;
- Bullying;
- Automobile safety violation;
- Physical altercation;
- Vandalism (Including Graffiti);
- Lewd behavior;
- Sexually inappropriate behavior and/or possession of sexually inappropriate materials;
- Dress code;
- Disorderly conduct;
- Profane language and/or gestures directed at a faculty or staff member;
- Use or possession of tobacco products (including e or vapor cigarettes).
POSSIBLE RESPONSE OPTIONS
- Continuation of response options from LEVEL II;
- Homebound instruction;
- Alternative program;
- Out-of-school suspension;
- Outside agency referral;
- Possible legal consequences.
FOURTH LEVEL MISCONDUCT
| DESCRIPTION | PROCEDURE |
|---|---|
| Acts which result in violence to another’s person or property or which pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in school. These acts are clearly criminal and are so serious that they require administrative actions that will result in the immediate removal of the student(s) from school, the intervention of law enforcement authorities, and possible further action by the District. | The administration verifies the offense, confers with the staff involved, and meets with student. The student is immediately removed from the school environment and parents are notified. School officials contact law enforcement agency and assist in prosecuting offender if necessary. A complete and accurate report is submitted to the Superintendent for possible Superintendent’s hearing where the student is given a full due process hearing. |
EXAMPLES
- Continuation of Level III misconduct;
- Under the influence of alcohol/tobacco/mind-altering drug (either natural or synthetic);
- Use, possession, or distribution of alcohol, controlled or non-controlled medications, and other substances;
- Destruction of property;
- Threat toward another person with intent to inflict bodily harm;
- Menacing;
- Bullying;
- Arson;
- Extortion;
- Bomb threat/false 911 calls;
- Possession/use/transfer of dangerous weapons/fireworks/explosive devices;
- Assault/battery/reckless endangerment;
- Physical altercation/violent behavior;
- Petit larceny (under $1000);
- Furnishing/selling/possession of illegal or suspected illegal substances;
- Pulling a fire alarm/AED;
- Theft (over $ 1,000);
- Failure/refusal to follow administrative directive;
- Internet acceptable use violation (Including the use both on and off school property of electronic technology including but not limited to: Email, Instant Messaging, texting, sexting, blogs, chat rooms, pagers, cellphones, gaming systems and social media websites);
- Possession/use of prescription medications, except as prescribed by a physician.
POSSIBLE RESPONSE OPTIONS
- Continuation of response options from LEVEL III;
- Suspension until superintendent’s hearing;
- Alternative educational placement;
- Legal consequences (law enforcement referral, initiation of legal action);
- Other district action deemed necessary and appropriate;
- Homebound instruction until placement assigned;
- Electronic violation.
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