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STUDENT ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE

The Strafford R-VI School District is concerned with the health, welfare and safety of its students. Therefore, use, sale, transfer, distribution, possession or being under the influence of unauthorized prescription drugs, alcohol, narcotic substances, unauthorized inhalants, controlled substances, illegal drugs, counterfeit substances and imitation controlled substances is prohibited on any district property, in any district-owned vehicle or in any other district-approved vehicle used to transport students to and from school or district activities. This prohibition also applies to any district-sponsored or district-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, where students are under the supervision of the school district. The use, sale, transfer or possession of drug-related paraphernalia is also prohibited.

For the purpose of this policy a controlled substance shall include any controlled substance, counterfeit substance or imitation controlled substance as defined in the Narcotic Drug Act, § 195.010, RSMo., and in schedules I, II, III, IV and V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 812(c).

Students may only be in possession of medication as detailed in Board policy JHCD.Searches of persons reasonably suspected to be in violation of this policy will be conducted in accordance with Board policy.

Any student who is found by the administration to be in violation of this policy shall be referred for prosecution and subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension, expulsion or other discipline in accordance with the district's discipline policy. Strict compliance is mandatory. The school principal shall immediately report all incidents involving a controlled substance to the appropriate local law enforcement agency and the superintendent. All controlled substances shall be turned over to local law enforcement.

Students with disabilities who violate this policy will be disciplined in accordance with policy JGE.

Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning of this section for other pertinent policies and to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in.

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Revised: November 21, 2002/April 20, 2006

Adopted: May 19, 1998

Cross Refs: GBEBA, Drug-Free Workplace

IGAEA, Teaching about Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco

Legal Refs: § § 167.115, .117, .161, .171, 195.010, .017, 577.625, .628, 578.250 - .265, RSMo.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C ?? 1400 - 1487

34 C.F.R. ? 300.520

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, 20 U.S.C. ?? 7101 - 7165

Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. ? 812(c)

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STRAFFORD R-VI SCHOOL DISTRICT

EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY STUDENT DRUG TESTING POLICY

The Strafford Board of Education recognizes that drug use is one of the most serious problems confronting our community and, in an effort to protect the health and safety of its students from illegal drug use and abuse or injuries resulting from the use of drugs, thereby setting an example for all students of the Strafford R-VI School District, adopts the following policy for drug testing of students participating in extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities.

Statement of Purpose and Intent

It is the desire of the Strafford Board of Education, administration, and staff that every student in the Strafford R-VI School District refrain from using, possessing, or distributing illegal drugs. The sanctions of this policy relate solely to limiting the opportunity of any student in violation of this policy to participate in extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities. This policy is intended to supplement and complement all other policies, rules, and regulations of the Strafford R-VI School District regarding possession or use of illegal drugs.

Participation in school sponsored extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities at the Strafford R-VI School District is a privilege. Accordingly, students in extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities carry a responsibility to themselves, their fellow students, their parents and/or guardians and their school to set the highest possible examples of conduct, which includes avoiding the use of illegal drugs.

The purpose of this policy is to prevent illegal drug use and to strive within the Strafford R-VI School District for an environment free of illegal drug use and abuse. The sanctions of this policy relate solely to limiting the opportunity of any student found to be in violation of this policy to participate in extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities. If the discipline policy of the school district is violated with respect to alcohol and drugs, the student will be subject to the penalties of the discipline policy. The violation will also be counted as a violation of this policy.

Use of illegal drugs (as defined below) is incompatible with participation in extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities of the school district. For safety, health and well-being of the students of the school district, the district has adopted this policy for use by all students participating in extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities in

grades 9-12.

DRUG TESTING PROCEDURE

Each student participating in extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities shall receive copies of the "Student Extracurricular and/or Co-Curricular Activities Drug Testing Policy" and "Student Extracurricular and/or Co-Curricular Activities Drug Testing Consent" form which shall be read, signed, and dated by the student, parent and/or guardian. Students must turn in the "Student Extracurricular and/or Co-Curricular Activities Testing Consent" form to the high school office within the first 10 days of school before the student will be allowed to continue or to begin practice or participation in any extracurricular and/or co-curricular activity. Any student who does not turn in the required forms by this time will not be eligible to participate in any extracurricular and/or co-curricular activity during the remainder of the school year, including the months of May through August when school may or may not be in session.

