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: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Subsequent Offenses: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS) and a referral to Superintendent for further disciplinary action.
Note: Law enforcement will be notified in all cases involving alcohol.
Arson - Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion
First Offense: Three days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Second Offense: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Subsequent Offenses: Possible suspension up to one semester.
Assault - (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2673- Reporting of Violent Behavior)
Assault of a Staff Member - Use of physical force with the intent to do bodily harm.
First Offense: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Subsequent Offenses: Referral to Superintendent
Assault of a Student - Use of physical force with the intent to do bodily harm.
First Offense: In School Suspension (ISS)
Second Offense: Three days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Third Offense: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Fourth Offense: Referral to Superintendent
Bullying - Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or mental harm (see Policy 2655).
First Offense: Ten to thirty days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Subsequent Offenses: 180 days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Fighting - Physically striking another in a mutual contact as differentiated from an assault.
First Offense: (K-6) One day, (7-12) Three days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Second Offense: (K-6) Three days, (7-12) Five days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Third Offense: (K-6) Five days, (7-12) Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Fourth Offense: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS) and a referral to Superintendent for further disciplinary action.
Defiance of Authority - Refusal to obey directions or defiance of staff authority
First Offense: a minimum of In School Suspension (ISS)
Disruptive Behavior - Conduct which has the intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a student
First Offense: Warning/Conference with Student and Parent Contact
Second Offense: 1/2 day in School Suspension (ISS)
Third Offense: One to three days In School Suspension (ISS)
Drugs/Controlled Substance
A. 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.
B. Sale of a controlled substance or substance represented to be a controlled substance while at school or at any of the locations described above.
C. Possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
D. 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: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS) and a referral to Superintendent for further disciplinary action
Subsequent Offenses: Possible expulsion by Board of Education
Note: Law enforcement officials will be notified in all cases involving drugs.
Firearms and Weapons (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2620 - Firearms and Weapons in School)
Possession of a firearm or weapon
Weapon Offense: Student may be suspended or expelled. Law enforcement officials will be notified.
Firearm Offense: Student will be suspended for at least one calendar year and proper authorities will be notified.
Harassment
Depending on the severity and/or frequency of the harassment, punishment may range from:
First Offense: In School Suspension (ISS) or Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Subsequent Offenses: Out of School Suspension (OSS) and/or referral to Superintendent
Improper Display of Affection - Consensual kissing, fondling, or embracing
First Offense: Warning
Second Offense: After School Detention (ASD)
Subsequent Offenses: One Friday Night Detention
Improper Language
Threatening Language - Use of verbal, physical or written threats to do bodily harm to person or personal property.
First Offense: In School Suspension (ISS)
Second Offense: Three days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Third Offense: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Subsequent Offenses: Referral to Superintendent
Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language - Language which depicts sexual acts, human waste, and blasphemous language
First Offense: In School Suspension (ISS)
Second Offense: Three days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Third Offense: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Subsequent Offenses: Referral to Superintendent
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: In School Suspension (ISS)
Second Offense: Three days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Third Offense: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Subsequent Offenses: Referral to Superintendent
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct
A. Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals
B. Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures.
C. Indecent Exposure - Includes display of breasts, buttocks and genitals in a public
location
First Offense: In School Suspension (ISS)
Second Offense: Three days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Third Offense: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Subsequent Offenses: Referral to Superintendent
Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another
Note: Student will pay restitution.
First Offense: (K-6) Conference with parents and students; (7-12) One to three days In School Suspension (ISS)
Second Offense: (K-6) Half day In School Suspension (ISS) or missed recess/specials; (7-12) Out of School Suspension (OSS) depending on severity of theft
Third Offense: (K-6) One day of In School Suspension (ISS)
Fourth Offense: (K-6) Three days of In School Suspension (ISS)
Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products
First Offense: Three days Out of School Suspension (OSS); extracurricular activity suspension of three weeks or participation in three contests, whichever comes first
Second Offense: Five days Out of School Suspension (OSS); extracurricular activity suspension for semester
Third Offense: Ten days Out of School Suspension (OSS)
Subsequent Offenses: Possible suspension up to one semester
Truancy - Absent or tardy from class or classes without authorization (See also Policy and Regulation 2340 - Truancy and Educational Neglect.)
First Offense: One day In School Suspension (ISS)
Second Offense: One Friday Night Detention
Third Offense: Two Friday Night Detentions
Subsequent Offenses: more Friday Night Detentions or possible suspension
Vandalism - Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the
staff, students, or the District
Note: Student will pay restitution.
First Offense: (K-6) Conference with parents and students; (7-12) One to three days of In School Suspension
Second Offense: (K-6) Half day of In School Suspension (ISS) or missed recess/specials; (7-12) Out of School Suspension (OSS) depending on severity of vandalism
Third Offense: (K-6) One day In School Suspension (ISS)
Fourth Offense: (K-6) Three days In School Suspension (ISS)