Consistent with guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health, students must wear face masks at all times while in school buildings (except when eating or if necessary to play an instrument), on school buses, and outside when social distancing of six feet or more cannot be maintained. Students are expected to wear a face mask to school each day. Students who arrive at school without a face mask will be provided a disposable face covering at no cost. 

The only exemptions to the face mask requirement are for students who are younger than two years of age, have trouble breathing, or are incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. Students who have a medical condition that makes it difficult for them to wear a face mask also may be provided with appropriate accommodations to ensure the safety of that student and the rest of the school community. To request an exemption to the face mask requirement and an appropriate accommodation in lieu of a face covering for your student, please contact your buildings School Nurse or Assistant Principal. A note from the student’s physician will be required for a student requesting an exemption from the face mask requirement. District personnel will contact the parents/guardians of all students requesting exemptions to discuss appropriate accommodations. 

Students who refuse to wear face masks may be subject to participation in remote learning or disciplinary consequences consistent with the Student Code of Conduct and applicable Board Policies, including but not limited to Board Policy 7:190, Student Behavior.  

District 230 believes in the development of self-discipline in each student. Parents, teachers and school officials are all partners in helping students acquire that self-discipline. At school, teachers are the first resource in fostering an orderly school atmosphere.

When a student is involved in a disciplinary matter, the student will be given individual attention in a positive, corrective manner. Disciplinary action may range from warnings to detention to suspension from school. Expulsion from the school is the most serious option used in maintaining student discipline.

School officials shall limit the number and duration of expulsions and out-of-school suspensions to the greatest extent practicable and, where practicable and reasonable, shall consider forms of non-exclusionary discipline before using out-of school suspensions or expulsions. Potential disciplinary measures shall be consistent with School Board Policy 7:190, and may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Notification
PPS Notification
Behavior Contract
Withholding or loss of privileges
Loss of or restricted network access
Return of property or restitution for lost, stolen, or damaged property
Detentions
In-school-suspension
Out-of-school-suspension
Alternative to Suspension Program
Administrative review for possible expulsion hearing
Police or Fire Department Notification
Recommendation to Regional Safe School or District 230 Alternative Education Programs

Although the actions listed below are comprehensive, the dean’s office may institute alternative or additional consequences based on the infraction.

Engaging in academic dishonesty, including but not limited to, cheating, copying assignments, resource plagiarizing, wrongfully giving or receiving help during an academic examination, wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores, representing someone else’s academic work as one’s own, altering grades/assignments, or student use of any unauthorized material in an attempt to present it as their own.  This offense also includes anyone who assists another in cheating.

Aggressive behavior is defined as behavior that does physical or psychological harm to someone else and/or using other students to engage in such conduct. Prohibited aggressive behavior includes, without limitation, the use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threats, intimidation, fear, bullying, or other comparable conduct. Students identified by staff as displaying aggressive behaviors that put them at risk for continuing aggressive behaviors shall be referred to the Deans’ office. Aggressive behavior is defined as conduct and behavior toward other students that, to a marked degree, appear to terrorize, intimidate, or start fights with other students and may not be limited to bullying.

Using and/or engaging in any form of aggressive behavior that does physcial or psychological harm to someone else and/or using other students to engage in such conduct.

No student or group may impede another’s freedom to properly utilize school facilities and programs. Actions of students must not impede education activities. Disruptive behavior includes a student’s disobedience of a reasonable order given by a staff member.

Prohibited aggressive behavior includes, without limitation, the use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threats, intimidation, fear, bullying (physical or verbal) (defined as behavior and/or conduct towards others that, to a marked degree, appears to terrorize, intimidate or start fights with other students), aggressive posturing or other comparable conduct. Responding to aggressive physical behavior with aggressive physical behavior is considered aggressive physical behavior.

Students who are under the influence are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had alcohol in their possession. The misuse of alcohol and other drugs, or any substance used to alter one’s state of consciousness, is illegal and a health hazard.  The attempt or intent to possess, use, obtain, or distribute any illegal or controlled substance, including alcohol and drugs, or any substance purported to be, or presented as an illegal or controlled substance by the student is prohibited.  The distribution, transfer, or sale of any pharmaceutical or medical substance is also prohibited.  The school strives to protect students from harmful drugs and chemicals and from those who sell or dispense these substances.  Students may not possess, dispense, sell, conspire to sell or purchase, or be under the influence of such substances on school grounds, or at school-sponsored events. Misrepresentation or sales to other students of alleged drugs, “look-alike” drugs, alcohol or controlled substances are considered similarly serious offenses.  This includes products advertised as non-alcoholic beverages such as “O’Douls”, “Sharps”, etc. 

Students who are found under the influence of drugs or in possession of drugs (enough for personal use) may be given an alternative to suspension in which the suspension is reduced from 10 to 5 days provided the student meets the criteria of the program. Eligible students must complete a district-approved substance abuse screening (at parent(s)/guardian(s) expense) and follow the recommended treatment plan (at parent(s)/guardian(s) expense) in order to receive the reduced suspension. They remain on strict probation until the end of the school year. Further drug involvement may result in an expulsion hearing.

School personnel have the right to know the identity of all persons in the building

Students must identify themselves upon request of duly assigned and identified monitors.  Any student without an ID card should immediately go to the school office for a temporary ID. Students should carry cards at all times.  When without a card, a student should identify himself by name and school upon request of responsible adult or monitor.

Deliberate or reckless conduct which causes a fire on school premises is prohibited.

Use of words and/or violence with intent to do harm to another.

Acts, including but not limited to those acts legally defined as assault, battery, aggravated assault and aggravated battery, as well as fighting or any other conduct which may endanger the health or safety of any person is prohibited on school property, at school-sponsored events, and/or on any real property adjacent to or near school property or if it poses a danger to the safety and well-being of students and staff in the school. Students have an obligation to retreat from any such aggressive behavior. Responding to aggressive physical behavior with aggressive physical behavior is considered aggressive physical behavior.

Intentional touching of another which is considered offensive or harmful; actual physical injuries need not be sustained.

Bullying is defined as aggressive behavior that does physical or psychological harm to a staff person or another student or urging other students to engage in such conduct. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, any use of violence, intimidation, force, noise, coercion, threats, stalking, harassment, sexual harassment, public humiliation, theft or destruction of property, retaliation, hazing, bullying, bullying using a computer or a school computer network, or other comparable conduct.

All students must follow the District’s School Bus Safety Guidelines. Students may be suspended from riding the school bus for up to 10 consecutive school days (in addition to consequences in accordance with Board Policy 7:190) for engaging in gross disobedience or misconduct, including, but not limited to, the following: 
1. Prohibited student conduct as defined in the Board policy, 7:190, Student Discipline policy;
2. Willful injury or threat of injury to a bus driver or to another rider;
3. Willful and/or repeated defacement of the bus;
4. Repeated use of profanity; 
5. Repeated and willful disobedience of a directive from a bus driver or other supervisor;
6. Such other behaviors as the Superintendent or designee deem to threaten the safe operation of the bus and/or its occupants.

If a student is suspended from riding the bus for gross disobedience or misconduct on a bus, the School Board may suspend the student from riding the school bus for a period in excess of 10 days for safety reasons. The District’s regular suspension procedures shall be used to suspend a student’s privilege to ride a school bus.

Video cameras will be used on school buses, per the transportation contract, in order to monitor conduct and to promote and maintain a safe environment for students and employees.

Students are prohibited from tampering with the video cameras. Students who violate this policy shall be disciplined in accordance with the Board’s discipline policy and shall reimburse the School District for any necessary repairs or replacement.

The content of the video recordings are student records and are subject to District policy and procedure concerning student records. Only those people with a legitimate educational or administrative purpose may view the video recordings. If the content of a video recording becomes the subject of a student disciplinary hearing, it will be treated like any other evidence in the proceeding.

All students must follow the District’s School Bus Safety Guidelines. The Superintendent, or any designee as permitted in The School Code, is authorized to suspend a student from riding the school bus for up to 10 consecutive school days for engaging in gross disobedience or misconduct, including, but not limited to, the following:

Prohibited student conduct as defined in the Board Policy 7:190, Student Discipline.
Willful injury or threat of injury to a bus driver or to another rider.
Willful and/or repeated defacement of the bus.
Repeated use of profanity.
Repeated willful disobedience of a directive from a bus driver or other supervisor.
Such other behavior as the Superintendent or designee deems to threaten the safe operation of the bus and/or its occupants.

If a student is suspended from riding the bus for gross disobedience or misconduct on a bus, the School Board may suspend the student from riding the school bus for a period in excess of 10 days for safety reasons. The District’s regular suspension procedures shall be used to suspend a student’s privilege to ride a school bus.

Electronic Recordings on School Buses
Electronic visual and audio recordings may be used on school buses to monitor conduct and to promote and maintain a safe environment for students and employees when transportation is provided for any school-related activity. Notice of electronic recordings shall be displayed on the exterior of the vehicle’s entrance door and front interior bulkhead in compliance with State law and the rules of the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety. Students are prohibited from tampering with electronic recording devices. Students who violate this policy shall be disciplined in accordance with the Board’s discipline policy and shall reimburse the School District for any necessary repairs or replacement

Students are expected to report to the cafeteria for their scheduled lunchtime before the tardy bell rings. Students who are late will be issued a tardy in accordance with the tardy policy. Students are expected to observe all school rules during their lunch period. It is also the responsibility of students to keep their individual eating area clean. Students will not be permitted to leave the cafeteria unless they have a pass or permission from the cafeteria supervisors. No food or beverages may be taken from the cafeteria, as students are not permitted to eat in any area of the building except the cafeteria.

