Category Action Second Action Third Action Fourth Action Fifth and Subsequent Actions B. Cafeteria Misbehavior -Inappropriate behavior, e.g., begging money/food -Hazardous, e.g., running, throwing food Cafeteria duty teacher intervention, removal to detention for lunch period. Administrative removal to ISS for 3 lunch periods, parent contact. Administrative removal to ISS for 5 lunch periods, parent contact. Saturday Detention-2 Saturday C. Inappropriate Conduct- chewing and selling gum, loitering, tardiness to class, slamming lockers, violation of dress code, public display of affection, yelling, hat and coat violations, using walkman, radios, laser pens, using vulgar/profane/ obscene language, begging money/food, etc. Teacher warning and/or team and parent contact. Administrative detention or team cluster intervention. Parent contact. In-School Suspension (ISS) and parent conference. Saturday Detention-4 hours. Parent conference with guidance counselor and administrator. Referral to I&RS Committee to develop interventions. 1-3 days Out-of- School Suspension, parent conference. Referral to I&RS Committee to develop interventions. Note: Walkman, radios, toys, cell phones, skateboards, etc. will be confiscated. Parent contact may be by letter, telephone call, fax or conference. 4
Category Action Second Action Action Fourth Action and Subsequent Actions D. Hazardous Behavior- running, pushing/ shoving, horseplay, throwing food, crowd loitering violation of school safety procedures; class, hall, bus, café, misuse of spray products; possession/use of matches and lighters; throwing ice balls and snow balls Detention, parent contact 2-3 days detention, parent contact 1-3 days In- School Suspension, parent contact Saturday Detention-4 1-2 days Out-of- School Suspension, parent contact. Note: Products include: hair deodorants, paints, white-out, water pistols/ squirt containers etc, E. Smoking or Chewing/ Tobacco 2 days detention, parent contact, policy sent home, recommend smoking cessation program option 1 day In- School Suspension, parent contact, Department of Health $25.00 fine or smoking cessation program option Saturday Detention-4 hours, parent contact, Department of Health $50.00 fine 1 day Out-of- School Suspension, parent contact or conference, Department of Health $75.00 fine 2-4 days Out-of- School Suspension, parent conference, Department of Health $100.00 fine
Category First Action Second Action Third Action Fourth Action and Subsequent Actions Vandalism/ Destruction of School-Staff Property/ Grafitti Theft/ Extortion Gambling 1-3 days Out- of-School Suspension, parent conference, police report or complaint 4 days Out-of- School Suspension, parent conference, police report or complaint Referral to the Superintendent for 5-10 days suspension. Police report or complaint filed. Referral to Superintendent for possible formal Board hearing for long-term suspension/ expulsion and/or placement in an alternate education setting. Note: Depending on the seriousness of the offense and the pupil’s previous disciplinary record, a referral to the Superintendent for possible hearing for long-term suspension/expulsion or placement in an alternate education setting may result after the first or subsequent action as well. L. Possession of -Caustic sprays, pepper sprays, mace, etc. -Use of electronic communication devices-beeper, cell phone or paging device, etc. 2 days detention, parent conference 1 day In-School Suspension, parent conference Saturday detention-4 hours, parent conference 1 day Out-of- Suspension, conference 3-5 days Out-of- School Suspension, conference Note: Mace-pepper spray, etc. will be considered a weapon if discharged. Assault Terroristic Threat Sex Offense of a Weapon -Offenses M-P will result in a suspension from school up to 10 days with a referral to the Superintendent for possible placement in an alternate educational setting. Police complaint will be signed. -Depending on the seriousness and intent or if directed at a member, charges of assault, terroristic threat, and sex offense will result in a suspension/expulsion hearing and a police complaint. An assault on a staff member is considered aggravated assault. Note: It is illegal to possess mace in school, Mace will be considered a weapon if discharged.
Category First Action Second Action Third Action Fourth Action Fifth and Subsequent Actions R. Alcohol/ Possession, Use, Sale/ Distribution and/or Involvement with. -New Jersey Administrative Code and Policy require mandatory drug screening and medical examination if a pupil is suspected of being under the influence or involved with drugs/alcohol/steroids. -In the case of drugs/alcohol/steroids, an evaluation at an approved treatment center will be required with any subsequent recommendations for therapy to be followed prior to any return to school. -Appropriate disciplinary action based on the nature and scope of the incident shall be taken in accordance with Board policy on suspension and expulsion. S. Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Bias Incident including use of electronic communication devices and/or computers to harass, intimidate or bully (cyber- bullying) Suspension 1- 2 days, parent- Assistant Principal conference. Police complaint signed. Suspension 3-4 days, parent- Principal conference. Police complaint signed. Referral to the Superintendent for suspension up to 10 days, may also include a suspension/ expulsion hearing. Police complaint signed. Referral to the Superintendent for possible formal Board hearing for long-term suspension/expulsion and/or placement in an alternate education setting. Note: Depending on the seriousness of the offense and the pupil’s previous disciplinary record, a referral to the Superintendent for possible hearing for long-term suspension/expulsion or placement in an alternate education setting may result after the first or subsequent action as well. T. Cheating “F” for assignment, parent notification by teacher, pupil conference with counselor 1 day detention, “F” for assignment, parent notification by teacher, administrative- parent conference 2 days detention, “F” for assignment, parent conference that includes counselor Administrative action, curricular restrictions