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.
Academic Dishonesty: Cheating on tests, assignments, projects or similar activities; plagiarism; claiming credit for another person's work; fabrication of facts, sources or other supporting material; unauthorized collaboration; facilitating academic dishonesty; and other misconduct related to academics.
Middle School: First Offense - No credit for work; Second Offense- No credit for work, conference with principal, and 1 Day ISS; Third Offense - No credit for work and 5 days of ISS; Subsequent Offenses: Course Failure and 5 days of OSS
High School: First Offense - No credit for work; Second Offense- No credit for work, conference with principal, and 1 Day ISS; Third Offense - No credit for work and 5 days of ISS; Subsequent Offenses: Course Failure and 5 days of OSS
Alcohol - Possession of or presence under the influence of alcohol regardless of whether the student is on school premises
Illegal/Prescription Alcohol/Drugs: Possession of or attendance after consumption of any unauthorized prescription drug, narcotic substance, counterfeit drugs, CBD products, or drug-related paraphernalia.
Sale, purchase, or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, counterfeit drugs, CBD, and/or drug related paraphernalia is IMMEDIATE EXPULSION
Elementary School: First Offense - Conference up to 10 days OSS* Substance Abuse Review
Second Offense - 5-180 Days OSS* Substance Abuse Review
Middle School: First Offense- 10-180 Days OSS* Substance Abuse Review
Second Offense - 10-180 Days OSS* Substance Abuse Review up to Expulsion
High School: First Offense- 10-180 Days OSS* Substance Abuse Review
Second Offense - 10-180 Days OSS* Substance Abuse Review up to Expulsion
Over the Counter Medication: The possession, sale, and/or distribution of any medicine supplement is restricted on any school property. All over-the-counter/supplement medicine (i.e. Tylenol, Midol, Antihistamine, and/or similar product) needs to be turned in by the start of the day to the school nurse.
Elementary: First Offense - Conference up to 3 days OSS
Second Offense - 3-5 days OSS
Middle School:
First Offense - Conference up to 3 days ISS
Second and Subsequent Offenses - 3-5 days ISS
High School:
First Offense - Conference up to 3 days ISS
Second and Subsequent Offenses - 3-5 days ISS
Sale or Distribution of:
May qualify as a Safe School Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a need-to-know basis. Law enforcement authorities will be notified of violations.
Illegal or Prescription Drugs/Alcohol
Sale, purchase, or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, CBD products, counterfeit drugs and/or drug-related paraphernalia.
Elementary School: First and Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS* up to Expulsion.
Middle School: First Offense - 10-180 days OSS* up to Expulsion
High School: First Offense - 10-180 days OSS* up to Expulsion
Arson - The intentional and knowing use of fire on Laquey School District property that may or may not cause damage to district property or property to others; or, the attempt to commit arson. Arson violations are divided into two offense categories. Law enforcement authorities will be notified of violations.
Class I Arson Offense Characterized by arson that causes no appreciable property damage, injury to person, or interruption to the educational or extracurricular process; or, an attempt to commit arson.
Elementary School: First and Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS
Middle School: First and Subsequent Offense - 1-10 days OSS
High School: First and Subsequent Offense - 1-10 days OSS
Class II Arson Offense - Characterized by arson that causes property damage, injury to persons, or interruption to the educational or extracurricular process. ( May qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a need-to-know basis)Assault - (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2673- Reporting of Violent Behavior)
Elementary School: First Offense and Subsequent Offense- 10-180 days OSS* Expulsion
Middle School: First Offense and Subsequent Offense - 10-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
High School: First Offense and Subsequent Offense - 10-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
Assault of a Student or Staff Member - Use of physical force with the intent to do bodily harm.
Elementary School: First Offense: 1 to 180 days OSS*
Middle School: 5 TO 180 DAYS OSS
High School: 5 TO 180 DAYS OSS
Elementary School: Subsequent Offenses: -3 TO 180 DAYS OSS
Middle School: Subsequent Offenses - 11-180 Days OSS
High School - Subsequent Offenses - 11-180 DAYS OSS
| Threatening language use of verbal, physical or written threats to do bodily harm to person or personal property.First Offense - Conference AND 1 day Alternative SettingSubsequent Offenses - 1-10 days Alternative Setting |
| Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language Language which depicts sexual acts, human waste, and blasphemous language.First Offense - Conference - 1 day Alternative SettingSubsequent Offenses - 1 to 10 days Alternative Setting |
| 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 - Conference, 1-10 days Alternative SettingSubsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS |
Class I Assaultive Behavior Assaultive behavior toward a person who does not indicate a desire to fight and thereafter does not engage in such conduct AND does not meet the definition of Assaultive Behavior. Law enforcement authorities may be notified of violations.