Dangerous items in a student’s possession, but not used to do harm or as a threat to do harm, will be confiscated and appropriate action decided on a case-by-case basis.

A Deans’ referral is a written report of a student’s violation of the district’s rules and regulations. A student receiving a referral will be notified of the violation at the time of its occurrence by the staff member issuing the referral. The Dean’s Office will afford the student his/her due process rights and process the referral with the student as appropriate.

A detention is a period of time in addition to the regular school day during which the student is required to be present at a designated location within the school. Detentions are usually assigned from 3:10 p.m. to 4:10 p.m., or from 3:10 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. A 24-hour notice of any assigned detention should be given to each student so that the student can notify parents. Failure to complete a detention will result in additional consequences.

Courteous behavior is expected of students as well as of adults handling students.  Profanity, vulgarity (as established by court action), defiance of duly constituted authority, (acts legally termed intimidation, criminal defamation, disorderly conduct and/or aggravated assault) are not tolerated.

Students may not interrupt the educational process.
Students will be expected to honor the rights of ALL individuals to be present and receive an education in a manner that is respectful of all concerned.

The attitude and behavior of the student body are influenced by dress and grooming. With the cooperation of parents, the school will continue to encourage all students to dress in a fashion that reflects good taste and a style appropriate for a school day. Students’ dress and grooming must not disrupt the educational process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teaching/learning climate, or compromise reasonable standards of health, safety, and decency. If a style of dress or grooming appears to be disruptive to the educational process it will not be permitted in school. The Dean’s decision is final regarding student appearance.

The following examples are offered as guidelines for appropriate school attire:
1. Pants must be worn at the waist (i.e., while standing, walking and sitting, top attire must touch bottom attire all the way around). 
2. All undergarments must be covered by opaque outer attire.
3. Shoes must be worn in school at all times. Footwear that damages floor surfaces will not be allowed.
4. Clothing that is inappropriate, provoking, dangerous, distracting to or that creates a disturbance to the educational process (e.g.: displays or condones anti-social, immoral, or illegal behavior, or promotes or condones alcohol, tobacco, drugs, profanity, sex, death, gangs, etc.) will not be permitted. “Off-color” or defamatory slogans related to ethnicity, culture, gender, etc. on clothing are also prohibited. 
5. Head coverings of any kind are not to be worn at any time in the building, unless required for religious or medical reasons. This includes all indoor extra-curricular events. These items should be removed immediately upon entering the school building, and should not be put on (or carried) until exiting the building at the end of the day. 
6. Sunglasses must not be worn in the building. 
7. Wallet chains and spiked jewelry will not be permitted. 
8. Outdoor jackets or coats of any type will not be worn or carried to class or anywhere in the building and should be stored in the students’ locker during the regular school day. 
9. Skirts, dresses, shirts worn with leggings, or shorts must extend below the fingertips/arms hanging to the side and must ride over the hips. The same rule will apply to slits in the skirt. 
10. Tops must cover shoulders and back and not be revealing. Spaghetti straps are not allowed. Armholes must not be revealing.

The following examples are offered as guidelines for appropriate school attire.

• Pants must be worn at the waist (i.e., while standing, walking and sitting, top attire must touch bottom attire all the way around). All undergarments must be covered by outer attire and see through attire is not allowed.
• Shoes must be worn in school at all times. Footwear that damages floor surfaces will not be allowed.
• Clothing that is inappropriate, provoking, dangerous, distracting to or that creates a disturbance to the educational process (e.g.: displays or condones anti-social, immoral, or illegal behavior, or promotes or condones alcohol, tobacco, drugs, profanity, sex, death, gangs, etc.) will not be permitted. “Off-color” or defamatory slogans related to ethnicity, culture, gender, etc on clothing are also prohibited. 
• Head coverings of any kind are not to be worn at any time in the building, unless required for religious or medical reasons. This includes all indoor extra-curricular events. These items should be removed immediately upon entering the school building, and should not be put on (or carried) until exiting the building at the end of the day. 
• Sunglasses must not be worn in the building. 
• Wallet chains and spiked jewelry will not be permitted. 
• Outdoor jackets or coats of any type will not be worn or carried to class or anywhere in the building and should be stored in the students’ locker during the regular school day. 
• Skirts, dresses, tops worn with leggings, or shorts must extend below the fingertips/arms hanging to the side and must ride over the hips. The same rule will apply to slits in the sides of any of the above.
• For females: tops must cover shoulders and back. Spaghetti straps are not allowed. Armholes must not be revealing. For males: top attire must have sleeves, no tank tops allowed.

