DISCIPLINE POLICY

Kindergarten, First and Second Grades Discipline Policy

Positive behavior is always encouraged, recognized and rewarded.  Students have opportunities daily to earn individual and class rewards including-

§  Prizes              

§  Coupons (free time, homework passes, etc.)

§  TLC! bucks to spend at the Mini-Mall

§  Class parties

Credit Card System

1.  Students are issued a “Good Credit Card” with 20-24 stars on it.
2. Stars are removed daily for the following reasons-

Name not in the Behavior Notebook

Exemplary work during the day

Being “caught” doing something good or kind

3. When all stars are removed, the student

Receives reward

Adds 1 marble to class marble jar

Receives 1 TLC! buck

When class “marble jar” is full, the class receives a special reward, popcorn and a movie, has a party, game day, etc.  TLC! bucks are saved to be spent at the Mini-Mall which is held 3 times per year.

Daily Consequences for Minor Offenses

1^st Incident: 

Verbal warning

            2^nd Incident: 

                        -Name in behavior notebook

                        -Loss of 1 star removal on credit card

                        -Loss of 10 minutes of free time

                        -Note in planner

            3^rd Incident:

                        -Credit card taken/no stars removed for day

                        -In-class isolation for remainder of day

            4^th Incident:

                        -Student sent to Director’s office

                        - Phone call to parents

MINOR OFFENSES-  The following is a list of infractions that are considered minor and dealt with as described above.  Please note that not all offenses apply to Kindergarten/First Grade students.

1.      Planner not signed

2.      Homework not completed

3.      Non-compliance with dress code

4.      Coming to class unprepared

5.      Horseplay (engaging in rough, noisy play or pranks)

6.      Disruptive behavior in class or on campus

7.      Leaving class or being out of class without permission

8.      Harassing, teasing, pestering or tormenting other students

9.      Use of inappropriate language not directed at another person

10.  Failure to abide by classroom rules and procedures

11.  Use of non-educational items without permission including, but not limited to, cell phones, MP3 players, toys, other electronic devices, accessories or games, or any object that could disrupt the normal order of school

SERIOUS OFFENSES- These offenses are considered more serious because they interfere with the learning process of students.  They will result in automatic in-class isolation and 10 points will be deducted from the student’s conduct grade for each isolation.

            1. Leaving campus without authorization

            2. Making obscene gestures

            3. Deliberate use of profane or abusive language

            4. Possession or use of tobacco products on school grounds

            5. Deliberate or repeated defiance of school policy

            6. Insubordination-

• Failure to comply or follow the direction of a staff member
• Refusal to do assigned work in class

            7. Inappropriate physical contact       

Consequences

1st Offense-One day isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

2nd Offense-Two days isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

3rd Offense-Three days isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

4th Offense- Five days on isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

5th Offense-Ten days isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

6th Offense- Out-of-school long-term suspension (number of days will be determined by the Board and Administration) and an automatic 25 point deduction from the student’s conduct grade.

*Parents will receive a written description of the incident and the consequences.

Any offense listed as Zero Tolerance Level 1 or Level 2 will be enforced as described regardless of a child’s age or grade.

Participation in School Related Events

Through good behavior students earn the right to participate in all classroom and school activities. 

Any student who is currently in isolation, or has been in isolation two times within the quarter, will be automatically excluded from all classroom and school activities of an entertainment nature** for nine weeks following the last isolation.  

A student who receives out-of-school suspension will be immediately excluded from all entertainment activities for 9 weeks from the date of the suspension.  Any student who has received two or more out-of school suspensions shall be excluded from entertainment activities for the next eighteen (18) weeks from the date of the last suspension.

Educational field trips are scheduled as part of a student’s classroom curriculum and all students are expected to participate and conduct themselves according to school policies.  However, a student who is currently in isolation, has been in isolation two or more times within a quarter, or has been suspended within nine weeks of the planned trip must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult in order to participate in an off-campus trip.

**Entertainment activities include, but are not limited to the following:

            Class parties

            Non-educational field/class trips

            School sponsored dances/events.

Participation in Odyssey of the Mind and other team events is a privilege and students are expected to conduct themselves according to school policies.  Any student who has been in isolation during the day of a meeting shall continue in isolation during the OM meeting.  The student will not participate in team work, but will be allowed to work alone on a project or just observe and learn.

