Any person over the age of 14 who is convicted of the crime of possession of a pistol on the premises of a public school, or a public school bus, shall be denied issuance of a driver's permit or license to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days from the date the person is eligible and applies for a permit or license. If a person over age 14 possesses a driver's license on the date of conviction, the driver's license will be suspended for 180 days.

## Teacher Assault (Code of Alabama, Section 13A-6-21)

A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree (Class C felony) if the person assaults with intent to cause serious physical injury to a teacher or to an employee of a public educational institution during or as a result of the performance of his or her duty.

## Vandalism (Code of Alabama, Section 6-5-380)

The parents or guardian of any minor under the age of 18 shall be liable for the actual damages sustained to school property, plus court costs, caused by an intentional, willful or malicious act of the minor.

## Weapons in Schools (Code of Alabama, Section 13A-11-72)

No person shall knowingly, with intent to do bodily harm, carry or possess a deadly weapon on the premises of a public school. Possession of a deadly weapon with the intent to do bodily harm on the premises of a public school or school bus is a Class C felony. (Note: Deadly weapons include, but are not limited to, a hand grenade, explosive or incendiary device; a pistol, rifle, or shotgun; or switch-blade knife, gravity knife, stiletto, sword, or dagger; or any club, baton, black-jack, bludgeon, or metal knuckles.

## Classification of Violations and Administrative Options

It is fundamental that an orderly school have clearly defined behaviors to which students must conform. Nonconformity to these behaviors becomes violations of the Code of Student Conduct. Violations are grouped into three classes (Class I, Class II and Class III) which range from the minor to major offenses. Before determining the classification of a violation, the principal or his/her designee will consult with the student(s) involved and other school personnel. After determining a violation and the classification of the violation, the principal or designee will implement the appropriate disciplinary procedure. Violations apply to student conduct on a school campus, at school related events, or while being transported to or from school or school related events. Violations of the Code of Student Conduct by students with disabilities will be addressed in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997, Public Law 105-17. Each classroom teacher will deal with general classroom disruption by utilizing in-class disciplinary measures, by telephoning the parent(s) of record or guardian(s) when feasible. Only when the action taken by the teacher is ineffective, or the disruption is severe, shall the student be referred to the principal or his/her designee. The following is a description of disciplinary problems which may occur and administrative options.

- A. MINOR OFFENSES - CLASS I

## 1.01 Failure to follow directions of a teacher or administrator 1.02 Excessive distraction of other students

Any conduct and/or behavior that is disruptive to the orderly educational process in the classroom or any similar grouping for instruction. Examples: talking