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P5112
PUPIL CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE
BOARD
POLICY:
It is the intent of the Board of
Education to ensure a safe, orderly, and nurturing learning environment for all
pupils in Unified School District No. 259. The authority, responsibility, and
accountability to ensure appropriate pupil behavior in the classroom and on
school campus are granted to each teacher. This policy is intended to
distinguish between the existing procedures used for less flagrant behaviors and
those behaviors that are intolerable and totally unacceptable by the classroom
teacher. The teacher may at his/her discretion deem pupil behavior inappropriate
and take the necessary actions to ensure a safe and nurturing learning
environment. The provisions of this policy apply to all teachers and all pupils
in the district.
Administrative
Implemental Procedures:
1.
The teacher is responsible
for maintaining a safe and nurturing environment in the classroom. The
provisions of all other policies relating to pupil discipline remain in effect.
2.
An agreement of expected
the parent and pupil will sign behavior at the time of enrollment. Staff members will not be responsible
for parental failure to acknowledge or failure to sign the agreement.
3.
This policy may not be
enacted prior to having on record a signed agreement
with parents or retaining evidence that the parent refused to cooperate.
4.
When in the judgment of
the classroom teacher a pupil’s conduct disrupts the classroom or invades the
rights of others and has been documented as disrupting the ability of the
teacher to maintain an appropriate learning atmosphere in the classroom, the
teacher may:
a.
On the first occasion
remove the pupil from the classroom for a period not to exceed one period or
one-half day, depending on whether or not the teacher has the pupil under direct
supervision on a period basis or an entire day. The pupil would be sent to the
principal’s office for appropriate dis
b.
On the second occasion
remove the pupil from the classroom for two days. The teacher is responsible for
the following written documentation: 1) Nature of the behavioral incident; 2)
Efforts made by the teacher to change that behavior; and 3) Record of contact
with lawful custodian. This removal does not require an administrator’s
approval; however, appropriate placement of the pupil after removal by the
teacher is the responsibility of the principal. During this two-day period, the
pupil may not return to the classroom without the teacher’s consent.
c.
On the third or subsequent
occasion the teacher may remove the pupil from the classroom for five days or
permanently. The teacher is responsible for the following written documentation:
1) Nature of the behavioral incident; 2) Efforts made by the teacher to change
that behavior; and 3) Record of contact with lawful custodian. This removal does
not require an administrator’s approval; however, appropriate placement of the
pupil after removal from the classroom by the teacher is the responsibility of
the principal. The teacher shall be responsible for conducting a conference with
the pupil and the lawful custodian(s) within 24 hours after the removal from the
classroom. The pupil may not return to the classroom without the teacher’s
consent.
5.
When in the judgment of
the classroom teacher a pupil's conduct is so severe, offensive, and disruptive
to the safe and secure classroom, the teacher may skip AIP #4a and AIP #4b. When
taking this action, the proper documentation shall be required as outlined in
AIP #4b as well as the conference with pupil and lawful custodian.
6.
Any action under the
authority of this policy, which causes a short and/or extended term suspension,
must also afford due process rights in Policy 5113. The teacher will be
responsible for providing the data needed in the due process procedure. Any
disciplinary action taken against an exceptional pupil shall be subject to and
governed by the pupil's I.E.P. and the Administrative Handbook for Special
Education.
Administrative
Responsibility: Safety Services Department
Latest
Revision Date: March 1999
Previous Revision Date:
October 1998
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