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Code of Conduct

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  1. Introduction
    1. Preface
    2. Peru Central School Mission Statement
    3. Philosophy
    4. Dissemination and Review
    5. Public Concerns
    6. Equal Opportunity and Non-discrimination
    7. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
    8. Dignity for All Students (DASA)
  2. Investigation and Resolution Procedure
    1. Initial Procedure (building-level)
    2. District-level Procedure
    3. Board-level Procedure
  3. Student Rights and Responsibilities
    1. Student Rights and Responsibilities
    2. Recognition of Responsible Student Behavior and Accomplishments
    3. Student Due Process Rights
  4. Essential Partners in Education
    1. Parents/Guardians
    2. Teachers
    3. School Counselors
    4. Principals
    5. Board of Education and Superintendent
    6. Board of Education
    7. Superintendent
    8. School Resource Officer (SRO)
  5. Prohibited Conduct
    1. Engage in Conduct that is Disorderly
    2. Engage in Conduct that is Insubordinate
    3. Engage in Conduct that is Disruptive
    4. Engage in Conduct that is Violent
    5. Engage in any Conduct that Endangers the Safety, Physical or Mental Health or Welfare of Others
    6. Engage in Misconduct while on a School Bus
    7. Engage in any form of Academic Misconduct
    8. Engage in Off-campus Misconduct that Interferes with, or can reasonably be Expected to Substantially Disrupt the Educational Process in the School or a School Function
    9. Dress Code
    10. Student Protests, Demonstrations and Sit-Ins
    11. Drug/Alcohol Abuse
    12. Corporal Punishment
    13. Student Searches and Interrogations
    14. Sexual Harassment
    15. Articles Not Allowed in School
    16. Electronic Device Policy Grades 7-12
  6. Alternative Education Program
  7. Discipline of Students with Disabilities
  8. Pubic Conduct on School Property
    1. Visitors to the School
    2. Prohibited Conduct
    3. Penalties
    4. Enforcement
  9. Procedures/Referrals/Penalties
    1. Procedures
    2. Minimum Periods of Suspension
    3. Referrals
    4. Disciplinary Measures
    5. Reporting Violations
  10. Transportation Procedures
    1. Student Carry-On Regulations
    2. Student Bus Riding Rules
    3. Bus Conduct Reports
    4. Passing a School Bus
    5. AM Bus Run
    6. Bus Passes
    7. Students in Grades 7-12 Riding 3:00 PM Bus
    8. Elementary Bus Stop Responsibilities
    9. Students Driving on Campus
  11. Attendance: New York State Attendance Law Education Law
    1. Excused Absences and Tardiness
    2. Unexcused Absences
    3. Excuses
  12. School Rules and Guidelines
    1. School Hours
    2. Absences from School/Medications/Doctors Notes
    3. Respect
    4. Hallway Safety
    5. Dances – Prom – Banquet
    6. Cafeteria Conduct and Safety
    7. Proper Playground Behavior
    8. General Rules
    9. Emergency Evacuation
  13. Electronic Network Use Rules
  14. GENERAL DEFINITIONS

V.k.Drug/Alcohol Abuse #

No student shall either attempt to or possess, use, transmit, or  be under the influence** of any of the following substances on school premises during any school term or off school premises at a school-related activity, function, or event***:

  • Any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by law, without regard to amount, including but not limited to marijuana, any narcotic drug, hallucinogen, stimulant, depressant, amphetamine, or barbiturate;
  • Alcohol or any alcoholic beverage;
  • Any glue, aerosol paint, or any other chemical substance intended for inhalation (including e or vapor cigarettes) Any other intoxicant, mood-changing, mind-altering drugs and/or over the counter supplements that are meant to enhance performance or rapidly build muscle (either natural or synthetic: for more information refer to the NYS Health Department press release dated 3/29/2012 at: health.ny.gov. Any medication including over the counter drugs is administered by the school nurse and must have the prescription label on it with a note from the doctor regarding dosage and time to be given. An adult must transport it to school

*Use

Means a student has smoked, ingested, injected, imbibed, inhaled or otherwise taken internally a prohibited substance recently enough that is detectable by the student’s physical appearance, actions, breath, or speech.

**Under the influence

Means a student’s faculties are noticeably impaired, but the student need not be legally intoxicated.

It is the intention of the Peru Central School District to intervene at the earliest stages of student involvement with drug/alcohol use. Any student with an infraction of this drug/alcohol rule will be recommended to intervention services established by the District Drug and Alcohol Policy and Referral Program. Appropriate referrals and parental contact shall be made in any case involving substance misuse. On site referrals to the Champlain Valley Family Services Counselor or referral to other outside agency may be recommended. In addition, law enforcement and other local agencies may be contacted by the administrator/designee as a means of following up on the behaviors related to this section.

***Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Use and Special Student Functions

Students under the influence and/or in possession of drugs, and/or alcohol and/or tobacco (including e or vapor cigarettes) at events sponsored by Peru Central School, including but not limited to school dances, athletic events, junior prom, senior banquet and/or class trip, will be immediately removed from the event, have a parental contact made, be subject to further conduct review and in the case of seniors, may not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.  The Administrator in charge of the event may also request assistance from law enforcement and/or use a drug/alcohol sensor in screening students attending the event.

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Last updated on September 11, 2019
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