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: Up to 180 days suspension (to be decided by superintendent). Students must also appear in person before the school board before being allowed to return to school

Subsequent Offenses: A minimum of 180 days suspension. A mandatory school approved drug evaluation before admittance paid by parents to be completed before re-admittance to school. Students must also appear in person before the school board before being allowed to return to school.

Arson - Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion

First Offense: Subject to suspension and/or expulstion

Subsequent Offenses:

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: Up to 5 days OSS

Subsequent Offenses:7-10 days OSS or recommendation for expulsion

Bullying - Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or mental harm (see Policy 2655).

First Offense: 1 day OSS

Subsequent Offenses:3-5 days OSS

Fighting - Physically striking another in a mutual contact as differentiated from an assault.

First Offense: 3 days OSS

Subsequent Offenses: 5-10 days OSS

Defiance of Authority - Refusal to obey directions or defiance of staff authority

First Offense: 1 day ISS

Subsequent Offenses: 2 days ISS up to 10 days OSS

Disruptive Behavior - Conduct which has the intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a student

First Offense: Conference with administrator/counselor (warning)

Subsequent Offenses: Parent Conference

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: Up to 180 days school suspension (to be decided by superintendent). Students must appear in person before the school board before being allowed to return to school

Subsequent Offenses: A minimum of 180 day school suspension. A mandatory school approved drug evaluation before admittance paid by parents to be completed before re-admittance to school. Students must also appear in person before the school board before being allowed to return to school.

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: Automatic 180 school days suspension and a mandatory school approved drug evaluation paid by the parents will have to be completed before re-admittance to school. Students must also appear in person before the school board before being allowed to return to school. Appropriate law enforcement officials will be notified regarding drug or alcohol violations if warranted.

Subsequent Offenses:

Prescription Medication

Possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.

First Offense: Up to 180 days school suspension (to be decided by superintendent). Students must appear in person before the school board before being allowed to return to school

Subsequent Offenses: A minimum of 180 day school suspension. A mandatory school approved drug evaluation before admittance paid by parents to be completed before re-admittance to school. Students must also appear in person before the school board before being allowed to return to school.

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: Automatic 180 school days suspension and a mandatory school approved drug evaluation paid by the parents will have to be completed before re-admittance to school. Students must also appear in person before the school board before being allowed to return to school. Appropriate law enforcement officials will be notified regarding drug or alcohol violations if warranted.

Subsequent Offenses:

Extortion - Verbal threats or physical conduct designed to obtain money or other valuables

First Offense: Restitution and 10 days OSS

Subsequent Offenses: Recommendation to superintendent for expulsion

Firearms and Weapons (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2620 - Firearms and Weapons in School)

Possession of a firearm or weapon

First Offense: suspension from school for a period of not less than one year. Note: The superintendent may modify the suspension on a case-by-case basis. In any offense that pertains to

Subsequent Offenses:

Harassment

First Offense: 1 day OSS

Subsequent Offenses: 3 to 5 days OSS

Improper Display of Affection - Consensual kissing, fondling, or embracing

First Offense: Conference and 1 to 1 day ASD

Subsequent Offenses: 2 days ASD

Improper Language

Threatening Language - Use of verbal, physical or written threats to do bodily harm to person or personal property.

First Offense: 10 days OSS

Subsequent Offenses: Recommendation to superintendent for expulsion

Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language - Language which depicts sexual acts, human waste, and blasphemous language

First Offense: Up to 5 days OSS

Subsequent Offenses: Up to 10 days OSS

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 up to 1 day ASD

Subsequent Offenses: 2 days ASD

Inappropriate Sexual Conduct

Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals

First Offense: Suspension or expulsion

Subsequent Offenses:

Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures.

First Offense: suspension or expulsion

Subsequent Offenses:

Indecent Exposure - Includes display of breasts, buttocks and genitals in a public
location

First Offense: suspension or expulsion

Subsequent Offenses:

Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another

First Offense: Restitution and 3 days OSS

Subsequent Offenses: Restitution and 10 days OSS

Tobacco - Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products

First Offense: 2 days ISS

Subsequent Offenses: 3 days ISS

Truancy - Absent or tardy from class or classes without authorization (See also Policy and Regulation 2340 - Truancy and Educational Neglect.)

First Offense: 1 days ASD

Subsequent Offenses: 1 days ISS

Vandalism - Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the
staff, students, or the District

First Offense: Appropriate authorities informed and legal charges may be filed. Other punishment will be decided by school authorities and may include suspension and/or expulsion. Guidelines dictated by the Safe Schools Act will be followed in cases of vandalism

Subsequent Offenses: