to the administration of psychotropic drugs to their student or to consent to a psychiatric evaluation , screening or examination of the student as a ground , by itself , to prohibit the student from attending class or participating in a school related activity , or as a basis of a charge of child abuse , child neglect or medical or educational neglect .
The law includes an appeal process . For more information contact Ray Brodeur , 763-506-1560 .
Section 121A . 582 : Reasonable Force Standard
( Also see Minnesota Statute 121A . 582 )
1 . In certain instances , it becomes necessary for staff members to use reasonable force to provide a safe environment for students . Reasonable force may be used on a student without his / her consent when used by an administrator , teacher , school bus driver or other agent of the school in the exercise of lawful authority and when it is necessary under the circumstances to correct or restrain a student , or prevent bodily harm or death to another .
2 . Reasonable force shall be defined as the physical force necessary , but in no greater measure than is necessary to prevent the adverse actions of one or more students from affecting other students or staff members .
3 . Reasonable force may be used by staff members : ( a ) to quell a disturbance threatening injury to others ; ( b ) to obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects upon the person or within the control of the pupil ; ( c ) for the purpose of self-defense ; ( d ) for the protection of persons and / or property ; and ( e ) to direct the movement or actions of a student in order to avoid undue or deliberate disruption of the classroom or other parts of the school . Such acts , or any one of them , shall not be construed to constitute corporal punishment within the meaning and intention of this policy .
4 . Crisis Prevention Intervention ( CPI ) training is made available to staff throughout the year . Staff is encouraged to make use of the de-escalation techniques as proactive measures of limiting the need for restraint .
5 . If physical restraint becomes necessary with a special education student , a Critical Incident Report must be completed .
Policy 515.1 : Student Records Policy Statement
The Superintendent of Schools is the ‘ designated authority ’ for the school district regarding collection , storage and dissemination of information relating to students . In carrying out the duties and responsibilities , the Superintendent :
A . May delegate certain activities relating to student records to administrators and / or counselors .
This policy outlines procedures established to protect the individual student ’ s right to privacy . It outlines :
• who has access to records .
• rights of parents , guardians and students regarding records .
• types of student information available to the public .
• procedures to prohibit release of public information about a student .
B . Shall develop guidelines for the collection , storage and dissemination of student records .
C . Shall execute responsibilities relating to student records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations and in accordance with established procedures protecting the rights of individuals .
D . Shall provide adequate information to the public relating to the types of records maintained on students , of the procedure and right to inspect student records and of the name of the individual responsible for student records .
E . Shall provide ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the student records system to assure appropriate change relative to federal and state laws and guidelines and the needs of the district .
Policy 532.0 : Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPS From School Grounds
POLICY I . PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to describe the appropriate use of peace officers and crisis teams to remove , if necessary , a student with an individualized education program ( IEP ) from school grounds .
II . GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A . The school district is committed to promoting learning environments that are safe for all members of the school community . It further believes that students are the first priority and that they should be reasonably protected from physical or emotional harm at all school locations and during all school activities .
B . All students are subject to the terms of the school district ’ s discipline policy . Building level administrators have the leadership responsibility to maintain a safe , secure , and orderly educational environment within which learning can occur . Corrective action to discipline a student and / or modify a student ’ s behavior will be taken by staff when a student ’ s behavior violates the school district ’ s discipline policy .
C . If a student with an IEP engages in conduct which , in the judgment of school personnel , endangers or may endanger the health , safety , or property of the student , other students , staff members , or school property , that student may be removed from school grounds in accordance with this policy .
III . The School Board authorizes administration to establish procedures for compliance with this policy .
PROCEDURE I . DEFINITIONS
A . “ Student with an IEP ” or “ the student ” means a student who is eligible to receive special education and related services pursuant to the terms of an IEP or an individual interagency intervention plan ( IIIP ).
B . “ Peace officer ” means an employee or an elected or appointed official of a political subdivision or law enforcement agency who is licensed by the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training , charged with the prevention and detection of crime
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