Any student who is currently suspended will not participate in any OM activity.

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P.O.P.S.  Power of Positive Students

Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy

3^rd- 4^th Grade Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy

Good discipline is encouraged through the following REWARDS and INCENTIVES:

Classroom Cash System

Verbal praise                                       Earning “Classroom Cash”

Fun Friday                                          Prizes

Classroom passes                                End-of-year auction

School-Wide Incentives

                        A/B Honor Roll T-shirts                     Field trips

                        Media recognition                               Class parties

                        Good conduct certificates                  VIP nominations

                        Free time                                             Mini-mall

Each student will be able to spend or save Classroom Cash that he/she earns.  The student will be responsible for keeping track of their own money unless they choose to deposit their earnings in the Classroom Bank.  At the end of each week the student will have an opportunity to spend their money during Fun Friday.  In the fourth quarter the students will save their Classroom Cash for an end of the year 3^rd/4^th auction. 

***Note- Classroom Cash is different than TLC! Bucks that are spent at the Mini-Mall.  Mini-Mall “bucks” will be determined by their overall conduct grade each quarter.

We believe that the role of the school is to teach responsible behavior.  Most infractions of the Code of Conduct shall be addressed through classroom teacher interventions.  The following discipline policy is designed to achieve this goal.  Students are accountable for being responsible and to maintain appropriate conduct.  Incidents not covered in this policy, or incidents made more severe by their intensity or frequency, will be dealt with by the administration in the manner deemed appropriate.

The following rules apply to any student:

1.       on the school premises before, during, or after school hours;

2.       in a vehicle on which the student is being transported as a part of any school activity;

3.      at any school function, activity, or event;

4.      at any time when he/she is subject to the authority of school personnel; or

5.      whose conduct has a direct effect on maintaining order and discipline in the school

Each student takes responsibility for his/her behavior through and records infractions of Responsibility and Behavior in the CONDUCT NOTEBOOK. 

MINOR OFFENSES- These infractions will be considered minor unless they are not immediately corrected or become chronic.  For each infraction, the student must sign the conduct notebook and one point is deducted from their conduct grade.

Responsibility (30% of the conduct grade) Student signs Conduct Notebook.  No further action taken

1.      Planner not signed

2.      Homework not completed

3.      Non-compliance with dress code

4.      Coming to class unprepared

Behavior (70% of the conduct grade)

            1.  Horseplay (engaging in rough, noisy play or pranks)

            2.  Disruptive behavior in class or on campus

            3.  Leaving class or being out of class without permission

            4.  Harassing, teasing, pestering or tormenting other students

            5.  Use of inappropriate language not directed at another person

            6.  Failure to abide by classroom rules and procedures

7.  Use of non-educational items without permission including, but not limited to, cell phones, MP3 players, toys, other electronic devices, accessories or games, or any object that could disrupt the normal order of school.

Consequences for behaviors that occur within one school day are as follows:

            - 1^st infraction- Warning

            - 2^nd infraction- Sign Behavior side of Conduct Notebook (1 point deduction)

            - 3^rd infraction- Time-out for reflection or redirection

            - 4^th infraction-  Second signature in Conduct Notebook (1 point deduction)

- 5^th infraction- In-class Isolation (parents will be notified, 10 point deduction, and isolation will occur the following school day) Step 1 of the Serious Offenses consequences begins.

SERIOUS OFFENSES- These offenses are considered more serious because they interfere with the learning process of students.  They will result in automatic in-class isolation and a 10 point deduction from the student’s conduct grade.

            1. Leaving campus without authorization

            2. Making obscene gestures

            3. Deliberate use of profane or abusive language

            4. Possession or use of tobacco products on school grounds

            5. Deliberate or repeated defiance of school policy

            6. Insubordination-

• Failure to comply or follow the direction of a staff member
• Refusal to do assigned work in class

7.  Inappropriate physical contact

Consequences

1st Offense-One day isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

2nd Offense-Two days isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

3rd Offense-Three days isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

4th Offense- Five days on isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

5th Offense-Ten days isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

6th Offense- Out-of-school long-term suspension (number of days will be determined by the Board and Administration) and a 25 point deduction from the student’s conduct grade.

*Parents will receive a written description of the incident and the consequences.

PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL RELATED EVENTS

Through good behavior students earn the right to participate in all classroom and school activities.

 Any student who is currently in isolation, or has been in isolation two times within the quarter, shall be automatically excluded from all classroom and school activities of an entertainment nature** for the remainder of the quarter. 

 A student who receives out-of-school suspension will be immediately excluded from all entertainment activities for 9 weeks from the date of the suspension.  Any student who has received two or more out-of school suspensions shall be excluded from entertainment activities for the next two quarters of the school year.

Educational field trips are part of a student’s curriculum and participation in these educational opportunities is expected.  However, if a student is currently in isolation, has been in isolation two or more times within a quarter, or has been suspended within nine weeks of the planned trip, a parent or other responsible adult must chaperone the student during the trip.

**Entertainment activities include, but are not limited to the following:

            Class parties

            Non-educational field/class trips

            School sponsored dances/events.

Participation in Odyssey of the Mind and other team events is a privilege and students are expected to conduct themselves according to school policies.  Any student who has been in isolation during the day of a meeting shall continue in isolation during the OM meeting.  The student will not participate in team work, but will be allowed to work alone on a project or just observe and learn.

Any student who is currently suspended will not participate in any OM activity.

Any offense listed as Zero Tolerance Level 1 or Level 2 will be enforced as described regardless of a child’s age or grade.

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P.O.P.S.  Power of Positive Students

5th -8^th Grade Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy

We believe that one of our roles is to teach responsible behavior.  Most infractions of the Code of Conduct shall be addressed through classroom teacher interventions.  The following discipline policy is designed to achieve this goal.  Students are expected to be responsible and to maintain appropriate conduct.  Incidents not covered in this policy, or incidents made more severe by their intensity or frequency, will be dealt with by the administration in the manner deemed appropriate.

The following rules apply to any student:

1.   on the school premises before, during, or after school hours;

2.   being transported to any school activity;

3.  at a school-sponsored function, activity, or event;

4.  at any time when he/she is subject to the authority of school personnel; or

5.  whose conduct has a direct effect on maintaining order and discipline in the school

Each student takes responsibility for his/her behavior through and records infractions of Responsibility and Behavior in the CONDUCT NOTEBOOK. 

 MINOR OFFENSES- These infractions will be considered minor unless they are not immediately corrected or become chronic.  For each infraction, the student must sign the conduct notebook and one point is deducted from their conduct grade.

Responsibility (30% of the conduct grade) Student signs Conduct Notebook.  No further action taken

1.  Planner not signed

2.  Homework not completed

3.  Non-compliance with dress code

4.  Coming to class unprepared

Behavior (70% of the conduct grade)

            1.  Horseplay (engaging in rough, noisy play or pranks)

            2.  Coming to class tardy

            3.  Disruptive behavior in class or on campus

            4.  Leaving class or being out of class without permission

            5.  Harassing, teasing, pestering or tormenting other students

            6.  Use of inappropriate language not directed at another person

            7.  Failure to abide by classroom rules and procedures

8.  Use of non-educational items without permission including, but not limited to, cell phones, MP3 players, toys, other electronic devices, accessories or games, or any object that could disrupt the normal order of school.

Consequences for behaviors that occur within one school day are as follows:

            - 1^st infraction- Warning

            - 2^nd infraction- Sign Behavior side of Conduct Notebook (1 point deduction)

            - 3^rd infraction- Time-out for reflection or redirection

            - 4^th infraction- Second signature in Conduct Notebook (1 point deduction)

- 5^th infraction- In-class Isolation (parents will be notified, 10 point deduction and isolation will occur the following school day) Step 1 of the Serious Offenses consequences begins.

SERIOUS OFFENSES- These offenses are considered more serious because they interfere with the learning process of students.  They will result in automatic in-class isolation and a 10 point deduction from the student’s conduct grade.

            1. Leaving campus without authorization

            2. Making obscene gestures

            3. Deliberate use of profane or abusive language

            4. Possession or use of tobacco products on school grounds

            5. Deliberate or repeated defiance of school policy

            6. Insubordination-

• Failure to comply or follow the direction of a staff member
• Refusal to do assigned work in class

            7. Inappropriate physical contact       

Consequences

1st Offense-One day isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

2nd Offense-Two days isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

3rd Offense-Three days isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

4th Offense- Five days on isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

5th Offense-Ten days isolation and letter of disciplinary action sent home to be signed and returned by the parent*.