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Transfer students who intend to participate in extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities have 10 school days from the date of enrollment in the District to turn in to the high school office the "Student Extracurricular and/or Co-Curricular Activities Testing Consent" form. Once a transfer student turns in the form, he/she will be placed in the testing pool within one week. If the transfer student fails to turn in the form within the required 10-day period, he/she will not be eligible to participate in any extracurricular and/or co-curricular activity during the remainder of the school year, including the months of May through August when school may or may not be in session.

Students in extracurricular and co-curricular groups to be drug tested include, but are not limited to the following: interscholastic sports, cheerleading, band, flag corps, jazz band, choir, speech and debate, drama club (theatre), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Family, Community and Career Leaders of America (FCCLA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Teachers of America (FTA), academic team, student council, National Honor Society (NHS), art club, and science club. Student dances are not considered extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities.

Definitions

Co-curricular activities-activities that students participate in outside of the classroom as a result of being enrolled in a school-offered class.

Extracurricular activities - activities that take place outside the regular course of study in school.

Drug Use Test - scientifically substantiated method to test for the presence of illegal drugs in a person's urine.

Illegal Drugs - the use, possession, distribution, sale or solicitation of alcohol, drugs (their imitators), unauthorized prescription or non-prescription drugs, drug-related paraphernalia, narcotic substances, marijuana or other intoxicants and any other substances, which an individual may not sell, possess, use, distribute, or purchase under either federal or Missouri law.

Positive Test Result - when referring to a drug test administered under this policy, a lexicological test result which is considered to demonstrate the presence of an illegal drug or the metabolites thereof using the standards customarily established by the testing laboratory administering the drug use test.

Reasonable Suspicion - a suspicion based on specific personal observations concerning the appearance, speech, or behavior of a participating student, and reasonable inferences drawn from those observations in the light of experience. Information provided by a reliable source, if based on personal knowledge, shall constitute reasonable suspicion.

Procedure

Students will be required to provide urine samples as follows:

1. On a random selection basis during the regular school year, students will

be chosen at the frequency and volume deemed necessary to insure the effectiveness of the program from a list of all students participating in extracurricular and/or co-curricular activities; and

2. At any time requested based on reasonable suspicion to be tested for illegal

drugs.

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Any drug test required by the school district under the terms of the policy will be administered by or at the direction of a professional laboratory chosen by the school district using scientifically validated toxicological methods. The professional laboratory shall be required to have detailed written specifications to assure chain of custody of the specimens, proper laboratory control, and scientific testing.

All aspects of the drug-use testing program, including the taking of specimens, will be conducted so as to safeguard the personal and privacy rights of students to the maximum degree possible. The test specimen shall be obtained in a manner designed to minimize the intrusiveness of the procedure. In particular, the student will be allowed to give the specimen in a private restroom behind a closed door. The monitor shall wait outside the door until the specimen has been produced. The student will hand the specimen to the monitor who will thereafter verify the normal warmth and appearance of the specimen. The monitor will then test the specimen. If at any time during the testing procedure the monitor has reason to believe or suspect that a student is tampering with the specimen, the monitor may stop the procedure and inform the principal who will then determine if a new sample should be obtained.

If, during the drug testing procedure, a student delays urination beyond a reasonable period of time indicating an attempt to tamper with the specimen or otherwise interfere with the monitor's ability to detect illegal drugs, or if there is a reasonable suspicion of use of a test-altering substance, the district may send the sample to the drug lab for more specific and accurate tests regardless of whether the initial test is negative. If the initial drug test is positive, the initial test result will then be subject to confirmation by a second and different test of the same specimen. In order to keep the results of the initial testing confidential, the district may also choose a certain number of samples for a confirmation test. The second test will use gas chromatography/mass spectrometry technique. A specimen shall not be reported positive unless the second test utilizing the gas chromatography/mass spectrometry procedure is positive for the presence of an illegal drug or the metabolites thereof.

If the gas chromatography/mass spectrometry test for any student has a positive result, the laboratory will contact the parents or guardians and solicit any information on medication, which would create a positive test. A medical review officer will confirm the positive result and contact the principal with the results. Once a positive is determined, the student will become ineligible to practice, compete or participate in any extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activity.