• Reckless driving
• Unauthorized trip to vehicle during the school day
• Driving on an invalid sticker or pass
• Use of vehicle in truancy (self or others)
• Driving/parking without permission

Only those student-operated vehicles for which car permits have been issued may be parked on school property. Cars must be locked from the time the student parks until the student leaves the campus at the end of the school day. Students must not go to their cars during the day unless permission is given by a dean. Cars on school property may be searched by school officials if the officials have reasonable suspicion that the car contains contraband material or substances.

The possession of drug paraphernalia including devices that are or can be used to (a) ingest, inhale, or inject cannabis or controlled substances into the body; and (b) grow, process, store, or conceal cannabis or controlled substances, (including but not limited to, rolling papers, one-hitters, pipes, blotter paper, syringes, etc.) is prohibited on school property.

Illegal or Controlled Substances/Chemicals - Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling

Prohibited items: 

• Any illegal drug, controlled substance, or cannabis.
• Any anabolic steroid not administered under a physician’s care and supervision. 
• Any prescription drug when not prescribed for the student by a licensed physician or when used in a manner inconsistent with the prescription or prescribing physician’s instructions. 
• “Look-alike” or counterfeit drugs, including a substance not containing an illegal drug or controlled substance, but (1) that a student believes to be, or represents to be, an illegal drug or controlled substance; or (2) about which a student engaged in behavior that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the student expressly or impliedly represented to be an illegal drug or controlled substance. 
• Drug paraphernalia, including devices that are or can be used to: (1) ingest, inhale, or inject cannabis or controlled substances into the body; and (2) grow, process, store, or conceal cannabis or controlled substances. 
• Possession of prescription or over the counter medications without Nurse approval.
  Students who are under the influence of any prohibited substance are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had the prohibited substance, as applicable, in their possession.
  The misuse of alcohol and other drugs, or any substance used to alter one’s state of consciousness, is illegal and a health hazard. The school strives to protect students from harmful drugs and chemicals and from those who sell or dispense these substances.

(Cell phones, camera phones, paging devices, Radios, recording devices, IPods, MP3 Players or other electronic communication devices, laser pointers)

Students may not use or possess electronic paging devices or two-way radios on school property at any time, unless the Building Principal specifically grants permission.
Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices
The possession and use of cell phones and other electronic devices, other than paging devices and two-way radios, are subject to the following rules: 

1. They can be used in the Commons and Grill during lunch periods, and before/after school.
2. Ringers must be on “silent” or “vibrate.” Speaker mode cannot be used, and voice must be kept at an appropriate level for school.
3. Ear buds with volume inaudible for others must be used when listening to music or recordings on cell phones or electronic devices. 
4. Students must comply with staff directives related to use of electronic devices, including but not limited to: ending conversations, reducing volume, and/or issues of appropriate usage/language.
5. They must be off and out of sight in areas that include, but are not limited to, hallways, classrooms, libraries, Media Centers, mezzanines, detention, computer labs, locker rooms, washrooms, study halls, and in-school assignments, unless (a) the supervising teacher grants permission, (b) use of the device is included in a student’s IEP, or (c) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff or other individuals.
6. They may not be used for creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing indecent visual depiction as defined in State law, i.e., sexting. Possession is prohibited regardless of whether the depiction violates State law. Any cellular phone may be searched upon reasonable suspicion of sexting or criminal activity. All sexting violations will require school administrators to follow student discipline policies in addition to contacting the police and reporting suspected child abuse or neglect when appropriate.
7.  They may not be used in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others, including using the device to communicate or take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device, or cellular phone. 
8. Students are prohibited from using personal cell phones or other electronic devices to record any school activity, event, or school-related work without the consent of the supervising teacher. 
9. Students are prohibited from posting or sharing pictures or video taken in school without the consent of the supervising teacher.

Students may not use or possess electronic paging devices or two-way radios on school property at any time, unless the Building Principal specifically grants permission.

Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices 
Students may use school issued or personal devices on school property at the discretion of the teacher and/or supervisory staff member.