Elementary School: First Offense - Conference, 1-180 days OSS*, Up to Expulsion.
Subsequent Offenses - 3-180 days OSS*, Up to Expulsion
Middle School: First Offense - 3-7 days OSS. Second Offense - 6-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS*
High School: First Offense - 3-7 days OSS. Second Offense - 6-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS*
Class II Assaultive Behavior - Assaultive behavior toward a person who does not indicate a desire to fight and thereafter does not engage in such conduct which causes significant physical injury (i.e. lacerations, bruising, stitches, broken bones, unconsciousness or where an ambulance must be called to care for any person).
Law enforcement authorities will be notified of violations.
Elementary School: First Offense - 1-180 days OSS* Up to Expulsion
Second Offense - 3-180 days OSS* Up to Expulsion
Middle School: First Offense - 5-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
High School:
First Offense - 5-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
Class I Fighting - Physical conflict involving two or more participants which does not cause significant physical injury (i.e. bruising, stitches, broken bones, unconsciousness or where an ambulance must be called to care for any person) to any person engaged in the physical conflict.
Elementary School: First Offense - Conference up to 3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses -1-180 days OSS*
Middle School: First Offense - 3-10 days OSS
Second Offense - 5-180 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS*
High School: First Offense - 3-10 days OSS
Second Offense - 5-180 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS*
Class II Fighting - Physical conflict involving two or more participants, which causes significant physical injury, as defined above, to any person engaged in the physical conflict. Law enforcement authorities will be notified of violations.
Elementary School: First and Subsequent Offenses - 1-180 days OSS.
Middle School: First and Subsequent Offenses - 1-180 days OSS. Up to Expulsion
High School: First and Subsequent Offenses - 1-180 days OSS* up to Expulsion
Threatening to Fight
Expression of the intent to engage in assaultive behavior toward another.
Elementary School:
First Offense - Conference, Up to 3 days OSS
Second Offense - Conference, Up to 5 days OSS
Subsequent Offense - Up to 10 days OSS
Middle School: First Offense - Conference, peer mediation - up to 3 days OSS
Second Offense - 3 days ISS - 5 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 6-10 days OSS*
High School: First Offense - Conference, peer mediation - up to 3 days OSS
Second Offense - 3 days ISS - 5 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 6-10 days OSS*
Assaultive Behavior Toward District Personnel or Non Student
Assaultive behavior toward a school district employee whether the conduct occurs on or off school district property; or threatening to engage in assaultive behavior toward a school district employee whether the conduct occurs on or off school district property; or verbally or physically intimidating conduct toward a school district employee whether the conduct occurs on or off school district property.
Assaultive behavior toward non students including, but not limited to, student teachers, visitors, voters, volunteers and law enforcement personnel; or threatening to engage in assaultive behavior toward non students; or verbally or physically intimidating conduct toward non students on district property or at a district-sponsored event.
Law enforcement authorities will be notified of violations.
Elementary School: First and Subsequent Offense - Conference-180 days OSS*
Middle School: First and Subsequent Offenses - 5-180 days OSS*
High School: First and Subsequent Offenses - 5-180 days OSS*
Threats of Violence Toward a Person
The verbal, written, or physical communication of a threat to:
Law enforcement authorities will be notified of violations.
Elementary School: First and Subsequent Offense - Conference-180 days OSS* Up to Expulsion
Middle School: First and Subsequent Offenses - Conference-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
High School: First and Subsequent Offenses - Conference-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
Threat of Violence Involving Property The verbal, written, or physical communication of a threat to inflict serious property damage upon school district property, or property which is located on school district property, by use of a Class III Weapon, a Class II Explosive device, or by use of fire. Law enforcement authorities will be notified of violations.
