Common use of Student Discipline Clause in Contracts

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the District shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state laws. The Board and superintendent shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the District, and shall give immediate response to all employees’ requests regarding discipline problems. Further, the authority of employees to use reasonable disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the Board. In the exercise of authority by an employee to control and maintain order and discipline, the employee may use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or state laws or regulations. District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this section. Each teacher is empowered to exclude from his or her classroom, instructional area, or activity area, for all or any portion of the balance of the school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first), any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under the teacher's immediate supervision. In no event, without the consent of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance of the class, activity, or instructional period from which the student was removed. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes a student, as explained above, must first have attempted one or more alternative forms of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will be informed as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who is removed from a teacher's classroom.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the SECTION 18.1 The District shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state laws. The Board and superintendent shall will support and uphold employees in their efforts lawful use of prudent and disciplinary measures to maintain discipline in the District, order and shall give immediate response to all employees’ requests regarding discipline problems. Further, the authority of employees to use reasonable disciplinary measures for protect the safety and well-being of students in their charge. Students will be disciplined in accordance with state and employees is supported by the Board. In the exercise of authority by federal laws, district policies, and school discipline rules. SECTION 18.2 When an employee exercises authority to control and maintain order and discipline, the said employee may will use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by judgment. SECTION 18.3 The District will make available on the Board District website to each member of the bargaining unit a copy of the following District policies: JF and not inconsistent JF-R Student Rights and Responsibilities, which includes Statement of Rights, Responsibilities and Authority of Certificated Staff; KMAB, Parents' Rights and Responsibilities; and JFD, JFD-R, and JFD-E Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying of Students. School principals will meet with federal or state laws or regulationsstaffs annually to review and/or make recommendations regarding building disciplinary standards and procedures to ensure uniform understanding and enforcement. District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this section. Each teacher is empowered The delivery and acknowledgement of these items may take place electronically. SECTION 18.4 Employees shall have the authority to exclude from his or her classroom, instructional area, their classrooms or activity area, for all or any portion of the balance of the school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first), area any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under for all or any portion of the teacher's immediate supervision. In balance of the school day, and up to the following two (2) days, or until the principal or designee and teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first: provided that, except in emergency circumstances, the teacher shall have first attempted one (1) or more alternative forms of corrective action; provided further that, in no event, without the consent of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance of the class, activity, that class or instructional period from which the student was removedactivity period. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes Prior to readmission of a student, following suspension or discipline in excess of five (5) days as explained aboveper procedures outlined in District policy, must first have attempted one there will be a written statement to all parties (teacher, principal, parents/guardians, and student) as to the future expected behavior of the student. SECTION 18.5 Certificated staff are authorized to use reasonable force toward a student or more alternative forms another person as part of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt their assigned responsibilities when an employee is threatened with injury or comes to involve parents the aid of another person about to be injured, or guardians to prevent malicious interference with real or personal property, which is in their possession, or in the resolution possession of another employee or student discipline matterson school premises. SECTION 18.6 The behavior plans of specifically identified; disruptive students will follow the student from grade to grade. Teachers Plan modifications will be informed made as needed. SECTION 18.7 Students who have exhibited or have a history of violent or threatening behavior will be identified to the student’s assigned staff, and to other staff on a need-to-know basis as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who the information is removed from a teacher's classroomknown.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the District shall expect acceptable good behavior on the part of all students who attend schools in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state lawslaws and local Board policy. The Board of Directors and superintendent shall will support and uphold employees teachers in their appropriate efforts to maintain discipline in the District, District and shall give immediate response timely responses to all employees’ teachers' requests regarding discipline problems. Further, the authority of employees to use reasonable disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students. In the exercise of discipline, the teacher will use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board of Directors or federal and state laws or regulations. The teacher’s recommendation for discipline will be given due consideration. Such state laws include RCW 28A.600.020 which reads in part that: (1) The rules adopted pursuant to RCW 28A.600.010 shall be interpreted to ensure that the optimum learning atmosphere of the classroom is maintained, and that the highest consideration is given to the judgment of qualified certificated educators regarding conditions necessary to maintain the optimum learning atmosphere. (2) Any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building disciplinary standards while under a teacher's immediate supervision may be excluded by the teacher from his or her individual classroom and instructional or activity area for all or any portion of the balance of the school day, or up to the following two days, or until the principal or designee and teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first. Except in emergency circumstances, the teacher first must attempt one or more alternative forms of corrective action. In no event without the consent of the teacher may an excluded student return to the class during the balance of that class or activity period or up to the following two days, or until the principal or his or her designee and the teacher have conferred. (3) In order to preserve a beneficial learning environment for all students and employees is to maintain good order and discipline in each classroom, every school district board of directors shall provide that written procedures are developed for administering discipline at each school within the district. Such procedures shall be developed with the participation of parents and the community, and shall provide that the teacher, principal or designee, and other authorities designated by the board of directors, make every reasonable attempt to involve the parent or guardian and the students in the resolution of student discipline problems. Such procedures shall provide that students may be excluded from their individual classes or activities for periods of time in excess of that provided in subsection (2) of this section if such students have repeatedly disrupted the learning