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Code of Conduct

Table of Contents

I. Message from the Superintendent


II. Introduction


III. Essential Partners and Positive Behavioral Supports


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. Disciplining 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

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The mission of the City School District of Albany is to work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success.

The district serves approximately 9,300 students in 18 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.


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