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.

I. Violations Against Persons

A. Assault - Student

Attempting to cause injury to another; intentionally placing another in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury. Assault cases will be referred to law enforcement officials.

First Offense: 1-10 Days ISS/OSS/Possible Long-term Suspension/Expulsion
Subsequent Offenses:

• 5-10 Days ISS
• 1-10 Days OSS
• Possible Long-term Suspension/Expulsion

B. Fighting

Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict, either verbally or by physical action.

First Offense: 1 Day OSS and/or 1-3 Days ISS
Subsequent Offenses:

• 1-10 Days ISS
• 5-10 Days OSS Suspension/Expulsion

C. Use or Possession of Weapons (Anything Used to Cause Bodilv Harm to Someone)

Students are forbidden to bring into school, or onto school grounds or property, any item that is ordinarily or generally considered to be a weapon (Examples: knives, chains, metal knuckles, fireworks, or laser lights). Students bringing a weapon to school will be referred to law enforcement officials.

First Offense: 3-10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: Recommendation for Expulsion

D. Possession of a Firearm/Explosives

Possession of a firearm and/or an explosive on school property or at a school sponsored activity is prohibited. Students possessing a firearm will be referred to law enforcement officials.

First Offense: Confiscation of the firearm and a suspension of up to 365 days in accordance with state law.

E. Disrespectful Behavior to Staff:

Disrespectful behavior to a staff member (gesture, verbal or written).

First Offense: 1-10 Days OSS and/or 3-5 Days ISS
Subsequent Offenses:

• 1-10 Days OSS and/or 5-10 Days ISS
• 10 days OSS and Possible Long-term Suspension/Expulsion

F. Behavior of a Threatening Nature

Gestures, written, or spoken words threatening physical harm or violence. All threats will be reported to law enforcement officials, and parents will be notified.

First Offense: 1-10 Days ISS or OSS
Subsequent Offenses:

• 1-10 Days OSS and/or 5-10 Days ISS
• 10 Days OSS and Possible Long-term Suspension/Expulsion

II. Violations Against Public Health and Safety

1. Possession, Use, or Attendance Under the Influence of a controlled substance, alcohol, or substances represented as such. Any student possessing or under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance at any site will be referred to law enforcement officials.
   First Offense 1-10 days OSS and/or consideration of long-term suspension/expulsion, and referred to law enforcement authorities.
2. Sale or Distribution of controlled substances, alcohol, or substances represented to be such at any site. Be aware that any student involved in the sale, sharing, or distribution of controlled substances or alcohol at any site (school property or other), and admit guilt or are convicted in a court of law to the act, the school district has the right to suspend for 1-10 days and/or recommend long-term suspension.
   First Offense: 1-10 days OSS and/or consideration of long term suspension/expulsion, and referred to law enforcement authorities.
3. C. Tobacco Use
   Students having possession or using tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, on school grounds or at school sponsored activities will be referred to law enforcement officials.
   First Offense: 1-3 Days ISS
   Subsequent Offenses:
• 3-5 Days ISS
• 1-10 Days OSS
• Recommendation for Long-term Suspension and/or Expulsion

III. Violations Against Property

A. Extortion

Threatening or intimidating any student for the purpose of, or with the intent of, obtaining money or anything of value from the student. Students threatening or intimidating any student for money or possessions will be referred to law enforcement officials.

First Offense: 1-10 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses: Recommendation for Long-term Suspension and/or Expulsion

B. False Alarm/Bomb Threats

Pulling the fire alarm, dialing 911, or making a bomb threat when there is no fire or emergency. Students pulling the fire alarm when there is no fire will be referred to law enforcement officials

First Offense: 1-10 Days OSS and/or Recommendation for Long-term Suspension and/or Expulsion

C. Theft

Stealing or attempting to steal private or school property. Students stealing or attempting to steal will be referred to local law enforcement officials.

First Offense: Restitution and 1-10 Days ISS and/or OSS
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 Days ass and/or Long-term Suspension/Expulsion

D. Willful Damage to School, Staff, or Student Property

Students shall pay for property damaged through carelessness, and in the case of willful destruction, shall pay double the cost in accordance with the laws of the state. Student vandalizing property will be referred to law enforcement officials.

First Offense: Double Restitution and 1-10 Days ISS
Subsequent Offenses:

• Double Restitution
• 1-10 Days ass and/or Recommendation for Long-term Suspension and/or Expulsion

IV. Other Violations/Public Decency and Good Order

A. Bullying and Hazing

Bullying can include, but is not limited to, intimidation, harassment, and attacks on students through face-to-face or through electronic means (cyberbullying) including: verbal or written taunts, name calling and put-downs, threats, damaging property, and extortion. Hazing can include, but is not limited to, putting others in humiliating or disconcerting situations for initiation to a group.