Appeal Procedure

Within five (5) working days of receipt of the positive test results, the principal will contact the athletic director, coach/sponsor, and/or other individual responsible for supervising the extracurricular or co-curricular activity who will then, within five (5) working days contact the student, the parent or custodial guardian to schedule a conference. The conference shall be held within ten (10) working days of initial contact with the student and parent or custodial guardian. If the student, parent or custodial guardian refuses to participate or respond to a request for a conference, the student will be deemed to have waived any right to further appeal the positive result.

If the conference is held, the principal will solicit any explanation of the positive result. If the student asserts that the positive test results are caused by something other than consumption of an illegal drug, then the student, parent or custodial guardian will be given ten (10) working days from the date of the conference to present evidence of such to the principal. If the student fails to or refuses to present any evidence within the 10-day period, the student will be deemed to have waived any right to further appeal the positive result. The school district will rely on the opinion of the laboratory, which performed the confirmation test in determining whether the positive test result was produced by something other than consumption of an illegal drug. The principal will make a decision within five (5) working days of presentation of the student's evidence.

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This decision may be appealed in writing to the school district's superintendent within five (5) working days. Failure to appeal to the superintendent waives any further right to appeal the positive test result. The procedures set forth under Policy JGD regarding student discipline hearings (paragraphs 1-3) will be followed in case of appeal. The superintendent will make a written decision within five (5) working days.

The decision of the superintendent may be appealed in writing to the Board of Education within five (5) working days. Failure to appeal to the Board of Education waives any further right to appeal. The procedures set forth under Policy JGD regarding student discipline hearings (paragraphs 1-3) will be followed in case of appeal.

Initiating appeal procedures does not suspend imposition of the restrictions listed below while the appeal process is ongoing.

If a student tests negative in the initial screening, the student, parent or custodial guardian will be contacted by personnel of the school district within five (5) working days of testing.

Retest After Service of Suspension

A student who has tested positive and has served the required suspension period will be required to undergo one or more additional drug-use tests to determine whether the student is no longer using illegal drugs before he of she may rejoin an extracurricular and/or co-curricular activity.

Confidentiality

Test results shall be kept in confidential separate files separate from a student's other educational records and released to school personnel only on a "need-to-know" basis.

Violations

Any students who test positive in a drug-use test under this procedure shall be subject to the following restrictions:

First Offense

1. The student shall be suspended from participation in all extracurricular

and/or co-curricular activities including all meetings, practices, performances, and competitions for 45 calendar days. During this time, it is recommended that the parent/guardian obtain a substance abuse evaluation and education/counseling for the student. Students who are enrolled in a class that involves co-curricular activities will remain in the class during the 45 calendar days and may participate in classroom activities, but may not participate in any activities outside of the regularly scheduled class time.

If because of the suspension, the student is unable to participate in an activity, which constitutes a portion of the student's grade, the student will be given the opportunity to complete alternative assignments so that the student can earn the same grade as he would have had he been allowed to participate in the activity.

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Any student who has a positive initial test and refuses to cooperate in arranging for a confirmation test will be treated as refusing to submit to testing.

Adopted: May 15, 2008

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The possession or use of a weapon, concealed or otherwise, by any student, shall be prohibited, upon or in the vicinity of school premises, while on a school bus or in other school transportation, or at any time the student is engaged in any school sponsored activity. The use of a weapon away from school premises may also be prohibited, as more clearly defined below.

WEAPONS IN SCHOOL

1. POLICY STATEMENT

2. DEFINITIONS-The following definitions are applicable to this policy:

A. Whenever the term "Weapon" is used in this policy it shall mean any one of the following:

1) Any instrument or device commonly used for attack, defense, to inflict bodily harm and/or to intimidate other persons.

2) Other weapons defined in 571.010 RSMo. Including the following weapons: blackjacks, concealable firearms, explosive weapons, firearms, firearm silencers, gas guns, knifes, knuckles, machine guns, projectile weapons, rifles, shotguns, spring guns or switchblade knives.

3) Articles designed for other purposes but by inappropriate use could easily be used to inflict bodily harm and/or intimidate may be classified as weapons when so used. Examples are belts combs, pencils, files, compasses, scissors, etc.

