Attendance

Compulsory Attendance State Statute: Statute 167.031.1, RSMo, states that any parent, guardian or 

other person having custody or control of a child between the ages of seven (7) and seventeen (17), must ensure that the child is enrolled in and regularly attends public, private, parochial school, home school or a combination of schools for the full term of the school year.

 

 

Absence:  A student is considered absent when they are not in attendance and the parent/guardian has not notified the school of the reason for the absence unless the student is an unaccompanied youth.

 

Attendance: A student is considered to be in attendance if the student is physically present in a class; participating in a District-sponsored or District-approved activity; participating in a class through alternative methods or media as allowed by Board policy; receiving homebound services; or receiving services at another location pursuant to law or by arrangement of the District. A student is considered ABSENT if they are not in attendance. 

 

Attendance Record: The official documentation kept by the District, as required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), that tracks whether a student is present, absent, or tardy each day school is in session. Each record includes the date and the student’s attendance status and is used to ensure accurate reporting and meet state accountability requirements.

 

Documentation: Phone call or note (containing dates, times, reasons for absences, and parent signature) from parents, medical note (containing the office phone number and the date and time of treatment), funeral service program, court appearance verification, or college visit verification. 

 

Educational Neglect: Failure by the person responsible for the care, custody, and control of the child to provide an appropriate education and to promote school attendance as required for all children between the ages of 7 and 17 years. A student may be referred to the Department of Family Services for educational neglect.

 

Excessive Absenteeism: The accumulation of sixteen (16) or more absences in a school year will be considered excessive.  For the purposes of this policy, any student whose absence is due to an out-of-school suspension or a disability or medical condition under Section 504, IDEA or a Health Safety plan will not count towards excessive absenteeism.

 

Tardy: Students are considered tardy to class if they are not in the class by the time the late bell signals. Each time a student accumulates 3 tardies to a class they will be assigned a consequence according to the tardy referral guide found in the student code of conduct. Tardiness to first block/hour will result in the student being counted absent.

 

Truancy: A student is truant if the student is absent from school without the knowledge and consent of the parents and the administration. A student is also considered truant if the student leaves school without the consent of the building principal or nurse. A student may be referred to juvenile authorities after the 8th absence, or 16th verified absence.

 

Verified Absence: A student’s absence is verified either by phone contact with the school office or by a written note from the parent/guardian unless the student is an unaccompanied youth.

 

A ParentSquare message will be sent daily two hours after the start of school to the parents/guardians of students with an absence that has not been verified.

 

Step 1: Upon a student’s third (3) absence, a letter will be emailed to the family offering school support to increase student attendance.  

 

Step 2: Upon a student’s sixth (6) absence, a letter outlining the District’s attendance policy and the student’s attendance record will be emailed home. 

 

Step 3: Upon a student's ninth (9) absence, a letter will be mailed home outlining the District’s attendance policy and the student’s attendance record. 

 

Step 4: Upon a student’s thirteenth (13) absence, school staff will hold a conference with the student and/or family.  A letter will be mailed home outlining the District’s attendance policy, the student’s attendance record, and the possible next steps of referral to the Department of Family Services of the Juvenile Office.

 

*A student that has 20 absences in a row will be dropped from enrollment.

 

Early Dismissal/Leaving School Early

For students to leave school after they have arrived, written or verbal parental permission is required. Students who ride a school bus are considered to have arrived at school when they board their school bus. When the student is leaving early they are to check out through the attendance office. 

• Students who fail to observe the above procedure when leaving school after they have arrived will be considered truant and will be subject to the consequences for such.
• Students who become ill at school must be checked out through the nurse’s office and must sign out through the attendance office prior to departure.

 

Arriving before school/leaving after school

The building opens 20 minutes prior to the start of school. Students should follow building expectations for where to report once they have entered the building. 

At the end of the day students are expected to leave campus promptly. Students not involved in extracurricular activities, receiving after-school tutoring, attending an assigned detention, or participating in other scheduled activities must leave the campus within 20 minutes of the dismissal bell. 

Doctor and Dentist Appointments

Students will receive a verified absence for medical or dental appointments occurring during the instructional day. It is expected that students return to school promptly following the completion of the appointment. A full-day absence is not automatically justified by the need for a medical or dental visit.

