Students
STUDENT CONDUCT |
Policy No. 3240
The board acknowledges that conduct and behavior is closely
associated to learning. An effective instructional program requires a
wholesome and orderly school environment. The board requires that each
student adhere to the rules of conduct and submit to corrective action taken
as a result of conduct violations. The rules of conduct are applicable during
the school day as well as during any school activity conducted on or off
campus. Special rules are also applicable while riding on a school bus. Students are expected to: A.
Conform to reasonable standards of acceptable
behavior; B.
Respect the rights, person and property of
others; C.
Preserve the degree of order necessary for a
positive climate for learning; and D.
Submit to the authority of staff and respond
accordingly. The superintendent shall develop written rules of
conduct which will carry out the intent of the board. Gang Activity
and/or Association Effective learning requires a safe environment where
students and staff feel secure. Groups of students which initiate, advocate,
or promote activities which threaten the safety or well-being of persons or
property on school grounds or which disrupt the school environment are
harmful to the educational process. The use of hand signals, graffiti,
territory, or the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, or manner of
grooming which, by virtue of color, arrangement, trademark symbol, or any
other attribute which indicates or implies membership with or affiliation
with such a group, can present a clear and present danger. If such behavior
has been determined to be a form of intimidation to an individual or group
and is disruptive to the educational process, the conditions of this policy
will take affect. Activities, acts, behavior, or manner of grooming,
dress, and apparel displayed, reflected, or participated in by the student
shall not: A. Lead
school officials to reasonably believe that such behavior, activities, acts,
apparel, or other attributes are gang related and would disrupt or interfere
with the school environment or activity and/or educational objectives; B. Present
a physical safety hazard to self, other students, staff, other employees, or
community members on school grounds or at school sponsored events; C. Create
an atmosphere in which a student, staff; or other person’s well-being
is hindered by undue pressure, behavior, intimidation, or overt gesture or
threat of violence; or D. Imply
gang membership or affiliation by written communication, marks, drawing,
painting, design, or emblem upon any school or personal property or on
one’s person. Cross References: Board
Policy 6605 Student
Safety Walking to School and Riding Buses Legal References: RCW 4.24.190 Action
against parent for wilful injury to property by minor — Monetary
limitation — Common law liability preserved 9A.16.020 Use
of force — when lawful 9.41 Firearms
and dangerous weapons 9.91.160 Personal
protection spray devices 28A.210.310 Prohibition
on use of tobacco products on school property 28A.600.020 Exclusion of student from classroom
— Written disciplinary
procedures — Long-term
suspension or expulsion 28A.600.040 Pupils
to comply with rules & regulations 28A.400.110 Principal
to assure appropriate student discipline 28A.635.060 Defacing
or injuring school property — Liability of pupil, parent or guardian WAC 392-400-205 Definitions 392-400-225 School
district rules defining misconduct — Distribution of rules 20
USC 3171 et. seq. Adopted:
February 23, 2009 |