The term "weapon" shall not mean weapons brought onto School District property with permission of the Superintendent or the Principal and which do not otherwise violate this policy, such as firearms used during a Conservation Commission hunter safety course, or, antique or display firearms used solely for educational purposes.

B. Whenever the term "Class I Weapon" is used in this policy it shall mean articles designed for other purposes but by inappropriate use could easily be used to inflict bodily harm and/or intimidate others, when such items are so used. Examples of these items are belts, combs, pencils, files, compasses, scissors, chains, cafeteria trays, etc.

C. Whenever the term "Class II Weapon" is used in this policy it shall mean:

1) any knife, butterfly knife, dagger, dirk, stiletto or bladed hand instrument that is readily capable of inflicting serious physical injury or death by cutting or stabbing a person; or,

2) any knuckles, including any instrument that consists of finger rings

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or guards made of a hard substance that is designed or adapted for the purpose of inflicting serious physical injury or death by striking a person with a fist enclosed in the knuckles; or,

3) any blackjack, including any instrument that is designed or adapted for the purpose of stunning or inflicting physical injury by striking a person; or,

4) any switchblade knife, or whatever length that opens automatically with a button or other device or opens by force of gravity or application of centrifugal force; or,

5) any throwing stars or other similar instruments or devices.

D. Whenever the term "Class III Weapon" is used in this policy it shall mean:

1) any fireman or other weapon that is designed or adapted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, including but not limited to: firearms, concealable firearms, machine guns, rifles, shot guns and spring guns; or,

2) any explosive weapon, such as an explosive, incendiary or poison gas bomb or similar device designed or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death, serious physical injury, or substantial property damage; or a device designed or adapted for delivering or shooting such a weapon; or,

3) any gas gun, such as a gas ejection device, weapon, cartridge, container or contrivance other than a gas bomb, that is designed or adapted for the purpose of ejecting any poison gas that will cause death or serious physical injury, but not any device that ejects a repellant or temporary incapacitating substance; or,

4). any projectile weapon, such as any bow, crossbow, pellet gun, paint gun, slingshot or other weapon that is not a firearm, which is capable of expelling a projectile that could inflict serious physical injury or death by striking or piercing a person.

5). any item or device purported to be any of the weapons defined in paragraph 1 D 1 through 4 above.

3. PENALTIES

Violation of this policy shall result in the following penalties:

A. Possession of a Weapon

1) If the student is in possession of a Class II weapon upon or in the vicinity of school premises, while on a school bus or in other school transportation, or at any time the student is engaged in any school sponsored activity:

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- The principal shall suspend the student for ten (10) school days with a recommendation that the Superintendent extend the student?s summary suspension and/or recommend to the Board of Education that the student be expelled from the School District.

- The Superintendent shall extend the student's summary suspension for up to one hundred eighty (180) school days if the Superintendent finds no mitigating circumstances.

2) If the student is in possession of a Class III weapon upon or in the vicinity of school premises, while on a school bus or in other school transportation, or at any time the student is engaged in any school sponsored activity:

- The Superintendent shall extend the student?s summary suspension for up to one hundred eighty (180) school days and shall recommend to the Board that the student be expelled from school.

B. Use of a Class I Weapon

1) If the student displays, flourishes, or uses a Class I weapon upon or in the vicinity of school premises, while on a school bus or in other school transportation, or at any time the student is engaged in any school sponsored activity:

- the principal shall suspend the student for up to ten (10) school days and, depending upon the circumstances of the conduct, may recommend that the Superintendent extend the student's summary suspension and/or recommend to the Board of Education that the student be expelled from the School District.

- The superintendent shall extend the student's summary suspension for up to one hundred eighty (180) school days depending upon the circumstances of the conduct.

C. Use of a Class II Weapon

1) If the student displays, flourishes or uses a Class II weapon upon or in the vicinity of school premises, while on a school bus or in other school transportation, or at any time the student is engaged in any school sponsored activity:

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- The principal shall suspend the student for ten (10) school days with a recommendation that the Superintendent extend the student's 'summary suspension and/or recommend to the Board of Education that the student be expelled from the School District.