A note from the healthcare provider is recommended to verify the appointment and will ensure the absence is coded appropriately as a verified absence with documentation. Please note that verified or excused absences still count toward a student's overall attendance record.

Illness While at School

A licensed nurse services the R-III School District on a full time basis. Students who become ill at school may obtain a pass from their teacher or the office to see the nurse. The nurse will examine the student to determine whether or not the illness is serious enough to warrant going home. The nurse will contact the student’s parents to communicate that the student needs to go home due to illness. Prior to leaving, the student must check out through the attendance office. Students are not to contact their parents to make their own arrangements.

 

 

The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster student responsibility, respect for the rights of others, and to ensure the safe and orderly operation of the Lincoln County R-III Schools. No code or policy can be expected to list each and every offense, which may result in the use of disciplinary action. However, it is the purpose of the code to list certain offenses which, if committed by a student, will result in the imposition of a certain disciplinary action. In addition, prior offenses and disciplinary action may be considered when determining disciplinary consequences. The Lincoln County R-III School District student discipline and conduct code follows the laws set out in the Missouri Safe Schools Act. 

Any conduct not included herein, or an aggravated circumstance of any offense or an action involving a combination of offenses may result in disciplinary consequences that extend beyond this code of conduct as determined by the Principal, Superintendent and/or Board of Education. 

DEFINITIONS:

Safe Seat/Think Station/Chill Zone- If a student is a behavioral concern in the classroom, the student is placed in an alternative seating location within the classroom. This allows the student to still receive instruction under teacher supervision while reflecting upon the behavioral struggles that occurred in the classroom.

Focus/Buddy Room-If a student is unsuccessful in the Safe Seat/Think Station/Chill Zone (disruptive or continues to have behavioral concerns), the student may be asked to report to a Focus/Buddy Room. The Focus/Buddy Room is another teacher’s classroom. While there, the student is afforded the opportunity to reflect upon his/her behavior.

Reteaching of Expectations-Teaching expectations again that students have failed to learn.

Continue with Identified Behavior Plan - Students with an identified behavior plan under Section 504 or IDEA may be referred back to the BIP (Behavior Improvement Plan) team for review and/or update of the plan.

Detention-The student will attend sessions outside of the regular school day for a specific amount of time on the dates he/she has been assigned.

Loss of Privilege/Loss of Recess- The student loses the privilege of attending regular recess, assemblies, special activities, or field trip/field days for a specific amount of time on the dates he/she has been assigned.

Quiet Lunch/Lunch Detention-The student will serve a period of time during his/her lunch period at an alternate location in the lunchroom or office area. Students will still have the opportunity to eat lunch, but they will have to sit at the lunch table designated by the administrator or at another location in the school.

In-School Suspension (ISS)- The student loses the privilege of attending regular classes and will report to the office or ISS room/location at the start of the day for a specific amount of time as determined by the offense committed. The student will be provided the opportunity to complete all coursework for full credit. Students assigned ISS will receive ISS guidelines from an administrator. Students are excluded from any school activities until the first calendar day after the assigned ISS time is successfully completed.

Restorative Practices: Students learn to process their choices and

behavior, how to repair harm caused by themselves and others, and coping skills when

faced with difficult situations using the RULER blueprint conference.

Restitution - Payment of damages or replacement of damaged/stolen property.

Out-Of-School Suspension (OSS)- The student loses all the privileges of attending school, participating in classes, and participating in or attending any co-curricular, extracurricular activities or school sponsored functions, whether on campus or at another facility, for the length of the suspension.  The opportunity to make up work missed while on OSS will be extended upon the students return to school for suspensions less than 10 days.  For suspensions of more than 10 days, arrangements will be made with the office to make up the work missed. 

Referral to the Superintendent - The Superintendent of Schools will review the discipline file and determine if additional action(s) are warranted, such as:

● 11-180 days of original OSS

● Professional counseling services

● Referral to the Board of Education for expulsion

Expulsion- Expulsion is the permanent removal of a student from the Troy R-III School District by action of the Board of Education. Only the Board of Education can expel a student from school.

 

Classroom (Minor) vs. Office Managed (Major) Behaviors

TIER 3 Behaviors: Any level two behavior that has not been corrected by repeated intervention – including but not limited the following: arson, violence, assault, threats, and harassment. 

