ParentStudentHandbook2017-18 AUG.17

2. To obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects upon the person or within the control of a pupil. 3. For the purpose of self-defense; and, 4. For the protection of persons or property.

F. Disciplining Educationally Disabled Students 6:28–2.8 Disciplinary Action:

Educationally disabled pupils are subject to the same district Board of Education disciplinary policies and procedures as nondisabled pupils, unless indicated differently in the pupil's Individualized Education Program. School district personnel may, on a case–by–case basis, consider any unique circumstances when determining whether or not to impose a disciplinary sanction or order a change of placement for a student with a disability who violates a school code of conduct. Prior to affecting any discipline which would result in a significant change in placement, the Child Study Team shall be contacted. Procedures for discipline, suspension, expulsions are imbedded in N.J.A.C 6A:14–2.8. VI. TRANSPORTATION A. Student Bus Conduct Rules 1. Students must ride on the bus to which they have been assigned. 2. Students must be accompanied by a chaperone/supervisor when boarding the bus. 3. Students must remain SEATED; NO CHANGING SEATS OR WALKING AROUND is permitted. 4. Nothing is to be hung on or thrown out the windows or door. 5. SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE BUS AT ANY TIME. 6. Screaming, shouting, hollering, eating, and drinking on the bus is prohibited. 7. The driver and/or chaperone/supervisor are in charge of students on the bus at all times, she/he has the authority to assign seats. Please respect her/him. 9. Books, parcels, arms, and legs must not protrude into the aisle. Emergency equipment and exits must not be touched or handled and must always be accessible. B. Revocation of Student bus Riding Privilege NEW JERSEY STATE STATUTE 18A: 25–2 A teacher or other person in authority over such pupil shall hold every pupil accountable for disorderly conduct in school, during recess, on the playgrounds of the school, and on the way to school. The driver and/or chaperone/supervisor shall be in full charge of the school bus at all times and shall be responsible for order; he/she shall never exclude a pupil from the bus, but, if unable to manage any pupil, shall report the "unmanageable" pupil to the Superintendent of the school which he/she attends. A pupil may be excluded from the bus for disciplinary reasons by the Superintendent and his parents shall provide for his/her transportation to and from school sponsored activities during the period of such exclusion. This act shall take effect immediately. (Assembly Bill #18 approved 10–14–69). VII. EMERGENCY EVACUATION OF SCHOOL BUILDING Administrators and teachers are charged with keeping order and supervision of students throughout the school day. This responsibility is even more critical during emergency evacuations. Students will be made aware of the procedures and behavior expected during an emergency evacuation by the administration in opening school meetings and by individual classroom teachers through the school year. Students failing to follow procedures and/or emergency instruction will be disciplined. VIlI. POLICE NOTIFICATION There are some behaviors, which in addition to being contrary to school codes, are also in violation of the criminal laws for this state. When such behaviors occur, appropriate law enforcement authorities may be contacted and will take whatever action deemed necessary. The involvement of law enforcement in most situations will be at the discretion of the school official handling the matter. Certain behaviors, however, will automatically result in police notification. These behaviors include drug related incidents, weapons offenses, bomb threats, assaults on staff members, fighting, technology related issues, and various other "NO TOLERANCE" occurrences.

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