Discipline Policy

Discipline Policy

     The Plainfield Central School Discipline Policy is divided into three levels. Level I is the responsibility of classroom teachers and is part of their classroom management plan. Level II addresses general school behavior. Student violations will be referred to the office for administrative intervention. Level III is for behaviors that may be criminal in nature and are so severe that they require immediate administrative intervention, notification of law enforcement authorities, removal from school for up to ten days, and when appropriate an expulsion hearing.

 Level I:  Teacher Discipline

 Teachers will manage behavior and implement appropriate disciplinary consequences for classroom offenses except those listed under Level II and Level III. General classroom rules with their consequences will be prominently posted in each classroom and discussed with students.

 The following are prescribed teacher actions for misbehavior:

 1.        Verbal reprimand

2.        Written assignment (optional)

3.        Teacher detention with parent notification

4.        Parent/teacher conference

5.        Counselor referral

6.        Core Team referral

     It shall be the teacher’s discretion that determines which of the preceding actions will be appropriate for disruptive student infractions in the classroom.  For all of the above circumstances, when a teacher has reasonably exhausted all of the possible actions (as noted) a meeting shall take place with the teacher, counselor, and administrator, whereby the student’s prior discipline problems and assigned consequences will be reviewed.  When required, the administrator or teacher will initiate a parent conference to consider administrative disciplinary action of the student involved.

 Level II

Behaviors requiring an office referral

*Note: Counselor intervention will occur when applicable.

For any suspension out of school, the parent must escort the student back to school upon his/her return.

Administrative Discretion:  While exceptions to this policy are rare, the administration reserves the right to make judgments that are in the best interest of all individuals involved.  The discretion of the administration shall supersede penalties listed in the Discipline Code.  It is understood that discretion means that when, in the opinion of the administration, circumstances surrounding a violation are of such a nature as to be gross misconduct or extremely serious or dangerous actions, the administration reserves the right to determine a consequence more serious than stated in the code.  It is also understood that the circumstances may not be considered serious enough to warrant a penalty stated in the code.

In ANY circumstance not covered by the written rule, the detention and suspension policy is left to the discretion of the administration.

Any student consistently disregarding school rules and having incurred a number of suspensions (3 or more) may be suspended from school for up to 10 days for each subsequent occurrences.

Notes:

1.        Consequences in after the third violation in any category are at the administrator’s discretion.

2.        During periods of suspension, students are not eligible to participate in, or attend any school activity.

3.        Students disciplined for possession, consumption, under the influence, or distribution of alcohol and/or drugs will be referred to the Core Team.

4.      Any student receiving a suspension will not be permitted to attend the Student Council sponsored dance following the suspension

Level III

These acts are clearly criminal and are so serious that they require administrative action which may result in the immediate removal of the student from school for up to 10 days,  the intervention of law enforcement authorities, and when appropriate, an expulsion hearing.

1.        Possession of weapons or dangerous instruments: including but not limited to pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, air gun, spring gun, paintball gun, slingshot, bludgeon, artificial knuckles, knife, chemical weapon, explosive devices, any device having a sharp point or edge, such as an ice pick, razor, or any other similarly dangerous instrument capable of inflicting harm (BOE Policy JFCI). School policy shall also include facsimiles of the above items.

2.        Possession or distribution of alcohol and/or drugs, including their facsimiles; consumption or being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (BOE Policy JFCH)

3.        Vandalism (major) (BOE Policy JGD)

4.        Theft  (major) (BOE Policy JGD)

5.        Arson, false alarm report, bomb threat (BOE Policy JGD)

6.        Physical assault to a school employee or another student. (BOE Policy JGD)

7.        Major disruption of the school (BOE Policy JGD) 

In ANY circumstances not covered by the written rule, the detention and suspension policy is left to the discretion of the principal or his/her designee.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is forbidden by federal and state law and will not be tolerated by the Plainfield Public Schools. Students are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful and courteous to fellow students and to the public. Should sexual harassment be alleged, Board policy dictates that it shall be thoroughly investigated, that there shall be no retaliation against the victim of the harassment, and that the problem/concern shall be appropriately addressed. Sexual harassment is defined as any repeated unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors, or other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from (or in) the educational setting.

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