TIER 2 Behaviors: Any level one behavior that has not been corrrected by repeated interventions- including but not limited to the following: bullying, defiance, dispruptive behaviors, physical harm, vandalisim, electronic device/cell phones, emergency equipment misuse, fireworks, theft and threats. 

TIER 1 Behaviors: Including but not limited to the following: cafeteria, cheating, disruptive behaviors, disprespectful behaviors, defiance, dress code, electgonic device/cellphones, lhying, forgery, improper physical contact, inappropriate restroom behaviors, inappropriate plahyground behaviors. 

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (DCHE)

Includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

• Obtaining and/or accepting a copy of tests or scoring devices. 
• Copying another student’s answers on homework or tests. 
• Representing as one’s own work the product of someone else’s creativity.
• Using notes or other material not allowed by the teacher. 
• Having someone, other than that student, prepare the student’s homework, project, laboratory report, or exam.
• Permitting another student to copy the homework, project, laboratory report, or exam other than for a teacher-approved collaborative effort. 
• Any other actions to receive credit for work not one’s own
• Using artificial intelligence (AI) in any way that is not transparent and/or in alignment with the goals of the classwork, homework, or assessment. 

 

	Elementary (Prek-grade 1)	Elementary (Grades 2-5)	Middle School	High School
1st Offense	Reteach Expectations, Conference with Student, re-completes the assignment	Conference with student, student re-completes the assignment	Zero points awarded on the assignment in question, conference with administration, and notification to parents, possible detention/ISS/ OSS	Student receives a zero on the assignment, test, quiz, or project, Principal/student conference, Saturday Detention, ISS, OSS, Parent Notification
Subsequent Offense	Reteach Expectations, Conference with Student, re-completes the Assignment	Loss of privilege, conference with student, student re-completes the assignment	Zero points awarded on the assignment in question, detention, 1-3 days ISS, possible OSS, conference with administration, and notification to parents	Student receives a zero on the assignment, test, quiz or Project, ISS, possible OSS, Principal/student conference, parent notification.

 

ARSON

Starting a fire, taking affirmative steps that cause a fire to start, or causing an explosion either with the intent to cause damage or injury to persons or property or causing an explosion with the intention to damage property or buildings.

Knowingly causing or attempting to cause serious physical injury to another person. 

Occurrences of assault/fighting will be cumulative throughout the time a student is in middle school and high school. 

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (ASLT) 

When a student attempts to cause severe injury to another or causes injury with use of a 

deadly weapon or an object likely to cause severe injury. 

BREAKING ISS EXPECTATIONS (BISC)

Failure to adhere to ISS contract and rules

BULLYING - Refer to Policy 2655 (DBUL, CYBR)

Bullying is the intentional action by an individual or group of individuals to inflict intimidation, unwanted aggressive behavior, extortion, or harassment that is repetitive or is substantially likely to be repeated and causes a reasonable student to fear for his or her physical safety or property; substantially interferes with the educational performance, opportunities, or benefits of any student without exception; or substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the school. Bullying may consist of physical actions, including gestures, or oral, cyberbullying, electronic, or written communication, and any threat of retaliation for reporting acts of bullying. For more information reference Bullying under General Expectations. Students who are found to have violated this policy will be subject to consequences depending on factors such as: age of student(s), degree of harm, severity of behavior, number of incidents, etc.

CELL PHONE USE/MISUSE (DCEL) 

Due to the District issuing/providing iPad devices to each student, cell phone usage during class time will not be tolerated unless directed by a teacher. Students violating these expectations will face the following disciplinary action:

 

DRUG AND ALCOHOL VIOLATION - Refer to Policy 2640 (DRUG, ALCO)

The use, possession, being under the influence, sale, distribution, transfer, purchase, and/or receipt of any unauthorized prescription drug, narcotic drug, controlled substance, illegal drug, counterfeit substance, and/or imitation controlled substance (collectively as used herein “drug(s)”) at school, any school activity, or on a District-owned or approved vehicle is strictly prohibited.1 The use, possession, being under the influence, sale, distribution, transfer, purchase, and/or receipt of alcohol is also prohibited, as is the use, possession, sale, distribution, transfer, purchase, and/or receipt of any drug-related paraphernalia. 

