The Board of Education desires to prepare students for responsible citizenship by fostering
self-discipline and personal responsibility. The Board believes that high expectations for
student behavior, effective classroom management and parent involvement can minimize the
need for discipline. Staff shall use preventative measures and positive conflict resolution
techniques whenever possible.
(cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities)
(cf. 5137 - Positive School Climate)
(cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment)
(cf. 5145.9 - Hate-Motivated Behavior)
(cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement)
Board policies and regulations shall delineate acceptable student conduct and provide the
basis for sound disciplinary practices. Each school shall develop disciplinary rules in
accordance with law to meet the school's individual needs.
(cf. 5131 - Conduct)
(cf. 5131.1 - Bus Conduct)
When misconduct occurs, staff shall implement appropriate discipline and attempt to identify
and address the causes of the student's behavior. Continually disruptive students may be
assigned to alternative programs or removed from school. At all times, the safety of students
and staff and the maintenance of an orderly school environment shall be priorities in
determining appropriate discipline.
(cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan)
(cf. 3515 - Campus Security)
(cf. 3515.3 - District Police Department)
(cf. 3515.4 - Recovery for Property Loss or Damage)
(cf. 4158/4258/4358 - Employee Security)
(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)
(cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities))
(cf. 6164.5 - Student Study Teams)
(cf. 6184 - Continuation Education)
(cf. 6185 - Community Day School)
BP 5144(b)
DISCIPLINE (continued)
Staff shall enforce disciplinary rules fairly, consistently and without discrimination.
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
The Superintendent or designee shall provide professional development as necessary to assist
staff in developing classroom management skills and implementing effective disciplinary
techniques.
(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)
(cf. 4231 - Staff Development)
(cf. 4331 - Staff Development)
Legal Reference:
CIVIL CODE
1714.1 Parental liability for child's misconduct
EDUCATION CODE
35146 Closed sessions
35291 Rules
35291.5 School-adopted discipline rules
35291.7 School-adopted discipline rules: additional employees
35294-35294.9 School safety plans
37223 Weekend classes
44807.5 Restriction from recess
48630-48644.5 Opportunity schools
48900-48925 Suspension and expulsion
48980-48985 Notification of parents or guardians
49000-49001 Prohibition of corporal punishment
49330-49334 Injurious objects
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
307 Participation in school activities until departure of bus
353 Detention after school
Management Resources:
CSBA PUBLICATIONS
Protecting Our Schools: Governing Board Strategies to Combat School Violence, 1995
revised 1999
CDE PROGRAM ADVISORIES
1010.89 Physical Exercise as Corporal Punishment, CIL 89/9-3
1223.88 Corporal Punishment, CIL: 88/9-5
WEB SITES
CDE: http://www.cde.ca.gov
USDE: http://www.ed.gov
Policy BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SLCUSD
adopted: April 15, 2003 San Luis Obispo, California