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This is the online version of the Code of Conduct. The print version is also available for download.

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Code of Conduct

Table of Contents

I. Message from the Superintendent

II. Introduction

III. Essential Partners

IV. Rights and Responsibilities of School Stakeholders

V. Getting Help with a Problem

VI. Levels of Interventions and Responses

VII. Reporting Violations

VIII. Student Dress Code

IX. Electronic Devices

X. Student Attendance

XI. Contacting Law Enforcement

XII. Corporal Punishment

XIII. Searches and Investigations

XIV. Visitors to the Schools

XV. Public Conduct on School Property

XVI. Dissemination and Review

XVII. Review of Code of Conduct

XVIII. Removal, Suspensions and Referrals

XIX. Discipline Process for Students with Disabilities

XX. Appendix A - Glossary of Definitions

XXI. Short-term In-school or One- to Five-day Out-of-school Suspension

XXII. Out-of-school Suspension Lasting More than Five Days

XXIII. Transition Timeline for a Student’s Return