- Policy
Policy: 3240
Section: 3000 - Students
Title: Student Conduct Expectations and Reasonable Sanctions
Status: Active
Adopted: January 28, 2014
Student Conduct Expectations and Reasonable Sanctions
The board acknowledges that conduct and behavior is closely associated with 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:
- Respect the rights, person and property of others;
- Pursue the required course of study;
- Preserve the degree of order necessary for a positive climate for learning; and
- Comply with district rules and regulations;
- Submit to the authority of staff and reasonable discipline imposed by school employees and respond accordingly.
The superintendent will develop written rules of conduct which will carry out the intent of the board and establish procedures necessary to implement this policy.
| Cross References: | |
| Policy 3241 | Classroom Management, Corrective Actions or Punishment |
| Policy 3209 | Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying |
| Policy 3224 | Student Dress |
| Policy 3246 | Use of Isolation, Restraint, Restraint Devices and Reasonable Force |
| Policy 4210 | Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on School Property |
| 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 |
| RCW 9A.16.020 | Use of force — when lawful |
| RCW 9.41 | Firearms and dangerous weapons |
| RCW 9.91.160 | Personal protection spray devices |
| RCW 28A.210.310 | Prohibition on use of tobacco products on school property |
| RCW 28A.400.110 | Principal to assure appropriate student discipline — Building discipline standards — Classes to improve classroom management skills |
| RCW 28A.600.020 | Exclusion of student from classroom — Written disciplinary procedures — Long-term suspension or expulsion |
| RCW 28A.600.040 | Pupils to comply with rules and regulations |
| RCW 28A.635.060 | Defacing or injuring school property — Liability of pupil, parent or guardian Withholding grades, diploma, or transcripts — Suspension and restitution — Voluntary work program as alternative — Rights protected. |
| WAC 392-400-205 | Definitions [ESSB 5946, effective 9/28/13, requires update] |
| WAC 392-400-225 | School district rules defining misconduct — Distribution of rules |
| 20 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. | Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act |
| ESSB 5946 | [New sections added to Chapter 28A.600, RCW to be codified October 2013] |
| Management Resources: | |
| Policy and Legal News, September 2013 |
Student conduct policy and procedure revised |
Adoption Date: 01.28.14
Ferndale School District
Revised:
- 3000