1. Devices can be used in the classroom (with teacher consent), common areas including lunch rooms, Commons, hallways, Media Centers, mezzanines, and exterior school grounds.
2. Ringers must be set to “silent” or “vibrate.” Speaker mode cannot be used, and voice volume must be kept at an appropriate level for school.
3. Ear buds are permitted with volume inaudible for others and must be used when listening to music or recordings on cell phones or electronic devices. 
4. Over-the-ear headphones and Bluetooth speakers are prohibited.
5. Students must comply with staff directives related to use of electronic devices, including but not limited to: ending conversations, reducing volume, and/or issues of appropriate usage/language.
6. Devices must be off and out of sight in locker rooms, washroom, and detention areas.
7. Devices may not be used for creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing indecent visual depiction or non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images, as defined in State law, i.e., sexting. Possession is prohibited regardless of whether the depiction violates State law. Any cellular phone may be searched upon reasonable suspicion of sexting or criminal activity. All sexting violations will require school administrators to follow student discipline policies in addition to contacting the police and reporting suspected child abuse or neglect when appropriate.
8. Devices may not be used in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others, including using the device to communicate or take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device, or cellular phone. 
9. Students are prohibited from using personal cell phones or other electronic devices to record (video or audio) any school activity, event, or school-related work without the consent of the supervising teacher.
10. Students are prohibited from posting or sharing pictures or video taken in school without the consent of the supervising teacher.
11. Students are prohibited from engaging in any form of hacking, downloading of unauthorized materials, sending anonymous messages, or introducing a virus to the network. Hacking is any technical effort to manipulate, alter, or modify the normal behavior of a network, device, or standard settings.
12. The Superintendent or designee shall notify students and their parents/guardians of each of the following in accordance with the Right to Privacy in the School Setting Act, 105 ILCS 75: 
(1) School officials may not request or require a student or his or her parent/guardian to provide a password or other related account information to gain access to the student’s account or profile on a social networking website. 
(2) School officials may conduct an investigation or require a student to cooperate in an investigation if there is specific information about activity on the student’s account on a social networking website that violates a school disciplinary rule or policy. In the course of an investigation, the student may be required to share the content that is reported in order to allow school officials to make a factual determination.

A social networking website is defined as an internet-based service which allows individuals to a) construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system created by the service; b) create a list of other users with whom they share a connection within the system; and c) view and navigate their list of connections and those made by others within the system.

The School District is not responsible for the loss or theft of any electronic device brought to school.

Students will be expected to honor the right of ALL individuals to be present and receive an education in a manner that is respectful of all concerned.

False fire alarms Misuse of other school safety equipment
No person may set off a false fire alarm, falsely report a fire or bomb threat, make threatening phone calls, use a fire extinguisher without cause, or misuse other school safety devices.

Expulsion is a decision by the Board of Education to exclude a student from school for more than ten days. A student may be expelled when he or she engages in serious misconduct that is dangerous or disruptive of the educational process. The types of misconduct that can lead to expulsion are listed hereinafter in the section titled “Rules and Regulations”. PLEASE NOTE: The complete procedure for expulsion can be found in the Student Disciplinary Policy. Parents of special education students will find additional information in the Student Disciplinary procedure 7:190 which is available upon request. The decision of the Board shall be final regarding expulsions.

Misrepresentation of parent, guardian or other duly authorized adult.

No fireworks or explosives are permitted on school property.

No food or beverages, with the exception of bottled water, are permitted to be taken from the cafeteria.

School forms are for the use of authorized school personnel only.

Students are prohibited from engaging in gang activity. A “gang” is any group of 2 or more persons whose purpose includes the commission of illegal acts.

No student shall engage in any gang activity, including, but not limited to:

1. Wearing, using, distributing, displaying, or selling any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, or other thing that are evidence of membership or affiliation in any gang,
2. Committing any act or omission, or using any speech, either verbal or non-verbal (such as gestures or hand-shakes) showing membership or affiliation in a gang, and 
3. Using any speech or committing any act or omission in furtherance of any gang or gang activity, including, but not limited to: (a) soliciting others for membership in any gangs, (b) requesting any person to pay protection or otherwise intimidating or threatening any person, (c) committing any other illegal act or other violation of school district policies, (d) inciting other students to act with physical violence upon any other person.

The grounds for disciplinary action apply whenever the student’s conduct is reasonably related to school or school activities, including but not limited to:
1. On, or within sight of, school grounds before, during, or after school hours or at any time;
2. Off school grounds at a school-sponsored activity, or event, or any activity or event which bears a reasonable relationship to school;
3. Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function or event; or
4. Anywhere, if the conduct interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the school environment, school operations, or an educational function, including but not limited to, conduct that may reasonably be considered to: (a) be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a staff member; or (b) endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or school property.

For health and safety purposes, hallway and locker decorations must be comprised of non-allergenic materials such as mylar and should not be a distraction to the educational process.

Students are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior in the hallways prior to, during and after school. Students are expected not to use profanity, not to litter, and not to congregate in high traffic areas.

Bullying, intimidation, and harassment diminish a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate. Preventing students from engaging in these disruptive behaviors is an important District goal.