Elementary School: First Offense - Conference - 180 days OSS* Up to Expulsion
Middle School: First Offense - Conference-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
High School: First Offense - Conference-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
Bus Safety Violation Any offense committed by a student on transportation provided by or through the district shall be punished in the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the student’s assigned school, unless the violation is listed below. In addition to school discipline, transportation privileges may be suspended or revoked.
Inappropriate Conduct - Standing while the bus is moving, yelling, littering in the bus, use of food or drink, not sitting in assigned seats, not sitting properly, eating on the bus, shoving or pushing (horseplay), not following directions of drivers, etc.
Elementary School: First Offense - Conference up to removal from the bus for 1 day.
Second Offense - Removal from the bus for 1-3 days.
Third Offense - Removal from the bus for 2-5 days
Subsequent Offenses - Removal from the bus for 3-7 days.
Middle School: First Offense - Conference up to removal from the bus for 1 - 5 days
Subsequent Offense - Conference up to removal from the bus for 5 -180 days
High School: First Offense - Conference up to removal from the bus for 1 - 5 days
Subsequent Offense - Conference up to removal from the bus for 5 -180 days
COMPUTER/ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE
Class I Inappropriate Use of Electronic Device - The act of using electronic devices to create, record, or display confidential or private events involving faculty, staff, or other students is a violation. A “confidential” recording includes, but is not limited to a recording of faculty, staff, students or other persons which is taken in a location where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as a restroom, locker room or other location in or around school premises, during or in conjunction with an extra-curricular or school activity which is an image of a portion of the person’s body over which the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Law enforcement may be notified. This would include the filming, recording, or display of situations including but not limited to: acts of violence; disruptions to school environment; images of staff without permission
Elementary School:
First Offense - Conference-180 days OSS
Second Offense - 1 day OSS - 180 days OSS. Up to Expulsion
Middle School:
First Offense - 3 days ISS-180 days OSS*
Second Offense - 3-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
High School:
First Offense - 3 days ISS-180 days OSS*
Second Offense - 3-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
Class II Inappropriate Use of Electronic Device - The distribution of video, digital images, sound, pictures, or other recording of confidential or private events involving faculty, staff, or other students. A “confidential” recording includes, but is not limited to a recording of faculty, staff, students or other persons which is taken in a location where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as a restroom, locker room or other location in or around school premises, during or in conjunction with an extra-curricular or school activity which is an image of a portion of the person’s body over which the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Law enforcement may be notified. This would include the filming, recording or display of situations including but not limited to: acts of violence; disruptions to school environment; Images of staff without permission, etc.
Elementary School:
First Offense - Conference - 180 days OSS
Second Offense - 3-180 days OSS. Up to Expulsion
Middle School:
First Offense - 1-180 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 3-180 days OSS* up to Expulsion
High School: First Offense - 1-180 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 3-180 days OSS* up to Expulsion
Cell Phone Use/Misuse Cell phone, ear buds, smartwatch, use or misuse that does not constitute an inappropriate use of an electronic device is defined as using a cell phone during non-permitted times or in a way that causes a disruption to the learning environment.
Elementary School:
First Offense - Conference. Warning.
Second Offense - Conference - Loss of privilege
Subsequent Offense- 1-3 days OSS. Parent pick up device
High School:
First Offense - Warning/Conference/Confiscation
Second Offense - Confiscation/1-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offense - Confiscation/5 days ISS up to 10 days OSS (Parent Contact/Pick-Up)
Unauthorized Use of Computers/Electronic Devices -
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference-5 days OSS
Second Offense - 3-180 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS
Middle School
First Offense - Conference-5 days OSS
Second Offense - 3-180 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Conference-5 days OSS
Second Offense - 3-180 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS*
Tampering with Computer Equipment or Data -
Middle School
First Offense - 5-180 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - 5-180 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS*
Defiance of or Disrespect of Authority
Defiance of Authority or Insubordination - Refusal to comply with a reasonable request or direction of district personnel or others in authority where there is no expressed disrespect for authority.