6th Offense- Out-of-school long-term suspension (number of days will be determined by the Board and Administration) and a 25 point deduction from the students conduct grade.

*Parents will receive a written description of the incident and the consequences.

PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL RELATED EVENTS

Through good behavior students earn the right to participate in all classroom and school activities.

 Any student who is currently in isolation, or has been in isolation two times within the quarter, shall be automatically excluded from all classroom and school activities of an entertainment nature** for the remainder of the quarter. 

 A student who receives out-of-school suspension will be immediately excluded from all entertainment activities for 9 weeks from the date of the suspension.  Any student who has received two or more out-of school suspensions shall be excluded from entertainment activities for the next two quarters of the school year.

Educational field trips are part of a student’s curriculum and participation in these educational opportunities is expected.  However, if a student is currently in isolation, has been in isolation two or more times within a quarter, or has been suspended within nine weeks of the planned trip, a parent or other responsible adult must chaperone the student during the trip.

**Entertainment activities include, but are not limited to the following:

            Class parties

            Non-educational field/class trips

            School sponsored dances/events.

Participation in Odyssey of the Mind and other team events is a privilege and students are expected to conduct themselves according to school policies.  Any student who has been in isolation during the day of a meeting shall continue in isolation during the OM meeting.  The student will not participate in team work, but will be allowed to work alone on a project or just observe and learn.

Any student who is currently suspended will not participate in any OM activity.

Any offense listed as Zero Tolerance Level 1 or Level 2 will be enforced as described regardless of a child’s age or grade.

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ZERO TOLERANCE OFFENSES

ZERO TOLERANCE- LEVEL I   The following incidents are specified as severe and will result in automatic out-of-school suspension, possible long-term suspension, or expulsion.  The student will be excluded from all classroom activities, field trips and extra-curricular activities during the suspension period and receive a 25 point deduction in conduct. (see Participation in School Related Events)  The following may also violate state criminal laws and may result in criminal prosecution.  (Following each infraction will be the state criminal law reference.)  The suspended student will be expected to complete and submit all class work and homework assigned during the time of the suspension.

OFFENSES:

1.      Bullying- (see Anti-Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Policy) A student shall not bully another student, a staff member, a p. volunteer, or another person.  Bullying means verbal or physical conduct that is intended to intimidate, injure, degrade, or disgrace another student or person, or that has such effect.  It can include a variety of behaviors, such as, but not limited to the following:

·         Physical attacks and violence

·         Derogatory comments (e.g., name calling, hostile teasing, taunts, put-downs, epithets, slurs, and mean-spirited jokes)

·         Threats of force or violence against a person or possessions

·         Extortion and stealing money or possessions

·         Shunning and exclusion from peer group

            (G.S. 115C-47, -391)

2.       Aiding and Abetting a Fight- Students will not participate in, or assist in, causing a fight verbally or physically.

(G.S. 14-33, 14-288.4)

3.       Disrespect to a Staff Member- Students will behave in a respectful manner.  Examples of disrespectful behavior are:

·         Walking away while a staff member is talking to you

·         Responding orally in a rude manner to a staff member

·         Talking about or to a staff member using profanity

(G.S. 14-288.4)

4.      Inappropriate Use of the Internet- Students must abide by the Internet Acceptable Use By Students Policy.  Failure to abide by this policy will result in loss of Internet privileges and, if the infraction warrants, criminal prosecution.

5.       Fighting/Aggressive Behavior Towards Another Student- The exchange of mutual physical contact between students by pushing, shoving, or hitting, with or without injury is prohibited.  Hitting, biting, and spitting at another student for the purpose of harassment or which could cause harm is also prohibited.

(Simple Affray; G.S. 14-33. 14-288.4)

6.       Theft- A student will not steal or possess stolen property, or participate in a plan with others to do so.  When a student receives property from another individual, the receiving student is responsible for assuring who is the owner of the property.  Property is defined as follows:

·         School Property- Unlawfully taking property belonging to The Learning Center!

·         Staff Property- Unlawfully taking any property belonging to a staff member

·         Student Property- Unlawfully taking any property belonging to another student

·         Student Locker- Removing any property from a locker other than the locker assigned

·         Possession of Stolen Property- Having in one’s possession property obtained without the permission of the owner, to include items stolen in the community and brought onto school grounds.

