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Code of Conduct

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

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. 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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