For purposes of this policy, the term bullying means any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or electronically, directed toward a student that has or can be reasonably predicted to have the effect of one or more of the following:
Placing the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property.
Causing a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health.
Substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance. Substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.
Bullying, intimidation, and/or harassment may take various forms, including without limitation: threats, stalking, physical violence, sexual harassment, sexual violence, theft, public humiliation, destruction of property, or retaliation for asserting or alleging an act of bullying.

Bullying on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender-related identity or expression, ancestry, age, religion, physical or mental disability, order of protection status, status of being homeless, or actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy, association with a person or group with one or more of the aforementioned actual or perceived characteristics, or any other distinguishing characteristic is prohibited in each of the following situations:
During any school-sponsored education program or activity;
While in school, on school property, on school buses or other school vehicles, at designated school bus stops waiting for the school bus, or at school-sponsored or school-sanctioned events or activities.

Through the transmission of information from a school computer, a school computer network, or other similar electronic school equipment.

The Superintendent or designee shall develop and maintain a program that: Fully implements and enforces each of the following Board policies: 7:20, Harassment of Students Prohibited. 7:190, Student Discipline. 7:310, Restrictions on Publications and Written or Electronic Material. 6:235, Access to Electronic Networks.

This policy is not intended to infringe upon any right to exercise free expression or the free exercise of religion or religiously based views protected under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution or under Section 3 or 4 of Article 1 of the Ill. Constitution.

Soliciting, encouraging, aiding, or engaging in hazing is prohibited. “Hazing” means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against a student for the purpose of being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization, club, or athletic team whose members are or include other students.

The unauthorized sale of any item to any other student is prohibited.

Students are to adhere to their individual schedule of classes
(VJA – Includes underclassmen who go outside with seniors during their lunch period)

An on campus assignment is a temporary exclusion of a student from his/her regular class or classes by a dean of students. The student is responsible for contacting his/her teachers and having them sign the in-school contract, thereby allowing the teachers an opportunity to prescribe appropriate class assignments.

Profanity may not be used.

Continual disregard of school rules, procedures and practices

Students are expected to respect and obey reasonable instructions of staff members. Any deliberate disobedience of a reasonable order by a staff member, or any deliberate student act of eluding or resisting just authority, will not be tolerated. Defiance of duly constituted authority will not be tolerated. The Dean will assess the severity of the behavior to determine the extent of consequence.

Juniors and Seniors are given the privilege of a full lunch period. Juniors and Seniors must remain in the cafeteria unless they have a pass to an authorized area. Juniors and Seniors found out of the commons area, or acting irresponsibly, will be held accountable for the specific infraction and may be assigned to a homeroom and lose their full period lunch privilege.

Students must only use their assigned locker and should not share lockers with others. The ownership of the locker is retained by the school district. The district retains the right to inspect and search lockers at any time and under any circumstances. School authorities shall not grant the right of searching students’ lockers to police or authorities other than those of the school district unless a valid search warrant has been obtained or such permitted search is otherwise permissible under the law. When a student shares a combination with others they jeopardize the security of the items in the locker. Students may not put personal locks on school lockers. All mechanical problems should be reported to the Deans’ office. All lockers must be emptied out at the the end of the school year so that they can be cleaned. All itmes left in lockers will be donated.

During passing times, students are expected to proceed directly towards their next class.  Students are not to gather in groups and congest hallways.  After school, students are expected to exit the building and school grounds by 3:10 p.m. unless they are participating in a school sponsored and supervised activity.  If involved in this kind of activity, the student must be in the area of the activity by 3:10 p.m.

As students advance through D230 they receive certain privileges (including but not limited to graduation ceremony, dances/prom, driving to school, use of the school parking lot, attendance/participation in extracurricular activities and lunchroom privileges). Students may forfeit these privileges if they fail to comply with school rules.

Lost articles are turned into the Deans’ Office. If an article is lost, the student should check regularly as it may take several days for the item to be turned in.

Students are expected to be truthful.

Students are expected to attend all detentions assigned to them by school authorities.

Disruptive behavior by two or more persons acting together without justification or cause is prohibited.

All school rules and regulations will apply to students at any school-sponsored activity as well as to and from school. These activities/areas may be, but are not limited to, the following:
• Buses/bus stops, cabs;
• Dances;
• Field trips;
• Co-curricular activities.

This includes the following related infractions: students found in an unauthorized area of the building, walk-outs, out of the building, or off school grounds during the regular school day.

Students must not leave class without a written official pass from the teacher.

Students are not allowed to leave the building without the authorization of the dean or nurse.

An out-of-school suspension is defined as the temporary exclusion of a student from school for a period of one to ten days in accordance with Board policy. The student will not be able to attend or participate in co-curricular activities starting with the end of the school day immediately preceding the suspension (including weekends and school holidays). This continues until the day the student is permitted to return to school. Out-of-school suspensions may be appealed to the Board through due process, in accordance with Board Policy 7:200.