(G.S. Chapter 14 Article 16)

7.       Severe Disruption of School Day-  (G.S. Chapter 14, Articles 8 and 16, 14-288.4, 14-132, 14-273, 14-269, 14-69.1, 14-69.2, 14-49, 14-49.1, 14-50, 14-50.1)

·         Fireworks/Small Explosives- Possession of firecrackers or small explosive devices including caps, and snapper pops

·         Falsifying Emergency Situations- Calling 911, setting off an automatic alarm indicating the presence of a fire or other emergency that does not exist

·         Third Offense of Student Insubordination- Willfully and repeatedly disregarding the regulations specified in the explanation of what constitutes insubordination.

8.      Substance Abuse Violation- (G.S. Ch. 90. Articles 5, 5A and 5B)

No student shall possess, use, transmit, sell, or be under the influence of any controlled substance, use, or transmit drug paraphernalia or counterfeit drugs, or inhale or ingest any mood or behavior altering chemicals or products on school grounds or at any school sanctioned event.

First Offense- Any student in violation of this policy is subject to a mandatory five day out-of-school suspension and the proper authorities will be notified.  A mandatory assessment by a certified substance abuse agency must be scheduled and the initial assessment must be completed during the suspension at the student’s/parent’s expense.  Failure to comply with the mandatory assessment will result in recommendation of long-term suspension of the student.

Second Offense- The offending student will be suspended for a length of time determined by the Board and Administration.  Proper legal authorities will be notified.  Proof on on-going counseling or a copy of the judgment rendered in Juvenile Court must be presented to the Board prior to the student’s re-entry to school. 

9.       Arson- (G.S. 14-288.4, 14-269.2,14-69.1, 14-69.2, 14.273, 14-49, 14-49.1, 14-50, 14-50.1)  A student will not set fire or attempt to set fire to school property, or participate in a plan with others to damage or destroy school property.

10.   Vandalism- A student will not willfully or maliciously damage or destroy property belonging to another, or participate in a plan with others to damage or destroy school property, or property belonging to a school employee.  The student or parent/guardian will be held financially responsible, as allowed by North Carolina law.  Vandalism includes, but is not limited to, the following:

·         Defacing walls, mirrors, desks, lockers, computers, or any other school equipment

·         Damaging another person’s property, including clothing, class projects, automobiles, etc.

·         Graffiti- Willful or malicious defacing of public or private property.

11.  Sexual Offenses- A student shall not engage in sexual behaviors.  This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

·         Offensive touching- Improper touching of an offensive or sexual nature

·         Sexual Harassment- Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature which may reasonably be regarded as intimidating, hostile or offensive, including, but not limited to, sexual advances or propositions, and/or unwelcome hugs, kisses, massages, or other physical contact

·         Indecent exposure- Intentional exposure of private parts of one’s body (includes “mooning”)

12.   Assault of a staff member- (G.S. 14-33 (b)(8), (14-288.4)- A student will not physically attack a staff member.

NOTE: N.C.G.S. 115-391(d2)(1) requires that a student who physically assaults and seriously injures a teacher or other school personnel be suspended for up to 365 days.

ZERO TOLERANCE- LEVEL 2   To comply with new laws passed by the 1995 North Carolina General Assembly, the following offenses will be considered severe and result in immediate long-term suspension.    Any student 14 years of age or older whose behavior is viewed as a threat to other students or staff members may be expelled permanently from The Learning Center.

1.  Weapons Prohibited- (G.S. 115-391(d1); 14-269.2(b)(b1)(g)(h)

No student shall possess, handle, or transmit any weapon or dangerous instrument, including but not limited to a loaded or unloaded firearm, including a gun, pistol, or rifle; fireworks, cigarette lighter, incendiary device, or explosives, including a bomb, grenade, or mine; knife, including a bowie knife, switchblade, dagger; or other weapon, including a slingshot, leaded cane, blackjack, metal knuckles, BB gun, pellet gun, air rifle, air pistol, stun gun or other electric shock weapon, ice pick, mace pepper gas, razor or razor blade, or any sharp pointed of edged instrument except for unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance; or a facsimile of a gun or other weapon or any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon or other dangerous instrument.

·         Students who in any way encourage another student to bring weapons to school also endanger the safety of others.  No student shall knowingly or willfully cause, encourage, or aid any other student to possess, handle, or transmit any of the weapons or facsimiles of weapons listed above.

·         This section does not apply to weapons used in school approved instruction or ceremonies.

1.        Records Maintained- A record of a weapons violation shall be maintained in the student’s cumulative folder until the completion of the student’s school career.

2.      Disciplinary Sanctions-

·         Any student in grades 5-8 who is found to have possessed, handled, or transmitted any type of weapon or facsimile of a weapon in violation of this rule shall receive a long-term suspension for the remainder of the school year, unless the Administration find sufficient mitigating circumstances proved  by the student.  If a sanction less severe than long-term suspension is chosen, the principal shall document which criteria were used and the basis for the decision on sanctions.

·         Any student in grades K-12 shall be suspended for 365 calendar days for bringing a firearm or explosive onto school property.  For purposes of this rule a “firearm or explosive” has the same meaning as a “weapon” in G.S. 14-269.2(b) and includes a gun, rifle, pistol, or other firearm of any kind, or any dynamite cartridge, bomb, grenade, mine, or powerful explosive as defined in G.S. 14-284.1; but does not include a BB gun, air rifle or air pistol.  It also excludes a weapon a person receives or finds and immediately delivers to law enforcement authorities.

Any weapon found on campus shall be confiscated and turned over to law enforcement      officials.  The school shall seek prosecution, under relevant statutes, of any student who is sanctioned by long-term suspension (more than 10 days) for violating this policy prohibiting weapons and dangerous instruments.

Parents cannot abdicate responsibility for a child’s actions when the parent have in any way encouraged or permitted the child to violate this policy.  The school may seek prosecution of the parents, guardian, or responsible adult under all relevant statutes, including G.S. § 1-583.3, “Negligent supervision of minor,” §14-269.7, “Prohibitions on handguns for minors,” §14-315, “Selling or giving weapons to minors,” §14-315.1, “Storage of firearms to protect minors,” §14-316, “Permitting young children to use dangerous firearms,” and §14-316.1, “Contributing to delinquency and neglect by parents and others.”  The school shall seek prosecution of any person who violates state or federal law prohibiting weapons on or near school property.

The school shall also seek prosecution of others, including students, who furnish weapons or otherwise encourage or aid a student or any other person in violating this policy or any state or federal laws prohibiting weapons on or near school property.

2.  Students Shall Not Commit Bomb Hoaxes or Commit Acts of Terror- (G.S. 115C-39(d3)(d4)

Students shall not make any threat of action or commit any act likely to cause serious injury or death, or likely to be perceived as a terrorist act or threat, whether or not such act is intended as a hoax or jest.  Prohibited acts include, but are not limited to the following:

• Making a report, knowing or with reason to know the report is false, that there is a bomb or any other device, substance or material on school property or at a school-sponsored activity that is designed to cause harmful or life-threatening illness or injury to another person, or to destroy or damage property by explosion, blasting or burning;
• Concealing, placing or displaying any machine, artifact, device, substance or material on school property or at a school-sponsored activity, so as to cause any person reasonably to believe the item is a bomb or other device capable of causing injury to persons or property, whether with intent to harm or with an intent to perpetrate a hoax;
• Threatening to commit on school property or at a school-sponsored activity, an act of terror likely to cause serious injury or death, when that threat is intended to or likely to cause significant disruption to the instructional day or school-sponsored activity;
• Making a false report that an act of terror is occurring or is about to occur on  property or at a school-sponsored activity;
• Conspiring to commit any of these acts;

1.      Disciplinary Sanctions- The Board shall impose a 365 day suspension for violation of the above rules.  Upon recommendation by the Director, the Board may modify the 365 day suspension requirement on a case-by-case basis.

2.       Expulsion- (G.S. 115C-47, -391) Upon recommendation of the Director, the Board may permanently expel a student who is fourteen years of age or older and whose behavior indicates that the student’s continued presence in school constitutes a clear threat to the safety of other student or employees.  The Board’s decision to expel shall be based on clear and convincing evidence, and shall be made in accordance with State Board of Education guidelines.  The decision of the Board under this policy is final, subject only to judicial review in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 150b of the General Statutes.