of other students. In carrying out (2) above of RCW 28A.600.020 a behavior management plan shall be established with the assistance of the building administrator and parent/guardian, as appropriate, and that plan will be supported by the Boardadministrator and the employee. In the exercise of authority by an employee to control and maintain order and discipline, the employee may use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided judgment, including reasonable use of physical constraint or such force as is necessary for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal self-protection from attack or state laws prevention of injury to another employee or regulations. District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this sectionstudent. Each teacher is empowered expected to exclude from his submit rules and regulations for student classroom behavior in compliance with Board Policies, and State and Federal law. The District shall support employees in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom consistent with State law. No employee shall be required to search a student's person or her classroombelongings, instructional area, but will be expected to act as a witness to a search if needed. Employees will not be expected to provide emergency intervention or activity area, for all treatment in situations involving weapons unless the area has been secured by police or any portion security personnel. In these kinds of emergencies teachers should act in the balance best interests of their personal safety and the school safety of their students. School principals will meet with the faculty no later than the first student contact day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first), any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the May and prior to printing Student Handbooks annually to establish and/or review building or District disciplinary standards while under the teacher's immediate supervisionand procedures to ensure uniform enforcement of building standards. In no event, without the consent of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance of the class, activity, or instructional period from which the student was removed. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes a student, as explained above, must first have attempted one or more alternative forms of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇) The School District Teachers’ recommendations for and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student concerns regarding building discipline matters. Teachers policies will be informed as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who is removed from a teacher's classroomconsidered by the Site Councils, in accordance with Art. IX.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Union Contract, Union Contract, Union Contract

Student Discipline. In A. Both the maintenance Association and the Board recognize that teaching effectiveness is enhanced through the proper discipline of a sound learning environment, the District shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state lawsstudents. The Board recognizes its responsibility to continue to give administrative backing and superintendent shall support and uphold employees to its teachers in their efforts to maintain normal and reasonable disciplinary procedures. Teachers recognize that they bear a responsibility for maintaining proper control and discipline in the Districtschool building. It is recognized that discipline problems are less likely to occur in classes where a high level of teaching is being done. It is likewise recognized that when discipline problems do occur, disciplinary action should be constructive. Counseling, encouragement, praise and emphasis upon the child's desirable characteristics are generally more effective than penalty alone. Teachers also recognize that all disciplinary actions and methods invoked by them shall be reasonable and just, and shall give immediate response to all employees’ requests regarding discipline problems. Furtherin full accordance with established Board and Administrative policies. B. A teacher may exclude a pupil from one class when the grossness of the offense, the authority persistence of employees the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal, as promptly as his teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the incident in writing and the pupil's parents will be notified of the exclusion. The pupil shall not be returned to the class until after consultation by the principal with the teacher. If the pupil is excluded from class for a second time for the same reason, he shall not be returned to the class until after consultation with the principal, teacher and parent. C. Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. The Board may provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. D. Teachers shall not inflict or cause to be inflicted corporal punishment upon any pupil under any circumstances. Teachers may use reasonable disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the Board. In the exercise of authority by an employee physical force upon a pupil as necessary to control and maintain order and disciplinecontrol in a school or school-related setting for the purpose of providing an environment conducive to safety and learning. In maintaining that order and control, the employee person may use physical force upon a pupil as may be necessary: a. To restrain or remove a pupil whose behavior is interfering with the orderly exercise and performance of school district functions within a school or at a school-related activity, if that pupil has refused to comply with a request to refrain from further disruptive acts. b. For self-defense or the defense of another. c. To prevent a pupil from inflicting harm on himself or herself. d. To quell a disturbance that threatens physical injury to any person. e. To obtain possession of a weapon or other dangerous object upon or within the control of a pupil. f. To protect property. In determining whether a teacher has acted in accordance with the above, deference shall be given to reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted good-faith judgments made by the teacher. The Board shall develop and not inconsistent implement a code of student conduct and shall enforce its provisions with federal or state laws or regulations. District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this section. Each teacher is empowered regard to exclude from his or her pupil misconduct in a classroom, instructional areaelsewhere on school premises, on a school bus or other school-related vehicle, or at a school sponsored activity area, for all or any portion of the balance of the event whether or not it is held on school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first), any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under the teacher's immediate supervision. In no event, without the consent of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance of the class, activity, or instructional period from which the student was removed. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes a student, as explained above, must first have attempted one or more alternative forms of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will be informed as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who is removed from a teacher's classroompremises.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Master Agreement, Master Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the 31.1 The District and employees shall expect require acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools school in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal the law and state laws. the provisions of this Agreement. 31.2 The Board and superintendent District shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the Districtand, and further, shall give immediate response to all employees’ requests regarding discipline problems. Further, support the authority of employees to use reasonable using prudent disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the Board. In the exercise of authority by employees. 31.3 When an employee exercises his/her authority to control and maintain order and discipline, the said employee may use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or state laws or regulations. in District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this section. Each teacher is empowered to exclude from his or her classroompolicy, instructional arealaw, or activity areaprovisions of this Agreement. 