5.306 Specific Discipline Policies, Alcohol, Bullying, etc.
Specific Discipline Policies
Alcohol
Students will not possess, distribute, consume, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages, in school buildings, school grounds, in school vehicles or buses, or at any school sponsored activity at any time, whether on or off school grounds. Students that violate this policy will be expelled.
Assault
Any assault and battery or vandalism which endangers life, health, or safety which is committed by a student on school will be expelled.
Bullying
Definition of Bullying - Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behavior that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening.
Bullying can happen in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious or hidden. Bullying behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
Bullying of any form or for any reason can have immediate, medium, and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fight between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.
What bullying is not:
These actions can cause great distress. However, they do not fit the definition of bullying and they are not an example of bullying unless someone is deliberately and repeatedly doing them.
Disrespect
In cases of general disrespect, the consequence is up to ten days in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension. In cases of severe disrespect, overt refusal to follow administrative directions, or in the threatening of an employee, students will be recommended for expulsion.
Fighting
Students that are involved in a fight, defined as an exchange of physical blows will be subject to:
No inappropriate display of affection between students is permissible. Students who violate this policy
will be disciplined according to Assertive Discipline Plan.
Threatening of Harm
Students that communicate verbally or nonverbally including transmitting by an electronic device any communication containing a credible threat to cause bodily injury or death to another student or school employee will be expelled.
Tobacco Policy
Students shall not possess or use tobacco products (including e-cigarettes or vapors) at any school event or activity, nor while being transported by school or school system-provided vehicles. At each level of offense for possession or use of tobacco, matches, lighters, etc., these items will be confiscated permanently. Students who violate this policy shall receive the following discipline:
Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, attempt to use, or threaten to use any dangerous weapon in school buildings or on school grounds at any time, or in school vehicles and/or buses or off the school grounds at a school-sponsored activity, function or event. Dangerous weapons for the purposes of this policy shall include, but are not limited, to a firearm or anything manifestly designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious bodily injury, or anything that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. Students are further forbidden to use any substance such as chemicals or any instruments such as pencils, scissors, razors, or compasses when they are used or attempted to be used in a manner which renders the item dangerous or with the intent to do harm. Upon information that a student is suspected of violating this policy, the principal of the school will be notified immediately. The principal will notify the student’s parent/guardian, and the appropriate law enforcement officials as required by law. If, after appropriate inquiry and obtaining of the facts of the accusations, the student is found to be guilty, he/she will be recommended for expulsion.
Alcohol
Students will not possess, distribute, consume, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages, in school buildings, school grounds, in school vehicles or buses, or at any school sponsored activity at any time, whether on or off school grounds. Students that violate this policy will be expelled.
Assault
Any assault and battery or vandalism which endangers life, health, or safety which is committed by a student on school will be expelled.
Bullying
Definition of Bullying - Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behavior that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening.
Bullying can happen in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious or hidden. Bullying behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
Bullying of any form or for any reason can have immediate, medium, and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fight between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.
What bullying is not:
- single episodes of social rejection or dislike
- single episode acts of nastiness or spite
- random acts of aggression, harassment, or intimidation
- mutual arguments or disagreements
These actions can cause great distress. However, they do not fit the definition of bullying and they are not an example of bullying unless someone is deliberately and repeatedly doing them.
Disrespect
In cases of general disrespect, the consequence is up to ten days in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension. In cases of severe disrespect, overt refusal to follow administrative directions, or in the threatening of an employee, students will be recommended for expulsion.
Fighting
Students that are involved in a fight, defined as an exchange of physical blows will be subject to:
- First Offense: Five days out of school suspension, placement on a behavior contract and referral to behavioral support team.
- Second Offense: Students that are involved in a second fight in a school year shall be expelled.
No inappropriate display of affection between students is permissible. Students who violate this policy
will be disciplined according to Assertive Discipline Plan.
Threatening of Harm
Students that communicate verbally or nonverbally including transmitting by an electronic device any communication containing a credible threat to cause bodily injury or death to another student or school employee will be expelled.
Tobacco Policy
Students shall not possess or use tobacco products (including e-cigarettes or vapors) at any school event or activity, nor while being transported by school or school system-provided vehicles. At each level of offense for possession or use of tobacco, matches, lighters, etc., these items will be confiscated permanently. Students who violate this policy shall receive the following discipline:
- First Offense: Three days out of school suspension and behavior contract for the remainder of the school year.
- Second Offense: Recommendation for expulsion.
Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, attempt to use, or threaten to use any dangerous weapon in school buildings or on school grounds at any time, or in school vehicles and/or buses or off the school grounds at a school-sponsored activity, function or event. Dangerous weapons for the purposes of this policy shall include, but are not limited, to a firearm or anything manifestly designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious bodily injury, or anything that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. Students are further forbidden to use any substance such as chemicals or any instruments such as pencils, scissors, razors, or compasses when they are used or attempted to be used in a manner which renders the item dangerous or with the intent to do harm. Upon information that a student is suspected of violating this policy, the principal of the school will be notified immediately. The principal will notify the student’s parent/guardian, and the appropriate law enforcement officials as required by law. If, after appropriate inquiry and obtaining of the facts of the accusations, the student is found to be guilty, he/she will be recommended for expulsion.