District Student Discipline Policy 506.0
I. PHILOSOPHY
This policy is designed to
A. Statement of Philosophy on
keep our schools safe.
Conduct and Discipline: The
• It lists student rights and
care, management, and con-
responsibilities.
trol of the school district is
• It clearly outlines the disci-
vested in the School Board
plinary actions that are
by Minnesota Public School
taken for policy violations.
Law (MS 120.A.20).
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 deter-
mined by the conduct of the students, student self-disci-
pline 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 princi-
pal 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 stu-
dent'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 pre-
served 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
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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 partici-
pating in extracurricular activities,
9. Be willing to volunteer information in disciplinary cases
and cooperate with school staff should they have im-
portant 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 publica-
tions 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 en-
force 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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