31.4 A teacher may remove a pupil from a class session for sufficient cause. The teacher will furnish the principal, for all or any portion as promptly as teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the balance of the school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first), any student who creates a disruption of the educational process above incidents in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under the teacher's immediate supervisionwriting. In no event, without the consent of the teacher, case shall an excluded student be returned during to an employee’s classroom until the principal or designee have conferred with the employee or before the end of the period or, in elementary, the balance of the classschool day, activitywhichever occurs first. The administrator shall communicate actions taken to the teacher who excluded the student, or instructional period from which the special education case manager (if applicable), advisory teacher and counselor as soon as reasonably possible. It shall be entered into the student was removedrecords system (Synergy) unless the principal determines that the removal should not have occurred. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes a student, as explained above, must first have attempted one or more alternative forms Other teachers of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will shall be informed as soon as reasonably possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon unless, in the good faith judgment of the administrator, an exception must be made in unusual circumstances. 31.5 If a student who is removed from substantially disruptive and is removed, the teacher may impose, as part of the power of discipline, a teacherstatement specifying the future behavior expectations of the student. The principal may modify said statement if enforcement of the future behavior expectations would violate the student's classroomsubstantive or procedural due process rights. 31.6 The District shall provide orientation through the building principals for all employees concerning all rights, responsibilities, and processes affecting the maintenance of discipline. Such orientation shall be held during the contracted day before September

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the ‌ 27.1 The District and employees shall expect require acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools school in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal the law and state laws. the provisions of this Agreement. 27.2 The Board and superintendent District shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the Districtand, and further, shall give immediate response to all employees’ requests regarding discipline problems. Further, support the authority of employees to use reasonable using prudent disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the Board. In the exercise of authority by employees. 27.3 When an employee exercises their authority to control and maintain order and discipline, the said employee may use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or state laws or regulations. in District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this section. Each teacher is empowered to exclude from his or her classroompolicy, instructional arealaw, or activity area, for all or any portion provisions of the balance of the school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first), any this Agreement. 27.4 Any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under a teacher’s immediate supervision may be excluded by the teacher's immediate supervision. In no event, without the consent teacher from their individual classroom and instructional or activity area for all or any portion of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance of the class, activityschool day, or instructional period from which up to the student was removedfollowing two days, or until the principal or designee and teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first. Except in emergency circumstances, a the teacher who removes a student, as explained above, first must first have attempted attempt one or more alternative forms of corrective action action. The teacher will furnish the principal, as required by state statutepromptly as teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the above incidents in writing. The administrator shall communicate actions taken to the teacher who excluded the student, the special education case manager (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇if applicable), advisory teacher and counselor as soon as reasonably possible. It shall be entered into the student records system (Synergy) The School District and unless the principal determines that the removal should not have occurred. Other teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in of the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will shall be informed as soon as reasonably possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon unless, in the good faith judgment of the administrator, an exception must be made in unusual circumstances. 27.5 If a student is substantially disruptive and is removed, the teacher may impose, as part of the power of discipline, a statement specifying the future behavior expectations of the student. The principal may modify said statement if enforcement of the future behavior expectations would violate the student’s substantive or procedural due process rights. On an annual basis, building administrators shall review, preferably prior to the first day of school but in no case later than September 30, the following topics with school staff: • Building disciplinary standards and plans; • District policies and procedures for student discipline, including any handbooks distributed to students and families; • The identities of staff responsible for supporting de-escalation, who is removed have received training in de-escalation; • Any changes in state law around student discipline; and • Procedures for classroom exclusions, including responsibilities for supervision and notification of parents. Such discussions will occur during SDLT contracted time. When parents and/or volunteers are involved in the supervision of school activities, expectations for the maintenance of a positive learning environment shall be clearly defined. 27.6 The Student Rights & Responsibilities Committee will meet in the spring annually to review and, as appropriate, modify the Student R&R Handbook. Schools will be provided with a copy of the Student R&R Handbook annually for inclusion in their school materials. The Committee will also review District discipline policies and procedures, suggesting any revisions and edits for the Cabinet and Board to consider. The Student Rights and Responsibilities Committee will include NSEA-appointed representatives in addition to District administrators, students, and community members. A minimum of forty percent (40%) of the committee’s members will be NSEA-appointed representatives. 27.7 The Director of Student Services will explore connections with outside agencies to provide additional onsite and offsite wrap-around student services, including services to support student mental health, drug and alcohol counseling, and family wrap-around services. 27.8 When students are unexpectedly evacuated from a teacher's classroomlearning space due to an immediate and continuing danger from other students, the school shall implement a plan for supporting students who are observers of traumatic events including appropriate notice to parents and families of the event. Teachers temporarily assigned students in such situations will be paid under the conditions described in Section 15.15. 27.9 When information is known, students who have exhibited or have a history of violent or threatening behavior will be identified to the student’s assigned staff, and to other staff on a need to know basis as soon as reasonably possible by an administrator or designee. Confidential information will be shared with employees in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Family Rights and Privacy Act as now or hereinafter amended. 27.10 If employees are required to attend meetings of the threat assessment team during their planning time or their duty-free lunch, they will be compensated for the lost time at the C- 7 rate.