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference up to 3 days OSS
Second Offense - 1 day OSS - 10 days OSS*
Middle School
First Offense - Conference, up to 3 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - Conference, up to 5 days ISS*
High School
First Offense - Conference, up to 3 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - Conference, up to 5 days ISS*
Disrespect for Authority - Overt conduct that exhibits a lack of proper respect for district personnel or others in authority, including incivility, irreverence, impudence, discourteousness or profanity directed toward any person in authority; or such conduct toward any Laquey R-V School District employee during or in conjunction with any district-sponsored or district-directed activity either on or off district property.
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference - 1 day OSS
Second Offense - 1 day OSS - 10 days OSS*
Middle School
First Offense - Conference- up to 10 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS
High School
First Offense - Conference- up to 10 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS
Destruction of Property/Vandalism/Trespassing
Conduct that destroys, mutilates, vandalizes or defaces objects, buildings, materials or property belonging to the Laquey R-V School District or district personnel wherever the property is located; or toward property of others that is located on district property. Destruction of Property/Vandalism is divided into two offense categories.
Class I Destruction of Property/Vandalism - Conduct that involves destruction of property/vandalism where the property destroyed/vandalized has a market value, replacement, clean-up, or repair cost of less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) in the opinion of the building administration.
Elementary School
First Offense - Restitution, Conference - 3 days OSS
Second Offense - Restitution, 4-180 days OSS*
Middle School
First Offense - Restitution/up to 3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - Restitution/10-180 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Restitution/up to 3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - Restitution/10-180 days OSS*
Class II Destruction of Property/Vandalism - Conduct that involves destruction of property/vandalism where the property destroyed/vandalized has a market value, replacement, clean-up, or repair cost of one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more in the opinion of the building administration. Class II Destruction of Property/Vandalism Offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a need-to-know basis.
Elementary School
First and Subsequent Offense - Restitution, 1-180 days OSS*
Middle School
First and Subsequent Offenses - Restitution/1-180 days OSS*
High School
First and Subsequent Offenses - Restitution/1-180 days OSS*
Trespassing - Breaking and entering/trespassing: To enter school property without permission.
Middle School
First Offense - 1-30 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-180 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - 1-30 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-180 days OSS*
Disruptive Behavior
Disorderly Conduct - Riotous, rowdy, disruptive or unruly conduct that breaks up the order or progress of the educational process in or out of the classroom; including but not limited to the use of non-directed profanity; or offensive/inappropriate language, or possession or use of inappropriate material.
Middle School
First Offense - Conference/up to 1 day ISS
Second Offense -1-3 days ISS
Third Offense - 3-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Conference/up to 1 day ISS
Second Offense -1-3 days ISS
Third Offense - 3-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*
Group and Hazardous Disorderly Conduct - Riotous, rowdy, disruptive or unruly conduct that breaks up the order or progress of the educational process, or district-sponsored or district-directed activities, where two or more persons are involved and/or act in concert including gang related behavior or attire. Also includes conduct that creates or has the potential to create a dangerous, hazardous, or harmful situation.
Middle School
First Offense - Conference - Detention
Second Offense - Conference - 1 day ISS
Third Offense - 1 day ISS - 1 day OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Conference - Detention
Second Offense - Conference - 1 day ISS
Third Offense - 1 day ISS - 1 day OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*
Extortion - Gaining or attempting to gain something of value from another by compulsion, by actual force, or by threats that place the person in fear. Law enforcement will be notified.
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference up to 1 day Alternative Setting
Subsequent Offenses - 1day Alternative Setting up to 1 Days OSS
Explosive Devices, Possession, or use of
Class I Explosive Devices - The possession or use of fireworks which are otherwise legal to possess.
Middle School
Possession of:
First Offense - Conference - 3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 3-10 days OSS*
Use or Attempted Use:
First Offense - 1-3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 5-10 days OSS*
High School
Possession of:
First Offense - Conference - 3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 3-10 days OSS*
Use or Attempted Use:
First Offense - 1-3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 5-10 days OSS*
Class II Explosive Devices - The possession or use of explosives, incendiary devices, bombs or similar devices; or possession of materials to manufacture such devices in whole or in part; or possession of instructions or directions for the manufacture of such devices or other explosive devices. Class II Explosive Devices Offense may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require the administrator to notify staff members on a need-to-know basis. Law enforcement will be notified.
