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 First Offense
Secondary - Ten days of out-of-school suspension (OSS) and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.
Alcohol Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days of OSS and recommendation for long-term suspension.
Arson First Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS, referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department, recommendation for expulsion to the board of education.
Elementary - Ten days OSS and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.
Arson Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS, referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department, and recommendation for expulsion to the board of education.
Elementary - Recommended for expulsion to the board of education.
Assault First Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS.
Elementary - Five days OSS.
Assault Subsequent Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS and referral for long-term suspension.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
Bullying First Offense
Secondary - One to three days in-school suspension (ISS) or OSS.
Elementary - Three days of ISS.
Bullying Subsequent Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
Fighting First Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS.
Elementary - Ten days OSS.
Fighting Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS. In addition, the student must attend an anger management or treatment program at the parent's expense. Proof of successful completion must be given to the building administrator, prior to returning to school.
Defiance of Authority First Offense
Secondary - One to three days ISS or OSS.
Elementary - One day ISS.
Defiance of Authority Subsequent Offense
Secondary - One to five days ISS or OSS.
Elementary - Five days OSS.
Disruptive Behavior First Offense
Secondary - One to five 30-minute after-school detentions.
Elementary - One recess detention.
Disruptive Behavior Subsequent Offense
Secondary - One to three days ISS.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
Possession of Drugs or Controlled Substance First Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS.
Elementary - Ten days OSS with counseling.
Possession of Drugs or Controlled Substance Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS and referral for long-term suspension (10-180 days), and treatment required prior to returning to school.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS and the student is required to successfully complete a 30-45 day treatment program at the parent's expense. Proof of successful completion of treatment program must be given to building administrator, prior to re-admission to school.
Sale of Drugs or Controlled Substance First Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS, referral for long-term suspension (10-180 days), and treatment required prior to returning to school.
Elementary - Ten days OSS.
Sale of Drugs or Controlled Substance Subsequent Offense
SecondaryExpulsion and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS.
Possession of Prescription Medication First Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS.
Elementary - Ten days OSS.
Possession of Prescription Medication Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS, referral for long-term suspension/expulsion, and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS and the student is required to successfully complete a treatment program at the parent's expense. Proof of successful completion of treatment program must be given to the building administrator prior to readmission to school.
Distribution of Prescription Medication First Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS.
Elementary - Ten days OSS.
Distribution of Prescription Medication Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS and referral for long-term suspension/expulsion.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and the superintendent.
Extortion First Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.
Elementary - Three days ISS.
Extortion Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.
Elementary - Five days OSS.
Possession of a Firearm or Weapon First Offense
(This must be a minimum of a one-year suspension)
Secondary - Ten days OSS and referral for long-term or referral for long-term suspension or expulsion.
Elementary - Confiscate and 10 days OSS and possible semester suspension.
Possession of a Firearm or Weapon Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS and referral for long-term suspension.
Elementary - Possible expulsion at the discretion of the superintendent and board of education.
Harassment First Offense
Secondary - One to three days ISS/OSS.
Elementary - Three days ISS.
Harassment Subsequent Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS and referral for long-term suspension.
Elementary - Up to 90 days of OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent.
Improper Display of Affection First Offense
Secondary - One to five days ISS/OSS.
Elementary - One day OSS.
Improper Display of Affection Subsequent Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent.
Improper Threatening Language First Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS.
Elementary - Three days ISS.
Improper Threatening Language Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS and referral for long-term suspension.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent.
Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language First Offense
Secondary - One to three detentions, ISS, or OSS.
Elementary - One recess detention.
Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language Second Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS with referral for long-term suspension.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent.
Disruptive or Demeaning Language or Conduct First Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS.
Elementary - Ten days OSS.
Disruptive or Demeaning Language or Conduct Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS with referral for long-term suspension.
Elementary - Up to 90 days OSS at the discretion of the building administrator and superintendent.
Physical Touching of another Student First Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS.
Physical Touching of another Student Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS, referral for long-term suspension, and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.
Use of Sexually Intimidation Language, Objects, or Pictures First Offense
Secondary - One to five days ISS/OSS.
Use of Sexually Intimidation Language, Objects, or Pictures Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS, referral for long-term suspension, and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.
Indecent Exposure First Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS.
Indecent Exposure Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS, referral for long term suspension, and referral to Audrain County Sheriffs' Department.
Theft First Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.
Theft Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS, restitution, and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.
Tobacco First Offense
Secondary - One to three days ISS/OSS.
Tobacco Subsequent Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS.
Truancy First Offense
Secondary - One to five days ISS.
Truancy Subsequent Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS and referral to Audrain County Juvenile Office.
Vandalism First Offense
Secondary - One to 10 days OSS, restitution, and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.
Vandalism Subsequent Offense
Secondary - Ten days OSS, restitution, and referral to Audrain County Sheriff's Department.