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: 1-10 days out-of-school suspension, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Arson - Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion
First Offense:1-180 days of out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days of out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Assault - Use of physical force with the intent to do bodily harm (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2673- Reporting of Violent Behavior)
First Offense: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsions, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Bullying - Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or mental harm (see Policy 2655).
First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: Principal/Student Conference, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension
Fighting - Physically striking another in a mutual contact as differentiated from an assault.
First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses:1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension
Defiance of Authority - Refusal to obey directions or defiance of staff authority
First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Disruptive Behavior - Conduct which has the intentional effect of disturbing education or the safe transportation of a student
First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, 1-10 days in-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-90 days out-of-school suspension
Drugs/Controlled Substance (Possession) - 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: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Drugs/Controlled Substance (Sale) - Sale 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: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Prescription Medication (Possession) - Possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
First Offense: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offense: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Prescription Medication (Distribution) - 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: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Extortion - Verbal threats or physical conduct designed to obtain money or other valuables
First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Firearms and Weapons (Possession) - Possession of a firearm or weapon (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2620 - Firearms and Weapons in School
First Offense: Suspension no less than 1-year, however suspension can be modified if deemed by Superintendent. Students who have an IEP developed by the special services staff can appeal the suspension to the superintendent. Notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offenses: Suspension no less than 1-year, however suspension can be modified if deemed by Superintendent. Students who have an IEP developed by the special services staff can appeal the suspension to the superintendent. Notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Harassment
First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Improper Display of Affection - Consensual kissing, fondling, or embracing
First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
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, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Improper Language (Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language) - Language which depicts sexual acts, human waste, and blasphemous language
First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Improper Language (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: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct (Physical) - Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals
First Offense: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct (Language/Objects/Pictures) - Use of sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures.
First Offense: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Inappropriate Sexual Conduct (Indecent Exposure) - Includes display of breasts, buttocks and genitals in a public
location
First Offense: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Theft - Nonconsensual taking or attempt to take the property of another
First Offense: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offenses: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Tobacco (Possession) - Possession of tobacco or tobacco products
First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Tobacco (Use) - Use of tobacco or tobacco products
First Offense: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Truancy - Absent or tardy from class or classes without authorization (See also Policy and Regulation 2340 - Truancy and Educational Neglect.)
First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, detention, 1-5 days in-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses: First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, detention, 1-5 days in-school suspension
Vandalism - Intentional damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the staff, students, or the District
First Offense: Restitution, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials
Subsequent Offenses: Restitution, 1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, expulsion, notification to law enforcement/juvenile officials