Discipline Code

Purpose
The purpose of the Pine-Richland School District (PRSD) Discipline Code is to present standard behavioral expectations based on school board policy for all students in the district. PRSD also recognizes that behavioral expectations may vary according to the developmental needs of growing young people. Therefore, each school building in the district has its own Student Code of Conduct as well. Individual building codes of conduct are in keeping with this district Discipline Code but present details specific to the needs of particular student populations. Parents are encouraged to become familiar with the PRSD Discipline Code as well as that of each building and to review these documents with their children.

Parents, guardians and students are also referred to Policy No. 218 of the Board Policy Manual for additional information regarding the Discipline Code, student conduct and consequences of inappropriate or proscribed behaviors and conduct.

The information contained in this online reference to the discipline code is provided for informational purposes, and is not intended to replace or deviate from any current board policy or the student Discipline Code.

In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Discipline Code and any building handbook or Code of Conduct, the terms of this Discipline Code will control and take precedence. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Discipline Code and any Board Policy, the applicable Board policy will control and take precedence.

All students and parents are strongly encouraged to review the Discipline Code and the Board policy manual.

Goals

• To ensure the rights and personal dignity of students and staff
• To emphasize the need to accept personal responsibility for self-discipline
• To assure a fair, consistent, reasonable approach to the administration of the discipline code
• To maintain an effective and safe teaming environment
• To protect and maintain school property
• To identify and assist students who demonstrateinappropriate behavior.

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