When an administrator has reasonable suspicion to believe a student has been using, is in possession of, under the influence of, has sold, distributed, transferred, purchased, and/or in receipt of any of drugs/alcohol as set forth above or is in possession of drug-related paraphernalia, the student may be tested for drugs and/or alcohol as set forth in Board of Education Policy and the “Drug/Alcohol Testing Procedures” section herein. The testing shall be completed within twenty-four (24) hours (weekend exclusive) of parent/guardian notification. An administrative determination may be made to include student possession of “non-controlled” drugs within the same standards of treatment as “controlled” drugs as per an administrative assessment of the intent and purpose of the student’s use, possession, being under the influence, sale, distribution, transfer, purchase, and/or receipt. 

Students who engage in misconduct in violation of this Procedure and/or Board of Education Policy 2642 will be subject to the disciplinary consequences outlined below. A Student who receives a long term suspension for drug or alcohol-related misconduct may qualify for early readmittance under certain conditions set forth specifically below. Early readmittance is a voluntary choice which allows the student to return to school sooner and encourages education regarding the physical, mental and emotional harm caused by drug or alcohol abuse. Students who choose early readmittance shall have the length of his/her out-of-school suspension reduced so long as the student complies with the requirements for early readmittance. Failure to comply with all of the conditions of early readmittance, may result in the reinstatement of the remaining days of the original long-term suspension. A student who does not choose early readmittance will suffer no adverse consequences and will merely serve the length of the original suspension. 

Drug/Alcohol Use, Possession, and/or Being under the Influence of Drugs, and/or Possession of Drug-Related Paraphernalia Consequences: 

First Violation:

• Student will be suspended out-of-school for 10 days by the Building Principal or Assistant Principal with referral to Superintendent for an additional out-of-school suspension (OSS) of up to 60 days.
• Documentation of violation will be placed in the student’s discipline record.
• Notification to local law enforcement will be made if required by law or otherwise appropriate for the health or safety of the Student or others. 
  • Student may apply to the Superintendent (or Superintendent's designee) for early readmittance after the Student has served at least half of the total days of OSS if the Student voluntarily satisfies all of the following conditions:
    • Student completes a drug/alcohol abuse assessment and begins the recommended treatment plan, if any.   The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, provides a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the assessment provider. 
    • Documentation is provided showing that the Student has enrolled in a drug/alcohol treatment/counseling program and successively completed at least 3 treatment/counseling sessions. The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, must provide a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the treatment/counseling provider.
    • Documentation is provided from the assessment/treatment/counseling provider of at least one negative urinalysis test and/or three (3) urinalysis test results indicating successful decreasing substance levels within seven days of applying for readmittance. The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, must provide a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the testing administrator.
    • Student, if 18 or older, or the Student and his/her parent/guardian consent(s) to monthly drug testing by the District for  nine (9) consecutive school months following the Student’s readmittance to school or until the Student graduates, whichever occurs first. 
    • Student does not engage in any illegal and/or serious misconduct while on suspension.

Second Violation:

• Student will be suspended out-of-school for 10 days OSS by the Building Principal or Assistant Principal with referral to Superintendent for an additional out-of-school suspension of up to 180 days.
• Documentation of violation will be placed in the Student’s discipline record.
• Notification to local law enforcement will be made if required by law or otherwise appropriate for the health or safety of the Student or others.
  • Student may apply to the Superintendent (or Superintendent’s designee) for early readmittance after the Student has served at least half of the total days of  OSS if the Student voluntarily satisfies all of the following conditions: 
    • Student completes a drug/alcohol abuse assessment and the recommended treatment plan, if any.   The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, provides a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the assessment provider. 
    • Documentation is provided showing that the Student has successfully completed a drug/alcohol treatment/counseling program. The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, must provide a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the treatment/counseling provider.
    • Documentation is provided from the assessment/treatment/counseling provider of at least one negative urinalysis test and/or three (3) urinalysis test results indicating successful decreasing substance levels within seven (7) days of applying for readmittance. The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, must provide a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the testing administrator.
    • Student, if 18 or older, or the Student and his/her parent/guardian consent(s) to drug testing by the District for twelve (12) consecutive school months following the Student’s readmittance to school or until the Student graduates, whichever occurs first. 
    • Student does not engage in any illegal and/or serious misconduct while on suspension.

Subsequent Violation:

• Student will be suspended out-of-school for 10 days by the Building Principal or Assistant Principal with referral to Superintendent for an additional 180 days OSS with a possible recommendation for expulsion from the District to the Board of Education.
• Documentation of violation will be placed in the Student’s discipline record.
• Notification to local law enforcement will be made if required by law or otherwise appropriate for the health or safety of the Student or others.
• Student may apply to the Superintendent (or Superintendent’s designee) for early readmittance after the Student has served at least half of the total days of  OSS if the Student voluntarily satisfies all of the following conditions: 
  • Student completes a drug/alcohol abuse assessment and the recommended treatment plan, if any.   The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, provides a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the assessment provider. 
  • Documentation is provided showing that the Student has successfully completed a drug/alcohol treatment/counseling program. The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, must provide a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the treatment/counseling provider.
  • Documentation is provided from the assessment/treatment/counseling provider of at least one negative urinalysis test and/or three (3) urinalysis test results indicating successful decreasing substance levels within seven (7) days of applying for readmittance. The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, must provide a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the testing administrator.
  • Student, if 18 or older, or the Student and his/her parent/guardian consent(s) to monthly drug testing by the District for twelve (12) consecutive school months following the Student’s readmittance to school or until the Student graduates, whichever occurs first. 
  • Student does not engage in any illegal and/or serious misconduct while on suspension.

Sale, Distribution, Transfer, Purchase, and/or Receipt of Any Drug/Alcohol Consequences:

First Violation:

• Student will be suspended out-of-school for 10 days by the Building Principal or Assistant Principal with referral to Superintendent for  up to an additional 180 days OSS and/or recommendation for expulsion from the District to the Board of Education.
• Documentation of violation will be placed in the student’s discipline record.
• Notification to local law enforcement will be made if required by law or otherwise appropriate for the health or safety of the Student or others.
  • If the Student is suspended rather than expelled, Student may apply to the Superintendent (or Superintendent’s designee) for early readmittance after the Student has served at least half of the total days of OSS if the Student voluntarily satisfies all of the following conditions:
    • Student completes a drug/alcohol abuse assessment and the recommended treatment plan, if any.   The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, provides a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the assessment provider. 
    • Documentation is provided showing that the Student has successfully completed a drug/alcohol treatment/counseling program. The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, must provide a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the treatment/counseling provider.
    • Documentation is provided from the assessment/treatment/counseling provider of at least one negative urinalysis test and/or three (3) urinalysis test results indicating successful decreasing substance levels within seven (7) days of applying for readmittance. The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, must provide a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the testing administrator.
    • Student, if 18 or older, or the Student and his/her parent/guardian consent(s) to monthly drug testing by the District for twelve (12) consecutive school months following the Student’s readmittance to school or until the Student graduates, whichever occurs first. 
    • Student, if 18 or older, or the Student and his/her parent/guardian consent(s) to searches of the Student and his/her possessions, including any vehicle driven by the Student, for drugs/alcohol conducted within six months of the Student’s return to school.
    • Student does not engage in any illegal and/or serious misconduct while on suspension.

Subsequent Sale, Distribution, Transfer, Purchase and/or Receipt Consequences:

• Student will be suspended out-of-school for 10 days with referral to Superintendent for an additional 180 days OSS with possible recommendation for expulsion from the District to the Board of Education.  
• Documentation of violation will be placed in the Student’s discipline record.
• Notification to law enforcement will be made if required by law or otherwise appropriate for the health or safety of the Student or others.
• If the Student is suspended rather than expelled, Student may apply to the Superintendent (or Superintendent’s designee) for early readmittance after the Student has served at least half of the total days of OSS if the Student voluntarily satisfies all of the following conditions: 
  • Student completes a drug/alcohol abuse assessment and the recommended treatment plan, if any.   The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, provides a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the assessment provider.
  • Documentation is provided showing that the Student has successfully completed a drug/alcohol treatment/counseling program. The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, must provide a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the treatment/counseling provider.
  • Documentation is provided from the assessment/treatment/counseling provider of at least one negative urinalysis test and/or three (3) urinalysis test results indicating successful decreasing substance levels within seven (7) days of applying for readmittance. The parent/guardian of the Student or the Student, if 18 or older, must provide a signed release for this documentation to be obtained by the District directly from the testing administrator.
  • Student, if 18 or older, or the Student and his/her parent/guardian consent(s) to monthly drug testing by the District for twelve (12) consecutive school months following the Student’s readmittance to school or until the Student graduates, whichever occurs first. 
  • Student, if 18 or older, or the Student and his/her parent/guardian consent(s) to searches of the Student and his/her possessions, including any vehicle driven by the Student, for drugs/alcohol conducted within six months of the Student’s return to school.
  • Student does not engage in any illegal and/or serious misconduct while on suspension.

Drug/Alcohol Testing Procedures

The District will use a laboratory certified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The lab will first run an enzyme multiplied immunoassay technique “EMIT” test.  If the EMIT test results are positive, the lab will run a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry “GCMS” test, a more sophisticated drug test that is standard in the industry.

For those Students who voluntarily consent to monthly follow-up drug/alcohol tests following a suspension for drug/alcohol-related misconduct, the time frame for these tests will be determined by random selection on any day of the month.

All currently available drug tests have the possibility of producing a “false positive.”  This means that if a Student is taking any over-the-counter prescription medications, the test may produce a positive reading.  In addition, certain foods have been known to produce false-positive results.  Consequently, the Student should disclose, prior to the test, to the school administrator and the testing center any such medications that the Student is taking.  If the Student does not disclose such information prior to testing and positive test results, the Student shall provide such information subsequent to testing in order to satisfactorily explain a positive result.  A subsequent test shall be given if such information is not deemed satisfactory.

The laboratory will also test the sample for adulterants and forensically identify nitrite adulteration of the urine sample.  The sample shall be tested for nitrite, pH, creatinine and specific gravity.

If laboratory results indicate a sample has been adulterated in any manner, a subsequent test shall be given.  If the subsequent test again shows the sample has been adulterated, the test shall be considered positive.

Failure to Satisfy and Maintain Conditions of Early Readmittance

If a Student chooses early readmittance for drug-related misconduct and the student has refused, fails to complete, or has a positive follow-up  result to a drug screening or fails to adhere to any other condition of early readmittance under this policy after the Student’s return to school,  the Student’s original suspension will be reinstated and the Student will serve the days remaining on the original out of school suspension that the Student would have served had the Student not elected early readmittance.  A positive follow-up monthly drug test  or refusal/ noncompliance with the conditions of early readmittance will not be deemed a new disciplinary offense.

Payment for Drug/Alcohol Testing

The Lincoln County R-III School District will pay for any drug or alcohol testing done upon a student’s early readmittance to school as set forth in this policy. Any additional, independent tests from a state licensed, accredited facility submitted by the Student or custodial parent/guardian will not be paid for by the District.  In addition, the District will not be responsible for the cost of any counseling or subsequent treatment.  The District reserves the right not to recognize testing results from independent facilities and/or agencies.

 

FALSE ALARMS (ALAR)

Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, and/or making false reports.

 

FAILURE TO ATTEND DETENTION (AFDE, AFSD)

Failure to complete assigned detention time or follow detention rules. Accumulative per semester.

 

FIGHTING, PHYSICAL VIOLENCE AND/OR INSTIGATION (DVFI, DINF)

Fighting and perpetuating violence will not be tolerated. Students who fight face suspension and/or possible criminal charges as well as arrest. Students who instigate or contribute to a fight as well as students who record and/or distribute a video of a fight are also subject to similar consequences. All active participants in a fight will face disciplinary consequences.

Fighting or physical violence

 

Instigating, contributing to, or recording/distributing a video of a fight

 

Severe Clause: By administrative determination, severe acts of physical violence may result in consequences in excess of those outlined above.

 

Occurrences of assault/fighting will be cumulative throughout the time a student is in middle school and high school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIREWORKS: POSSESSION AND/OR USAGE (DFIR)

The use, possession, and distribution of fireworks, smoke bombs, or any similar items that are detrimental to the health and safety of the students and/or organization of the school are prohibited. Students or others engaging in these acts on or around campus may be subject to disciplinary action and/or prosecuted under the City of Troy ordinances.

