Littleton Public Schools Regulation

Policy Code    GBGB-R Policy Name Staff Personal Security and Safety August 29, 1996

The following procedures shall be followed in instances of assault, disorderly conduct, harassment, knowingly false allegation of child abuse, or alleged criminal offense by a student directed towards a teacher or school employee, and in instances of damage by a student to the personal property of a teacher or school employee occurring on School District premises.

   1.   The teacher or employee shall file a written complaint with the building principal, the Superintendent’s office, and the Board of Education.

   2.   The principal, after receipt both of the complaint and adequate proof of the charges, shall suspend the student for a minimum of three days in accordance with established procedures.

   3.   The Superintendent shall initiate procedures for the further suspension or expulsion of the student when injury or property damage has occurred.

   4.   The Superintendent or designee shall report the incident to the District attorney or the appropriate local law enforcement agency or officer for investigation of the incident to determine the appropriateness of filing criminal charges or initiating delinquency proceedings.

Communication of Disciplinary Information

The principal or designee shall communicate in writing disciplinary information concerning any student enrolled in a school to all teachers and counselors who have direct contact with that student. Any employee who is assigned a student with known serious behavior problems will be informed of the student’s behavior record. Any teacher or counselor who is provided this information shall maintain its confidentiality and shall not communicate it to any other person.