- The Superintendent shall extend the student's summary suspension for up to one hundred eighty (180) school days and shall recommend to the Board that the student be expelled from school.

2) If the student displays, flourishes or uses a Class II weapon away from school premises which results in a summons being issued to the student, charges being filed in court against the student, or conduct which can otherwise be verified to the satisfaction of the principal:

- The principal shall suspend the student for ten (10) school days.

- During that period of time, the Superintendent (or designee) shall determine whether the student or the student's presence in school constitutes a continued threat to the good order and discipline of the school.

- In that event, the Superintendent (or designee) shall suspend the student for up to one hundred eighty (180) days with a recommendation to the Board of Education that the student be expelled from school.

3) If the student assists, aids or abets a student or non-student in any act described in paragraph 3 C 1 or 2 of this Policy, which results in a summons being issued to the student, charges being filed in Court against the student, or conduct which can otherwise be verified to the satisfaction of the Principal:

- The Principal shall suspend the student for ten (10) school days.

- In the event, the Superintendent (or designee) shall suspend the student for up to one hundred eighty (180) days with a recommendation to the Board of Education that the student be expelled from school.

D. Use of a Class III Weapon

1) If the student displays, flourishes or uses a Class III Weapon upon or in the vicinity or school premises, while on a school bus or in any school

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transportation, or at any time the student is engaged in any school sponsored activity:

- the principal shall suspend the student for ten (10) school

days with a recommendation that the Superintendent extend the student's summary suspension and/or recommend to the Board of Education that the student be expelled from the School District.

- The Superintendent shall extend the student's summary suspension for up to one hundred eight (180) school days and shall recommend to the Board that the student be expelled from school.

2) If the student displays, flourishes or uses a Class III Weapon away from school premises which results in a summons being issued to the student, charges being filed in court against the student, or conduct which can otherwise be verified to the satisfaction of the principal:

- The principal shall suspend the student for ten (10) school days.

- In that event, the Superintendent (or designed) shall suspend the student for up to one hundred eighty (180) days with a recommendation to the Board of Education that the student be expelled from school.

3) If the student assist, aids or abets a student or non-student in any

act described in paragraph 2 D 1 or 2 of this Policy, which results in a summons being issued to the student, charges being filed in Court against the student, or conduct which can otherwise be verified to the satisfaction of the Principal:

- The Principal shall suspend the student for ten (10) school days.

- During that period of time, the Superintendent (or designed) shall determine whether the student or the student's presence in school constitutes a continued threat to the good order and discipline of the school.

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Cross Refs: JG, Student Discipline

Adopted: March 20, 2003

JG-1, Discipline of Students with Disabilities

Legal Refs: 161.161, .171, 571.010, RSMo.

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STUDENTS OF LEGAL AGE

Every student eighteen years of age or older shall be deemed to be an adult and all educational rights and privileges shall transfer from the parent/guardian to the student. Such students, like all other students, shall comply with the policies, rules and regulations established by the Board of Education, pursue a prescribed course of study and submit to the authority of teachers and others in a supervisory role.

Adopted: December 15,1994

Legal Refs: § 431.055, 610.021 (6), RSMo.

P.L. 93-380, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

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INTERROGATIONS, INTERVIEWS AND SEARCHES

Searches by School Personnel

School lockers, desks and other district property are provided for the convenience of students and, as such, are subject to periodic inspection without notice.

Student property may be searched based on reasonable suspicion of a violation of district rules, policy or law. Reasonable suspicion must be based on facts known to the administration, credible information or reasonable inference drawn from such facts or information. Searches of student property shall be limited in scope based on the original justification of the search. The privacy and dignity of students shall be respected. Searches shall be carried out in the presence of adult witnesses and not in front of other students, unless exigent circumstances exist.

It is a privilege, not a right, to park on school grounds. The school retains the authority to conduct routine patrols of any vehicle parked on school grounds. The interior of a student's automobile on school premises may be searched if the school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe that such a search will produce evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or district policy.

The administration will contact law enforcement officials to perform a search if the administration reasonably suspects that a student is concealing controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, weapons, stolen goods or evidence of a crime beneath his or her clothing and the student refuses to surrender such items. Law enforcement officials may be contacted for assistance in performing a search in any case in which a student refuses to allow a search or in which the search cannot safely be conducted.