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the District shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools school in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state laws. The Board and superintendent shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the District, and shall give immediate response to all employees’ requests regarding discipline problems. Further, the authority of employees to use reasonable disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the Board. In the exercise of authority by an employee to control and maintain order and discipline, the employee may use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or state laws or regulations. District Policy No. 3200 3241 is referenced under this section. Each teacher is empowered to exclude from his or her classroom, instructional area, or activity area, for all or any portion of the balance of the school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first), any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under the teacher's immediate supervision. In no event, without the consent of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance of the class, activity, or instructional period from which the student was removed. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes a student, as explained above, must first have attempted one or more alternative forms of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇RCW28A.600.020) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will be informed as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who is removed from a teacher's classroom.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. School principals will meet with the faculty annually to establish and/or review building disciplinary standards and procedures to ensure uniform enforcement of building standards. A. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the District shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools in the District. Administrators and teachers shall enforce a policy regarding student cell phone usage that does not allow for cell phones to be used during class time. Students will not be allowed to use cell phones in the bathroom. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state laws. . B. The Board and superintendent Superintendent shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the District, District and shall give immediate response promptly respond to all employees' requests regarding discipline problems. Further, the authority of employees to use reasonable prudent disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the Board. In the exercise of authority by an employee to control and maintain order and discipline, the employee may use reasonable and professional judgment judgment, concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or and state laws or regulations. District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this section. Each teacher is empowered to exclude from his or her classroom, instructional area, or activity area, for all or any portion of the balance of the school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first). C. In accordance with state law, any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under a teacher’s immediate supervision may be excluded by the teacher's immediate supervision. In no event, without the consent teacher from his or her individual classroom and instructional or activity area for all or any portion of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance of the class, activityschool day, or instructional period from which up to the student was removedfollowing two (2) days, or until the principal or designee and teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first. Except in emergency circumstances, a the teacher who removes a student, as explained above, first must first have attempted attempt one or more alternative forms of corrective action. After one or more forms of corrective action have been taken by the classroom teacher, the teacher may send the student directly to the office. No student shall be sent to another teacher’s classroom for any kind of corrective action such as required by state statutea refocus without the receiving teacher’s express permission. In no event without the consent of the teacher may an excluded student return to the class during the balance of the class or activity period or up to the following two days, or until the principal (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇or designee) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will be informed as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who is removed from a teacher's classroomteacher have conferred.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the District The Employer and employee shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools school in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state laws. The Board and superintendent District shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the District, and shall give immediate response to all employees’ employee's requests regarding discipline problems. Each employee shall be entitled to appropriate assistance and support from building administrators in connection with discipline problems relating to students. Further, the authority of employees to use reasonable prudent disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the BoardDistrict. In the exercise of authority by an employee to control and maintain order and discipline, the employee may use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or and state laws or regulations. District Policy NoIn the case of misconduct or insubordination, when a teacher deems it necessary he/she may recommend in writing to the principal a student’s suspension or expulsion from school. 3200 is referenced under this sectionThe misconduct or insubordination shall be carefully documented specifying dates or occurrence and specific acts. Each As per RCW 28A.600.020 a teacher is empowered to may exclude from his or her classroom, instructional area, classroom or activity area, area any student who creates a disruption of the educational process or is in violation of the building disciplinary standards while under the teacher’s immediate supervision. The student may be excluded from the classroom for all or any portion of the balance of the school day or up to the following two (2) days or until the principal/principal or designee confer (and the teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first). Except in emergency situations, any student who creates a disruption however, the teacher must attempt one or more forms of corrective action before excluding the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under the teacher's immediate supervisionstudent. In no event, event may an excluded student be returned to the instructional area during the balance of the class or activity period without the consent of the teacher or until the principal or his or her designee and the teacher have conferred and mutually agreed to return the student to the classroom, subject to the rights of special education/504 students. After two (2) documented interventions, the classroom teacher may request a Guidance Team meeting (comprised of the affected teacher, shall building administrator, and other certificated support staff). This meeting will be held within ten (10) school days after the student’s return to class. The purpose of this meeting is to consider the student’s behavior and use of additional appropriate interventions. The District will make reasonable efforts to ensure that an excluded student be returned administrator is available to each building during the balance of the class, activity, or instructional period from which the student was removed. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes a student, as explained above, must first have attempted one or more alternative forms of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will be informed as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who is removed from a teacher's classroomschool day.