Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/13/2023 - 5:30 PM
Category: ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Type: Action
Subject: 1. Action on a Request to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policies 8.23, Weapons in the Schools; 8.28, Student Discipline; and 8.31, Student Suspension
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Policy: Admin Policy 8.28 - Student Discipline
Attachments Administrative Policy 8.23 Weapons in the Schools
Administrative Policy 8.28 Student Discipline
Administrative Policy 8.31 Student Suspension
Code of School Classroom Conduct
File Attachment:
Administrative Policy 8.23 Weapons in the Schools.pdf
Administrative Policy 8.28 Student Discipline.pdf
Administrative Policy 8.31 Student Suspension.pdf
Code of School Classroom Conduct.pdf
Background: Revisions to Administrative Policy 8.23, Weapons in the Schools, reflect changes in the Student Code of Conduct's definitions. The proposed revisions to Administrative Policy 8.28, Student Discipline, codify prior board action as part of Resolution 2021R-007, adopted in September 2020, regarding suspensions of students below sixth grade. Revisions to Administrative Policy 8.31, Student Suspension, clearly articulate due-process requirements for suspensions.
Fiscal Impact Statement:
Implementation and Assessment Plan Upon approval by the Board, the Office of Board Governance will update the policies.
Recommendation: That the Board approve Revisions to Administrative Policies 8.23, Weapons in the Schools; 8.28, Student Discipline, and 8.31, Student Suspension, as presented in the attachments to this item.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Nicole Coleman - Student Services Specialist III
Signed By:
Katrice Cotton, Ed.D. - Chief School Administration Officer
Signed By:
Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent