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Project SAVE School Conduct and Discipline Code

Project SAVE School Conduct and Discipline Code. Public Hearing June 11, 2013. Recommended Revisions. Student Appearance Code Students and parents have the primary responsibility for compliance with acceptable standards for student dress and appearance.

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Project SAVE School Conduct and Discipline Code

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  1. Project SAVE School Conduct and Discipline Code Public Hearing June 11, 2013

  2. Recommended Revisions • Student Appearance Code • Students and parents have the primary responsibility for compliance with acceptable standards for student dress and appearance. • Ripped or cut-up pants that reveal undergarments or show skin in an area that is our of compliance with the ‘finger length rule’ (used to determine skirt and short length) are prohibited. • For students in grades K-8, backpacks and gym bags will remain in a student’s locker during the school day. • The use of backpacks in grades 9-12 must take into consideration the District’s ability for search and seizure (page 30) as well as the health and safety of our students. For example, aisles in classrooms must remain clear of backpacks.

  3. Recommended Revisions • Electronic Communication Device Code • “Students are prohibited from displaying, using, or having powered on, any personal technology equipment (i.e. mobile/cellular telephone, camera, video camera, laptop, tablet, iPad, Netbook, Nook, Kindle, etc.) or any other type of telecommunications, multi-media or imaging device during regular school hours, except as expressly permitted in connection with a class assignment or unless specifically authorized by a school official.”

  4. Recommended Revisions • Prohibited Student Conduct • Endangers the safety, morals, health or welfare of others • Possessing and/or using tobacco, tobacco/nicotine products, e-cigarettes and/or associated paraphernalia including, but not limited to, lighters and matches. Tobacco/nicotine/e-cigarette use shall not be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of the entrances, exits, or outdoor areas of any public or private elementary or secondary schools.

  5. Recommended Revisions • Visitors to the Schools • All visitors to the school must report to the office of the principal upon arrival at the school. There they will be required to show identification, state the purpose of their visit and sign the visitor’s register. When permission is granted for the visitor to carry out his/her business, the visitor will be issued a visitor’s identification badge, which must be worn at all times while in the school or on school grounds. The visitor must return the identification badge to the principal’s office before leaving the building.

  6. Recommended Revisions • Visitors to the Schools (continued) • Building administrators or their designee may deny permission for a visitation or accompany visitors, where appropriate. • Visitations by individuals other than parents/guardians shall be arranged directly between the building administrator and the individual making the request. The purpose of the visit will be made clear at that time in order to facilitate appropriate arrangements.

  7. Recommended Revisions • Visitors to the Schools (continued) • Before a child may be taken from the building by a non-school person, the visitor must be recognized by the building administrator or his/her designee as one having the legal right to take the child. The visitor will wait in the main office for the child to come from the classroom and/or follow other duly approved procedures for that building.

  8. Questions or Comments

  9. Technology/Internet Related Policy(s), Regulation(s) and Form(s) Public Hearing June 11, 2013

  10. Recommended Revisions • Policy 8271: Internet safety/internet content filtering policy • Updated policy incorporates the following: • Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act • District must certify that that out Internet Safety Policies have been reviewed and updated • States that the District is not responsible for any inapproproiate content or material which may be accessed via an unfiltered Internet connection using a staff member’s or students personal or electronic device

  11. Recommended Revisions • Policy 5260: Student Use of Personal Technology • New Policy provides guidelines for use: • Instructional staff and administration will determine appropriate use • Prohibits the use of video taping and photography unless expressly permitted by instructional staff and administration • Developed in conjunction with the student code of conduct and the SAVE Project

  12. Questions or Comments

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