School employees and volunteers, other than commissioned law enforcement officers, shall not strip search students, as defined in state law, except in situations where an employee reasonably believes that the student possesses a weapon, explosive or substance that poses an imminent threat of physical harm to the student or others and a commissioned law enforcement officer is not immediately available. If a student is strip searched, as defined in state law, by a school employee or a commissioned law enforcement officer, the district will attempt to notify the student's parents/guardians as soon as possible.

During an examination, and if reasonable under the circumstances, school employees may require students to empty pockets or remove jackets, coats, shoes and other articles of exterior clothing that when removed do not expose underwear. Employees may also remove student clothing to investigate the potential abuse or neglect of a student, give medical attention to a student, provide health services to a student or screen a student for medical conditions.

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School Resource Officers

The school resource officer (SRO) may interview or question students regarding an alleged violation of law. A school resource officer may also accompany school officials executing a search or may perform searches under the direction of school officials.

Interview with Police or Juvenile Officers/Other Law Enforcement Officials

Law enforcement officials may wish to interview students regarding their knowledge of suspected criminal activity and may wish to interrogate students who are themselves suspected of engaging in criminal activity. Such interviews and interrogations are discouraged during class time, except when law enforcement officials have a warrant or other court order or when an emergency or other exigent circumstances exist. It is the responsibility of the principal or designee to take reasonable steps to prevent disruption of school operations while at the same time cooperating with law enforcement efforts.

When law enforcement officials find it necessary to question students during the school day or during periods of extracurricular activities, the school principal or designee will be present and the interview will be conducted in private. The principal will verify and record the identity of the officer or other authority and request an explanation of the need to question or interview the student at school. The principal ordinarily will make reasonable efforts to notify the student's parents/guardians unless the interviewer raises a valid objection to the notification.

Removal of Students from School by Law Enforcement Officials

Before a student at school is arrested or taken into custody by a law enforcement official or other legally authorized person, the principal will verify the official's identity. To the best of his or her ability, the principal will verify the official's authority to take custody of the student. The school principal will attempt to notify the student's parents/guardians that the student is being removed from school.

Interview with the Children's Division

Representatives of the Children's Division (CD) of the Department of Social Services may meet with students on campus. The district liaison will work with CD to arrange such meetings so they are minimally disruptive to the student's schedule. If the student is an alleged victim of abuse or neglect, CD may not meet with the student in any school building or child care facility where the abuse of the student allegedly occurred. The principal will verify and record the identity of any CD representatives who request to meet with or take custody of a student.

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Contacts by Guardian Ad Litem and Court-Appointed Special Advocate

When a court-appointed guardian ad litem or special advocate finds it necessary to interview a student during the school day or during periods of extracurricular activities, the school principal or designee must be notified. The principal will verify and record the identity of the individual through the court order that appoints him or her. The interview must be conducted in a private setting and with the least disruption to the student's schedule.

Adopted: November 18, 2004

Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning of this section for other pertinent policies and to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information.

Cross Refs: ECD, Traffic and Parking Controls

KNAJ, Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities

Legal Refs: §§ 167.166, 210.145, 544.193, RSMo.

New Jersey vs. T.L.O. , 469 U.S. 325 (1985)

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STUDENT COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES

Alleged acts of unfairness or any decision made by school personnel, except as otherwise provided for under student suspension and expulsion, which students and/or parents/guardians believe to be unjust or in violation of pertinent policies of the Board or individual school rules, may be appealed to the school principal or a designated representative.

The following guidelines are established for the presentation of student complaints and grievances:

O The principals shall schedule a conference with the student and any staff members involved to attempt to resolve the problem. Parents/Guardians may be involved in the conference, or a later conference for parents/guardians may be scheduled at the discretion of the principal.

O If the problem is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student and/or parents/guardians, a request may be submitted for a conference with the superintendent of schools. The superintendent shall arrange a conference to consider the problem, and to inform participants of the action that will be taken.

O If the student and/or parents/guardians are not satisfied with the action of the superintendent, they may submit a written request to appear before the Board of Education. Unless required by law, a hearing will be at the discretion of the Board. The decision of the Board shall be final.

All persons are assured that they may utilize this procedure without reprisal.

