14. Student Conduct, Disciplinary Referral Guidelines, Student Behavior
STUDENT CONDUCT
All students are expected to comply with the regulations for student conduct or behavior and any violation of these regulations may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, the suspension or expulsion of the student.
The board of education of any school district may suspend or expel, or by regulation authorize any certified employee or committee to suspend or expel, any pupil or student guilty of any of the following: a. Willful violation of any published regulation for student conduct adopted or approved by the board of education, or
b. conduct which substantially disrupts, impedes or interferes with the operation of any public school, or c. conduct which endangers the safety of others or which substantially impinges upon or invades the rights of others at school, on school property or at a school-supervised activity.
d. conduct which, if the pupil is an adult, constitutes the commission of a felony or, if the pupil is a juvenile, would constitute the commission of a felony if committed by an adult.
e. conduct at school, on school property or at a school-supervised activity which, if the pupil is an adult, constitutes the commission of a misdemeanor or, if the pupil is a juvenile, would constitute the commission of a misdemeanor if committed by an adult, or
f. disobedience of an order of a teacher, peace officer, or school security officer or other school authority, when such disobedience can reasonably be anticipated to result in disorder, disruption or interference with the operation of any public school or substantial and material impingement upon or invasion of the rights of others. (Refer to BOE Policy JCDA)
DISCIPLINARY REFERRAL GUIDELINES
Students who are referred to an administrator for disciplinary reasons can expect the following consequences to occur:
1st referral Friday night school
2nd referral Two Friday night schools
3rd referral one day of in-school suspension
4th referral suspension in or out of school for three days
5th referral suspension out of school for 5 to 10 days and a recommendation for long-term suspension with a formal due process hearing to be held
An administrator may make exceptions to these guidelines should there be mitigating circumstances or the student's behavior warrants other consequences.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR (Refer to Board Policy JCDA)
The following examples of undesirable conduct may be cause for suspension or expulsion. A student who is suspended in school or out of school for any reason will not be allowed to attend classes during the
suspension. The student will not be allowed to represent the school in any activity or participate in school functions during the suspension period. The suspension period ends at the start of the next school day following the last day of suspension. The student is not to be on any school property during the suspension, or the student may be subject to further disciplinary action, either by the school or civil authorities.
In order to be reinstated following a short-term suspension of 3 or more days, the student must return to school with a parent/guardian for a conference with their administrator prior to attending classes.
| Level 1 Consequences may include Teacher detention, Friday School assigned by administrator, and/or lunch detention | Level 2 Consequences may include ISS | Level 3 Consequences may include ISS and/or OSS | Level 4 Consequences may include OSS and Formal Hearing |
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● Tardy ● Food/Drink Violation ● Dress Code Violation ● Skipping Teacher Assigned Consequence ● Cellular Phone Violation ● Use of obscene or foul language written or spoken ● Inappropriate Public Display of Affection (may be level 2, 3, or 4) ● Hall Pass Violation ● Parking Violation ● Disruptive behavior (may be level 2) ● Failure to Comply ● Disrespect of a school employee ● Throwing snowballs ● Misuse of school property/facilities ● Violation of electronic device policy (may be level 2, 3, or 4) ● Misuse of AI tools ● Academic dishonesty
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● Minor Damage to School Property (under $100) ● Unruly and/or indecent behavior in class (may be level 3 or 4) ●Harassment/Bullying (may be level 3 or 4) ● Creation, Printing, Possession, Distribution of threatening, intimidating, obscene or pornographic literature, drawings, papers, etc. (may be 3 also) ● Filing a false report (may be level 3 or 4) ● Possession or use of tobacco products on or near school property or at school activities including electronic cigarettes or vaporizers (may be level 3 or 4) ● Failure to serve Friday Night School ● Possession or use of an inappropriate or dangerous object (may be level 3 or 4) ●Hazardous/Dangerous driving on school property or at school events.
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● Damage to School Property (over $100) ● Blatant Disrespect ● Theft of School Property ● Theft of property belonging to other students ● Theft of property belonging to school employees ● Possession of stolen property ● Inappropriate use of an open flame or flammable materials ● Student expression or conduct that materially or substantially disrupts the operations of school ● Sexual Harassment of a student or school employee ● Refusal of search requested by an administrator ● Recording and/or distribution of a fight on or near school grounds; at activities home or away ● Sexting (may be level 4) ● Failure to comply with ISS rules ● Willful opening of an exterior door and/or propping it open for someone to enter the building. ●Recording/distribution of violation of school rules
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● Any drug or alcohol related offense outlined in the student handbook ● Weapons (Refer to BOE Policy JCDBB) ● Vandalism (deliberate destruction or damage to property) ● Perpetuating a false alarm or hoax ● Possession or use of firecrackers or other pyrotechnics ● Possession, use, or distribution of alcoholic beverages on school property or at school activities ● Coming to school or school activities having recently consumed an alcoholic beverage or under the influence of alcohol ● Failure to submit to a preliminary breath test or preliminary clinical and behavioral screening ● Intentionally inhaling hazardous products at school or school activities ● Possession, distribution, sale, misuse, possession with intent to distribute or manufacture of illegal drugs, simulated drugs, alcohol, drug related paraphernalia or misuse of legal drugs at school, at school activities, or on school property. ● Intimidation, threats, or abusive language to a student or school employee ● Coming to school or school activities under the influence of illegal or misused drugs or misused substances ● Slander of a school employee ●Assault/Battery of a student or school employee ● Fighting on or near school grounds, at home or away activities
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**An administrator may escalate the level if a student continues to have multiple infractions of the same level.**
*A. Weapons (Refer to BOE Policy JCDBB)
A student shall not possess, handle or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon or facsimile of a weapon on the school grounds or off the school grounds at a school activity, function, or event. Possession, handling, or use of any weapon or facsimile of a weapon may result in suspension or expulsion from school at the discretion of the superintendent or designee. Possession of a firearm shall result in expulsion from school for a period of 186 school days.
