This code of regulations is adopted by the Board of Education of the Southwest Local School District pursuant to 3313.66, Ohio Revised Code and Section 5116.1-6.1 of the Southwest Local School District Board Policy Manual.
Any pupil engaging in the types of conduct either specifically or generally like the kinds of conduct listed below, on school premises, while in control or custody of the school district regardless of whether on or off school premises, or at a school related activity regardless of location, may be subject to disciplinary action including emergency removal or suspension or alternate school assignment or expulsion or removal from curricular or extra-curricular activities pursuant to 3313.66, Ohio Revised Code.
SUSPENSION/MAKE-UP WORK POLICY
The first time a student is suspended out of school, he/she is permitted to make up work for full credit. This includes assignments, tests, projects, speeches, etc. The student is responsible for contacting his/her teachers to receive the assignments and to gather the appropriate materials. All completed work is due the day the student returns from the suspension. An exception to this policy is made for students who are suspended for ten (10) days with a recommendation for expulsion. Because of the seriousness of the offense, students who are expelled will not be given the opportunity to receive credit for their work. In addition, students who are suspended out of school a second time (or more) will not be afforded the privilege of making up work for credit.
TYPES OF CONDUCT PROHIBITED BY REGULATIONS
a. Advertisement
1. Distribution of pamphlets, leaflets, buttons, insignia, etc., without permission of school administration. Permission for the distribution of such materials shall be granted unless:
1a. They are of the nature described under Obscenity, #3;
The time, place or manner of distribution would substantially interfere with the work of the school operation or infringe upon the rights of other students.
2. Placing signs and slogans on school property without permission of the school administration.
3. Sales or soliciting on school property without permission of school authorities.
b. Attendance
1. Truancy
2. Tardiness (excessive or unexcused).
3. Leaving the school building during school hours without permission of the proper school authority.
4. Missing, skipping, or “cutting” of classes.
c. Civil/Criminal
1. Commission of any crime on school premises or at a school activity in violation of the Ohio Criminal Code or the Ohio Juvenile Code or the Ohio Traffic Code.
d. Documents
1. Forgery on or of school related documents.
2. Falsifying information given to school authorities.
e. Dress
1. Failure to abide by reasonable dress and appearance codes set by the administration or the Board of Education.
f. Educational Process
1. Any disruption or interference with school activities.
2. Chronic misbehavior which disrupts or interferes with any school activity.
3. Demonstrations by individuals or groups causing disruption to the school program.
4. Any other activity which a pupil knows or should know will disrupt the academic process of a curricular or extra-curricular activity.
g. Health
1. Presence on school property with a communicable disease.
h. Homework
1. Cheating or plagiarizing.
i. Obscenity
1. Use of indecent, abusive, or obscene language in oral, written, or symbolic form.
2. Engaging in sexual acts, indecent exposure.
3. Publication, distribution, or possession of obscene, pornographic, or libelous materials.
j. Physical
1. Assault, verbal abuse, or threat of physical harm to a school employee, student, other person.
2. 2.Fighting.
3. Possession or use of dangerous weapons, instruments, fireworks, or firearms.
k. Property
1. Arson, or attempted arson, or setting unauthorized fires.
2. Turning in false fire, tornado, bomb, or disaster alarms.
3. Damage or destruction (actual or attempted) of school property.
4. Damage or destruction (actual or attempted) of private property.
5. Theft or possession of stolen goods.
6. Use of nuisance items during the instructional day, while participating in school-sponsored activities or while utilizing school transportation. Radios, cassettes, personal stereos, tape players, skates, skateboards, playing cards, cellular phones, MP3s, ipods, laser lights, and pagers are considered nuisance items. Hats, headbands, and visors are considered items of unnecessary dress and are not permitted.
7. Possession of matches or lighters or other similar devices.
l. Pupil Personnel
1. Hazing/bulling and/or intimidation activities of any kind.
2. Extortion.
3. Gambling.
4. Aiding another person to violate school regulations.
5. Public displays of affection between pupils—Public displays of affection between pupils are discouraged and prohibited as being inappropriate for a school setting. Pupils may hold hands, but embracing and kissing are strictly forbidden.
6. Harassment, bullying, intimidation, vandalism, physical, or verbal abuse or other disruptive behavior toward other students.
m. Staff
1. Disregard of directions or commands by school authorities, including school administration, teachers, non-certified staff.
2. Disrespect to school personnel.
3. Refusing to comply with minor punishment such as detention, writing assignments, etc., or repeated offenses of school regulations.
4. Harassment, vandalism, physical or verbal abuse, or other disruptive behavior toward school personnel during school or non-school time.
n. Substances
1. Possession, distribution, or use of narcotics, alcoholic beverages, dangerous drugs, illegal drugs, inhalants, mind-altering substances, non-controlled drugs or drug paraphernalia or any other like-substances. This includes look-alike substitutes, and/or placebos carrying an implied or explicit representation as a drug.
2. Smoking, use or possession of any substance containing tobacco, including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, “dip”, snuff, and chewing tobacco, or use in any other form.
3. Being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind.
o. Transportation
1. Failure to obey school driving and parking regulations.
2. Any type of prohibited activity listed herein taking place on a school bus shall be reason for removal, suspension, or expulsion.
p. Trespass
1. Presence in areas during school hours or outside school hours, where a student has no legitimate business.
q. Gangs
1. Engaging in any act or acts by individuals or groups which may threaten the safety or well-being of persons, affect the attendance of another student or disrupt the school environment.
In the event a student is suspended from school during the end of the fourth quarter, the administration will have the final decision on make-up work and taking exams.