High School
First Offense - 1-180 days OSS* up to expulsion
Extortion
Gaining or attempting to gain something of value from another by compulsion, by actual force, or by threats that place the person in fear. Law enforcement will be notified.
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference up to 1 day Alternative Setting
Subsequent Offenses - 1day Alternative Setting up to 1 Days OSS
Middle School
First Offense - 1-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - 1-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10-180 days OSS*
Failure to Care for or Return District Property Loss of, failure to return, or damage to district property including, but not limited to, books, computers, calculators, uniforms, and instructional material.
Middle School
First and Subsequent Offenses - Restitution, loss of privilege, principal/student conference, 1-5 days ISS
High School
First and Subsequent Offenses - Restitution, loss of privilege, principal/student conference, 1-5 days ISS
Falsification of Information of Records
Giving False Information/ Falsifying School Records Offense - Falsely altering any record maintained by the Laquey R-V School District; or filing, processing or using false information with the district with the intent to deceive district personnel.
Middle School
First Offense - Conference - 2 days ISS
Second Offense - 2-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 3-10 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Conference - 2 days ISS
Second Offense - 2-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 3-10 days OSS*
Forgery Offense - Conduct that consists of making and/or using a signed document that is purported to have been signed by another.
Middle School
First Offense - Conference - 2 days ISS
Second Offense - 2-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 4-10 days OSS
High School
First Offense - Conference - 2 days ISS
Second Offense - 2-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 4-10 days OSS
Students are expected to act with integrity and honesty at all times. Filing a false incident report—knowingly providing false or misleading information to school staff, administration, or authorities regarding any disciplinary, safety, or behavioral matter—is strictly prohibited. Any student who knowingly files a false incident report, including but not limited to allegations of misconduct, safety concerns, harassment, or threats, will be subject to disciplinary action.
False reporting can cause harm to individuals, disrupt the educational environment, and undermine the integrity of the school’s disciplinary and safety procedures. This policy aims to promote a culture of trust, responsibility, and accountability within the school community.
Middle School
First Offense - Conference - 2 days ISS
Second Offense - 2-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 4-10 days OSS
High School
First Offense - Conference - 2 days ISS
Second Offense - 2-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 4-10 days OSS
Please Note:
This policy does not discourage students from reporting genuine concerns. Students
who make a report in good faith, even if it is later determined to be unfounded, will not be subject to disciplinary action.
Filing a False Emergency Report
Knowingly giving false information to any law enforcement officer, security officer, fire department officer, school district employee or other person who deals with emergencies that an emergency is occurring or has occurred. This includes tampering with emergency equipment, and setting off false alarms. Filing a False Emergency Report is divided into two offense categories.
Class I Filing a False Emergency Report Offense - Filing a False Emergency Report that does not disrupt any educational, extracurricular activity or the school environment such as a false 911 call.
Middle School
First Offense - 1-5 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - 1-5 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*
Class II Filing a False Emergency Report Offense - Filing a False Emergency Report that disrupts an educational or extracurricular activity or the school environment such as pulling a fire alarm or making a bomb threat.
Middle School
First Offense - 1-5 days OSS, law enforcement will be notified
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*, law enforcement will be notified
High School
First Offense - 1-5 days OSS, law enforcement will be notified
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*, law enforcement will be notified
Gambling
Conduct that stakes or risks something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event, such as sporting events, not under the student’s control or influence, upon an agreement or understanding that the student will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome.
Middle School
First Offense - Conference up to 3 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Conference up to 3 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*
Gang/Secret Organizations Related Behavior/Attire
Middle School
First Offense - Conference - 3 days OSS
Second Offense - 3-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Conference - 3 days OSS
Second Offense - 3-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 10 days OSS*
Harassment Conduct that violates Board of Education policies for Staff and Student Harassment; Sexual Harassment-Students; Hazing and Bullying; Staff/Student Relations. Harassment is divided into four offense categories
Inappropriate Non-Physical Harassment Offense - Harassment that is inappropriate verbal, written or nonverbal, non-physical conduct such as demeaning comments or jokes concerning a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability, or requests for sexual favors, sexual advances or other non-physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference up to 3 days OSS
Subsequent Offense - 5-180 days OSS*
Middle School
First Offense - 1-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 5-180 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - 1-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 5-180 days OSS*
Inappropriate Physical Harassment Offense - Intimidation or harassment of a student or multiple students perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying includes, but is not limited to; physical actions, including violence, gestures, theft, or damaging property; oral or written taunts, including name-calling, put- downs, extortion, or threats; or threats of retaliation for reporting such acts. Bullying may also include cyberbullying or cyber threats. Cyberbullying is sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication devices. Cyber threats are online materials that threaten or raise concerns about violence against others, suicide or self-harm.