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the District district shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state lawsconsistently. The Board and superintendent the Superintendent shall support and uphold employees teachers in their efforts to maintain discipline in the District, district and shall give immediate response to all employeesteachers’ requests regarding discipline problemsproblems provided that the teacher has followed established District policy. FurtherCopies of the District policy shall be provided to each teacher on or before the first student day. Beginning in the 19/20 school year, the authority of EEA shall appoint at least one member to each building discipline committee. This committee shall review and update the building disciplinary policies on an annual basis during the contracted day. The District shall also advise those employees working directly with a student when the District possesses information that the student’s disciplinary history suggests a possible threat to use reasonable disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees others; legal documentation, threat assessment, and/or disciplinary records. Notification shall occur when reliable, verifiable documentary evidence is supported received by the BoardDistrict. The District shall make every reasonable effort to provide this information prior to the student being placed in the employee’s classroom/caseload. Employees may have access to student’ disciplinary records as provided by law. In emergency situations regarding the exercise of authority by an employee a teacher to control and maintain order and discipline, the employee may teacher shall use reasonable and professional judgment judgement concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or state Federal and State laws or and regulations. The District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this sectionwill comply with State laws related to the removal and return of students to the classroom. Each teacher is empowered shall be advised within two (2) working days of any complaint made to exclude from the principal or other School District administrator regarding the teacher’s discipline of students. The teacher shall be given the opportunity to present his or her classroomversion of the incident and to meet with the complaining party in the event that a conference with the complaining party is arranged. In cases of misconduct or insubordination, instructional areawhen the teacher deems it necessary he/she may recommend to the principal a pupil’s suspension or expulsion from school. If student misconduct affects other students, such as when a room needs to be evacuated, or activity areawhen students witness a physical or verbal assault, for all or any portion the Principal will consult with the teacher to determine the best method and form of communication to parents of the balance of the school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first), any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under the teacher's immediate supervision. In no event, without the consent of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance of the class, activity, or instructional period from which the student was removed. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes a student, as explained above, must first have attempted one or more alternative forms of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will be informed as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who is removed from a teacher's classroomaffected students.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the 26.1 The District and employees shall expect require acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools school in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal the law and state laws. the provisions of this Agreement. 26.2 The Board and superintendent District shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the Districtand, and further, shall give immediate response to all employees’ requests regarding discipline problems. Further, support the authority of employees to use reasonable using prudent disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the Board. In the exercise of authority by employees. 26.3 When an employee exercises their authority to control and maintain order and discipline, the said employee may use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or state laws or regulations. in District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this section. Each teacher is empowered to exclude from his or her classroompolicy, instructional arealaw, or activity area, for all or any portion provisions of the balance of the school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first), any this Agreement. 26.4 Any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under the a teacher's immediate supervision. In no event, without supervision may be excluded by the consent teacher from their individual classroom and instructional or activity area for all or any portion of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance of the class, activityschool day, or instructional period from which up to the student was removedfollowing two days, or until the principal or designee and teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first. Except in emergency circumstances, a the teacher who removes a student, as explained above, first must first have attempted attempt one or more alternative forms of corrective action action. The teacher will furnish the principal, as required by state statutepromptly as teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the above incidents in writing. The administrator shall communicate actions taken to the teacher who excluded the student, the special education case manager (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇if applicable), advisory teacher and counselor as soon as reasonably possible. It shall be entered into the student records system (Synergy) The School District and unless the principal determines that the removal should not have occurred. Other teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in of the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will shall be informed as soon as reasonably possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon unless, in the good faith judgment of the administrator, an exception must be made in unusual circumstances. 26.5 If a student is substantially disruptive and is removed, the teacher may impose, as part of the power of discipline, a statement specifying the future behavior expectations of the student. The principal may modify said statement if enforcement of the future behavior expectations would violate the student's substantive or procedural due process rights. On an annual basis, building administrators shall review, preferably prior to the first day of school but in no case later than September 30, the following topics with school staff: • Building disciplinary standards and plans; • District policies and procedures for student discipline, including any handbooks distributed to students and families; • The identities of staff responsible for supporting de-escalation, who is removed have received training in de-escalation; • Any changes in state law around student discipline; and • Procedures for classroom exclusions, including responsibilities for supervision and notification of parents. Such discussions will occur during principal, SDLT or District-directed contracted time. When parents and/or volunteers are involved in the supervision of school activities, expectations for the maintenance of a positive learning environment shall be clearly defined. 26.6 When students are unexpectedly evacuated from a teacher's classroomlearning space due to an immediate and continuing danger from other students, the school shall implement a plan for supporting students who are observers of traumatic events including appropriate notice to parents and families of the event. Teachers temporarily assigned students in such situations will be paid under the conditions described in Section 14.15. 26.7 When information is known, students who have exhibited or have a history of violent or threatening behavior will be identified to the student’s assigned staff, and to other staff on a need to know basis as soon as reasonably possible by an administrator or designee. Confidential information will be shared with employees in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Family Rights and Privacy Act as now or hereinafter amended.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the District The Employer and employee shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools school in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state laws. The Board and superintendent District shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the District, and shall give immediate response to all employees’ employee's requests regarding discipline problems. Each employee shall be entitled to appropriate assistance and support from building administrators in connection with discipline problems relating to students. Further, the authority of employees to use reasonable prudent disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the BoardDistrict. In the exercise of authority by an employee to control and maintain order and discipline, the employee may use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or and state laws or regulations. District Policy NoIn the case of misconduct or insubordination, when a teacher deems it necessary he/she may recommend in writing to the principal a student’s suspension or expulsion from school. 