DISCIPLINE( continued)
II. Scope of the Student Discipline Policy A. Conduct on School Grounds, on School Transportation, or at a School-Sponsored Activity:
1. Suspension. Students may be suspended for conduct on school grounds, on school transportation, or at any school-sponsored activity that violates a publicized policy of the Board or is seriously disruptive of the educational process or endangers persons or property.
2. Expulsion. Students may be expelled for conduct on school grounds, on school transportation, or at any school-sponsored activity that either( 1) violates a publicized policy of the Board and is seriously disruptive of the educational process, or( 2) endangers persons or property.
B. Conduct off School Grounds
Discipline. Students may be disciplined, including suspension and / or expulsion, for conduct off school grounds if such conduct violates a publicized policy of the Board and is seriously disruptive of the educational process.
C. Seriously Disruptive of the Educational Process:
In making a determination as to whether such conduct is seriously disruptive of the educational process, the Administration and the Board may consider, but such consideration shall not be limited to, the following factors:( 1) whether the incident occurred within close proximity of a school;( 2) whether other students from the school were involved or whether there was any gang involvement;( 3) whether the conduct involved violence, threats of violence, or the unlawful use of a weapon, as defined in Section 29-38 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and whether any injuries occurred; and( 4) whether the conduct involved the use of alcohol. The Administration and / or the Board may also consider( 5) whether the off-campus conduct involved the illegal use of drugs.
D. A student shall not have greater discipline, punishment, or sanction for the use, sale, or possession of cannabis on school property than a student would face for the use, sale, or possession of alcohol on school property, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
III. Actions Leading to Disciplinary Action, including Removal from Class, Suspension and / or Expulsion
Conduct that is considered to violate a publicized policy of the Board includes the offenses described below. Any such conduct may lead to disciplinary action( including, but not limited to, removal from class, suspension and / or expulsion in accordance with this policy).
1. Striking or assaulting a student, member of the school staff or other person( s). 2. Theft.
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