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference - 3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 5-180 days OSS*
Middle School
First Offense - Conference up to 10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 5-180 days OSS* up to Expulsion
High School
First Offense - Conference up to 10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 5-180 days OSS* up to Expulsion
Hazing Offense - Student hazing is expressly prohibited by Board of Education policy. For purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as willful conduct directed at another student, whether occurring on or off school property, for purposes of initiation or admission to any school-related activity or athletic team. Conduct prohibited by this policy includes, but is not limited to, exposure or contact of genitals, buttocks, or breasts (female students), directly or indirectly through contact with undergarments; threats of physical harm; and infliction of physical or mental harm or humiliation. Students found to have violated this policy will be subject to suspension/expulsion from school and suspension and exclusion from activities/athletic participation depending on the severity of the misconduct. Non Students who participate or enable the hazing of students may be excluded from attendance at school activities and school athletic events.
Middle School
First Offense - Detention up to 3 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 4-180 days OSS* up to Expulsion
High School
First Offense - Detention up to 3 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 4-180 days OSS* up to Expulsion
Bullying and/or Cyberbullying Intimidation or harassment of a student or multiple students perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying includes, but is not limited to; physical actions, including violence, gestures, theft, or damaging property’ oral or written taunts, including name-calling, put-downs, extortion, or threats; or threats of retaliation for reporting such acts. Bullying may also include cyberbullying or cyber threats. Cyberbullying is sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication devices. Cyberthreats are online materials that threaten or raise concerns about violence against others, suicide or self-harm (See policy 2655).
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference up to 10 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 5-180 days OSS* Expulsion
Inappropriate Apparel
Dress Code: Laquey School District has established Student Dress Guidelines to inform students and parents of appropriate clothing and accessory items to maximize the educational process and minimize distractions. A student’s clothing, apparel and/or accessories are not to jeopardize anyone’s health or safety, nor cause a disruption to the teaching/learning process. The Board of Education recognizes the value of allowing individual student expression as well as the necessity of protecting student health and safety and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to education. Student dress code procedures must be designed with the goal of balancing these competing interests. All dress code procedures will adhere to health and safety codes and comply with applicable law. Dress that materially disrupts the educational environment will be prohibited. No procedure will impose dress and grooming rules based on gender in violation of Title IX. District procedures will specifically define ambiguous terms, and examples will be provided when practicable. Extremes in dress, personal hygiene, and overall personal appearance will not be tolerated. Clothing and personal appearance shall not be disruptive or distracting to the overall climate of the school. Any article of clothing or personal belonging that presents a health or safety risk will not be allowed. Some school programs, laboratory activities, physical education and interscholastic athletics may require special hair care, clothing, footwear, and restrictions on jewelry and body piercings to ensure the health and safety of all students. Common sense, a reasonable attitude, and parent support should eliminate the need to correct students in the areas of dress and personal appearance. Final decisions regarding the appropriateness of apparel and/or personal appearance will be at the sole discretion of the school’s administration. Failure to comply with the Dress Code guidelines will be interpreted as insubordination and will be treated as such per the Code of Conduct. The following regulations are designed to set limits on what is permissible at school and school sponsored activities:
Elementary School
In the event of a dress code violation, the student will be provided with a change of attire to be worn for the remainder of the day. This attire must be returned at the end of the school day. However, if the student does not have access to appropriate clothing, additional resources and support will be made available.
Middle School
Offense - Change of attire. Conference. Up to 5 days ISS. Failure to comply with the administrator’s request to change attire will result in disciplinary consequences for insubordination and/or disrespect.
High School
Offense - Change of attire. Conference. Up to 5 days ISS. Failure to comply with the administrator’s request to change attire will result in disciplinary consequences for insubordination and/or disrespect.
Inappropriate Language Use of obscene or vulgar language or gestures that depicts sexual acts, human waste, blasphemous language, obscenities, name calling etc... and does not show respect for the rights of others.
Middle School
First Offense - Conference - up to 3 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Conference - up to 3 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS*
Improper Displays of Affection Physical contact that is inappropriate for the school setting including, but not limited to, kissing and groping.
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference - 1 day Alternative Setting
Subsequent Offense - 1-3 days Alternative Setting
Middle School
First Offense - Conference - 2 days ISS
Second Offense - 2-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS
High School
First Offense - Conference - 2 days ISS
Second Offense - 2-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS
Parking in Restricted Areas/Driving Recklessly on School Grounds
First Offense - Conference - Banned from driving on school grounds for 1 month
Subsequent Offenses - Conference - Banned from driving on school grounds for up to 1 year
Sexual Misconduct Sexual Misconduct is divided into four offense categories. All Sexual Misconduct Offense categories below may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a need-to-know basis.
Sexting and or Possession of Sexually Explicit, Vulgar, or Violent Materials - Students may not possess or display, electronically or otherwise, sexually suggestive, explicit, vulgar or violent material including, but not limited to, pornography or depictions of nudity, violence or explicit death or injury. This prohibition does not apply to curricular material that has been approved by district staff for its educational value.
Elementary School
First and Subsequent Offense - Confiscation, Conference, 1-180 days OSS
Middle School
First and Subsequent Offenses - Confiscation, principal/student conference and ISS
up to 1-180 days OSS*
High School
First and Subsequent Offenses - Confiscation, principal/student conference and ISS
up to 1-180 days OSS*
Class I - Sexual Misconduct - The exhibition, video, digital, or print display of a person’s genitals, buttocks or the female breasts. Drawing of and/or creating a person’s genitals, buttocks or the female breasts.
Middle School
First Offense - Conference/ISS to 3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 3-10 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Conference/ISS to 3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 3-10 days OSS*
Class II - Sexual Misconduct - Conduct that is of a sexual nature by or between students that involves the intentional physical contact with a person’s clothed or unclothed genitals, buttocks or the breasts of a female.
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference - 3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 3 days Alternative Setting up to 10 days OSS
Middle School
First Offense - 1-5 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 6-10 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - 1-5 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 6-10 days OSS*
Class III - Sexual Misconduct - Conduct that is of a sexual nature by or between students such as sexual intercourse, oral sex, and masturbation.
Elementary School
First Offense - 10 days OSS*
Middle School
First Offense - 10-180 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - 10-180 days OSS*
Indecent Exposure includes display of breasts, buttocks, and genitals in a public location
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference, 5 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - Conference, 6-10 days OSS
Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures
Elementary School
First Offense - Confiscation, Conference Alternative Setting, 1 to 180 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - Confiscation, Conference, Alternative Setting, 1 to 180 days OSS
Tardies - If a student is late for school or class, he/she is counted tardy. When the bell begins to ring, students must be seated and prepared with a pencil/pen, paper, and other appropriate materials. A late bus will be considered excused and not counted against the student. All other reasons will be considered an unexcused tardy. On the fourth tardy in one quarter, a student will be given one (1) after-school detention. For every subsequent tardy violation (4 tardies), a student will be given additional detention(s) directly related to the offense number (Second offense will equal two detentions, third offense will equal three detentions, etc.).
High School
4 tardies (in one Quarter) - After-School Detention
8 tardies (in one Quarter) - 2 After-School Detentions
12 tardies (in one quarter) - 3 After-School Detentions
Theft - Taking property of the Laquey R-V School District or others.
Class I Theft - Conduct that involves a theft of property that has a market value or replacement cost of less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) in the opinion of the building administration. Law enforcement may be notified.
Elementary School
First Offense - Restitution AND 1 Day Alternative Setting, up to 3 days OSS.
Subsequent Offenses - Restitution AND 5-180 days OSS*
Middle School
First Offense - Restitution and 1-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - Restitution and 10-180 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Restitution and 1-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - Restitution and 10-180 days OSS*
Class II Theft - Conduct that involves a theft of property that has a market value or replacement cost of one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more in the opinion of the building administration. Law enforcement may be notified.