 

Possession 

Use

 

Occurrences will be cumulative throughout a student’s time in school.

HABITUAL DISCIPLINE REFERRALS (HOFF)

Excessive referrals may result in increasing consequences ranging from loss of privileges, ISS, OSS, or referral to Superintendent. It is at the discretion of the administrator whether or not a student will be considered a habitual offender. Any student who receives ten (10) or more discipline referrals may be considered a habitual offender and subject to consequences outlined above.

*HARASSMENT (Non Sexual) - Refer to Policies & Regulations 1300 (HARR)*

Lincoln County R-III prohibits any and all forms of unlawful harassment and

discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability and any other basis prohibited by law and/or Board of Education policies. Incidents will be investigated in compliance with Board of Education Policy 1300  and if substantiated may  be subject to consequences including but not limited to:

HORSEPLAY (DHPL, HOST)

Horseplay is rough or boisterous play or pulling pranks in the school setting. Horseplay can be activities, such as joking, including but not limited to physical contact, playing around, racing, grabbing and participating in unauthorized contests.

*INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL CONDUCT (IISC)*

Inappropriately touching oneself or another person’s body and/or clothing in the area of breasts, buttocks, or genitals; using sexually intimidating language, objects, or pictures (includes sexting); displaying breasts, buttocks, and genitals. If the conduct may rise to the level of Sexual Harassment as defined in Policy and Regulation 1300 or 1301, it will be investigated per that policy.

 

 

IN-CLASS MISCONDUCT OR DISRUPTION (DCLA)

Any disruptive conduct that interrupts the educational process in the classroom.

 

INSUBORDINATION (DINS)

Students who are unwilling to cooperate with staff member’s directives will be

considered insubordinate. Students who leave class without permission will be considered insubordinate.

OUT OF ASSIGNED AREA (AOAA)

When a student is in an area on campus not designated or defined by their schedule without a pass. This includes leaving a classroom, lunchroom, or other designated location without permission (elopement). 

 

PARKING VIOLATIONS (DPAR)

Violations to the student parking expectation (see General Expectations) may result in the consequences found below:

Parking permits are not transferable and must be used solely by the student registered. The loaning of permits may result in disciplinary consequences for both parties involved.

 

PHYSICALLY AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR (DPAB)

Pushing, shoving, scuffling, or other types of behavior that could result in injury to another person.

 

Directed at a Staff Member

 

Directed at a Student

 

PROFANE LANGUAGE (DPRO, DLEM)

Use of words or actions, verbal, written, or symbolic not appropriate for the school setting.

 

Directed at a Staff Member

 

Directed at a Student

 

Severe Clause: By administrative determination, severe acts of profane and/or threatening language may result in consequences in excess of those outlined above.

 

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION (DPDA)

Physical contact that is inappropriate for the school setting.

 

*SAFE SCHOOLS ACT VIOLATION (FELO)* 

A student who has been charged with, convicted or pled guilty of general jurisdiction (i.e., an adult court, not a juvenile court) to commission of a felony criminal violation of state or federal law may be suspended or expelled. 

 

Students shall be immediately suspended and may be expelled if a petition has been filed in Juvenile or Family Court alleging that the student has committed, or if the student has been found by the Juvenile or Family Court to have committed an act while if committed by an adult would be one of the following Safe Schools Act violations as defined by Missouri State Law:

1. First degree murder
2. Second degree murder
3. Kidnapping, when classified as a Class A felony
4. First and second degree assault
5. First and second degree rape
6. First and second degree sodomy
7. Burglary in the first or second degree
8. Robbery in the first degree
9. Distribution of drugs or manufacture of a controlled substance
10. Distribution of drugs to a minor or delivery of a controlled substance
11. First degree arson
12. Voluntary or involuntary manslaughter
13. Sexual and deviate sexual assault
14. Felonious restraint
15. Property damage in the first degree
16. Possession of a weapon
17. Child molestation
18. Sexual abuse
19. Sexual misconduct involving a child
20. Harassment
21. Stalking

If the charges are substantially dismissed or the student is acquitted, the student may be re-admitted or enrolled.