Cross Refs: AC, Nondiscrimination

Adopted: March 18, 1999

IGBC, Programs for Disadvantaged Students

IGBCA, Programs for Homeless Students

Strafford R-VI School District, Strafford, Missouri

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It is essential that the district maintain a classroom environment that allows teachers to communicate effectively with all students in the class and allows all students in the class to learn. To assist district staff in maintaining the necessary classroom environment, the Board of Education has created a discipline code that addresses the consequences, including suspension or expulsion, for students whose conduct is prejudicial to good order and discipline in the schools or impairs the morale or good conduct of other students. The Board authorizes the immediate removal of a student upon a finding by a principal or superintendent that the student poses a threat of harm to self or others, as evidenced by the prior conduct of such student. Any such removal will be subject to the appropriate due process procedures and in accordance with law.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

These policies, regulations and procedures will apply to all students in attendance in district instructional and support programs as well as at school-sponsored activities. All district staff are required to enforce these policies, regulations and procedures in a manner that is fair and developmentally appropriate and that considers the student and the individual circumstances involved.

Off-campus misconduct that adversely affects the educational climate will also be subject to these policies, regulations and procedures. Students who have been charged, convicted or pled guilty in a court of general jurisdiction for commission of a felony may be suspended in accordance with law.

Building principals are responsible for the development of additional regulations and procedures regarding student conduct needed to maintain proper behavior in schools under their supervision. Teachers have the authority and responsibility to make and enforce necessary rules for internal governance in the classroom, subject to review by the building principal. The Board expects each teacher to maintain a satisfactory standard of conduct in the classroom.

All employees of the district shall annually receive instruction related to the specific contents of the district?s discipline policy and any interpretations necessary to implement the provisions of the policy in the course of their duties including, but not limited to, approved methods of dealing with acts of school violence, disciplining students with disabilities and instruction in the necessity and requirements for confidentiality.

The comprehensive discipline policy of the district is composed of this policy and includes, but is not limited to, the following policies, procedures and regulations: JG-R, JGA, JGB, JGD, JGE and JGF. A copy of the district's comprehensive discipline policy will be provided to every student and parent or guardian of every student at the beginning of each school year and will be available in the superintendent's office during normal business hours.

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FILE : JG

Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in support of this policy area.

Adopted: Revised November 20, 1997 /Revised November 21, 2002

Cross Refs: GBH, Staff/Student Relations

JFCC, Student Conduct on School Transportation

JFCH, Student Alcohol/Drug Abuse

JFCJ, Weapons in Schools

JGA, Corporal Punishment

JGB, Detention and/or In-School Suspension of Students

JGD, Student Suspension and Expulsion

JGE, Discipline of Students with Disabilities

JGF, Discipline Reporting and Records

Legal Refs: ?? 160.261, 167.161,.171, 171.011, RSMo

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, P.L. 107-110

Beussink v. Woodland R-IV School District , 30 F.Supp.2d 1175 (E.D. Mo. 1998)

Strafford R-VI School District , Strafford , Missouri

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STUDENT DISCIPLINE

The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster student responsibility, respect for others, and to provide for the orderly operation of district schools. No code can be expected to list each and every offense that may result in disciplinary action; however, it is the purpose of this code to list certain offenses, which if committed by a student, will result in the imposition of a disciplinary action that is appropriate to the age and developmental level of the child. These disciplinary actions may range up to the consequences listed. Any conduct not included herein, any aggravated circumstance of any offense, or any action involving a combination of offenses may result in disciplinary consequences, including corporal punishment, that extend beyond this code of conduct as determined by the principal, superintendent, and/or Board of Education. In addition, placement in an alternative education setting, in keeping with the Safe Schools Act, may be used by administrative decision. This code of conduct is in force on all school property, on school buses, and at school activities regardless of whether or not school is in session. In extraordinary circumstances where the minimum consequence is judged by the superintendent or designee to be manifestly unfair or not in the interest of the district, the superintendent or designee may reduce the consequences listed in this policy, as allowed by law. This code includes, but is not necessarily limited to, acts of students on school property, including playgrounds, parking lots, and school transportation, or at a school activity, whether on or off school property.

It is the policy of the Strafford R-VI School District to report all crimes occurring on school grounds to law enforcement, including, but not limited to, the crimes the district is required to report in accordance with law. A list of crimes the district is required to report is included in policy JGF.