Elementary School
First Offense - Restitution AND 3-5 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - Restitution AND 5-180 days OSS*
Middle School
First Offense - Restitution and 3-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - Restitution and 10-180 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Restitution and 3-10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - Restitution and 10-180 days OSS*
Receiving Stolen Property - Conduct that involves receiving, retaining or disposing of property of another person, for the purpose of, or having the effect of depriving the person of the property and with the knowledge or belief that the property was stolen.
Middle School
First Offense - Detention and up to 10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 3-180 days OSS*
High School
First Offense - Detention and up to 10 days OSS*
Subsequent Offenses - 3-180 days OSS*
Buying/Selling for Commerce - Buying/Selling of items for personal gain is prohibited on Laquey R-V School property.
Middle School
First Offense - Conference/up to 3 days ISS
Second Offense - 3-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS
High School
First Offense - Conference/up to 3 days ISS
Second Offense - 3-5 days ISS
Subsequent Offenses - 1-10 days OSS
Tobacco Possession or use of any tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, Vape, or other nicotine-delivery products on a district property, district transportation or at any district activity.
Elementary
First Offense - Conference, 1-3 days Alternative Setting
Subsequent Offenses - 1-3 days Alternative Setting, or up to 1 day OSS
Middle School
First Offense - Conference/1-3 days ISS
Second Offense - 1-3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 3-10 days OSS
High School
First Offense - Conference/1-3 days ISS
Second Offense - 1-3 days OSS
Subsequent Offenses - 3-10 days OSS
Truancy Absent or Tardy from class or classes without authorization.
Out of Assigned Area When a student is not in the proper place/location at the proper time during the school day according to his or her schedule or teacher permission.
Elementary School
First Offense - Conference up to 1 day Alternative Setting
Subsequent Offenses - 1-3 days Alternative Setting
Middle School
First Offense - Conference, Detention, up to 1 day ISS
Subsequent Offenses - Detention - up to 5 days ISS
High School
First Offense - Conference, Detention, up to 1 day ISS
Subsequent Offenses - Detention - up to 5 days ISS
Truancy - Intentionally failing or refusing to attend or follow attendance procedures or removing oneself from attending class or other scheduled school activities where attendance is mandatory including, but not limited to, leaving campus without permission; arriving after the expected time class or school begins, as determined by the district. (Juvenile report required for excessive/chronic absences.)
Middle School
First Offense - Detention - up to 5 day ISS
Subsequent Offenses - Detention - up to 5 days OSS
High School
First Offense - Detention - up to 5 day ISS
Subsequent Offenses - Detention - up to 5 days OSS
Vandalism Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the staff, students or the District.
Elementary School
First Offense - Restitution, Conference and 3 days Alternative Setting
Subsequent Offenses - Restitution, 1-180 days OSS
Weapons - All Weapons offense categories below may qualify as a Safe Schools Violation and require administration to notify staff members on a need-to-know basis. Law enforcement will be contacted.
Weapons Offense - Possession of Firearms or Weapons - including, but not limited to, a blackjack, an explosive weapon, a firearm, knives (including pocket knives), brass knuckles or any other items customarily used, or which can be used, to inflict injury upon another person or property.
Elementary School
First Offense Up to 1 calendar year OSS and/or expulsion, modified by the Board upon recommendation by the Superintendent.
Subsequent Offenses - Expulsion
Middle School
First Offense - Up to 1 calendar year OSS* and/or expulsion, modified by the Board
upon recommendation by the superintendent.
Subsequent Offenses - Expulsion
High School
First Offense - Up to 1 calendar year OSS* and/or expulsion, modified by the Board
upon recommendation by the superintendent.
Subsequent Offenses - Expulsion
Possession of or use of ammunition or a weapon component of a weapon
Elementary School
First and Subsequent Offenses - Conference, 1-180 days OSS, or Expulsion
Middle School
First and Subsequent Offenses - Conference, ISS, 1-180 days OSS*, or expulsion
High School
First and Subsequent Offenses - Conference, ISS, 1-180 days OSS*, or expulsion
All violations are not covered by this guide because that would be impossible. If there is a disagreement with discipline, the parent/guardian can appeal that decision through the administrative chain of command.