1. The term "firearm" means any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such weapon, or any firearm muffler or silencer, or any destructive device.
2. The term "destructive device" means any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas; bomb, grenade, rocket, missile, mine, or other device similar to any of these devices.
B. Tobacco and Nicotine Delivery Devices (Refer to BOE Policy JCDAA, KMA and GAOC)
Use and/or possession of any tobacco product or nicotine delivery device by students is prohibited in any district facility; in school vehicles; at school-sponsored, activities, programs, or events; and on school owned or operated property. Student violations may result in parent/guardian notification, participation in tobacco education program, suspension and/or expulsion from school and/or extracurricular activities, community service, and/or notification of law enforcement. The use of tobacco products by parents, contractors, volunteers, and all other visitors is prohibited at all times in any district facility; in school owned or operated property.
The following definitions apply to this policy:
“Electronic nicotine delivery system or “ENDS” means any device that delivers a vaportized solution (including nicotine, THC or any other substance) by means of cartridges or other chemical delivery systems. Such definition shall include, but may not be limited to, any electronic cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, pipe, or personal vaporizer. "Tobacco product" means any product that is made from or derived from tobacco, or that contains nicotine, that is intended for human consumption or is likely to be consumed, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled or ingested by any other means, including, but not limited to, a cigarette, a cigar, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, or snus. "Tobacco product" also means any component or accessory used in the consumption of a tobacco product, such as filters, rolling papers, pipes, and substances used in electronic cigarettes, whether or not they contain nicotine. “Promotion” includes, but is not limited to, product advertising via branded gear, bags, clothing, any personal articles, signs, structures, vehicles, flyers or any other materials.
C. Interrogation and Investigations (Refer to BOE Policy JCAC)
Building administrators, school security officers, and/or others designated by the superintendent may conduct investigations and question students about violation of school rules, the student conduct code, and/or law. Unless otherwise provided herein, such investigators shall not be required to contact the student’s parent, guardian, or representative prior to questioning and may request law enforcement, school resource officer(s), and/or school security officer(s) for assistance in conducting the investigations.
D. Searches of Students (Refer to BOE Policy JCAB and JCABB)
Authorized staff may search students’ property, including but not limited to: clothing, belongings, desks, and/or lockers if there is reasonable suspicion that district policies, rules or directives are being violated.
E. Electronic Devices
Electronic devices may be used before/after school, during passing periods and/or lunch. Examples of electronic devices include, but are not limited to: tape recorders, radios, stereos, camcorders, pagers, CD/MP3 players, cellular phones, tablets, smart watches, or wireless headphones.. Students may use cell phones and/or headphones in classrooms for educational purposes with teacher or administrator approval. Cell phones should be silenced and stored in student backpacks during each class period. Violations will result in confiscation and/or disciplinary action.
1st violation: Device is turned in to the teacher, student picks it up at the end of the class. (Parent notified)
2nd violation: Device is turned into the office, student may pick up device at the end of the school day. (Parent notified)
3rd & subsequent violations: Device is turned in to the office, it may be picked up after school. Student must surrender phone at start of next school day. (Parent notified)
Cameras may be used at school, on school property or at school activities or functions ONLY if they are not disruptive as determined by school staff. Cameras shall not be used in the classroom unless the photographs, audio or videos taken are for an official or authorized school purpose. Cameras shall not be used in such a fashion as to inappropriately invade the privacy of others. No camera shall be used in any restroom, dressing area or locker room. Cameras shall not be used, without permission, to record confidential material, such as classroom material, tests or grade book entries.
For the purposes of this section, "camera" shall be defined as any device capable of taking, storing, transmitting, or viewing pictures, audio recordings and/or video. This includes cell phones and any other electronic devices with a camera feature.
F. Artificial Intelligence (AI): (Refer to Board Policy IIBE)
This policy pertains to all artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and platforms accessed or utilized by students within the school district for school-related activities or through school-provided devices and networks. Students using AI tools for educational purposes may only use them as directed by teachers or school staff. AI may enhance, not replace, access to curricular content and learning opportunities. The use of AI should support equitable access to learning while maintaining high expectations for academic integrity. Using AI for non-instructional school activities or submitting AI-generated work as original student work within the school context is strictly prohibited. When using AI technologies is permitted, students are expected to adhere to ethical standards, respecting copyright laws, privacy norms, and the intellectual property rights of others. AI shall not be used to plagiarize, cheat, or commit academic dishonesty. AI-generated work must not be presented as the student's original creation. When AI is used to assist in creating work, it must be cited appropriately, similar to any other reference material. Students are prohibited from sharing sensitive or personal data without explicit authorization or supervision. Students shall not utilize AI to access or disseminate harmful or inappropriate content. AI must not be used to intentionally harm, harass, bully, or threaten others, including generating false, misleading, or defamatory content about individuals. AI must not be used to violate any laws or school district policies. Any known or suspected security breach, suspicious activity, or exposure to inappropriate content encountered during AI use must be reported to school authorities immediately. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, the restriction of access to AI resources, educational interventions, or other disciplinary measures as deemed appropriate by the school administration.
G. ID Cards
Students will be issued ID’s. ID’s from previous years are not valid. ID’s must not have any defacement, mutilation and excessive wear will be grounds for replacement at the administrator’s discretion and at the student’s expense. Defacement shall include writing, stickers, carving, cutting, erasing or any other alterations. Valid ID’s will admit the student to most school-sponsored activities and are required at all dances. Replacement cost is $3.00.