District Student Discipline Policy 506.0
I. PHILOSOPHY
A. Statement of Philosophy on Conduct and Discipline: The care, management, and control of the school district is vested in the School Board by Minnesota Public School Law( MS 120. A. 20).
This policy is designed to keep our schools safe.
• It lists student rights and responsibilities.
• It clearly outlines the disciplinary actions that are taken for policy violations.
B. Schools have a responsibility to parents and students which goes beyond the educational program. They must provide students with a suitable environment while on the school premises and at other school activities away from the school grounds. An environment conducive to learning must be maintained to ensure an equal educational opportunity for all students. Because an environment is partially determined by the conduct of the students, student self-discipline relative to rules and regulations is a desired goal. These rules and regulations are designed to promote a desired environment for learning. It shall, therefore, be a policy of Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 that every student abides by all rules and regulations of the district.
C. Before effective learning can take place, reasonable order or discipline must be present. Basically, the responsibility of classroom discipline rests with teachers; however, the principal is responsible to provide supervision, guidance, and assistance to teachers in handling discipline problems. Experience indicates that a positive approach to discipline is effective. Early intervention in attempting to improve a student ' s behavior is strongly encouraged. This may include but should not be limited to early involvement of parents or guardians and utilizing available resources, including referral to the child study team and the use of support services.
D. The Anoka-Hennepin School District recognizes its obligations to comply with the provisions of the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act and MS 121A. 61( and removal of students from class statute). In local, state, and Federal proceedings, the fundamental question has been and is one of fairness for students. The elements of due process are designed to ensure that this goal is reached. Due process is the implementation of procedure which, when adhered to, guarantees the protection of individual rights.
II. STUDENT DISCIPLINE: STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. This statement of rights is not expected to cover every situation that may arise. The rights of an individual are preserved only by the protection and preservation of the rights of others. All students attending Anoka-Hennepin District No. 11 schools have the right to: 1. A free and appropriate education as defined by state and Federal statutes 2. Equal educational opportunity and freedom from discrimination 3. Due process as defined by state and Federal statutes and rules
4. Freedom of inquiry and expression 5. Data privacy 6. Be informed of school rules
B. Rights bring responsibilities and a student is responsible for the manner in which his / her individual rights are exercised. This statement of responsibilities is not expected to cover every situation that may arise. All students attending Anoka- Hennepin District No. 11 schools have the responsibility to: 1. Attend school daily, except when excused, and to be on time to all classes and other school day functions, 2. Pursue and attempt to complete the course of study prescribed by the state and local school authorities, 3. Make necessary arrangements to make up school work when absent, 4. Assist school staff in maintaining a safe school for all students enrolled therein, 5. Be aware of all school rules and regulations and conduct themselves in accordance with them,
6. Assume that until a rule is waived, altered, or repealed, it is in full effect, 7. Be aware of and comply with state and local law, 8. Be aware of and comply with State High School League and regulations and School Board policy when participating in extracurricular activities,
9. Be willing to volunteer information in disciplinary cases and cooperate with school staff should they have important knowledge relating to such cases, 10. Protect and take care of school property and the property of others, 11. Dress and groom to meet fair standards of safety, health, and standards of decency,
12. Avoid inaccuracies in student newspapers or publications and indecent or obscene language, both written and verbal,
13. Express ideas in a manner that will not demean or slander others. III. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
A. Disciplinary action may be taken for any behavior, which is disruptive of good order or violates the rights of others. The school has the authority and obligation to establish and enforce reasonable standards of conduct. In accordance with the Pupil Fair Dismissal Act and MS121A. 61 Discipline and removal of students from class, a student may be removed from class, suspended, excluded, or expelled from school for: 1. Willful violation of any reasonable School Board regulation. Such regulation must be clear and definite to provide notice to pupils that they must conform their conduct to its requirements.
2. Willful conduct that significantly disrupts the rights of other students to an education, or the ability of school personnel to perform their duties, or school sponsored extracurricular activities, or
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