First Offense: 1-5 Hours Detention
Subsequent Offenses:

• 1-5 Days ISS and/or Three One-Hour Detentions
• 1-10 Days OSS

B. Use of Obscene Language, Gestures, or Conduct

Use of profane, vulgar, and/or offensive language, gestures, or use of words, either spoken or written, or pornographic material that describes conduct which portrays sex in a manner offensive to community standards and does not have a serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value. Words which are spoken solely to harass or injure other people, such as threats of violence, defamation of a person's race, religion or ethnic origin.

First Offense: 1-5 Hours Detention
Subsequent Offenses:

• 1-5 Days ISS and/or Three One-Hour Detentions
• 1-10 Days OSS
• Recommendation for Long-term Suspension and/or Expulsion

C. Sexual Harassment

Making sexual jokes, making sexual gestures, touching, grabbing, pinching in a sexual way, brushing up against, indecent exposure, spreading sexual rumors, pulling clothing off or down in a sexual manner, showing or giving sexual pictures, messages or notes, blocking passage in a sexual way, sexual messages or graffiti on walls, locker rooms, etc, being forced to kiss someone or do something else sexual, being called gay or lesbian, being spied on while showering or dressing, etc.

First Offense: 1-3 Days ISS and/or 1-3 Days OSS
Subsequent Offenses:

• 5-10 Days ISS
• 3-10 Days OSS
• Recommendation for Suspension/Expulsion

D. Use of Disruptive Speech or Conduct

Conduct or speech, be it verbal, written, or symbolic, which materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities or functions, or simply talking in class when told not to do so.

First Offense: 1-5 Hours Detention
Subsequent Offenses:

• 1-5 days ISS and/or Three One-Hour Detentions
• 1-10 Days OSS or 5-10 Days ISS

E. Misbehavior at Extracurricular Activities

This includes attending activities when deemed ineligible.

First Offense: One Week Suspension from Attending or Participating in any Extracurricular Activity and/or 1-3 Hours Detention
Subsequent Offenses:

• Four Week Suspension from Attending or Participating in any Extracurricular Activity, and/or 1-10 Days ISS
• Suspension from All Extracurricular Activities for the Year and/or 1-10 Days OSS

F. Cheating

To be dishonest or deceitful on a test or assignment.

First Offense: Redo Assignment; Receive a Maximum of 50%
Subsequent Offenses: Redo Assignment; Receive a Maximum of 50%

G. Plagiarism

Knowingly using another's published work as your own.

First Offense: Students will receive a 50% for the assignment and have one day in-school suspension, which requires a parent conference. ISS will be waived if assignment is redone to the teacher's satisfaction by the set time.
Subsequent Offenses:

• Student's course grade will be reduced by one letter grade, and three days in-school suspension.
• Student will receive an "F" in the course.

H. Insubordination

Unwilling to submit to authority.

First Offense: 1-3 Days ISS
Subsequent Offenses:

• 3-5 Days ISS
• 1-10 Days OSS
• Recommendation for Long-term Suspension and/or Expulsion

V. Student Relationships

Excessive displays of affection in school are unacceptable. Any display of affection beyond hand-holding will be considered excessive.

First Offense: Warning
Subsequent Offenses:

• 1-5 Hours Detention
• 1-5 Day ISS and Parent Contacted
• 1-5 Days OSS and Parent Contacted
• Continued violations of this policy will result in possible long-term s·uspension and/or expulsion.

VI. After School Detention

1. Detention will be from 3:15-4:15 PM.
2. Students will bring homework to work on or will have work provided for them.
3. Students will be notified when they have detention.
4. Students not staying for detention, unless excused by the principal, will have an additional detention.
5. If detention is missed twice, it will result in a one-day suspension.
6. Students will not be allowed to attend, practice, or participate in extracurricular activities if any detention is skipped and not made up.
7. Individual teachers may conduct their own detention separate from the detention hall provided.

VII. Law Enforcement Authorities Will Be Notified When Warranted

VIII. Field Trip Policy

Class and Grade Level Field Trips

Students must meet all eligibility requirements and have paid class dues/bills in order to attend.

Any misconduct/misbehavior occurring on field trips that results in disciplinary action:

First Offense: Prohibited from attending next class/organizational field trip and/or 1-3 hours of detention/1-3 days ISS and placed on probation.
Subsequent Offenses:

• 1-1 O days ISS and student not allowed to attend any class/organizational field trip for a period of one semester from date of offense
• 1-10 days ISS/OSS and suspension from class/organizational activities

Board Approved Date: January 01, 2018