Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County, FloridaElementary and SecondaryCode of Student Conduct2019/20 School YearApproved by the School Board on July 9, 2019
ANTI-HARASSMENT AND NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICESCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTYEducational Services Facility2700 Judge Fran Jamieson WayMelbourne, FL 32940-6601SUPERINTENDENTDr. Mark Mullins, Ed.D.SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSTina Descovich, ChairmanMatt Susin, Vice ChairmanMisty BelfordKatye CampbellCheryl McDougallThe School Board of Brevard County, Florida does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexualorientation, transgender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status,age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information or any other factor protected underapplicable federal, state, or local law. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to youth groups, as required by the BoyScouts of America Equal Access Act. The School Board of Brevard County is in compliance with the Americans with DisabilitiesAct of 1990 (ADA) and the Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAA), the Florida Education Equity Act of 1984, Age Discrimination Actof 1967 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Civil Rights Act of 1964 including: Title II, Title VI, and Title VII,United States Education Amendments of 1972 - Title IX, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Individuals withDisabilities Act (IDEA). Questions, complaints, or concerns with any of the above should be reported to either of the AntiHarassment Compliance Officers listed below for proper assistance and handling. For concerns involving:Students, Exceptional Education/504, Title IX,or the Public contact:Assistant Superintendent of Equity, Innovation, Choice2700 Judge Fran Jamieson WayMelbourne, FL 32940(321) 633-1000 Ext. 500Employees or Job Applicants contact:Director of Professional Development & Labor Relations2700 Judge Fran Jamieson WayMelbourne, FL 32940(321) 633-1000 Ext. 265Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities to complete the application and/or interview process.Applicants and/or individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) maycontact the Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations for assistance. Inquiries concerning Title IX may be referred to theAssistant Superintendent of Equity, Innovation, Choice as listed above for assistance or the Office of Civil Rights. This publicationor portions of this publication can be made available to persons with disabilities in a variety of formats, including large print, brailleor audiotape. Telephone or written requests should include your name, address, and telephone number. Requests should be madeto the Office of Exceptional Education Projects, (321) 633-1000, ext. 535, at least two (2) weeks prior to the time you need thepublication.MISSION STATEMENTOur Mission is to serve every student with excellence as the standard2
Table of ContentsIntroduction . 8Handbook Disclaimer . 8ADA Accessibility . 9Athletic Eligibility . 9Bullying, Harassment, and Dating Violence and Abuse. 9Definitions. 10Expected Behavior . 11Consequences . 12Procedure for Reporting . 12Procedure for Investigation . 12Scope . 14Parent Notification . 14Counseling Referral . 14Data Report . 15Training and Instruction . 15Victim's Parent Reporting . 16Policy Publication . 16Immunity . 16Privacy/Confidentiality . 16Retaliation/False Charges . 17Change of Address and/or Telephone . 17Child Custody . 17Compulsory School Attendance . 17Attendance Policy . 17Absence from School for Religious Instruction. 18Release of Students . 19Make-Up Work . 19Attendance Appeal Committee . 19Tardiness . 20Habitual Truant . 20Driver’s License . 20Married and/or Pregnant Students . 20College Visits and Military Recruitment . 20Regular School Attendance. 213
Absence of Student for Work . 21Leaving School Grounds and Early Dismissal . 21Non-Resident Students. 21Copying Fees . 21Damage By Students . 22Damage Fees . 22Dress Code . 22Head . 22Upper Garments . 22Lower Garments. 23Footwear . 23Accessories . 23Other . 23Objections to the Policy . 24Educational Location Option (ELO) . 24Who can apply?. 24Where can you get the application? . 24What do I need to know? . 25Who should not apply? . 25Other . 25Verification of Residence . 25In Loco Parentis . 25Electronic/Wireless Devices . 26Enrolling in School . 28Mandatory School Age . 28Evidence of Date of Birth . 28Initial Entry to Kindergarten . 28Initial Entry to First Grade . 28Underage Transfers to Kindergarten and First Grade . 29Public and Private School Transfer Students K-6. 29Initial Enrollment . 29School Entry Physical Examination. 29Home Language Survey. 30Social Security Numbers. 30Grades K-12/Adult Registration Form Addendum . 304
Foreign Students Fee. 30Proof of Residence . 31Field Trips . 33Misbehavior on Field Trips . 33Grading Scale . 33Graduation Ceremony . 33Home Education Programs . 33Homeless/Students in Transition . 34McKinney-Vento Act. 34Definition of Homeless Students . 34School District Services . 34Enrollment Requirements for Homeless Students . 34Impact Information . 34Insurance . 35Library Media Program. 35Meal Service . 35Breakfast . 36Lunch . 36Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance Procedures . 36Student Grievance Procedure . 37Safety Drills . 38School Buses . 38Riding the School Bus . 38School Bus Stop . 38Penalty for Misbehavior . 39Standards of Conduct for Riding the School Bus . 39School Health Program . 39School Health Program . 39Accidents and Illness . 39Unusual Health Conditions . 40Controlling Head Lice (Pediculus capitis) . 40Assisting with Medication . 40Asthmatic Students . 42Vision and Hearing Screening . 42Direct Contact Communicable Diseases . 425
School Visitation. 43Search and Seizure . 43Social Emotional Learning/Character Education. 44Student Conduct . 45Staff Involvement. 45Guidelines . 45Notice to Law Enforcement . 45General Offenses . 45Detention of Students . 45Corporal Punishment-Control of Students . 45Rules of Discipline for Disabled Students . 46Alternative Learning Centers . 46Definitions of Student Behaviors . 46Discipline Plan Elementary PreK – 6th Grades . 61Discipline Plan Secondary 7th – 12th Grades. 66Student District Network Use . 71Student Records . 72Maintenance of Student Records . 72Fingerprints . 74School District Access to Student Records . 74Parent or Guardian Access to Student Records . 74Disclosure of Student Record
Welcome to Brevard Public Schools. This handbook has been prepared to provide elementary and secondary students and their parents with some of the rules and guidelines concerning Brevard County Schools. The Code of Student Conduct covers school attendance, responsibilities and rights, as well as rules of conduct for
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