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5600 - STUDENT DISCIPLINE CODE
The rules and standards set forth in this student discipline code apply to conduct on school premises, on or off school buses, or involving school property, to misconduct by a pupil that occurs off of property owned or controlled by the District but that is connected to activities or incidents that have occurred on property owned or controlled by the District and misconduct by a pupil that, regardless of where it occurs, is directed at a District official or employee, or the property of such official or employee. Any conduct which causes or creates a likelihood that it will cause disruption or interference with the health, safety or well-being, or the rights of other students or Board of Education employees is prohibited.
The preceding standard is a general standard that is to be used as a guide by all students. Not all items of misconduct can be itemized. This policy contains an enumeration of some areas of conduct which will lead to disciplinary action.
The consequences for violation of this policy will be decided upon by the administrative staff. Such action can come in the form of counseling, parent conference, assignment of additional work, rearrangement of class schedules, detention, Saturday school, placement in the In-School Reassignment Program, out of school suspension, to the maximum of ten (10) days, recommendation for expulsion from school and/or referral to juvenile authorities.
| A. | Disruption of School. A student shall not by use of force, violence, coercion, threat, harassment, insubordination or repeated lack of cooperation, cause disruption or obstruction to the educational process including repeated or flagrant violations of any school rule or accepted standard of behavior. | |
| B. | Vandalism. A student shall not intentionally cause or attempt to cause damage to school property or facilities, or to private property which is on school premises. Parents are responsible for such damages and it is the policy of the School District to seek financial redress to the limits of the law. | |
| C. | Stealing. A student shall not steal, be a party to a theft, possess stolen property, or attempt to steal school property, or private property, which is on school premises or in vehicles on school premises. This includes library books and supplies. | |
| D. | Unauthorized Use of Fire. A student shall not threaten, set, or attempt to set, any fire on school property, including the use of fire or fireworks. Making false fire alarms or bomb threats is a violation of this code. | |
| E. | Loitering/Trespassing. A student without a specific school-related reason or purpose shall not be on school property or at school-sponsored activity. Any unauthorized entry of school property or any refusal to leave school property when ordered will be considered trespassing. | |
| F. | Threats and Causing Harm. A student shall not threaten, commit or attempt to commit assault (physical harm to another), harassment, intimidation, coercion, whether a misdemeanor, felony, or any violation of State criminal code against any student, Board of Education employee or school guest or visitor. Intimidation includes written, verbal, or non-verbal abuse which is threatening to an individual. | |
| G. | Disrespect. A student shall not use profane, indecent or obscene language either verbally or in writing toward any student, Board of Education employee, or school guest or visitor. Included in this prohibition is the use of obscene gestures, signs, pictures, or publications. | |
| H. | Weapons. A student shall not possess, handle, transmit, or conceal any object or look-alike weapon that in fact or under the circumstances can be considered to constitute a weapon. | |
| I. | Gambling. A student shall not be involved in the act of gambling while on school premises or at school-sponsored activities. | |
| J. | Alcohol and Other Drugs. A student shall not possess, transmit, conceal, consume, or show evidence of having consumed or used, or offer for sale any alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, unprescribed drugs, look-alike drugs, narcotics, or any mind-altering substance while on school property, both inside and outside of buildings and school buses. Included in this prohibition is the possession of any drug-related paraphernalia. | |
| K. | Tobacco Products. Smoking, evidence of smoking, use of snuff, chewing tobacco, or other tobacco products on school property or at any school activity, during school hours, (which includes the hours going to and from school) in any school building or on campus, is not permitted. | |
| L. | Forgery and Misrepresentation. A student shall not falsify in writing the name of another person or falsify times, dates, grades, addresses, or any other data on school forms or correspondence directed to the school. A student shall not use the name or identity of another person. | |
| M. | Inappropriate Attire. A student shall not dress or appear in a fashion deemed inappropriate because it either (a) interferes with the student's health, safety, and welfare or the rights of other students, or (b) causes a material interference with or substantial disruption of the educational process. | |
| N. | Truancy. A student shall not be truant from class, Commons, study halls, or school. Excessive tardiness is cause for disciplinary action. | |
| O. | Cheating. A student shall not work with another person or persons in the execution of a test, report, or paper without authorization to do so. A student shall not use unauthorized material to cheat on a test or other assignment. | |
| P. | Plagiarism. A student shall not intentionally represent another person's work, words, thoughts or ideas as his/her own. | |
| Q. | Failure to Comply. A student shall not fail to comply with the directions of teachers, student teachers, school aides, bus drivers, principals, or other authorized school personnel. | |
| R. | Hazing. Hazing activities of any type shall be prohibited at all times. No employee of the School District shall encourage, permit, condone, or tolerate any hazing activities. No student, including leaders of student organizations, shall plan, encourage, or engage in any hazing. | |
| S. | Excessive show of affection. Any public display of affection between couples that attracts undue attention to them shall be considered in poor taste and is prohibited. This will include close body contact, hugging, kissing, and like action. | |
| T. | Electronic Devices. A student shall not violate Policy 5136 Cellular Telephones and Electronic Communication Devices. Radios/Walkman/Pagers/Cell Phones and any other items or electronic devices which disrupt the educational process may be confiscated from students and held until the end of the current grading period or school year. A parent conference may be requested before the confiscated item(s) are returned. | |
| U. | Harassment/Discrimination. A student shall not violate Policy 5517 Anti-harassment, including harassment based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other unlawful basis. | |
| V. | Misuse of Computers and Other Equipment. A student shall not violate the School District's Policy 7540.03 Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety. Students shall not use the School District's computers or other equipment except as authorized by a teacher or other supervisor, shall not misuse or abuse such items, and shall not use such items to obtain, generate, or use information in an illegal or unethical manner or for illegal or unethical purposes. As used in this Discipline Code, "computers" includes software, hardware, and related devices. | |
| W. | Inappropriate material. A student shall not possess, distribute or display material, including a picture, that is obscene or pornographic, including material that depicts a person in a state of nudity or undress. | |
| X. | Copyright infringement. A student shall not violate Federal copyright law. | |
| Y. | Video and photography. A student shall not capture, record or transmit the voice (i.e., audio) and/or images (i.e., pictures/video) of any student, staff member or other person in the school or while attending a school-related activity, without express prior notice and explicit consent for the capture, recording or transmission of such voice or images. | |
| Z. | Libel/slander. A student shall not commit libel or slander. Libel is the writing and publication of a false and defamatory statement or report. Slander is the oral communication of a false and defamatory statement. | |
| AA. | Harassment, intimidation and bullying. A student shall not violate Policy 5517.01 Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior, which prohibits harassment, intimidation and bullying. | |
| BB. | Violations of law. Committing any act not listed herein as a major infraction that is a criminal offense when committed by an adult. |
R.C. 3313.20, 3313.66, 3313.534, 3313.661, 3315.07
A.C. 3301-35-03 (G), 3301-83-07
Revised 5/11/98
Revised 5/8/00
Revised 10/25/10