Student Discipline Model

CODE

OFFENSE

School Discipline

In-School or Short-term Suspension

Long-term Suspension or Expulsion

Emergency Removal

Notification Non-School Agency

ADHERENCE TO RULES

AD01

Adherence to Building/District Rules:

A student will obey the lawful instructions of district personnel in a respectful and responsible manner.

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AD02

Bus Conduct:

A student must obey rules and regulations as adopted by the board to ensure their safety and well-being while on district transportation. Bus drivers are empowered to impose discipline upon a student for misconduct, which violates rules of conduct on a bus, and recommend to the Supervisor of Transportation the denial of riding privileges. District administrators may impose additional sanctions in proportion to the severity and repetition of the act(s).

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AD03

Closed Campus/Restricted Areas:

A student will remain on school grounds and out of areas identified by building administrators as restricted areas (e.g., parking lots) from the time of arrival until students are officially excused.

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AD04

Dress/Apparel:

A student’s dress and appearance may be regulated when, in the judgment of school administrators, there is reasonable expectation that a (1) health or safety hazard is presented by the dress or appearance that (2) may damage school property (3) cause disruption of the educational process, or (4) violate dress codes.

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AD05

Personal Protection Spray Device:

It is unlawful for a person under 18, unless the person is at least 14 years old and has a parent’s written permission, to possess such a device.

Use of such a device in a manner inconsistent with the authorized use of force statute will cause the imposition of appropriate discipline. Student must have a signed permission form on file.

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AD06

Private Transportation of Students:

In accordance with state school regulations, school authorities are empowered to supervise and control private transportation. Violations endangering public or private safety, or lack of consideration for public welfare may be among the causes for suspending the student’s driving privilege. Elementary and middle school students are not permitted to operate gas/electric powered vehicles on school grounds.

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ASSAULT / THREATS

AD07

Parking Violation:

Violations of building, District or State parking rules or laws on CVSD property.

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AS01

Assault/Abuse of District Personnel:

A student will not intentionally cause or attempt to cause physical injury, or interfere with the discharge of the official duties of district personnel by force or violence in their actions or behavior.

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AS02

Assault on Students (Grievous):

A student will not assault with intent to inflict substantial or great bodily harm or knowingly inflict substantial or great bodily harm by any means.

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AS03

Assault (All Others):

A student will not intentionally make contact with another person that would be harmful or offensive to an ordinary person who is not unduly sensitive; or act with unlawful force, with intent to inflict bodily injury.

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AS04

Bomb Threat:

A student will not falsely indicate, verbally or in writing that a bomb or other incendiary device is on school property.

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AS05

Extortion/Blackmail/Coercion:

A student will not frighten with threats or attempt to obtain power, money, services or property from another by the use of force, fear, or threat.

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AS06

Fighting:

Students will not participate in mutual physical contact involving anger or hostility.

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AS07

Threats on District Personnel:

A student will not threaten to cause physical injury or interfere with the discharge of the official duties of district personnel by intimidation in their actions or behavior.

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AS08

Threats on Students (Grievous):

A student will not threaten a person with intent to inflict substantial or great bodily harm by any means.

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AS09

Threats (All Others):

A student will not issue any written, verbal or electronically transmitted messages that cause fear and/or disrupts the educational process.

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ATTENDANCE

AT01

Excused Absences, Unexcused Absences and Truancy:

Students will be punctual and regular in attendance. Students are expected to attend all assigned classes each day and will be in their assigned areas at assigned times, unless officially excused. (See Policy 3121, 3122, and RCW 28A.225).

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AT02

Tardiness:

Students will be in their assigned areas at assigned times unless officially excused. Students arriving for class up to ten minutes after class is scheduled to begin will be considered tardy while students arriving any later will be considered absent.

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CHEATING/RECORDS

CR01

Alteration of Records:

A student will not falsify, alter, or destroy any school record or any communication between home and school.

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CR02

Cheating/Plagiarism:

A student will not knowingly submit the work of others and/or represent it as his/her own. S/he will not aid and abet (conspire) the cheating of others.

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CR03

Misrepresentation/Forgery:

A student will not deliberately make untruthful statements with the knowledge that they are untrue and with the intent to deceive, including aiding or abetting others in a misrepresentation e.g.: lying, fraudulently using, in writing, the name of another person, or falsifying times, dates, grades, addresses, or other data.

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DISCRIMINATION / HARASSMENT / INTIMIDATION / BULLYING

HI02

Interference with or Intimidation of School Authorities:

A student will not interfere with the discharge of the official duties of district personnel by force, threat of force, or violence.

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HI03

Sexual Harassment:

Conduct or communication intended to be sexual in nature, is unwelcome by the targeted person(s) and has potential to deny or limit another person's work performance or to participate in, or benefit from, a school's educational program.

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HI04

Discriminatory Harassment / Bullying:

Conduct or communication that is intended to be harmful, humiliating, or physically threatening, and shows hostility toward a person(s) based on their real or perceived sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, disability or use of a trained dog guide or service animal.

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LEWD CONDUCT

LC01

Indecent Liberties/Exposure: 

A student will not take indecent liberties with another student or intentionally make any open and obscene exposure of his/her person or the person of another knowing that such contact is likely to cause reasonable affront or alarm.

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LC02

Lewd Conduct:

A student will not display behavior that is indecent or obscene (e.g., sexual deviant behavior – mooning, depantsing) or knowingly possess, transmit, disseminate, exchange, etc. printed or electronically stored photos/matter of acts of “sexually explicit conduct” or “intimate images.” Law enforcement will be notified.

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LC03

Obscenity, Profanity, and Vulgarity:

Students will not use obscene, vulgar or profane language, writings, pictures, or make such signs or acts, including on computer terminals.