3200 is referenced under this sectionThe misconduct or insubordination shall be carefully documented specifying dates or occurrence and specific acts. Each As per RCW 28A.600.020 a teacher is empowered to may exclude from his or her classroom, instructional area, classroom or activity area, area any student who creates a disruption of the educational process or is in violation of the building disciplinary standards while under the teacher’s immediate supervision. The student may be excluded from the classroom for all or any portion of the balance of the school day or up to the following two (2) days or until the principal/principal or designee confer (and the teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first). Except in emergency situations, any student who creates a disruption however, the teacher must attempt one or more forms of corrective action before excluding the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under the teacher's immediate supervisionstudent. In no event, event may an excluded student be returned to the instructional area during the balance of the class or activity period without the consent of the teacher or until the principal or his or her designee and the teacher have conferred and mutually agreed to return the student to the classroom, subject to the rights of special education/504 students. After two (2) documented interventions, the classroom teacher may request a Guidance Team meeting (comprised of the affected teacher, shall building administrator, and other certificated support staff). This meeting will be held within ten (10) school days after the student’s return to class. The purpose of this meeting is to consider the student’s behavior and use of additional appropriate interventions. The District will make reasonable efforts to ensure that an excluded student be returned administrator is available to each building during the balance school day. Prior to placement in the classroom, the teachers shall be notified by the District of the class, activity, or instructional period from which the student was removed. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes a any student, as explained abovenew to the District, must first have attempted one whose records indicate that he or more alternative forms she has been previously suspended, expelled or has a criminal record or documented history of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will be informed as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who is removed from a teacher's classroomsexual misconduct.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the 27.1 The District and employees shall expect require acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools school in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal the law and state laws. the provisions of this Agreement. 27.2 The Board and superintendent District shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the Districtand, and further, shall give immediate response to all employees’ requests regarding discipline problems. Further, support the authority of employees to use reasonable using prudent disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the Board. In the exercise of authority by employees. 27.3 When an employee exercises their authority to control and maintain order and discipline, the said employee may use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or state laws or regulations. in District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this section. Each teacher is empowered to exclude from his or her classroompolicy, instructional arealaw, or activity area, for all or any portion provisions of the balance of the school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first), any this Agreement. 27.4 Any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under a teacher’s immediate supervision may be excluded by the teacher's immediate supervision. In no event, without the consent teacher from their individual classroom and instructional or activity area for all or any portion of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance of the class, activityschool day, or instructional period from which up to the student was removedfollowing two days, or until the principal or designee and teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first. Except in emergency circumstances, a the teacher who removes a student, as explained above, first must first have attempted attempt one or more alternative forms of corrective action action. The teacher will furnish the principal, as required by state statutepromptly as teaching obligations will allow, full particulars of the above incidents in writing. The administrator shall communicate actions taken to the teacher who excluded the student, the special education case manager (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇if applicable), advisory teacher and counselor as soon as reasonably possible. It shall be entered into the student records system (Synergy) The School District and unless the principal determines that the removal should not have occurred. Other teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in of the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will shall be informed as soon as reasonably possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon unless, in the good faith judgment of the administrator, an exception must be made in unusual circumstances. 27.5 If a student is substantially disruptive and is removed, the teacher may impose, as part of the power of discipline, a statement specifying the future behavior expectations of the student. The principal may modify said statement if enforcement of the future behavior expectations would violate the student’s substantive or procedural due process rights. On an annual basis, building administrators shall review, preferably prior to the first day of school but in no case later than September 30, the following topics with school staff: • Building disciplinary standards and plans; • District policies and procedures for student discipline, including any handbooks distributed to students and families; • The identities of staff responsible for supporting de-escalation, who is removed have received training in de-escalation; • Any changes in state law around student discipline; and • Procedures for classroom exclusions, including responsibilities for supervision and notification of parents. Such discussions will occur during SDLT contracted time. When parents and/or volunteers are involved in the supervision of school activities, expectations for the maintenance of a positive learning environment shall be clearly defined. 27.6 The Student Rights & Responsibilities Committee will meet in the spring annually to review and, as appropriate, modify the Student R&R Handbook. Schools will be provided with a copy of the Student R&R Handbook annually for inclusion in their school materials. The Committee will also review District discipline policies and procedures, suggesting any revisions and edits for the Cabinet and Board to consider. 27.7 The Director of Student Services will explore connections with outside agencies to provide additional onsite and offsite wrap-around student services, including services to support student mental health, drug and alcohol counseling, and family wrap-around services. 27.8 When students are unexpectedly evacuated from a teacher's classroomlearning space due to an immediate and continuing danger from other students, the school shall implement a plan for supporting students who are observers of traumatic events including appropriate notice to parents and families of the event. Teachers temporarily assigned students in such situations will be paid under the conditions described in Section 15.15. 27.9 When information is known, students who have exhibited or have a history of violent or threatening behavior will be identified to the student’s assigned staff, and to other staff on a need to know basis as soon as reasonably possible by an administrator or designee. Confidential information will be shared with employees in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Family Rights and Privacy Act as now or hereinafter amended. 27.10 If employees are required to attend meetings of the threat assessment team during their planning time or their duty-free lunch, they will be compensated for the lost time at the C- 7 rate.

