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7.12 DISCIPLINARY ACTION PROCEDURES

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Disciplinary actions by the school are based on a progressive system except in cases where the behaviors warrant more immediate and severe sanctions. Certain acts of misconduct warrant more stringent behaviors on the part of the administration, and in such cases the Assistant Director may skip one of the steps outlined in the progressive discipline procedure. A dismissal committee may be convened in other situations when the Assistant Director deems it necessary.

Each teacher, and any other school personnel when students are under his/her charge, is authorized to impose any disciplinary measure, other than suspension, expulsion, corporal punishment or in-school suspension, which is appropriate and in accordance with the policies and rules on student discipline. Teachers and other persons providing a related service for or with respect to a student, may use reasonable force as needed to maintain safety for other students, school personnel, or other persons, or for the purpose of self-defense or defense of property.

Faculty and staff handle minor inappropriate behaviors themselves by talking with the student and issuing a warning. There may also be a need to take away personal items that are distracting to a teacher or class. If the behavior continues, the teacher or staff member will contact the parent(s)/guardian(s) and discuss the behavior. If the behavior still continues, it is then referred to the Assistant Director.

In order to maintain a proper classroom learning environment, a faculty member may remove a student from a class for the remainder of the class period. If a student is removed from a class, he or she is to report to the Assistant Director’s office (or to the main office when the Assistant Director is not present). The Assistant Director will then meet with the student and teacher to discuss the situation. Suspension for subsequent class periods must be approved by the Assistant Director and communicated in writing to the student. Students may be suspended from a given class for up to ten consecutive days.

If a student feels that a disciplinary action taken by a faculty or staff member is not warranted, the student may request in writing a review by the Assistant Director. An appeal request will specify the sanction being appealed and the reasons for appeal. No formal hearing will be held; however, a meeting will be held between the administrator and student. The Assistant Director’s decision is final. A copy of the final disposition and sanction will be placed in the student’s file.

Suspension from class by the Assistant Director may be appealed to the Director/Principal.

Any faculty or staff member may initiate disciplinary actions by reporting disciplinary difficulties with a student to the Assistant Director. The Assistant Director may also receive such reports from students, parent(s)/guardian(s) or other sources.

The Assistant Director (or person designated by him or her) shall gather further information and decide if disciplinary action is warranted. If the Assistant Director decides that disciplinary action may be appropriate, he/she follows a progressive system for minor acts of misconduct. Certain acts of misconduct warrant more stringent actions on the part of the administration, and in such cases the Assistant Director may skip one or more of the steps outlined in the progressive discipline procedure.

1. Informal warning or other actions short of probation.

If the Assistant Director decides to handle the misconduct informally, he/she may carry out one or more of the following actions: (1) hold informal discussions with the concerned parties; (2) require the student to consult with a member of the counseling staff; (3) issue a written warning to the student and parent(s)/guardian(s) about the consequences of continued misbehavior; (4) take action short of disciplinary probation, such as requiring community service; (5) hold a conference with student and parent(s)/guardian(s); (6) loss of privileges such as free time or use of the student lounge; (7) restriction of privileges such as computer access; (8) restriction of extracurricular activities; and/or (9) after-school detention or Saturday-morning detention. For seniors, participation in graduation may be denied for disciplinary reasons.

2. Disciplinary Probation.

Disciplinary probation is the next step in the progressive discipline process if one of the above mentioned sanctions does not correct the student’s behavior. Under disciplinary probation, the Assistant Director may impose a number of specific sanctions against the student. These may include ineligibility for athletics and extra-curricular activities, requiring counseling, in-school detention in the administrative offices, mandatory cleaning up of areas of the school, restriction of privileges, and/or suspension.

The Assistant Director shall determine the duration of the probation, the sanctions to be utilized, and shall be responsible for monitoring the conditions of the probation.

The conditions of the disciplinary probation will be communicated in writing to the student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s). The statement must contain a description of: (1) the misconduct involved, (2) the evidence available, (3) the consequences of the misconduct, (4) the available appeal option and procedures. The probation will be discussed with the parent(s)/guardian(s), and with the police if that is deemed appropriate.

3. Dismissal Review

Failure to comply with the conditions of disciplinary probation will result in a Disciplinary Review Hearing.

Corporal punishment shall not be used. Corporal punishment is defined as slapping, paddling, or prolonged maintenance of students in physically painful positions, or intentional infliction of bodily harm. Corporal punishment does not include, and school personnel are permitted to use, reasonable force as needed to maintain safety for other students, school personnel, or persons, or for the purpose of self-defense or the defense of property.