Level 3 Violations

The following are examples of Level Three Violations:

*Aiding, abetting or concealing any of the behaviors listed may result in punishment as a principal participant at the discretion of the administration.

Accumulated Suspensions - A student who is subject to repeated suspensions in any given school year may be recommended for expulsion or alternative placement.

Aggravated Assault - An attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another person is prohibited.

Assault of School Personnel - Any student who attempts to assault, or assaults, school personnel will be subject to permanent expulsion. (This includes spitting on or at a teacher.)

Brawling - Two or more students must not assault or attack or cause or attempt to cause physical injury to another student or behave in such a way as could reasonably cause physical injury to another student. A student who commits such offenses will be subject to suspension or expulsion.

Fireworks - A student who is found with fireworks in their possession or discharges fireworks on the school grounds is subject to suspension for the first offense and expulsion for the second offense. (Fireworks include any explosive or incendiary devices including smoke bombs, stink bombs, and noise producing devices.  Possession includes handling, transmitting, or using such items.)

Possession/Distribution of Drugs and/or Alcohol (Other than Under the Influence) - It is the policy of the board that the possession of marijuana or any other illegal drug or substance by any student while on school property or while engaged in any school sponsored or school connected activity is grounds for expulsion of such student. If, because of mitigating factors, expulsion is felt to be inappropriate, the student shall be suspended for ten days and may be suspended from co-curricular activities (such as sports-related/band-related activities) for the remainder of the school year. The student must also complete a Drug/Alcohol Treatment Program.  (No student shall possess, transmit, purchase, barter, distribute, any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, or other controlled substance, any alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic or pseudo-beer or any other intoxicating liquor, drug paraphernalia, etc. No student will market or distribute any substance, which is represented to be or is substantially similar in color, shape, size or markings of a controlled substance.)

Possession of Weapon - No student will bring to school with them and/or have in their possession at school weapons including, but not limited to, knives, pistols, brass knuckles, blackjacks, razor blades, mace, pepper spray, or fac-simile/make-believe objects that resemble weapons, or other objects used for the purpose of a weapon. A student who commits such offenses will be subject to suspension or expulsion. The board will expel any student who brings a weapon to school. For purposes of this policy, a weapon means a firearm. The term firearm is defined extensively in the U.S. Code, but generally means a weapon (gun) or destructive device (explosive, incendiary). The period of expulsion will be no less than a year.

Sexual Acts/Offenses - This includes any sexual harassment or indecent exposure. Student may be subject to suspension or expulsion.

Sexual Harassment - The district prohibits sexual harassment of students by district employees, other students or third parties. All students and employees must avoid any action or conduct which could be viewed as sexual harassment.

Sexual Harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when the following occurs:

• Submission to such conduct is made whether expressly or implicitly a term or condition of a student’s education.

• Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for any decisions affecting a student.

• Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a student’s education or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive school environment.

Any student who feels they have been subjected to sexual harassment is encouraged to file a complaint in accordance with administrative rule JI-R. All allegations will be investigated promptly and confidentially. The district prohibits retaliation or reprisal in any form against a student who has filed a complaint of sexual harassment.

Theft/Possession of Stolen Item(s) (Major - $51 or more) - Serious thefts or repeated offenses may result in expulsion of the student.  Disciplinary action will be determined according to value, content and circumstances surrounding the theft.

Vandalism/Damage to School Property - Students who maliciously damage school property will reimburse the school the cost of damages incurred and will be subject to suspension or expulsion.

Other

Any act or acts which are not covered by these regulations and which are of such nature as to pose a threat to the physical or mental welfare of the students, the teachers, and other school personnel or which create a disruption in the orderly operation of any phase of the school program or any of its services or which cause destruction or defacement of any school property will subject offenders to suspension or expulsion. These acts may include forgery, committing arson, pulling fire alarms, making bomb threats, dialing 911, or hazing.

Assigned Consequences for All Offenses

School Board policy provides consequence guidelines for Code of Conduct violations.

**Students who have out of school suspension (OSS) are not allowed on school grounds for any reason without prior approval from the administration.  The student will be charged with trespassing. **