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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the District The Employer and employee shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools school in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state lawsdistrict. The Board and superintendent Employer shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the Districtdistrict, and shall give immediate response to all employees’ employee's requests regarding discipline problems. Each employee shall be entitled to appropriate assistance and support from building administrators in connection with discipline problems relating to students. Further, the authority of employees to use reasonable prudent disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the BoardEmployer. In the exercise of authority by an employee to control and maintain order and discipline, the employee may use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or and state laws or regulations. District Policy NoIn the case of misconduct or insubordination, when a teacher deems it necessary he/she may recommend in writing to the principal a pupil's suspension or expulsion from school. 3200 is referenced under this sectionThe misconduct or insubordination shall be carefully documented specifying dates or occurrence and specific acts. Each As per RCW 28A.600.020 a teacher is empowered to may exclude from his or her classroom, instructional area, classroom or activity area, area any student who creates a disruption of the educational process or is in violation of the building disciplinary standards while under the teacher’s immediate supervision. The student may be excluded from the classroom for all or any portion of the balance of the school day or up to the following two (2) days or until the principal/principal or designee confer (and the teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first). Except in emergency situations, any student who creates a disruption however, the teacher must attempt one or more forms of corrective action before excluding the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under the teacher's immediate supervisionstudent. In no event, event may an excluded student be returned to the instructional area during the balance of the class or activity period without the consent of the teacher or until the principal or his or her designee and the teacher have conferred and mutually agreed to return the student to the classroom, subject to the rights of special education/504 students. After 2 documented interventions, the classroom teacher may request a Guidance Team meeting (comprised of the affected teacher, shall building administrator, and other certificated support staff). This meeting will be held within ten school days after the student’s return to class. The purpose of this meeting is to consider the student’s behavior and use of additional appropriate interventions. The district will make reasonable efforts to ensure that an excluded student be returned administrator is available to each building during the balance school day. Prior to placement in the classroom, the teachers shall be notified by the district of the class, activity, or instructional period from which the student was removed. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes a any student, as explained abovenew to the district, must first have attempted one whose records indicate that he or more alternative forms she has been previously suspended, expelled or has a criminal record or documented history of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will be informed as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who is removed from a teacher's classroomsexual misconduct.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Contract Agreement

Student Discipline. A. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the District shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state lawsconsistently. The Board and the superintendent shall support and uphold employees teachers in their efforts to maintain discipline in the District, and shall give immediate response to all employees’ teacher requests regarding discipline problems. Further, provided the authority of employees to use reasonable disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the Board. teacher has followed established District policy. B. In emergency situations regarding the exercise of authority by an employee a teacher to control and maintain order and discipline, the employee may teacher shall use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or and state laws or and regulations. District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this section. Each teacher is empowered to exclude . C. A student may be removed immediately from his or her classrooma class, instructional areasubject, or activity area, for all or any portion of the balance of the school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first), any student who creates by a disruption of the educational process in violation of certificated teacher and sent to the building principal or District disciplinary standards while under other designated school authority; provided that the teacherteacher has good and sufficient reason to believe that the student's presence poses an immediate supervision. In no eventand continuing danger to the student, without the consent other students, or school personnel or an immediate and continuing threat of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance substantial disruption of the class, subject, activity, or instructional period educational process of the school. In such case, the teacher will furnish the principal or other designated school authority with full particulars of the incident. The removal from which classes, subjects, or activities shall continue only until: 1. The danger or threat ceases; or 2. The principal or designated school authority acts. The principal or school authority shall meet with the student was removed. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes a student, as explained above, must first have attempted one or more alternative forms of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will be informed as soon as reasonably possible as following the student's removal and take or initiate appropriate corrective action or punishment. In no case shall the student's opportunity for such meeting be delayed beyond the commencement of the next school day. Prior to or at the time any disciplinary such student is returned to the class(es), subject(s), or activity(ies), the principal or school authority shall notify the teacher who removed the student there from of the action imposed upon which has been taken or initiated. D. No later than the first faculty meeting of the work year, building administrators shall inform all bargaining unit members of District policy and procedures regarding student discipline. Copies of pertinent RCW's and WAC's shall be accessible in each District building. E. The District will remove students from the classroom who pose a student who is removed from a teacher's classroomsafety risk to other students or staff to the extent allowed by law, policy, and the student’s due process rights.