Students serving an out of school suspension are responsible for obtaining and completing make-up work. Two days for each day of suspension are allowed for the completion of make-up work but shall not exceed a total of six (6) school days. Failure to complete such work in a satisfactory manner within the time limit may result in a loss of credit for each missed assignment.

Probation is a period of time during which the school reserves the right to restrict certain privileges until the student’s behavior allows him/her to be returned to good standing. Such restrictions may include, but not be limited to: loss of driving privileges, pass privileges, and assembly privileges.

Probation (Deans’ Probation) or Strict Probation (Administrative Probation) is a conditional enrollment in school, or in a particular school activity or class, for a restricted period of time. If a student who has been placed on either probation or strict probation commits a major violation as defined by district policy, that student may be referred by the Principal for an expulsion hearing.

The CHSD 230 process for handling student behavioral problems is a progressive discipline policy that is consistently and fairly applied. The basis for such a process is a clear set of rules that students are required to follow. While the intent of discipline is to be positive and corrective, it nonetheless is still discipline. The progressive discipline process is designed to provide interventions to students involved in repeated offenses. It is the hope of the District 230 administration and staff that students involved in our schools will develop skills to manage their behavior effectively as a result of interventions designed and implemented by the PPS (Pupil Personnel Services) staff. 

An Administrative Review will be held to address the needs of students repeatedly violating District 230’s discipline policy. The Administrative Review Board will be comprised of an administrator, Dean of Students, the student’s counselor, and any other personnel deemed appropriate by the administration. The Administrative Review Board will review current interventions and determine future needs/goals for the student. For the good of the vast majority of the student body, individual students who consistently violate the rights of others, or who exhibit little or no interest in the basic purpose of school, or do not respond to corrective interventions that are part of progressive discipline process, will be excluded from school in a manner and period of time consistent with Consolidated High School District 230’s Board of Education Policy, and State Law.

Violations of Consolidated High School District 230’s Board of Education Policy 7:190 and student handbook discipline code will be recorded using the following point system (points are given to the student based upon the consequences he/she receives for his/her violation of policy). 
• Consequence/Point Value (accumulated on a yearly basis - accumulated points may be deducted, to a maximum of 4 per every 30 school day period if there has been no disciplinary action taken in a month.)
• One-hour detentions- .50 points 
• 3-6 hour detentions - .75 point
• All day in-school suspension - 1.0 point
• 1 day out of school suspension – 1.5 point
• 2 day out of school suspension – 2 points
• 3 day out of school suspension – 3 points
• 4 day out of school suspension – 4 points
• 5 day out of school suspension – 5 points
• 6 day out of school suspension – 6 points
• 7 day out of school suspension – 7 points
• 8 day out of school suspension – 8 points
• 9 day out of school suspension – 9 points
• 10 day out of school suspension – 10 points

• The following interventions* will be initiated at the point thresholds indicated:
1-5 points Parent Contact, Counselor, Teacher
Depending on the severity of the infraction, a parent conference may be required 
6-10 points Required Parent Conference, Counselor, Teacher
11-15 points Required Parent Conference, Counselor, PPS referral
16-20 points Required Parent Conference, Administrative Review, Disciplinary Probation; school will restrict certain privileges. Such restrictions may include, but not be limited to, loss of privileges, including driving pass privileges, assembly privileges, etc.
21-25 points Required Parent Conference, Administrative Review, Administrative Probation; allows student a conditional enrollment in school, including a loss of participation in all activities.

*Additional interventions may be implemented.

If the student continues to violate D230’s Disciplinary Policy and obtains 30 Progressive Discipline Points, an Administrative Review of prior interventions, disciplinary infractions, behavioral needs, and educational programming will be conducted. Possible outcomes from the Administrative Review may include: 
-Enrollment in the appropriate D230 Alternative Education Program 
-Placement at a Regional Safe School 
-Recommendation for an expulsion hearing

It should be noted that the progressive discipline policy does not apply to serious major violations, which involve student safety, alcohol, or illegal substances/activities, including misuse of prescription medications. These serious violations, regardless of discipline point total, may result in the student being recommended for expulsion. (Student Discipline, Policy 7:190)

IEP/Special Education Rules/Regulations
All state and federal provisions related to students with special needs will be reviewed and applied as appropriate for all disciplinary interventions.

Inappropriate displays of affection will not be allowed.

Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment of any kind is prohibited. Any person, including a district employee or agent, or student, engages in sexual harassment whenever he or she makes sexual advances, requests sexual favors, and engages in other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or sex-based nature, imposed on the basis of sex, that: 

1. denies or limits the provision of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or that makes such conduct a condition of a student’s academic status; or 
2. has the purpose or effect of: 
   1. substantially interfering with a student’s educational environment; 
   2. creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment; 
   3. depriving a student of educational aid, benefits, services, or treatment; or 
   4. making submission to or rejection of such conduct the basis for academic decisions affecting a student. 

