The Board believes that students have rights that should be recognized and respected. It also believes that every right carries with it certain responsibilities. Students have the right to a quality education and the responsibility to put forth their best efforts during the educational process.
Students have the right to expect school personnel to be qualified in providing that education.
Students have the responsibility to respect the rights of other students and all persons involved in the education process. If all rights and responsibilities of all individuals are clearly understood, the elements of respect and cooperation will result in the harmonious and constructive education of the student. If the policies adopted by the Board are to be successful, it must be understood that school officials and teachers have the authority to interpret and apply them to particular situations. Students must obey any such interpretation subject to an appeal. The district has the responsibility to afford students the rights that are theirs by virtue of guarantees offered under the federal and state constitutions and statutes.