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the District The Employer and employee shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools school in the District. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state laws. The Board and superintendent District shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the District, and shall give immediate response to all employees’ employee's requests regarding discipline problems. Each employee shall be entitled to appropriate assistance and support from building administrators in connection with discipline problems relating to students. Further, the authority of employees to use reasonable prudent disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the BoardDistrict. In the exercise of authority by an employee to control and maintain order and discipline, the employee may use reasonable and professional judgment concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or and state laws or regulations. District Policy NoIn the case of misconduct or insubordination, when a teacher deems it necessary, he/she may recommend in writing to the principal a student’s suspension or expulsion from school. 3200 is referenced under this sectionThe misconduct or insubordination shall be carefully documented specifying dates or occurrence and specific acts. Each As per RCW 28A.600.020 a teacher is empowered to may exclude from his or her classroom, instructional area, classroom or activity area, area any student who creates a disruption of the educational process or is in violation of the building disciplinary standards while under the teacher’s immediate supervision. The student may be excluded from the classroom for all or any portion of the balance of the school day or up to the following two (2) days or until the principal/principal or designee confer (and the teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first). Except in emergency situations, any student who creates a disruption however, the teacher must attempt one or more forms of corrective action before excluding the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under the teacher's immediate supervisionstudent. In no event, event may an excluded student be returned to the instructional area during the balance of the class or activity period without the consent of the teacher or until the principal or his or her designee and the teacher have conferred and mutually agreed to return the student to the classroom, subject to the rights of special education/504 students. After two (2) documented interventions, the classroom teacher may request a Guidance Team meeting (comprised of the affected teacher, shall building administrator, and other certificated support staff). This meeting will be held within ten (10) school days after the student’s return to class. The purpose of this meeting is to consider the student’s behavior and use of additional appropriate interventions. The District will make reasonable efforts to ensure that an excluded student be returned administrator is available to each building during the balance of the class, activity, or instructional period from which the student was removed. Except in emergency circumstances, a teacher who removes a student, as explained above, must first have attempted one or more alternative forms of corrective action as required by state statute. (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will be informed as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who is removed from a teacher's classroomschool day.

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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Student Discipline. School principals will meet with the faculty annually to establish and/or review building disciplinary standards and procedures to ensure uniform enforcement of building standards. A. In the maintenance of a sound learning environment, the District shall expect acceptable behavior on the part of all students who attend schools in the District. Administrators and teachers shall enforce a policy regarding student cell phone usage that does not allow for cell phones to be used during class time. Students will not be allowed to use cell phones in the bathroom. Discipline shall be enforced fairly and consistently regardless of race, creed, sex, or status. Such discipline shall be consistent with applicable federal and state laws. . B. The Board and superintendent Superintendent shall support and uphold employees in their efforts to maintain discipline in the District, District and shall give immediate response to all employees' requests regarding discipline problems. Further, the authority of employees to use reasonable prudent disciplinary measures for the safety and well-being of students and employees is supported by the Board. In the exercise of authority by an employee to control and maintain order and discipline, the employee may use reasonable and professional judgment judgment, concerning matters not provided for by specific policies adopted by the Board and not inconsistent with federal or and state laws or regulations. District Policy No. 3200 is referenced under this section. Each teacher is empowered to exclude from his or her classroom, instructional area, or activity area, for all or any portion of the balance of the school day or until the principal/designee confer (whichever occurs first). C. In accordance with state law, any student who creates a disruption of the educational process in violation of the building or District disciplinary standards while under a teacher’s immediate supervision may be excluded by the teacher's immediate supervision. In no event, without the consent teacher from his or her individual classroom and instructional or activity area for all or any portion of the teacher, shall an excluded student be returned during the balance of the class, activityschool day, or instructional period from which up to the student was removedfollowing two (2) days, or until the principal or designee and teacher have conferred, whichever occurs first. Except in emergency circumstances, a the teacher who removes a student, as explained above, first must first have attempted attempt one or more alternative forms of corrective action. After one or more forms of corrective action have been taken by the classroom teacher, the teacher may send the student directly to the office. No student shall be sent to another teacher’s classroom for any kind of corrective action such as required by state statutea refocus without the receiving teacher’s express permission. In no event without the consent of the teacher may an excluded student return to the class during the balance of the class or activity period or up to the following two days, or until the principal (WAC ▇▇▇- ▇▇-▇▇▇or designee) The School District and teachers will make every reasonable attempt to involve parents or guardians in the resolution of student discipline matters. Teachers will be informed as soon as possible as to any disciplinary action imposed upon a student who is removed from a teacher's classroomteacher have conferred.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement