Individual teachers have classroom standards, and students must learn to abide by those standards. The teacher has the authority to maintain discipline and is expected to exercise the responsibility to do so. A teacher's authority to control pupil conduct extends to all activities of the school, including games of athletic teams, public performances of any school group, trips, excursions, and any other school activity.
Administrators have discretion in dealing with referred problems.
Forms are provided for discipline problems referred to administrators. A system-wide Discipline Referral Form which assures due process will be utilized in all suspension offenses and Category III infractions. Each teacher has the responsibility for maintaining discipline in the classroom in compliance with Board Policy 8.122. If it becomes necessary to refer a student to an administrator, referral forms will be provided for specific information. The administrator will write the action taken on this referral.