The terms “intimidating,” “hostile,” and “offensive” include conduct that has the effect of humiliation, embarrassment, or discomfort. Examples of sexual harassment include, touching, crude jokes or pictures, discussions of sexual experiences, teasing related to sexual characteristics, sexting, and spreading rumors related to a person’s alleged sexual activities.

Students who believe they are victims of sexual harassment or have witnessed sexual harassment, are encouraged to discuss the matter with the student Nondiscrimination Coordinator, Building Principal, Associate Principal, Dean of Students, or a Complaint Manager. Students may choose to report to a person of the student’s same sex.

The school resource officer is a member of the local police department of the town where the school is located. School campuses may have full or part-time resource officers to assist students and staff in matters of safety and security.

The district retains the right to inspect and search personal belongings, including vehicles, if there is reasonable suspicion to warrant the search. This includes the use of a breathalyzer if there is reason to believe the student may be under the influence of alcohol while on school property or while attending a school sponsored event. If student refuses a search or breathalyzer and there are observable signs of drug or alcohol use, consequences will be issued.

The administration may request the assistance of law enforcement officials to conduct inspections and searches of lockers, hallways and parking lots through the use of specially trained dogs.

At the beginning of the school year all students will be issued an I.D. card which is to be carried in school at all times; to be presented at all school activities for admission purposes; and to be presented to staff for hall passes to be issued. In addition, the I.D. card is used as a library card, a debit card and as a bus pass. Replacement of I.D. cards are available, for a fee, from the Deans’ office.

Stealing of school or personal property, (acts legally termed theft, robbery)

Stealing or attempting to steal school property or another person’s personal property.  No student or accomplice may take, deface, or destroy personal or public property.  This includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized taking, receiving, or holding property belonging to another, or in possession of items that don’t belong to you.

If you have something stolen, immediately report the theft to the Deans’ Office. Please note that District 230 does not provide insurance against theft or loss of personal property and cannot reimburse for such losses. It is suggested that students not bring valuable personal items or large amounts of money to school.

Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, selling or acting as a lookout for smokers

The use of tobacco is injurious to health; smoking constitutes a fire hazard and is an illegal activity on school grounds.

Lookouts are those individuals who willfully disrupt duly appointed staff members in the performance of their duties. Possession or use of tobacco products on school premises, on buses, and at school-sponsored functions is strictly prohibited. This includes chewing tobacco/snuff. All tobacco products and look-a-likes will be confiscated.

Trespass on school property/school sponsored events while suspended out of school
A student who has been suspended or expelled from school is not permitted to be on the school grounds or in the building at any time during the period of suspension or expulsion except for previously arranged appointments with a counselor or other staff member.  Students may not attend any co-curricular activity, home or away, while on suspension or during term of expulsion.

Students are expected to attend school daily and be on time. Student absence from school or an unauthorized absence from class exceeding 5 minutes without the prior notification of the school authorities by parent(s) or guardian(s)

Damage to Property/Defacing Property (acts legally termed damage to property, vandalism)

Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or another person’s personal property. No student or accomplice may take, deface, or destroy personal or public property.

Inappropriate use of computers is prohibited.  Please review the school district Technology Acceptable Use Policy

No students from other schools or friends of students will be allowed to visit school while classes are in session.

Any item used to inflict harm or used as a threat to do harm, will be considered a weapon, will be confiscated and a recommendation for expulsion will be automatic.

A student who uses, possesses, controls, or transfers a weapon, or any other object that can reasonably be considered, or looks like, a weapon, shall be expelled for at least one calendar year, but no more than 2 calendar years. The Superintendent may modify the expulsion period and the Board may modify the Superintendent’s determination, on a case-by-case basis. A “weapon” means possession, use, control, or transfer of (a) any gun, rifle, shotgun, a weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18, United States Code, firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Act, or use of a weapon as defined in Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code, (b) any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm, including but not limited to, knives, brass knuckles, billy clubs, or (c) “look-alikes” of any weapon as defined above. Any item, such as a baseball bat, pipe, bottle, lock, stick, pencil, and pen, is considered to be a weapon if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm.

The Superintendent or designee may grant an exception to this policy, upon the prior request of an adult supervisor, for students in theatre, cooking, ROTC, martial arts, and similar programs, whether or not school-sponsored, provided the item is not equipped, nor intended, to do bodily harm.

Possession, use, control or transfer of any gun, rifle, shotgun or any other item if used, or attempted to be used, to cause bodily harm, including, but not limited to, knives, brass knuckles, billy clubs, “look-alikes” of any weapon described are strictly prohibited.