The principal shall also notify the appropriate law enforcement agency and superintendent if a student is discovered to possess a controlled substance or weapon in violation of the district’s policy.

In addition, the superintendent shall notify the appropriate division of the juvenile or family court upon suspension for more than ten (10) days or expulsion of any student who the district is aware is under the jurisdiction of the court.

Documentation in Student’s Discipline Record

The principal, designee or other administrators or school staff will maintain all discipline records as deemed necessary for the orderly operations of the schools and in accordance with the law and policy JGF.

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Participation in Activities

Students who are suspended or expelled for any reason are prohibited from attending or taking part in any district-sponsored activity, regardless of location, or any activity that occurs on district property. Students who violate this provision will be required to leave the activity and may face further discipline, including an additional period of suspension or expulsion.

Prohibition against Being on or near School Property during Suspension

All students who are suspended or expelled are prohibited from being on school property for any reason unless permission is granted by the superintendent or designee.

Any student who is suspended for any offenses listed in § 160.261, RSMo., or any act of violence or drug-related activity defined by policy JGF as a serious violation of school discipline shall not be allowed to be within 1,000 feet of any public school in the district unless one (1) of the following conditions exist:

1. The student is under the direct supervision of the student's parent, legal guardian or custodian.

2. The student is under the direct supervision of another adult designated by the student's parent, legal guardian or custodian. The designation must be made in advance and in writing to the principal of the school that suspended the student.

3. The student is in an alternative school that is located within 1,000 feet of a public school in the district.

4. The student resides within 1,000 feet of a public school in the district and is on the property of his or her residence.

If a student violates this prohibition he or she may be suspended or expelled in accordance with the offense, "Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension," listed below.

Prohibited Conduct

The following are descriptions of prohibited conduct as well as potential consequences for violation. In addition to the consequences specified here, school officials will notify law enforcement and document violations in the student’s discipline file pursuant to law and Board policy.

1. Academic Dishonesty—Cheating on tests, assignments, projects or similar activities; plagiarism; claiming credit for another person’s work; fabrication of facts, sources or other

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supporting material; unauthorized collaboration; facilitating academic dishonesty; and other misconduct related to academics.

First Offense: No credit for the work, grade reduction, or replacement assignment.

Subsequent Offense: No credit for the work, grade reduction, course failure, or removal from extracurricular activities.

2. Arson--Starting or attempting to start a fire or causing or attempting to cause an explosion.

First Offense: Detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion. Restitution if appropriate.

Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion. Restitution if appropriate.

3. Assault

A. Hitting, striking and/or attempting to cause injury to another person; placing a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury; physically injuring another person.

First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

B. Attempting to kill or cause serious physical injury to another; killing or causing serious physical injury to another.

First Offense: Expulsion

4. Automobile/Vehicle Misuse— Uncourteous or unsafe driving on or around school property, unregistered parking, failure to move vehicle at the request of school officials, failure to follow directions given by school officials or failure to follow established rules for parking or driving on school property.

First Offense: Suspension or revocation of parking privileges, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.

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5. Bully/Humiliation—Repeated and systematic intimidation, harassment and attacks on a

student or multiple students, perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying includes, but

not limited to: physical violence, verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs, threats,

extortion or theft, damaging property, and exclusion from a peer group.

First Offense: Detention, in-school suspension or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense: 1-180days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.

6. Bus or Transportation Misconduct (see Board policy JFCC)--Any offense committed by a student on transportation provided by or through the district shall be punished in the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the student’s assigned school. In addition, transportation privileges may be suspended or revoked.

First Offense: Written warning notice describing the incident to parent. The student will sit in an assigned seat for 10 days. (Days in which the student does not ride the bus do not count toward the 10 days.)

Second Offense: Written notice and a suspension from riding the bus for a minimum of 5 days. Total number of days will be determined by the seriousness of the offense. Further violations will equal increased suspension to expulsion from riding the bus.

7. Dishonesty—Any act of lying, whether verbal or written, including forgery.

First Offense: Nullification of forged document. Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, and/or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense: Nullification of forged document. Detention, in-school suspension, and/or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

8. Computer Use

A. Damaging Equipment

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