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: Five (5) to one hundred eighty (180) days OSS. Call parent/guardian, notification of law enforcement.
Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion, notification of law enforcement.
Arson - Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion
First Offense: Eleven (11) to one hundred eighty (180) days suspension/expulsion, restitution or payment for all damages and notification of law enforcement.
Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion and notify law enforcement.
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: One (1) to one hundred eighty (180) days suspension/expulsion, notify law enforcement.
Subsequent Offenses: Eleven (11) to one hundred eighty (180) days suspension/expulsion, notify law enforcement.
Bullying – Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or mental harm (see Policy 2655).
First Offense: 10-30 Days of OSS
Subsequent Offenses: 180 Days of OSS to expulsion
Fighting - Physically striking another in a mutual contact as differentiated from an assault.
First Offense: One (1) to one hundred eighty (180) days suspension/expulsion, notify law enforcement.
Subsequent Offenses: Eleven (11) to one hundred eighty (180) days suspension/expulsion, restitution or payment for all damages and notification of law enforcement.
Defiance of Authority - Refusal to obey directions or defiance of staff authority
First Offense: Principal/student conference, three (3) days ISS.
Subsequent Offenses: Two (2) to Five (5) days OSS and parents must ring student back to school the day they are to return to meet with the principal.
Disruptive Behavior - Conduct which has the intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a student
First Offense: Principal/student conference, three (3) days ISS.
Subsequent Offenses: Two (2) days OSS and parents must bring student back to school the day they are to return to meet with the principal.
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: Five (5) to one hundred eighty (180) days OSS, call parent/guardian, notification of law enforcement.
Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion, notification of law enforcement.
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: Expulsion, notification of law enforcement.
Prescription Medication
Possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
First Offense: Five (5) tone hundred eighty (180) days OSS, call parent/guardian, notification of law enforcement.
Subsequent Offenses: Expulsion, notification of law enforcement.
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: Expulsion, notification of law enforcement.
Extortion - Verbal threats or physical conduct designed to obtain money or other valuables
First Offense: Principal/student conference, one (1) to ten (10) days OSS, parents contacted.
Subsequent Offenses: One (1) to one hundred eighty (180) days ISS or expulsion.
Firearms and Weapons (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2620 - Firearms and Weapons in School)
Possession of a firearm or weapon
First Offense: (Minimum of one-year suspension)
Harassment (Refer to Policy 2130 - Harassment)
First Offense: Principal/student conference
Subsequent Offenses: One (1) to Ten (10) days OSS.
Improper Display of Affection - Consensual kissing, fondling, or embracing
First Offense: Principal/Student conference.
Subsequent Offenses: One (1) to ten (10) days OSS
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, three (3) days ISS.
Subsequent Offenses: Two (2) to five (5) days OSS, parent must bring student back to school the day they return to meet with the principal.
Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language- Language which depicts sexual acts, human waste, and blasphemous language
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, three (3) days ISS.
Subsequent Offenses: Two (2) to five (5) days OSS and parent must bring student back to school the day they return to meet with the principal.
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, three (3) days ISS.
Subsequent Offenses: Two (2) to five (5) days OSS and parent must bring student back to school the day they return to meet with the principal.
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2130 - Harassment)
Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, three (3) days ISS.
Subsequent Offenses: Two (2) to five (5) days OSS and parent must bring student back to school the day they return to meet with the principal.
Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures.
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, three (3) days ISS.
Subsequent Offenses: Two (2) to five (5) days OSS and parent must bring student back to school the day they return to meet with the principal.
Indecent Exposure - Includes display of breasts, buttocks and genitals in a public location
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, three (3) days ISS.
Subsequent Offenses: Two (2) to five (5) days OSS and parent must bring student back to school the day they return to meet with the principal.
Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another
First Offense: One (1) to one hundred eighty (180) days OSS, restitution or payment, notification to law enforcement officials.
Subsequent Offenses: Eleven (11) to one hundred eighty (180) days OSS or expulsion, restitution or payment, notification of law enforcement.
Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products
First Offense: Principal, student conference, one (1) to three (3) days ISS or OSS.
Subsequent Offenses: (one (1) to ten (10) days OSS. Report violation to appropriate authorities.
Truancy - Absent or tardy from class or classes without authorization (See also Policy and Regulation 2340 - Truancy and Educational Neglect.)
First Offense: Parent notified, three (3) days ISS.
Subsequent Offenses: Parent and authorities notified. Five (5) to seven (7) days ISS.
Vandalism - Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the staff, students, or the District
First Offense: One (1) to one hundred eighty (180) days OSS or expulsion and restitution or payment for all damages. Possible notification of law enforcement.
Subsequent Offenses: Eleven (11) to one hundred eighty (180) days OSS or expulsion. Possible notification of law enforcement.