*Begin discipline at “In-School or Short-term Suspension” when directed at school personnel.

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STUDENT CONDUCT

SC01

Arson:

A student will not intentionally set or attempt to set a fire or cause an explosion nor will they possess or place explosives such as stink bombs or imitations of such devices on school property, transportation, or at any school-related activity. RCW 70.74

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SC02

Failure to Cooperate.

A student will comply with or follow reasonable, lawful directions, or requests of teachers or staff. Failure to cooperate includes, but is not limited to non- compliance, defiance, and disrespect.

**Begin discipline at “Emergency Removal” if incident involves refusal/interference with a search.

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SC03

Display of Affection:

A student will not physically display affection-oriented behavior at school, on transportation, or during school-sponsored activities or events.

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SC04

Disruptive Conduct:

A student will not exhibit conduct which materially and substantially interferes with the educational process.

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SC05

False Alarm:

A student will not activate a fire alarm or make a 911 call for other than the intended purpose of the alarm.

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SC06

Fireworks:

A student will not possess, transmit, use, distribute, or sell firecrackers or other fireworks on school property or at school activities.

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SC08

Gangs:

A student will not knowingly engage in gang/gang-like activities on school property or at school-sponsored activities. “Gang” means a group which meets one or more of the following criteria: (1) consists of three or more persons; (2) has identifiable leadership; and (3) on an ongoing basis, regularly conspires and acts in concert, mainly for criminal purposes.

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SC09

Participating in an Incident:

A student will not participate in an incident by inciting or encouraging misconduct or by being a spectator who is actively inciting or encouraging such conduct by words, actions, or presence.

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SC10

Technology Misuse:

A student will observe the Student Electronic Information System and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and not inappropriately use the building/district's network or hardware.

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SC11

Telecommunications Equipment and Personal Listening Devices:

Use of and/or visual displays of cell phones, cell phone cameras or electronic or personal listening devices is prohibited during class or other instructional time unless approved by the principal/designee. Devices may be confiscated if visible, on and/or if they disrupt the educational process, invade the privacy or rights of others, or violate district/school rules.

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SC12

Trespass/Loitering:

A student will not without permission, enter or remain unlawfully in school buildings or on any part of school grounds.

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SC13

Violation of Federal, State, or Local Laws (school-related):

A student will not knowingly violate federal, state or local laws.

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SC14

Multiple Minor Accumulated Incidents:

Discipline for culmination of multiple minor infractions that both occurred throughout the school year, and individually would not necessarily rise to the severity of meriting a short-term or long- term suspension.

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SUBSTANCES

SU01

Distribution of Controlled/Illegal Substances:

A student will not sell or distribute controlled substances or alleged controlled substances, including non-prescription and/or over-the-counter medications or any “look-alike” substances, or be in possession of drug paraphernalia or vaping products.

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SU02

Possession/Use of Controlled/Illegal Substances:

A student will not possess, allege to possess, use or be under the influence of any illegal drugs, inhalants, unauthorized or controlled substances, non-prescription and/or over-the- counter medications or any “look-alike” substances or be in possession of drug paraphernalia or vaping products.

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SU03

Tobacco Products:

A student will not possess, use, transmit, sell, or distribute tobacco products or delivery devices (e.g., electronic cigarettes or vaping products) on or near school property, transportation, or school sponsored activities.

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SU04

Distribution of Alcohol:

A student will not sell or distribute alcoholic beverages.

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SU05

Possession/Use of Alcohol:

A student shall not possess, allege to possess, use or be under the influence of any alcoholic beverage.

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SU06

Distribution of Marijuana/Cannabis:

A student will not sell or distribute marijuana, cannabis or any “look-alike” substances or be in possession of drug paraphernalia.

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SU07

Possession/Use of Marijuana/Cannabis:

A student will not unlawfully use, possess, or allege to possess, or be under the influence of marijuana, cannabis or any “look-alike” substances or in possession of drug paraphernalia.

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THEFT / VANDALISM

TV01

Burglary:

A student will not enter or remain unlawfully in a district building with intent to commit a crime.

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TV02

Malicious Mischief/Vandalism:

A student will not intentionally cause damage to any property (school district, contractor, school employee, or another student) including unlawful discharge of a laser. Restitution for the cost of repair/replacement will be the responsibility of the student and/or parent. Discipline may be increased depending on the severity of the incident.

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TV03

Possession of Stolen Property:

A student will not knowingly receive, retain, possess, conceal, or dispose of stolen property.

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TV04

Robbery:

A student will not take another’s property by force or threat of force.

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TV05

Theft:

A student will not unlawfully remove (steal) school or personal property. Law enforcement agencies may be contacted depending upon the value/gravity of the incident. Discipline may be increased depending on the severity of the incident.

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WEAPONS

WP01

Firearms/Air Guns/Dangerous Weapons/Explosives:

Unauthorized use or possession of any object that is or reasonably can be considered or viewed as a firearm, air gun, dangerous weapon or explosive. Students carrying dangerous weapons other than firearms and including "nun-chu-ka sticks," "throwing stars," air gun/pistol/rifle, stun gun, metal knuckles, spring blade knife, dagger, razor, sling shot, club, explosives, poison, or any other dangerous weapon may be expelled or subject to other disciplinary action. Law enforcement will be notified. (RCW 9.41.250, RCW 9.41.280)

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WP02

Weapons/Other Weapons:

A student will not possess, transmit or use items that are used as weapons, or in a threatening manner, that are not legally defined as “dangerous weapons” in RCW 9.41.250 and RCW 9.41.280

(e.g., knife, lead pipe, laser, etc.)

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