Maintenance of Public Order on School Property

It is our expectation that every member of the Shenendehowa community will contribute to and accept responsibility for an orderly and respectful climate while in our school buildings and on our school grounds, as described in the Shenendehowa Code of Conduct for the Maintenance of Order on School Property (Board of Education Policy 5310).

1.    Prohibited Conduct

No person, either singly or in concert with others, shall on school district property:

- Intentionally cause physical injury to any other person, or threaten to do so for the purpose of compelling or inducing any other person to perform or refrain from performing any act.

- Engage in threats, intimidation and/or extortion of any other person.

- Physically restrain or detain any other person, nor remove such person from any place where he is authorized to remain.

- Use, possess or distribute alcoholic beverages.

- Use or possess alcohol or tobacco.

- Smoke in any part of Shenendehowa School District buildings or school grounds.

- Willfully damage or destroy property of the school district or property under its jurisdiction nor remove or use such property without authorization.

- Engage in theft of, or damage to, or defacement of any school district property or property of any other person.

- Enter into and remain in any building, facility, office or room for any purpose other than its authorized uses or in such manner as to obstruct its authorized use by others.

- Obstruct the free movement of persons and vehicles in any place to which these rules apply.

- Refuse to leave any building or facility after being required to do so by any person responsible for the maintenance of order in a building or facility.

- Loiter in school buildings or on school grounds.  Loitering is remaining in or near school buildings and grounds with no reason for being there and with no authority or written permission to remain.

- Willfully set fire to school district property, tamper with or obstruct any safety measures such as fire extinguishers, alarm systems, posted fire regulations, water sprinklers, fire doors, fail to conform to fire drill procedures or tamper with any communications, heating, lighting or power systems.

- Make or cause to be made bomb threats, false alarms or false reports of school closing or cancellation of events.

- Deliberately disrupt or prevent the peaceful and orderly conduct of classes and meetings or other activities taking place in school buildings or on school grounds or deliberately interfere with the freedom of any person to express his views, including invited speakers.

- Use language or gestures that are profane, lewd, vulgar or abusive.

- Knowingly have in his/her possession any weapon including a firearm upon any premises to which these rules and regulations apply.  A firearm is any weapon (including a starter gun) which can fire a projectile (bullet).

- Gamble on school district property.

- Violate school district rules and regulations concerning the use of motor vehicles on school district property and school district parking regulations.

- Cause disruption or interference with the operation of school district buses.

- Fail to comply with directions of school district officials acting in the performance of their duties.

- Willfully incite others to commit any of the acts herein prohibited with specific intent to procure them to do so.

- Sexually harass any person.  Sexual harassment is all unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature which forces a person to cooperate as a condition of participation, or which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive situation.  Any alleged incident should be reported promptly.

2.    Consequences

Any person who violates the provisions of Board Policy #1500, Public Use of School Facilities or #1500-R Use of Facilities Handbook, will not be allowed to remain on school grounds or at an activity and they will be directed to leave the premises.  If the violator refuses to leave, they may be subject to arrest.  A group’s building use license may also be revoked.

3.    Expected Conduct

Participants are responsible for:

- Their own behavior.

- Being respectful of all other participants, and to respect the values and views of others.

- Being positive members of the school community with regard to themselves, others and property.

Participants are expected to:

- Listen and follow the directions of their coaches, group leaders and all school district personnel.

- Behave in a way that will promote a safe and productive environment for all.

Parents are expected to:

- Play a key role in the maintenance of good discipline in all Shenendehowa buildings and grounds.

- Support school district staff through awareness, understanding and support of the rules of facility use.

- Model appropriate behaviors expected of our students.